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THE McGLINCHEYS: 'You're born into it!' | Three generations of travelling support
Ben Symes sat down with three generations of Irish travelling supporters, the McGlinchey family, who have been supporting the Republic of Ireland across the globe for decades, and hope to get to see another world cup!
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FOOTBALL DAILY: Touchdown in Prague, Coleman and Hallgrimsson rally the troops, and Vale’s ready to be called upon
On Wednesday’s Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from Prague as Ireland continue preparations for the World Cup playoff with Czechia, plus there is the fallout from Mohammed Salah’s announcement that he will Liverpool this summer.
Seamus Coleman and Heimir Hallgrimsson speak from training as Ireland report a clean bill of health.
Team news from Czechia includes a possible bench role for Tomáš Souček, with Vladimír Darida returning and a Schick–Chory strike partnership expected.
Harvey Vale discusses declaring for Ireland, his Chelsea past, and a potential debut in a major...
The Green Scene: Matthew's pilgrimage to Prague | "The excitement is palpable" | LIVE from Prague (and wherever Matthew is)
We are one day away from Ireland taking on Czechia in the World Cup qualifiers and our Green Scene hosts are live and on the ground in Prague, or almost in Matthew's case, and they bring us all the latest news and action from the ground.
If you are in Prague and you see our Green Scene trio roaming the streets, make sure to go and say hello!
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PRAGUE PAPER REVIEW | With Czech-based Irish journalist Ian Willoughby | Eoin Sheahan & Stuey Byrne | Off The Ball
Eoin Sheahan and Stuey Byrne are joined by Irish journalist Ian Willoughby, who is based in the Czechia, to preview tomorrow's match and run through the Czech back pages to get an idea of what the build up to the playoff semi-final is like from the opposition's perspective.
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GLENN WHELAN: 'Seamus is a leader of men!' | What do Ireland need to do win in Prague? | Ireland-Czechia preview | Duff and Andrews inspiration | Next-gen LOI
The Green Scene’s David Wilson was joined by former Ireland international Glenn Whelan as they looked ahead to Ireland’s huge World Cup playoff in Prague against Czechia.
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FOOTBALL DAILY: 'A quiet confidence in the group growing together... ' | Ireland on the cusp of something special as thousands of fans begin their influx on Prague
On Tuesday's Football Daily Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp.
Ireland continue preparations in World Cup playoffs with a training session ahead of Thursday’s clash in Prague
John Egan highlights the huge boost expected from travelling Irish fans
Assistant coach John O'Shea says Bosun Lawal is fit despite club concerns
Nathan Collins plays down midfield worries following Josh Cullen’s injury absence
Seamus Coleman returns to the squad, with leadership praised by teammates
Debate over match sharpness vs freshness as I...
The COYGIG Pod Ep. 173 | What makes a modern manager? | Sensational Shaw
There was plenty to discuss on this week's podcast between FIFA's new policy to bring more women into coaching positions, a brilliant weekend of action in the LOIW and some sensational scores from Bunny Shaw and Chloe Kelly.
Kathleen McNamee was joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to debate all this and plenty more.
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Listen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland’s crucial World Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and...
FOOTBALL DAILY: Irish Rs are smiling, O'Shea on fitness concerns and OTB in Prague
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Irish camp, plus a look back at yesterday's action in the EFL Cup final and the Premier League.
Republic of Ireland report a full squad fitness ahead of their crucial World Cup playoff against Czechia in Prague.
Assistant coach John O'Shea provides a positive update as preparations ramp up.
Key players including Caoimhin Kelleher, Nathan Collins and Seamus Coleman have all arrived in camp.
Extensive Off The Ball coverage planned, with live commentary and fan content from Prague.
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"Spurs were a bit of a shambles all round" | Brian Kerr | The Sunday Kickback: Spurs v Forest
Brian Kerr and Stephen Doyle talk through yet another Tottenham Hotspur loss as they go down 3-0 at home to Nottingham Forest.
The Sunday Kickback is on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.
UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Are Ireland prepared for penalties? | OFF THE BALL
Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where John Duggan is joined by Nadine Doherty & Philip Lanigan - here they discuss the potential for a penalty-shootout in Prague for the Republic of Ireland & Troy Parrott’s journey so far!
