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Welcome to The Football Pod - Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney to talk Gaelic Football every Monday and Wednesday.

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20 episodes
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Yesterday · 1 hr 7 min
2026 Football Pod Stars, TOTY and Season Awards, LGFA Drama, Clifford-Kobe hype, Club journeys
Welcome along to our final Football Pod of the intercounty season, Paddy, James and Tommy choose our Football Pod stars and decide on 15 more awards from the season. We get stuck into the LGFA finals, just how Kobe McDonald and David Clifford handle the hype, and club championships begin around the country. We’ll be back very soon, thank you for tuning in all summer long. Chapters: (00:20) - Galway sting Kerry, LGFA final drama, Roscommon and Antrim win, AFLW match. (06:00) - Football Pod Umpires, Clifford, Kobe and the hype. (17:00) - Football Pod Stars, choosing our finest 15 of the season. (55:00) - 15 more awards from the 2026 season - moments, stories and twists of the year. The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it.
Thursday · 28 min
UNLOCKED: Members Pod - inside Mayo's All-Ireland win
This is a snippet from our members Football Pod this week, become a member to listen in to the full show wherever you get your podcasts, or on YouTube. In this section we bring you inside Mayo's incredible All-Ireland win and their epic celebrations. Enjoy. (00:00) - Secrets of the All-Ireland win and Andy Moran's magic. The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it. Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back on Sunday picking our Football team of the year and review the LGFA finals. Chat then.
July 26 · 27 min
The Football Pod LIVE from Croke Park: Mayo have won the All-Ireland Championship FT Paddy Tally | OFF THE BALL
Welcome along to a very special Football Pod, live from Croke Park, as Mayo have won their first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship since 1951, ending a 75 year wait while beating last year's Champions Kerry Chapters: (0:30) - Tommy, Paddy and James react at FT to Mayo's MASSIVE win (8:21) - The lads move to underneath the Hogan Stand (12:10) - Paddy Tally joins on his way to the Mayo dressing room The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it.
July 24 · 54 min
PART 2: ALL IRELAND FINAL ROADSHOW | The Kerry 'Want' | Hope for Mayo? | DAVID BRADY, KIERAN McGEENEY, PADDY ANDREWS & JAMES O’DONOGHUE
This is Part Two of All-Ireland Final Special - Eoin Sheahan and Tommy Rooney hosting a sold out show in the Hogan Suite at Croke Park on Thursday night, it's the definitive All Ireland final preview night ahead of Sunday’s clash between Kerry and Mayo! We get stuck into the final here with The Football Pod, Armagh boss and legend Kieran McGeeney, before the unannounced arrival of Mayo legend David Brady, who storms the stage! Timestamps: (00:53) - Welcome back (21:20) - David Brady storms the stage Behind every county are those who lift us all — AIB, proud sponsor of the GAA All-Ireland Senior Football Championship
July 24 · 1 hr 10 min
ALL IRELAND FINAL ROADSHOW | The Kieran McGeeney special: Piggery, Netflix docs, Kerry legacy, Mayo hope
Eoin Sheahan and Tommy Rooney hosted a sold out show in the Hogan Suite at Croke Park on Thursday night, the definitive All Ireland final preview night ahead of Sunday’s clash between Kerry and Mayo! They were joined on stage by the other two thirds of The Football Pod, Dublin's Paddy Andrews and Kerry's James O’Donoghue, before special guest, Armagh's All-Ireland winning captain and manager, Kieran ‘Geezer’ McGeeney took to the stage! Timestamps: (06:30) - Paddy Andrews and James O’Donoghue begins (22.30) - Kieran McGeeney begins Behind every county are those who lift us all — AIB, proud sponsor of the GAA All-Ireland Senior Football Championship
July 20 · 1 hr 2 min
Big Football Pod Final Preview: Kerry-Mayo match-ups, county vibes, key stars, Limerick juggernaut
Welcome along to The Football Pod - it's our big All-Ireland SFC final preview show, as Tommy, James and Paddy get stuck into Kerry v Mayo. Enjoy Chapters (00:30) - the Limerick Juggernaut - fears for Mayo? (10:00) - has the Kerry mask slipped? (17:00) - key match-ups and how the game might pan out (40:00) - star players, form lines, final performances The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it. Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back with our Members show on Wednesday. Chat then.
