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  The Football Pod returns: club winners (and losers), all-stars, manager moves, new rules or not 23.09.2026 56min

  The Football Pod returns after our short break for a run of episodes across the club season with thanks to Movember. We’re looking at the club winners (and losers), the proposed new rules, big managerial vacancies in Monaghan and Galway and the All-Star nominations. We'll be back in two weeks with more!Chapters:(00:20) - Relegation trouble, Kerry finals, Lowry, Rory, Trump; the pod catch-up(20:00) - Around the Country: stories in Mayo, Armagh, Tyrone, Dublin, Clare.(27:00) - How the 2026 Football All-Stars were decided…(35:00) - Manager vacancies, Gleeson regrets, Listener questions, new rules…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.
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  AUSTIN GLEESON TEASER: 'At the end of the day, I only have myself to blame' | Retiring from intercounty hurling with Waterford 18.09.2026 16min

  Austin Gleeson joined Eoin Sheahan for a chat on Waterford hurling, his decision to step away from inter-county, and why this time it’s “fully done”.Gleeson opens up on the moment he knew his body wasn’t keeping pace with his head, the injuries that piled up, and the regrets he has about not taking recovery and conditioning seriously enough in his 20s.He also reflects on the spotlight that came with 2016, dealing with comments about his weight, and the reality of being an amateur player who still has to get up and go to work on Monday.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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  Trevor Giles’ You Had To Be There! | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 17.09.2026 40min

  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’ sectionCatch 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/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball
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  Camogie's cost of living, Integration & the future of the game | OTB Breakfast 16.09.2026 37min

  Colm Boohig & Sarah O'Donovan are joined on the show by Waterford Camogie’s Gail Ryan & Tipperary Camogie’s Mike Johnson on the show to discuss the expense issues that intercounty teams are dealing with in the modern game.The panel also touch on the stalling of the integration process with the GAA.With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ sectionCatch 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/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball
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  The Sunday Paper Review UNLOCKED | "Mindsets, Misgivings, and Mutiny" | GAA Integration Crisis | Shane Lowry's Doonbeg Charge | OFF THE BALL 13.09.2026 37min

  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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  ‘If we don’t spell this out…’ - Dr Aoife Lane & Dublin’s Aisling Maher | The Integration Story | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 10.09.2026 32min

  The GAA integration story rolls on, after Mary McAleese stepped down as chair of the steering group overseeing the planned merger of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie.Enda Coll & David Wilson are joined by Aisling Maher (GPA co-chair and Dublin camogie player) and Dr. Aoife Lane to unpack the fallout, Jarlath Burns’ response on RTÉ, and the debate around “equity” versus “equality”.They dig into the finance arguments, what’s real and what’s “smoke and mirrors”, and the day-to-day reality for female inter-county players: access to pitches, facilities, expenses and basic supports.What happens next ahead of October 8th, and who needs to be held accountable?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/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball
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  Why integration was always doomed - and how to fix it | Conor Meyler & Sarah O'Donovan | OFF THE BALL 09.09.2026 26min

  Eoin Sheahan is joined by former Inter-County Camogie player Sarah O'Donovan and former inter-county footballer Conor Meyler to further talk about the fallout from Mary McAleese's decision to step down from the Steering Group for Integration between the GAA, LGFA and Camogie.
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  "A Commitment Is a Commitment" | GAA Integration Crisis Deepens as Mary McAleese Steps Down | OFF THE BALL 09.09.2026 29min

  The breakfast team reacts to the bombshell news that former President Dr. Mary McAleese has resigned as chairperson of the Gaelic Games integration steering group after the GAA requested to pause the agreed 2027 roadmap.Rachel Sheehan joins the studio to discuss why the decision feels like a "slap in the face" to female athletes, and our own Tommy Rooney gives his thoughts on the situation. 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/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball
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  "No other organisation in this country would get away with that..." Sinead O'Carroll | McAleese steps down from SGI 08.09.2026 23min

  Eoin Sheahan is joined by Sinead O'Carroll, editor of the Journal, to further discuss the news that Mary McAleese has step down from her role on the Steering Group for Integration between the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association
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  Have the GAA abandoned integration? | ‘I’m just baffled and frustrated!' | TOM PARSONS & MARIA KINSELLA 08.09.2026 29min

  Tom Parsons, Gaelic Players Association CEO and Former Co-Chair of the GPA's National Executive Committee, Maria Kinsella join Eoin Sheahan to react to the news this evening that former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese has stepped down from her role as chairperson of the Integration Committee overseeing the amalgamation of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association.
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  Dr Mary McAleese resigns from Gaelic Games Integration Committee | OTB Reacts 08.09.2026 18min

  Tommy Rooney joined Eoin Sheahan, Eoin Doyle and Eve Conway to react to the news that former President of Ireland; Mary McAleese has left her role in the Integration committee that was overseeing the amalgamation of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association.The Newsround on Off The BallViagra 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. 
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  TEASER | Former Monaghan Manager GABRIEL BANNIGAN breaks his silence on Monaghan EXIT | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 04.09.2026 12min

