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Subscribe to OTB Daily for the finest selection of podcasts from Ireland's biggest sports network. Everyday we'll supply you with our most interesting interviews, the latest sports news, and the moments that matter from the biggest sports stars and regular voices of OTB.

OTB Daily is the home for the Performance Rankings, A Slight Tangent, the Newsround and so much more from across our schedule. You'll get much of our podcasts too in OTB Rugby, OTB GAA and OTB Football. Just search, subscribe, and enjoy.

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  • S26 · E792
    September 18 · 37 min

    “You should be excited to watch Ireland play” | Squad announcement | CELTIC BLUNDER | OTB BREAKFAST

    Enda Coll is joined alongside Dara Smith-Naughton and David Wilson as they break down Celtics poor performance on game week 1 of the UEL. Hungarian side Ferencavos come out as 3-1 winners in Glasgow peoples idea of Martin O’Neill is starting to be questioned. Ahead of the Nations League fixtures commencing next week, Irish boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has announced his 26 man squad including debutant Liam Kitching. Finally, the LOI is heating up and the lads previews tonights fixtures that may be very important toward the three man title race. Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am with Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section! Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

  • S26 · E791
    September 17 · 29 min

    The Newsround | Austin Gleeson's Shock Retirement | Ireland's vs Israel | Carrick's Man United Pressure | OFF THE BALL

    Former Hurler of the Year Austin Gleason delivers a surprise retirement announcement at just 31 years of age. Plus, the panel breaks down Heimir Hallgrímsson's Republic of Ireland squad selection ahead of the Nations League fixtures against Israel and Michael Carrick's escalating pressure at Manchester United following a Carabao Cup exit to Brighton With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section

  • S26 · E789
    September 17 · 1 hr 7 min

    Andrew Bree: Olympic regrets, ADHD diagnosis & Swimming punditry

    Two-time Irish Olympian and swimming analyst Andrew Bree joins the studio for a honest conversation on the mental and physical realities of elite sport. Bree opens up about his ADHD diagnosis and how hyperfocus shaped his career, the intense collegiate training environment at Tennessee, surviving a nightmare drug-test scandal caused by an over-the-counter nasal decongestant, missing an Olympic final in Beijing by fractions of a second, and overcoming dark periods after retirement to find fresh purpose in coaching and mental health advocacy.

  • S26 · E788
    September 17 · 40 min

    Trevor Giles’ You Had To Be There! | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

    Trevor Giles joins Colm Boohig in Croke Park for a brilliant You Had To Be There run-through of five sporting moments that shaped him — from his first memories in the stands to the biggest days in Meath colours. He relives a St Pat’s Navan All-Ireland colleges semi-final that went to extra time, a classic Sigerson Cup epic with UCD against a Seamus Moynihan-led UCC, and that unforgettable 1997 Leinster semi-final replay vs Kildare — penalty missed, then a palmed-in goal and THAT iconic, rare celebration! There’s also a look at the latest trial rules, the state of Gaelic football right now, and Giles’ instinct on who lifts Sam next year. With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

  • S26 · E787
    September 17 · 31 min

    Man Utd EMBARRASSED, Heimir’s squad & MORE! | Thursday’s Papers | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

    A packed-house on Off The Ball Breakfast Enda Coll, David Wilson, Matthew Brennan & Dara Smith-Naughton kick things off with a proper post-mortem on Manchester United’s latest collapse - 2-0 up at Old Trafford, and somehow losing 3-2 to Brighton. The lads dig into the Carrick heat, the tactical issues, and a ruthless look at Benjamin Šeško’s night, with Shea Lacey’s goal the one bright spot in a messy League Cup exit. Then it’s onto the rest of the cup and European results, before switching focus to Ireland: the upcoming Nations League squad, the right-back headache, midfield options, and who could be the “rogue” call-up. Plus, travel plans to Kosovo — and the off-field tensions fans should be aware of. With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

  • S26 · E786
    September 16 · 30 min

    The Newsround | Lowry's Epic Week, Carrick on the Ropes at Old Trafford? | Off the Ball

    Tonight's Off the Ball Newsround centres around Offaly man Shane Lowry, three days on from his spectacular Amgen Irish Open Win at Doonbeg. Is Michael Carrick already on thin ice at Old Trafford after a poor start to the season for Manchester United? With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section

  • S26 · E785
    September 16 · 47 min

    Finn Russell: From Stonemasonry to Lions Player Of The Series - How he became a legend of Scottish Rugby | Inner Drive

    Finn Russell joins Eoin Sheahan for our latest episode of Inner Drive, for a wide-ranging chat on the journey from Bridge of Allan to the very top of world rugby. Finn reflects on growing up playing every sport going, breaking through as a “late developer”, and balancing rugby with a stonemasonry apprenticeship before the pro dream properly took off. He opens up on New Zealand’s influence, the Lions rollercoaster from “Geography 6” to Player of the Series, and the much-talked-about mending of bridges with Gregor Townsend. He also opens up about what Scotland need to do to win something big. Inner Drive on Off The Ball is brought to you by Allianz.