July 13 · 1 hr 1 min
Paudie purrs as Kerry ride luck v Dublin, Mayo lie in wait, Wonderful Wicklow win, Weekend breakdown in HQ
Welcome along to The Football Pod; as we look back on a thrilling All-Ireland SFC semi-final weekend that saw Kerry and Mayo go through, and Wicklow’s incredible Tailteann Cup win. Enjoy CHAPTERS (00:30) - Kerry take down Dublin; big calls and Paudie Clifford purring. (20:00) - Mayo’s brilliant performance, Andy Moran on hype. (32:00) - Wonderful Wicklow’s Tailteann Cup, Down and Louth fall apart. (48:00) - Paying tribute to the late, great Mick Leddy in Croke Park. (50:00) - Digging deeper into Dublin-Kerry and Mayo’s moment. The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it. Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back with our Members show on Wednesday. Chat then.
July 9 · 29 min
Bonus Football Pod: Anton Tohill - Derry story, AFL journey v life as a Doctor, the World GAA Games
Welcome to a bonus episode of The Football Pod as we continue our build-up to the All Ireland semi-finals this weekend with a chat with former AFL star and Derry footballer Anton Tohill, who is an ambassador for the World GAA Games. This chat was organised with thanks to Brittany ferries who are supporting the World GAA games from July 13-16th in Waterford. CHAPTERS (00:00) - graduating as a Doctor alongside his sister. (07:00) - the World GAA games and coaching in Spain. (10:00)- Why isn't Anton Tohill with Derry this year? (14:00) - All-Ireland semi-finals, Kobe's AFL journey, pay-for-play in GAA? (24:00) - Working with Movember and Mental Health in GAA clubs. The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it. To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click here: http://offtheball.com/join
July 7 · 1 hr 1 min
The Big Weekend build-up, Louth v Mayo ghosts, Dublin Kerry showdown, Down v Wicklow cause
Welcome to the Football Pod as we look ahead to a massive weekend of Gaelic Football with the Tailteann Cup final and two blockbuster All Ireland semi-finals this weekend! Chapers (00:00) - Intro; hurling, kiely and take that. (18:00) - Louth's Journey (20:30) - Mayo's Ghosts (36:00) - Tailteann Cup preview (41:00) - Dublin v Kerry showdown (56:00) - Dublin's resurgence The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it. Thanks for tuning in, we've got plenty planned this week - a members pod wednesday, a bonus pod on thursday and we're doing a live show on Saturday outside Croke Park around 3pm. We'll be covering Saturday and Sundays games together for Off The Ball also on the radio. To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here: http://offtheball.com/join
June 28 · 49 min
Semi-final draw LIVE reaction - Louth v Mayo, Dublin v Kerry | analysing four glorious quarters, roadshow plans
Welcome along to The Football Pod; James joins Paddy and Tommy, who are still in Croke Park to break down where the four quarter-finals were won and lost, and discuss the tantalising semi-final pairing. We also announce details of Off The Ball's big Gaelic Football All-Ireland Final Roadshow in Croke Park...(we'll be there too - tickets out now!) CHAPTERS (00:30) - Football, Gaelic Football, bloody hell - stars shoot the lights out. (07:00) - Semi-final draw reaction and Sundays chat: Dublin beat Galway, epic Louth win. (25:00) - Roadshow details! (26:00) - Breaking down Kerry-Tyrone and Mayo-Cork. The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it. Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back for our members show later this week.