  Former Monaghan manager Gabriel Bannigan joins Shane Hannon and Enda Coll to discuss his recent departure as Monaghan Football manager. He chats about the reaction to the news of him stepping down, the coaching ticket he was bringing in for this year, the older players who raised concerns about him staying on as manager, the Monaghan and public support and the trajectory of this Monaghan team.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.This is just a portion of a wider chat, which you can access by following the below steps...SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinCatch 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.Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball
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  BREAKING: Padraic Joyce steps down as Galway manager 03.09.2026 9min

  David Seagrave, Stephen Doyle, Tommy Rooney and Arthur O'Dea join Eoin Sheahan in studio for Thursday's Newsround, looking at all of the top sporting stories from across the world.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. 
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  Sounds of the Summer: The Kerry perspective, and where did it all go wrong? | Darran O'Sullivan 03.09.2026 15min

  Welcome back to Sounds of the Summer, as we look back on the biggest GAA stories of a sensational summer — and look ahead to what comes next.In this episode, former All-Ireland winner Darran O’Sullivan joins Eoin Sheahan in the aftermath of Kerry’s All-Ireland final defeat to Mayo, to dig into why the Kingdom looked flat when it mattered most.From the impact of the condensed calendar and the lack of training time, to injuries, selection calls, and how Mayo’s bravery and tactical plan exposed Kerry’s slower, choreographed approach, O’Sullivan gives a frank view from inside Kerry — and pushes back on the idea that club football is the real problem.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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  Sounds of the Summer: Polishing the 'new' rules and what comes next? | Kevin McStay 02.09.2026 21min

  Welcome back to Sounds of the Summer, as we look back on the biggest GAA stories of a sensational summer — and look ahead to what comes next for Gaelic football.In this episode, Eoin Sheahan is joined by former Roscommon and Mayo manager Kevin McStay, now heading up the Gaelic football expert advisory group tasked with monitoring the impact of the Football Review Committee’s work.McStay explains how the group is using match footage and data to “polish” the new rules, from the hooter/clock rollout and anomalies around scoring, to a possible four-point goal, a backcourt rule to curb lateral play, and what referee assistance could realistically look like without turning football into VAR.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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  Sounds of the Summer: Paying tribute to the legend of Michael Lyster | Colm O'Rourke 01.09.2026 9min

  Welcome to our Sounds of the Summer podcast, a look back, and look forward, to some of the biggest GAA stories which dominated 2026.On this episode we look back on one of the most poignant moments of the year, as John Duggan was joined by Meath legend Colm O’Rourke to pay tribute to the late, great broadcaster Michael Lyster.O’Rourke reflects on three decades alongside Lester on The Sunday Game — his calm authority, his preparation, and the way he kept control even when the studio got unruly.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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  The Sunday Paper Review UNLOCKED | Katie Taylor's impact on Irish sport | Parrott's move to Betis 30.08.2026 17min

  Shane Hannon is joined by Roy Curtis and Glenn Ryan for this week's instalment of the Sunday Paper Review as they look over the back pages and top sporting stories from the past week.  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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  Mackey & Ring: Arthur O'Dea talks about his new book on two hurling legends | OTB 29.08.2026 46min

  John Duggan is joined by Off The Ball Senior Producer Arthur O'Dea to talk about his new book; Mackey & Ring, which is a joint biography of Hurling legends Mick Mackey and Christy Ring
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  Sounds of the Summer: The Shefflin era at Kilkenny, the Herity influence and is it the right time? | Paul Murphy 27.08.2026 19min

  Welcome to our Sounds of the Summer podcast, a look back, and look forward, to some of the biggest GAA stories which dominated 2026.In this episode, All-Ireland winner and Hurling Pod regular Paul Murphy joins Colm Boohig and Ger Gilroy to dig into Henry Shefflin’s appointment as Kilkenny manager, and the big question: is now the right time?Murphy chats backroom-team possibilities, what Shefflin learned from Galway, the importance of puck-out strategy and tactical flexibility, and why a “reset” could be exactly what Kilkenny’s panel needs after a season that felt like a crisis of confidence.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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  Sounds of the Summer: Juggling a career and intercounty GAA, professionalism and the AFL influence | Anton Tohill 26.08.2026 14min

  Welcome to our Sounds of the Summer podcast, a look back, and look forward, to some of the biggest GAA stories which dominated 2026.In this episode, Derry-man Anton Tohill joined Tommy Rooney on a bonus episode of The Football Pod back in July, to chat careers, county football, and the realities of trying to do it all in the modern game.Fresh off graduating as a doctor at Queen’s (alongside his sister), Anton reflects on the sacrifices behind the scenes — including his AFL journey, the decision to choose medicine over another contract, and what sport has opened up for him.He also opens up on being left out of Derry’s plans this year, the amateur status “tipping point”, and why more support for players is becoming unavoidable.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join