Highlights From Off The Ball

In this episode, Eoin brings you on a sporting tour through three countries in Central America.We begin in Costa Rica, where we watch their World Cup dreams dying a death, before an unlikely resuscitation allows an entire nation to dream, if only for a brief moment.We venture to Belize where a small town is looking to recapture past glories in the nation’s Premier League.And we go to Guatemala, where we take chicken buses up to the mountains to the small towns totally obsessed with basketball.Before all that, there’s part six of the Patagonian hitchhiking journey, as Eoin is finally asked to do some driving for himself.Follow Eoin…https://www.instagram.com/eoinsheahan/https://x.com/EoinSheahanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@eoinsheahanEmail: eoinsheahan1@gmail.com

Eoin Sheahan returns as Monday's Newsround gets the week underway

On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest news from the world of rugby.Leinster step up preparations ahead of welcoming Northampton Saints to the Aviva Stadium in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday.Despite being on the losing side in the last three finals, Dan Sheehan says that his side are under no extra pressure.Sheehan also feels that he is in great shape just 10 months after tearing his ACL in South Africa.Leinster assistant coach Robyn McBryde says the defeat to the Scarlets was a wake up call that his side perhaps needed.Australia look set to name their Joe Schmidt replacement.Scott Bemand says that the growth of the Irish team is on a positive trajectory despite Saturday's loss to Scotland.And Alan Quinlan says that it would be worrying if just one Irish province qualifies for the knockout stages of the URC.Rugby on Off The Ball with thanks to Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from a huge weekend of football.Arne Slot's Liverpool finally get over the line after their 5-1 thumping of Tottenham Hotspur yesterday at Anfield. The Reds had led the Premier League for the majority of the season and can now claim a 20th English top division title.Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said that consistency is key to their success whilst the reality of winning the title had not yet set in for fellow Dutchman Slot.Pep Guardiola says that despite City's defeat of Nottingham Forest doesn't rectify what has been a poor season for the Citizens.And after Arsenal completed an astonishing comeback against Lyon, we hear from Renee Slegers after they booked their place in the Champions League final against Barcelona.Elsewhere Carlo Ancelotti looks to be headed for Brazil and the 2026 World Cup, whilst a possible future star of those games scored a cracker for River Plate against Boca JuniorsAnd finally, is Scott McTominay about to lead Napoli

Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Ryan O'Dwyer and Sarah O'Donovan joined Ger Gilroy to look back at a momentous weekend in the hurling championship and just what happened with that penalty decision.After Meath defeated Dublin in somewhat shocking fashion, OTB GAA correspondent and proud Meath man Tommy Rooney was on the line to talk an historic day for Meath football.And with Louth the opponents for the Royals in two weeks time, could there be a repeat of the 2010 final?But this morning's Bite starts with O'Dwyer looking back at that goal between Dublin and Wexford.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

John Duggan, Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon talked through the big news of the day on Sunday's Newsround on Off The Ball.

Enjoy a section of today's Sunday Paper Review - as Adrian Barry was joined in studio by Declan Lynch of the Sunday Independent and former Irish rugby international Jackie Shiels.

John Duggan, Shane Hannon and Cameron Hill chatted through the biggest stories of the day on the Off The Ball Saturday Newsround.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cameron Hill brings you all the latest news from the world of rugby, including URC team news, Ronan O'Gara's thoughts on Jack Crowley and Johnny Sexton plus we build up to the Energia AIL Finals on Sunday.Rugby on Off The Ball with thanks to Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Johnny Ward was joined by Thom Malone for this weeks Racing Pod, where they discussed the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse and the big news that Nicky Henderson's star horse, Constitution Hill has been given the green light to run at Punchestown.  The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill.  18+ see Gamblingcare.ie 