  • S26 · E784
    September 16 · 42 min

    *THE* Hyrox scandal & bucket list events - ‘ah lads STOP!!!’ | The Breakfast Buffet | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

    It’s a full-on Off The Ball Breakfast Buffet as the gang goes from porridge trauma and hotel breakfast politics to the loudest noises you’ve ever heard (including low-flying Air Force jets over a French campsite). The big talking point: Hyrox — and the Beijing chaos that had everyone asking where the line is in “competitive exercising”, plus the wider obsession with turning hobbies into side hustles, run clubs, and the whole fitness-industrial complex. Plus: bucket-list sporting events, downhill mountain biking crowds that look like the French Revolution, and a “where are they now?” deep dive on football’s great disappearances. With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

  • S26 · E783
    September 16 · 30 min

    'Spurs are a terrible team...' L'pool kids school Spurs | JJ Gabriel fiasco | OTB Breakfast

    Colm Boohig, Sarah O’Donovan, Enda Coll & Matthew Brennan run through Tuesday morning’s papers, as they chat Carabao Cup, JJ Gabriel & more. With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

  • S26 · E778
    September 15 · 24 min

    Annalise Murphy on pregnancy, un-retiring & reflecting on a unique career! | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

    2016 Olympic silver medallist Annalise Murphy joins Enda Coll & Colm Boohig to bring us through a mad 12 months: becoming a mum to Juliette, battling hyperemesis through pregnancy, and then jumping back into the boat after five years away. She explains how the World Championships ended up in Dublin, what it’s like returning to racing with the standard rising across the fleet, and why sailing can feel like golf when the mistakes start to spiral. Plus, Annalise opens up on retirement, funding realities, competitiveness, and what’s next as she renovates a house and heads back to work in January. With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

  • S26 · E776
    September 15 · 34 min

    'Calvert-Lewin IS the BEST striker outside of the TOP 6!' | LOI title race & Coleman's future | Morning Papers | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

    Colm Boohig, Enda Coll, Dara Smith-Naughton & Matthew Brennan bring you up to date on all of the Sports news on this Tuesday morning! The lads review all of the action in the League of Ireland last night, Séamus Coleman's future, Leeds United's brilliant win against Newcastle and we debate is Dominic Calvert-Lewin the best striker outside of the top 6? Plus: Howard Webb under pressure after VAR blunder! Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am with Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section! Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

  • S26 · E774
    September 14 · 45 min

    Monday's Newsround | Lowry wins the Irish Open, The weekend's football action, New deal for ROG

    Eoin Sheahan, Arthur O'Dea, and Will O'Callaghan bring you tonight's sports news headlines on Off the Ball. The dust settles on Shane Lowry's epic win at the Irish Open in Doonbeg, while a controversial Manchester derby stole Sunday's footballing headlines thanks to Foden's dubious red card and a borderline offside goal from City striker Erling Haaland. The Newsround on Off the Ball, with Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section

  • S26 · E773
    September 14 · 33 min

    "UTTERLY BONKERS" | Shane Lowry's Doonbeg Triumph | Air Force One Flyby | and Trump's Irish Open Chaos | Off The Ball

    Tommy Rooney joins Eoin to break down an extraordinary weekend at the Amgen Irish Open in Doonbeg. Tommy shares his account of Shane Lowry ignoring the noise and overcoming recent final-round demons to claim a historic victory. Plus, they recount the scene inside the ropes from Air Force One making an unscheduled flyby over Rory McIlroy as he searched for his ball. SUBSCRIBE at ⁠OffTheBall.com/join

  • S26 · E772
    September 14 · 23 min

    United 0-1 City 'CRAZY' VAR drama | Lowry's DOMINANT Irish Open win | Performance Rankings

    Enda Coll, Keith Treacy & Matthew Brennan run through Monday morning’s Performance Rankings, in the aftermath of Shane Lowry's Irish Open win & the controversial Manchester derby. With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

  • S26 · E771
    September 13 · 37 min

    The Sunday Paper Review UNLOCKED | "Mindsets, Misgivings, and Mutiny" | GAA Integration Crisis | Shane Lowry's Doonbeg Charge | OFF THE BALL

    Shane Hannon is joined by Nadine Doherty and Shane McEntee to dissect the biggest sports stories across the back pages. The panel breaks down the explosive fallout following Mary McAleese's departure from the Gaelic Games integration steering group, evaluating financial misgivings, AFLW player drain, and governance hurdles stalling the 2027 roadmap. Plus, they react to Shane Lowry taking a four-shot lead into the final round of the Irish Open at Doonbeg amidst Donald Trump's chaotic arrival. Enjoy a short snippet of today's Sunday Paper Review. Subscribe to Off the Ball to get the full episode every Sunday, as well as around-the-clock unmissable sports content every day. The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball

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