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  • Yesterday · 13 min

    THE LOI WRAP-UP: Rovers get revenge over Dundalk | Derry get back on track | An exciting Tolka night ahead | OFF THE BALL

    On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action, Ross Flanagan brings you through last night's action and beyond as: A Thriller in Tallaght A goalless Maroon & Blue encounter Connolly gets Derry back to winning ways 2 BIG Sunday fixtures The Business end of the WPD season Business as usual for the Rebels Historic night ahead for Shels at Tolka Park Conference League on the Hoop's Horizon SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

  • Friday · 13 min

    ROVERS HOLD OUT AGAINST DUNDALK | ‘There’s careers that end after that type of tackle!’ | Cian Barrett injury update | STEPHEN BRADLEY & CIARAN KILDUFF

    Stephen Doyle was in Tallaght for Friday night’s first versus fourth clash between Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk FC in the League of Ireland, as Rovers beat the visitors 3-2 after an enthralling game. Stephen spoke with Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley and Dundalk manager Ciarán Kilduff after the game, most notably to get an update on the serious-looking injury to Cian Barrett. The League of Ireland on Off The Ball.

  • Friday · 12 min

    FOOTBALL DAILY: Shels keep Ajax tie alive | Bohs beaten by FC Midtjylland | Rodri wants Barca

    Phil Egan is back with Friday’s Football Daily, with a packed round-up from Europe, the League of Ireland and the latest transfer talk. Shelbourne keep their Europa Conference League tie alive despite a 3-1 defeat to Ajax at the Johan Cruyff Arena, with Daniel Kelly’s late goal giving John Russell’s side something to bring back to Tolka Park. Hear from Russell, Kelly and Paddy Barrett after a night of “bodies on the line” defending. Bohemians fall 2-0 to Midtjylland at Tallaght, while there’s previews and live commentary details for tonight’s Premier Division action. Plus Rodri’s Barcelona preference, Cristian Romero to Atletico links, Mo Salah’s arrival at Trabzonspor, and more. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

  • Thursday · 14 min

    FOOTBALL DAILY: Shels face Ajax test | Bohs welcome FC Midtjylland to Tallaght | Rodri to Barca?

    On Thursday’s Football Daily, David Wilson previews a huge night in Europe for the League of Ireland — with Shelbourne taking on Ajax at the Johan Cruyff Arena in a Europa Conference League qualifier. We hear from Shels boss John Russell on the “special occasion” of bringing an Irish club to one of football’s most famous stadiums, while Ben Symes checks in from Amsterdam and Dutch football lawyer Auke Kok explains how Ajax ended up at this stage of the competition. Plus, Bohemians welcome FC Midtjylland to Tallaght Stadium, Derry City’s manager hunt continues, and there’s the latest on Rodri, FIFA, and more. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

  • Thursday · 47 min

    Andy Cantwell’s You Had to be There! | Overlap skits & MORE! | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

    You Have To Be There is BACK, as Colm Boohig is joined by Andy Cantwell — the man behind those painfully awkward (and painfully accurate) Overlap edits that keep popping up on your feed... Andy breaks down how the sketches come together, from hunting for the perfect Roy Keane reaction to adding that “teaspoon hits the floor” moment, plus what it’s like when the actual Overlap crew are watching along. And yes, we do eventually get into the five picks: Anfield for Liverpool v Man City, McGregor’s Dublin night, a flying armbar that brought the house down, peak “six-year sports” glory, and an all-time Irish one-liner… at a funeral. Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label. 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

  • Wednesday · 50 min

    THE LOI POD: Derry City saga rumbles on as Lynch departs, but what happens next for James McClean?

    Stephen Doyle is once again joined by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to dive into all the latest LOI stories of the week during a busy period for both the league and European competition. The lads dig into the breaking news of the day which is the departure of Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch. The Belfast man took over the club at the end of 2024 after leaving his post at Larne and has had a mixed season and a half with the Candystripes. There is of course the matter of a few ties in Europe to talk about too, with Rovers setting themselves up for yet another visit to European Group Stage competition with a 3-1 win over Egnetia last night and just the small opponent of Ajax at the Johan Cruyff Arena for Shels. Finally, Bohs face Danish giants Midtjylland in Tallaght Stadium tomorrow with less than a 3rd of the season to play too. And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch? You can do so by emailing theloipod@offtheball.com Contact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms. Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join The LOI Pod on Off The Ball.

  • Wednesday · 12 min

    FOOTBALL DAILY: Rovers take 2-goal advantage to Albania | Bruno to be a Gunner | Celtic to catch Ferry?