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest ahead of a big weekend of League of Ireland and Premier League action.Arne Slot's Liverpool side just need a single point to be champions on Sunday, but don't let the narrative of it being a poor season take away from the achievement.Darwin Nunez hasn't made a league start since February but what does Slot have to say regarding the Uruguayan's future?Bernardo Silva says that he will miss having Kevin de Bruyne around but calls him Manchester City's greatest ever.We have all the build up ahead of Friday's League of Ireland games, as you will hear from Pico Lopes, Keith Buckley and Mason Melia.And finally, there is team news from Spain as one star returns but one misses out for Barcelona as they take on Real Madrid in the Copa Del Rey final.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, Ronan O'Gara joined Shane Hannon and Keith Treacy to talk about his trip to see Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night.And as Jamie Vardy gets ready to leave Leicester, are there fewer sporting s***-houses left?Ahead of a bumper night of LOI action, Bohemians legend Owen Heary joined Shane and Keith live in studio.No doubt, Marc Canham quickly became the topic of conversation but who did Keith describe as the 'Godfather of Irish football?'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 Thursday’s Rugby Daily, Cameron Hill brings you all the latest news from the Ireland camp as Scott Bemand names his side to take on Scotland away from home on Saturday.Aoife Wafer misses out with a knee injury. But what former international’s daughter could be in line to make her debut?Munster include a debutant of their own as Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray are out with knocks.Here from the Clare man who is making waves in Bordeaux.The Champions Cup final dates for 2027 get their venue, whilst Ben Youngs isn’t taking the easy road into retirement as he eyes another trophy.Rugby on Off The Ball with thanks to Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On Thursday’s Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the world of football.Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side had their 13th draw of the season last night at home to Crystal Palace which means Liverpool only need a point to secure the Premier League title at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.Could we see Kevin de Bruyne in the claret and blue of Aston Villa? Where is Mohammed Kudus off to? And Chelsea look to make yet another signing.Shane Keegan offers his thoughts on who could fix the mess that is the FAI.What European giants are looking at two Shamrock Rovers starlets?We have the latest from Spain and Italy as Inter lose their chance of a treble, and Madrid secure a scrappy win.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

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, Shane Keegan joined Ger Gilroy and Ciara Trant on how the new Chief Football Officer for the FAI should be shaped.Who is best primed for the job? And was Canham ever going to be there long-term?Bordeaux-Begles attack coach Noel McNamara has had quite the coaching career so far, learning from the likes of Leo Cullen and Paul O'Connell.But today's Bite begins with Keegan on Canham and the FAI.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 Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cameron Hill is here to bring Brian O'Driscoll's thoughts on the appointment of Johnny Sexton as a coach with the Lions and Ireland.Stuart Barnes on the Lions out-half selection and the Sexton appointment.Wales look set to get their man.Australia look for the return of a legend.And just who could be the new Wallabies coach?Rugby on Off The Ball with thanks to Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On Wednesday’s Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the world of football.FAI CEO David Courell says that there was no conversation which tried to persuade Marc Canham to stay at the FAI.Vinny Perth offers his thoughts on who should take over and why this appointment is arguably more important than any of the national side appointments.Pep Guardiola heralds one of his wingers as the ‘best in the world over 5 metres.’Mikel Arteta wants star winger Bukayo Saka to start contract negotiations to extend his stay with Arsenal.Liverpool could be crowned champions if Crystal Palace beat the Gunners tonight at the Emirates.And, Barcelona take one step closer to the La Liga title.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

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, Stuart Barnes joined Ger Gilroy and Vinny Perth on whether the signing of Rieko Ioane is a positive, long-term for Irish rugby?How do the other provinces compete? And what can they do to bridge the gap?With yet another scandal to hit the FAI, who will take over from CFO Marc Canham?Who is next in line to take over, and will they understand the many complexities of Irish football?But today's Bite begins with Barnes talking all things Leinster and Rieko Ioane.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, Cameron Hill brings the news on the Leinster injury front.Ulster opt to move on several players as Richie Murphy continues his rebuild.Connacht look for improvement in South Africa.An English legend retires.And the return of a star for New Zealand.Rugby on Off The Ball with thanks to Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you reaction to all the shock departure of Marc Canham from the FAI.There is also reaction to all of Monday's SSE Airtricity Premier Division games from Alan Reynolds, Stephen Bradley and more.There is cup final heartbreak for Troy Parrott in Holland.There will be another Irish player back in the English Premier LeagueAnd just who are Manchester United targeting to solve their goal-scoring crisis?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join