June 26 · 29 min
Members Unlocked: Paul Clancy tribute, Golden Tickets for Cork-Mayo, Louth-Monaghan
Welcome along to an unlocked segment from The Football Pod members show, brought to you by Movember; it's our big All-Ireland quarter-finals preview. You can get The Football Pod, as always, for free on a Sunday/Monday - and Off The Ball members can exclusively listen to our second show later in the week. Enjoy CHAPTERS (00:30) - Cork v Mayo (14:00) - Louth v Monaghan and James on Kerry-Tyrone (23:00) - Paul Clancy tribute The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it. Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back on Monday morning. Chat then.
June 22 · 1 hr 3 min
QF draw live reaction: Super Dubs get Galway, Kerry on fire, Mayo drama, Monaghan-Louth, Donegal-Armagh crash out
Welcome along to The Football Pod; as we break down a cracking weekend of Gaelic Football, and bring you live reaction to the All-Ireland SFC quarter-final draw. Enjoy. CHAPTERS (00:30) - How Dublin took out drained Donegal. (27:00) - Monaghan down Westmeath. (35:00) - Live reaction to the quarter-final draw: Galway-Dublin, Louth-Monaghan (41:00) - Kerry whip Armagh - Tyrone next. (49:00) - Mayo comeback to beat Meath - defensive questions ahead of Cork. The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it. Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back with a members pod on Wednesday morning. Chat then.
June 15 · 1 hr 2 min
Reaction: Blockbuster R3 draw, after a crazy weekend of Football as Cork and Louth rip up the script, Humble Pie predictions
Welcome back to The Football Pod, as we get stuck into an insane weekend of Gaelic Football and react live to a box-office Round 3 draw of the All-Ireland series. Enjoy. CHAPTERS (00.10) - Cork hammer Paddy’s predictions and beat Donegal (25:00) - Louth rip up Armagh script, Mayo beaten, Kerry, Mon, Meath win. (30:00) - Live reaction to the Round 3 draw and weekend fallout The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it. Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back on Wednesday for our second pod of the week. Chat then.
June 11 · 1 hr 24 min
The Big Football Preview, 8 Predictions, Knockout danger, Cruciate curse
Welcome back to The Football Pod with Paddy, James and Tommy - we’re building up to a huge weekend of Gaelic Football. There’s so much to discuss, and we get stuck into plenty of it. (00.10) - Pod catch-up; New friends, Fitzy on Love Island, Ger Brennan v Burns. (20:00) - Stars struck down by the Cruciate curse; Kinsella and McGinnis ruled out. (25:00) - Derry-Meath breakdown, with so much on the line… (39:00) - Shootout expected in Clones; Monaghan v Roscommon. (45:00) - Kerry and Donegal off Broadway, can Kildare or Cork cause bother? (59:30) - Sunday’s Knockout ball; Cavan hope cools, Dublin to bounce back? (01:10:00) - ‘Oil’ Clasico, Westmeath giddiness, Calling Mayo-Tyrone The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it. Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back next week with two shows. Chat then.
May 31 · 1 hr 4 min
Mayo win Clones classic, Louth flip Dublin, Westmeath survive Cavan, Armagh march on
Here we go, Monaghan and Mayo serve up a classic to wrap up Round 1 of the All-Ireland series, from Mullingar to Croke Park, the Athletic Grounds to Clones. We get stuck into it all. (00.10) - Dissecting a Classic in Clones as Mayo edge out Monaghan (20:00) - Round 2 draw, Aidan O’Shea 100, Kerry win u20s (27:00) - How did Louth flip the script on Dublin? (42:00) - The Great Johnny Culloty and Killarney Legion. (45:00) - Cavan very nearly catch Westmeath, Casey X-Factor, Mullingar bottle. (56:00) - Armagh drive on, Derry disappoint again… Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back next week, as usual to get stuck into the weekend’s Football and look ahead to Round 2a and 2b of the All-Ireland series.