    Phil Egan rounds up Wednesday’s Football Daily, starting with Shamrock Rovers’ 3-1 win over KF Egnatia at Tallaght Stadium in the Europa League third qualifying round. Graham Burke opens the scoring from the spot, before Píco Lopes and Aaron Greene get on the end of Jack Byrne corners to hand Stephen Bradley’s side a two-goal cushion heading to Albania. There’s also the latest on Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães edging closer to a £75m move to Arsenal, plus transfer updates involving Mohamed Salah and Chelsea’s pre-season returns. And in the background: FIFA turmoil around Gianni Infantino, and why Celtic should be looking at Irish left-back Will Ferry. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

  • Wednesday · 37 min

    ‘How are we EVER going to improve this thing!?’ | Morning Papers | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

    Shamrock Rovers take a huge step towards Europe with a 3-1 win over KF Egnatia in the Europa League third qualifying round, as Graham Burke becomes the top Irish goalscorer in European history. But the bigger chat is off the pitch: why was it so hard (and so expensive) to actually watch the game? The lads debate production value, and why RTÉ and the FAI aren’t doing more to put Irish clubs on national television. Plus: Troy Parrott’s potential next move, Ireland’s “home” Nations League game in Serbia with no Irish fans, FIFA’s latest crisis, and tributes to former GAA President Liam O’Neill. Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label. 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

  • Tuesday · 10 min

    FOOTBALL DAILY: Rovers look for special Tallaght night | Infantino pressure | Origin of the 'Barreler'

    Phil Egan is back with Tuesday’s Football Daily, with Shamrock Rovers looking to bounce back in Europe as they face Ignatia in the Europa League qualifiers at Tallaght Stadium, and Stephen Bradley calling them the best side they’ve played this year. There’s also a look ahead to Shelbourne’s Conference League trip to take on Ajax, plus the latest from the Women’s Premier Division and the Women’s FAI Cup semi-final draw. And in the wider football headlines: pressure mounting on Gianni Infantino at FIFA, Celtic’s 1-0 win over Dundee to start their title defence, and Cape Verde boss Bubista stepping down. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

  • August 1 · 15 min

    THE LOI WRAP-UP: The Hoops fall short | Sligo boost survival chances | A big week in Europe | OFF THE BALL

    On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action, Ross Flanagan brings you through last night's action and beyond as: Rovers fall short twice in the week The BitoRed score late to mount a survival challenge A big week in Europe for the LOI A First Division Bank-Holiday double header Agg's Athlone bow out of Europe Premier Division Super Sunday Bad publicity for the Candystripes SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

  • July 31 · 12 min

    FOOTBALL DAILY: Infantino LOSES senior advisor | Franco Baresi passes away at 66 | Bohs & Shels advance | Rovers to go 10 points clear? | OFF THE BALL

    Phil Egan is here with Friday's Football Daily, looking ahead to tonight’s live League of Ireland commentary as Drogheda host Shamrock Rovers at Sullivan and Lambe Park-coverage on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7, with kick-off at 8. Tributes are paid to Italian football legend Franco Baresi, who has died at the age of 66. Things go from bad to worse for FIFA President Gianni Infantino with his senior advisor quitting the Asian Football Confederation the latest to oppose his World Cup sell off Bohemians and Shelbourne advance to the next round of the conference league with Shels setting up a glamour tie with Dutch giants Ajax. Football Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your Worst Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

  • July 30 · 11 min

    FOOTBALL DAILY: Eddie Howe OUT at Newcastle | LOI teams in European action | UEFA calls emergency meeting | OFF THE BALL

    Phil Egan is here with Thursday's Football Daily, looking ahead to a big night of European fixtures for 3 League of Ireland clubs, with Bohs, Shels and Derry all looking to make it to the 3rd round of the UEFA Conference League. It's also a day of change at Newcastle United, as manager Eddie Howe is expected to leave the club. Plus: Matt Slater talks about the fallout after Gianni Infantino's controversial World Cup plans. Football Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your Worst Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

  • July 29 · 49 min

    THE LOI POD: Rovers bow out of UCL | A new era in Sligo | Kenny’s underperforming Saints | OFF THE BALL

    Stephen Doyle is once again joined by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to dive into all the latest LOI stories of the week with just 12 games remaining in the Premier Division season The panel dig into Shamrock Rovers' aggregate defeat to Ararat-Armenia in the Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round, which sees them drop to the Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round They also discuss the Hoops' signing of Sligo Rovers captain Will Fitzgerald and what it means for the BitoRed, who begin a new era under English manager Darren Purse And finally, the lads are locked into deep debate over St Patrick's Athletic's failure to gain ground on their title rivals following a 1-1 draw against Dundalk in Richmond Park last Friday. And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch? You can do so by emailing theloipod@offtheball.com Contact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms. Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram. And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join The LOI Pod on Off The Ball.

  • July 28 · 4 min

    REACTION: Stephen Bradley | Shamrock Rover 2-3 Ararat-Armenia

    Stephen Bradley's post-match reaction to Rovers' 2-3 defeat to Ararat-Armenia. Shamrock Rovers will exit the Champions League and drop down into the Europa League third qualifying round, where they will face KF Egnatia. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

  • July 25 · 15 min

    THE LOI WRAP-UP: Pats struggle against Dundalk | A big European week for the league | A new era for Sligo | OFF THE BALL

    On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action, Ross Flanagan brings you through last night's packed action as: Pats struggle to keep up with Rovers Bohs give Dalymount a European goodbye Athlone have another massive UCL tie Shels score big at Tolka A new era begins at Sligo UCD shock Cork Rovers have work to do SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join