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‘We’ll take the draw and get out of here!’ | Dundalk draw with Bohs | ALAN REYNOLDS & CIARAN KILDUFF
Fresh from commentary duties, Off The Ball’s Stephen Doyle spoke with Bohemian boss Alan Reynolds and Dundalk manager Ciaran Kilduff following the two sides’ 1-1 draw in the League of Ireland in Dalymount Park.
LOI LATE NIGHT: ‘Where do you go from there?’ | A few allegedly’s on tonight’s show
Ben Symes and Shane Keegan are back this week for League of Ireland Late Night, taking your thoughts on the best league in the world! With a few allegedly’s thrown in, we listen to all of your thoughts from the club around the island of Ireland.
Final One Standing “They are expected to win this Premier League!” | Can Arsenal win the quadruple?
On this weeks episode of Final One Standing, Ger Gilroy, Shane Hannon, David Wilson and Lee Phelps from William Hill try to predict the future of this weekends fixtures, including Tottenham's chances against Nottingham, Manchester United's chances of winning away and the Carabao Cup Final.
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FOOTBALL DAILY: Heimir's call for cool heads, Parrott's night in Prague, and Bohs and Dundalk clash at Dalymount Park
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the League of Ireland, the Premier League, Europe and the international game.
Bohemians aim to stay top of the League of Ireland Premier Division as they host Dundalk at Dalymount Park
Dawson Devoy reacts to February Player of the Month award for Bohs and discusses Ireland squad ambitions
Team news and key absences ahead of tonight’s crucial clash in Dublin
Shamrock Rovers look to extend remarkable unbeaten run against Galway United at Tallaght Stadium
Stephen Bradley praises Galway’s pr...
Final One Standing: "Spurs vs Forest could go either way" | Will Man United win away? | Carabao Cup Final
On this weeks episode of Final One Standing, Ger Gilroy, Shane Hannon and David Wilson try to predict the future of this weekends fixtures, including Tottenham's chances against Nottingham, Manchester United's chances of winning away and the Carabao Cup Final.
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Heimir signs for 2028, the men of Prague are named, but no room for McGoldrick | THE GREEN SCENE
Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they delve into the biggest stories this week in the world of Irish football.
On this week's episode, there is a slight change as the official sponsor comes on board ahead of a big couple weeks of action.
The trio chat about Heimir Hallgrimsson’s mic drop moment where he announces he will be sticking around until the European Championships in 2028.
There is the midfield conundrum, but the return of a familiar face in Bosun Lawal, but no room f...
DAVID HANNIGAN: ‘I don’t think we’ll ever know the real Roy Keane’ | We need to talk about Roy
Author of ‘We need to talk about Roy’, David Hannigan joins Eoin Sheahan to discuss the ‘Keane-ification’ of modern Ireland and football across the pond.
FOOTBALL DAILY: Hallgrimsson announces squad, Liverpool progress while Newcastle & Spurs crash out, Gary Neville on United & Europa League action
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Republic of Ireland squad, Champions League and the Europa League.
Heimir Hallgrimsson names his Republic of Ireland squad ahead of a crucial World Cup playoff showdown with Czechia in Prague.
Squad update from Abbottstown includes returning faces and a potential new addition.
Liverpool cruise into the Champions League quarter-finals with a dominant 4-0 win over Galatasaray at Anfield.
Goals from Szoboszlai, Ekitike, Gravenberch and Salah highlight one of Liverpool’s standout performances of the season.
Barcelona dismantle Newcastle in a...
Word On The Street | Ep.44 | "I just love drop goals!" | Moments v Trophies | Irish winning mentality | OTB
Happy Thursday folks, and welcome back to Word On The Street! We're in between one of the best Six Nations tournaments ever and the beginning of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers playoffs. What better week to talk about the BIG moments that we remember, and what makes a tournament great.
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HEIMIR HALLGRÍMSSON: “This will be the biggest game a lot of these players have played in an Ireland shirt” | Ireland vs Czechia
Our own Ben Symes sat down with Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson as he announced his squad for the upcoming World Cup playoff vs Czechia and potentially Denmark/North Macedonia.
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GARY NEVILLE: Roy Keane’s magic, Carrick as MUFC boss & a venture into politics? | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Manchester United LEGEND Gary Neville joins Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig ahead of The Overlap’s LIVE show in Dublin next week!
The lads chat through LOADS of stuff - from reflecting on Gary’s roadshow with Off The Ball & Roy Keane back in 2019, the current state of Manchester United, the idea of Gary venturing into politics & some of the TOUGHEST opponents he has faced!