May 24 · 1 hr 15 min
Kerry-Donegal, the game, the brawl, McGuinness at HT, Cork-Tyrone-Galway march on
Well, that was some way to launch the 2026 All-Ireland series, we get stuck into the big stories on and off the field in Gaelic Football - as awesome Donegal take out Kerry in a game that changed after a half-time brawl. Meath fall short in Cork. Tyrone take out Roscommon and Galway catch fire. All of that and much more too. Enjoy (00.10) - Kerry and Donegal - a brilliant first-half (15:00) - Half-time brawl, the red card, McGuinness reaction, Clifford lucky? (26:00) - Kerry's poor second-half, booing Murphy, how Donegal were so on it. (33:00) - Cork's rousing win with 14 men, harsh red, brilliant Sherlock, Meath shortcomings. (50:00) - Frank McGuigan, a Tyrone great. (53:00) - Tyrone beat Roscommon. (01:05:00) - Tailteann Cup fallout, the draw and highlights. (01:09:00) - Quickfire All-Ireland series predictions for next weekend Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday, as usual.
May 18 · 56 min
The Football Pod: Stunning Westmeath take Leinster, Armagh finally win Ulster, Provincial Finals deliver
This Phenomenal season of Gaelic Football continues - Armagh finally win Ulster, on the fourth attempt after extra-time, in-a-row. Westmeath earn their second ever title, a famous win over Dublin. The Football Pod get stuck into it all. Chapters (01:00) - How Westmeath won Leinster; Mark McHugh, Middle 8 magic and Heslin (32:00) - Armagh finally win Ulster; Clones thronged, extra-time madness, Conaty, Clutch. Thanks for listening, we're back next Monday after the first weekend of the All-Ireland series.
May 11 · 1 hr 1 min
Roscommon rise, Kerry swat Cork aside, Speed merchants, GAA TV, Tailteann Cup takes off
Well now, we were treated to another smashing weekend of Gaelic Football. The Football Pod are breaking it all down, James was in Killarney, Tommy was in the Hyde, and Paddy is on top of it all. Chapters (01:00) - Kerry's 'dream' Munster title - Cork issues, Clifford, Donegal worries. (20:00) - GAA+ vs. RTE, Tailteann Cup run-through, upsets and big scores (29:00) - Roscommon seize the day, Galway aren't done yet. (54:00) - Leinster & Ulster finals - what to expect... Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday after another weekend of Championship football.
May 3 · 1 hr 7 min
Magic Monaghan, Dublin's secret, Armagh dump Down, Westmeath roll on, Qualifier Draw
The Football Championship just keeps on delivering, so The Football Pod is here for you on a Bank Holiday Sunday. From the hooter drama and epic finish in Monaghan-Derry to the return of the Dubs. Westmeath getting the better of Kildare and Armagh downing Down. We cover it all, enjoy! Chapters (00:00) - Cranky Tommy and James Bond (04:00) - Magic Monaghan, McCarron's moment, Beggan - what happened Derry? (24:00) - Armagh's takedown of Down - Tailteann Cup, Blaine Hughes, (40:00) - How Dublin took out Louth; back to basics, backroom team insights, stodgy Louth. (54:00) - Westmeath reach the Leinster Final after extra-time. Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday after another weekend of Championship football.
April 26 · 1 hr 15 min
Savage Down shock Donegal, Roscommon hammer Mayo, Ticket Pricing, Kerry, Armagh, Galway win, 'Screen' debate
Come on in to The Football Pod after a stunning weekend of Championship Football. We had to get stuck into it all on Sunday night after Down's sensational take-down of Donegal in Ulster and Roscommon's clinic in Castlebar. Leitrim put it up to Galway, Kerry and Cork got the job done in Munster. Whilst Armagh made through too. We get stuck into your questions, the biggest talking points from the weekend and also look ahead to four cracking semi-finals next weekend too. Fill your boots. Chapters (01:00) - Conor Laverty's wonderful Down beat Donegal - the fallout. (22:00) - Paddy's report on Leitrim-Galway and Armagh-Fermanagh. (27:00) - Roscommon deliver knockout blow to Mayo - how and why? (47:00) - Kerry win in Clare - and the 'screening' debate. (01:02:00) - Louth v Dublin, Con's fitness, Pod listener thoughts and questions. Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday after another weekend of Championship football.