Highlights From Off The Ball

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Dara Smith-Naughton were on hand this morning to discuss all the major sports stories on this Thursday morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. From Cork's readiness to take a rebel stand with the skort this weekend, to Mikel Arteta's delusion after Arsenal were knocked out of the Champions League by PSG last night, we've all the angles covered for you this morning. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show Graham Hunter was on the line to talk last night's classic between Inter and Barcelona, plus Ruaidhri O'Connor was in studio to reflect on that stunning Leinster loss on Saturday.Just how good are this Inter side and will Barca rue their missed opportunity?Did Leinster show arrogance and is Leo Cullen's position under threat?But this morning's Bite starts with Hunter reflecting on one of the greatest European ties of all time.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

Join Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, and Cameron Hill as they discuss all the sporting action over the bank holiday weekend, including Leinster's semi-final loss, and the ongoing controversy over skorts in camogie.The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland| #GetBackInAction

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news all the fallout from a big weekend of domestic action plus build-up and team news ahead of the Champions League semi final clash between Barcelona and Inter.Stephen Bradley and Damien Duff continue their war of words after the fall out between the pair two weeks ago.Bohemians' boss Alan Reynolds praises his side's fans after a late win in Galway.Drogheda United remain top of the pile, and their head coach Kevin Doherty feels like his side fully deserved their win over Cork City.Tiernan Lynch describes what it means to put on a Derry City shirt.Dungannon Swifts make history, but which of their players looks to be heading to Tallaght?And Hansi Flick's little genius Lamine Yamal is ready to light up Europe again.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Irish comedian & TV presenter Dara Ó Briain joins Ger & Colm on the show to feature on this week’s You Had to be There.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show Alan Quinlan was live in studio to talk yet another European defeat for Leinster, whilst comedian Dara O'Briain selected his top five 'You Had To Be There' moments.Did Leinster take Northampton for granted? And is this defeat a worry for Irish rugby in general?Dara O'Briain was perhaps Ireland's most famous fan at last summer's Olympics, but did any of those moments make his list?But this morning's Bite starts Quinny analysing where it went wrong for the Boys in Blue on Saturday.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

In this episode, Eoin brings you on an injury-delayed tour of Peru. There is the story of mountain climbing in Arequipa and how the political turmoil of 2022/23 affected the nation, while there is also an analysis of the societal divisions in Peru as represented by football.We traipse up towards the Amazon river, taking in a massive John the Baptist celebration en route to a rickety boat along the river. Cocooned away from the world, the trip concludes with a mad chase to find phone coverage to see if Kerry have beaten Tyrone in the All-Ireland championship.Before all that, there’s part seven of the Patagonian hitchhiking journey, our most in-depth, most chaotic, most turbulent instalment yet.Follow Eoin…https://www.instagram.com/eoinsheahan/https://x.com/EoinSheahanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@eoinsheahanEmail: eoinsheahan1@gmail.com

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news all the fallout from the Europa League semi finals plus all the build-up ahead of a huge night of domestic action.Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim backs his senior pros after an historic win in Bilbao.Ange Postecoglou wants more of the same from his Spurs side.Nottingham Forest poor form continues.Arne Slot says he has had a message from Jurgen Klopp congratulating him on their league title win.Ruesha Littlejohn wants more done for the development of the LOI.Stephen Kenny says that every point is vital, whilst Bohemians' Rob Cornwall pays tribute to Alan Reynolds.Derry City boss Tiernan Lynch wants his side to bounce back whilst Waterford's Padraig Amond wants a turnaround in the Deise's fortunes.And finally, the Ireland under 15's make a racist complaint after a game with the UAE.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Shane Hannon and Colm Boohig were joined by Alan Quinlan to look ahead to the weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals, plus David Brady and Shane McEntee were in studio to look ahead to the weekend's Gaelic football action.Can anyone stop the Leinster juggernaut as they career towards the final?And should pitch invasions be allowed once again? David Brady thinks so.This morning's Bite begins with Quinlan's thoughts on whether Northampton Saints can put it up to Leo Cullen's side?Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