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THE LOI POD: ‘I think the league is there to be won… ‘ | Can Bohs break the Rovers stranglehold? | Have Derry turned a corner? | Shels injury woe
Ben Symes stepped into the hosting seat this week in the absence of Stephen Doyle, and he was joined by Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth to dive into a huge week of League Of Ireland action
The trio review a huge double-header weekend of games, as Bohs continue to be the team to catch, whilst Waterford look set to be cut adrift.
And of course they answered YOUR questions which you can send to theloipod@offtheball.com.
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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 172 | LOIW returns with big results | Chelsea find their groove
It was a busy weekend as Chelsea claimed the League Cup, both Merseyside teams got big wins and (most importantly we might say in COYGIG Towers) the league returned here.
Kathleen McNamee was joined by Karen Duggan to reflect on the bumper weekend.
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FOOTBALL DAILY: Senegal stripped of AFCON, City & Chelsea out of UCL, Eze's super strike & Parrott to Milan? | OFF THE BALL
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the news from the Champions League, the Premier League and the international game.
Senegal stripped of their AFCON title two months after they beat Morrocco in a bizarre final
CAF have handed Morrocco a 3-0 win following the Senegalese team leaving the pitch in the final 2 months ago.
Pep Guardiola admits his team are still a work in progress as they bow out of the Champions League
Mikel Arteta praises his players as Eze and Rice propel the Gunners to the Quarter-Finals
FOOTBALL DAILY: Bumper Monday night of LOI action, United's UCL push improves as Liverpool and Villa falter, and Madrid receive welcome injury boost
On Monday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the League of Ireland, Premier League and the international game.
Preview of Monday’s League of Ireland Premier Division fixtures as the St. Patrick’s weekend double-header continues.
St. Patrick’s Athletic host Derry City at Richmond Park with the hosts chasing a fifth straight win.
Pressure mounting on Derry boss Tiernan Lynch after Friday’s 2–1 defeat to Shelbourne.
St. Pats head coach Stephen Kenny urges his in-form side to stay grounded despite their winning run.
Northside Dublin derby at Tolka P...
‘That man again… Richarlison!’ | Liverpool 1-1 Tottenham | The Sunday Kickback | OFF THE BALL
Phil Egan & Eoin Doyle bring you all of the reaction from Anfield as Spurs boosted their survival hopes with a late Richarlison equaliser rescuing Igor Tudor’s men a point…
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‘Bruno Fernandes took over that game!’ | Man Utd 3-1 Aston Villa | The Sunday Kickback | OFF THE BALL
Stephen Doyle & Vinny Perth are on hand to bring you all of the reaction from Old Trafford as goals from Casemiro, Matheus Cunha & Benjamin Sesko saw Michael Carrick’s side pick up all three points in a CRUCIAL clash in the race for Champions League football!
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LOI LATE NIGHT: ‘Nobody’s going to steamroll Galway this season!’ | James McClean under fire | Shels’ injury crisis
Shane Keegan and Barry Murphy are your hosts this week on League of Ireland Late Night, speaking directly to you, the LOI fans, after another night of League Of Ireland action!
ST PAT’S THRASH DROGHEDA: ‘Our feet are firmly on the ground!’ | STEPHEN KENNY & KEVIN DOHERTY
Off The Ball’s Phil Egan was in Richmond Park as St Patrick’s Athletic came from 1-0 down at half time to thrash Drogheda 4-1 at full time. Phil spoke with Pat’s manager Stephen Kenny and Drogheda boss Kevin Doherty after the game.
FOS “It looks like one way traffic!” | Will City and Arsenal both win? | is this a top 4 decider
Ger Gilroy, David Wilson and Matthew Brennan are back for another episode of Final One Standing where they try to predict the future and pick the winners of this weekends Premier League fixtures with Ben Barret from William Hill.
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FOOTBALL DAILY: 'I would reconsider it... ' McGoldrick on a potential Ireland recall | Can Bohs and Pats maintain their good form? | Liverpool injury boost
On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the League of Ireland, the Irish international side and the Premier League.
Preview of tonight’s League of Ireland Premier Division action, including the live commentary game between St Patrick's Athletic and Drogheda United.
Stephen Kenny’s St Pat’s look to continue their strong start after last week’s late win away to Shelbourne FC.
Midfielder Barry Baggley discusses his recent form and his partnership with Jamie Lennon in the Pats midfield.
Drogheda United attempt to end a difficult run and brea...
FOS "It's as bad as I've seen" | The market for a new Spurs manager | Does Everton have a chance?
Ger Gilroy, David Wilson and Matthew Brennan are back for another episode of Final One Standing where they try to predict the future and pick the winners of this weekends Premier League fixtures.
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'We have the first-season-syndrome out of the way' | Waterford look to build on last year | South-east derby up first | Gary Hunt and Maeve Williams
Waterford FC manager head coach Gary Hunt, and goalkeeper Maeve Williams sat down with Beat102103's Odhrán Johnson ahead of the new Women's League of Ireland Premier Division season.
The duo spoke about building on last season, goals for 2026 and of course the opening game of the season against local rivals Wexford FC.
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'We have made some great additions to the team' | Wexford lay out their ambitions ahead of the season | Jess Lawton and Ciara Rossiter
Wexford FC assistant manager Jess Lawton, and captain Ciara Rossiter sat down with Beat102103's Odhrám Johnson ahead of the advent of the new Women's League of Ireland Premier Division season.
The girls from the sunny southeast have lost some players, including Ellen Molloy who has moved to Shamrock Rovers but will be a game for anyone and everyone this year.
Here, Lawton and Rossiter outline how pre-season has gone, and what the ambitions are ahead of the 2026 season.
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PHIL TRILL: 'We are coming of age now... ' | Galway's new era | Challenging for the title
Galway United women's manager Phill Trill joined Stephen Doyle at the launch of the League of Ireland's Women's Premier Division which begins this weekend the 14th of March.
Trill takes the reins of a Galway team who are looking to push on and compete for trophies, and have been boosted with several new arrivals this season.
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STEPHEN KENNY & BARRY BAGGLEY: “Bohs away and Rovers away, glad to get them out of the way” | Could McGoldrick get a recall for Ireland?
OTB’s Ben Symes chats to Pats manager Stephen Kenny and midfielder Barry Baggley ahead of their game against Drogheda on Friday night.
This week's live commentary comes from Inchicore on Friday night as St. Patricks Athletic host Drogheda United at Richmond Park. Phil Egan will be joined by Richie Towell in the gantry, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm, and kick off at 7-45.
The COYGIG Pod Ep. 171 | Positives aplenty despite defeat | The importance of an U23s Irish side
Ireland may have walked away with no points but the scoreline doesn't tell the full story of this international window. Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to discuss the highs and the lows of the last week.
They also look at the new FAI Strategy launched this week and return to their old favourite topic of why an U23s squad is so important for the development of the senior national side.
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PEARL SLATTERY: 'A new year, a new campaign, and new opportunities... ' | Aiming to go one better this season and knock Athlone off their perch
Shelbourne captain Pearl Slattery spoke to our own Stephen Doyle at the launch of the Women's League of Ireland Premier Division ahead of the new season.
'Pearlo' who has won three FAI Cups and two league titles, will turn 37 next month and has been a stalwart for Shels over the years.
Here she speaks of the ambitions for next season, blending experience and youth, and attempting to win the title back.
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FOOTBALL DAILY: English clubs crocked in Europe, Keane's Europa dream, and O'Dowda and McGoldrick back for Ireland?
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout from last night's Champions League action, a look ahead to the Irish involvement tonight in Europe, and who could be in with a shout of making the Ireland squad next week.
Champions League shock in Madrid – Manchester City suffer a heavy 3–0 defeat away to Real Madrid as Federico Valverde scores a stunning first career hat-trick at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
Pep Guardiola admits his side face an “uphill battle” to stay in the tie despite Madrid missing stars like Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé.<...
THE LOI POD: 'Now we are seeing a Stephen Kenny team!' | A Pats title charge? | Derry problems persist | Drogs to bounce back?
Stephen Doyle was joined by Gareth McGlynn and Ben Symes to dive into a huge week of League Of Ireland action
The trio review previous weekend's action including St. Patricks Athletic's late win over Shelbourne last Friday.
What is going on at Derry City? And is Tiernan Lynch's days numbered?
Dundalk steady the ship but why can't they get a win? Shamrock Rovers' form improves but they're yet to fire on all cylinders.
Bohemians continue their good form, but are Drogheda United beginning to come unstuck losing two of their last...