Cameron Hill joins Nathan Murphy in studio for Thursday's Newsround as Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are both set for Europa League action. Meanwhile, Andrea Piardi has been rewarded with the second test of the Lions series in Australia, and World Rugby has made sweeping changes to the Sevens series for next year! The Newsround with UPMC Ireland.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news all the fallout from Barcelona's Champions League thriller with Inter.Lamine Yamal is described as a genius, and despite just being 17 years-old has played 100 games for his boyhood club.Ange Postecoglou and James Maddison are on the warpath as Spurs target a first European final since the 2019 Champions League showpiece.Ruben Amorim wants to put an awful domestic season to bed by booking their ticket for next season's UCL.Chelsea claim a 6th WSL title in a row and look to go invincible. Heimir Hallgrimsson targets LOI players in the June squad.And finally, Liam Scales wants revenge on Rangers despite confirming the title last weekend.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

This week’s You Had To Be There comes by way of Irish comedian & Après Match legend, Gary Cooke!West Indies v Ireland 1976 in Rathmines 1977 Ireland v France in Lansdowne 1980 United Liverpool Old Trafford India v Ireland cricket in Malahide 2022 Wimbledon 2016  Irish Open 1978 Faldo etc. John O’Leary came 2ndOff The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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

Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Ireland forward Hannah O'Connor joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig to look ahead to Leinster's Champions Cup semi final with Northampton Saints on Saturday.Kilkenny legend Tommy Walsh also joined the duo to talk the issue of diving in hurling, and is 'soccer' the genesis of it?But this morning's Bite starts with debate over the rumour that Jordie Barrett will only start from the bench for Leo Cullen's side on Saturday.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Richie McCormack and Cameron Hill as Ireland have been dealt another blow to their World Cup hopes as Dorothy Wall has been ruled out with an Achilles strain, while Stephen Archer announces his retirement. They also bring you team news from the UEFA Champions League semi final between Barcelona and Inter.

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, football writer and broadcaster Lars Sivertsen and World Cup winner Matt Dawson joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig on this morning's show.Arsenal were beaten 0-1 at home Paris Saint-Germain last night in the first leg of their Champions League semi final. Sivertsen explains why PSG aren't a team to go chasing.And as build-up heats up ahead of this weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals, Dawson ponders caution for any team visiting Leinster on home soil.But this morning's Bite starts with Sivertsen's reaction to last night's Champions League semi-final.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest news from the world of rugby.Leinster won't be taking their Champions Cup semi final opponents Northampton Saints lightly as they welcome the English side to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.Dan Sheehan is happy with Jacques Nienaber approach to defence.A Welsh lock makes a retirement U-turn.John Mitchell gets the Conor O'Shea vote of confidence.And Fiona Hayes is on cloud 9.Rugby on Off The Ball with thanks to Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Join Eoin, Mick, and Cameron as they discuss today's biggest sporting news, as well as look ahead to tonight's Champions League semi-final between Arsenal and PSG.

Paralympic Bronze Medallist Orla Comerford, joined Will O'Callaghan to chat about her new partnership with Allianz to promote para-sport inclusion and youth engagement. This is brought to you by Allianz, proud partners of Paralympics Ireland.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of the retirement of one of the greats of Irish football, what does Mikel Arteta and Luis Enrique think ahead of their Champions League semi final tonight and just where could Paul Pogba end up next?Louise Quinn carved out a remarkable career which spanned nearly 20 years and four countries and one World Cup.Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward joined Kathleen McNamee on today's COYGIG podcast and you can hear her tribute to Quinn on a momentous career.Arteta wants his side's supporters to bring a vociferous atmosphere for their first leg with PSG.Luis Enrique isn't quite sure whether the Premier League is the best in the world.Gabriel Martinelli looks forward to perhaps the biggest game of his fledgling career so far.And finally, is Paul Pogba United States-bound?Plus there's a brilliant Liverpool title-winning montage bonus created by Richie McCormack to round things off.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Mayo goalkeeper Rob Hennelly and ex-hurling referee Brian Gavin joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig on this morning's show.With the kickout perhaps becoming even more important in Gaelic football with the advent of the new rules, Hennelly details why ball retention is so important.And after a somewhat controversial weekend in the hurling championship, Gavin explains what fans want to see when they come to watch hurling matches.But this morning's Bite starts with Hennelly on the pressures of being a modern day shot-stopper.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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