Highlights From Off The Ball

Joe Molloy was joined by Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack for Monday's edition of the Newsround on Off The Ball. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

Join Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon as they take you through all the top stories that happened over the weekend. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

OTB's John Duggan is joined by the Irish Daily Mail's Philip Quinn and Michael Verney of the Irish Independent to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages this morning. They include a look ahead to the Masters with a fascinating chat between Paul Kimmage and Shane Lowry ahead of the Masters, Former Ireland and Lions star Fergus Slattery's family on living with his dementia diagnosis and where Stephen Kenny can bring his Republic of Ireland team after Monday's credible loss to France.

OTB's John Duggan was joined by producer Aidan Delaney and newsreader Ann Marie Donelan to discuss the biggest stories in the world of sport

Ger Gilroy hosts the shoutiest and most shambolic segment across a multitude of platforms: The Crappy Quiz! Joining him in glorious technicolour today is Cameron (Insert nickname here) Hill, Adrian 'Who's your daddy' Barry and the most popular man in the Midlands, Will 'Larry Birr' O'Callaghan. Thanks to our saucy new sponsor! | #McDonnellsCurrySauce

Adrian & Shane were joined by Kathleen and Cameron for this week's installment of 'The Friday Firepit'. They discussed what makes the perfect match day and of course coffee. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Ann-Marie Donelan and Will O'Callaghan joined Richie McCormack to discuss Thursday's sports headlines on The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

Conor Moore joined Ger and Shane in studio to talk through his five picks for the latest installment of 'You Had To Be There'. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Following today's news that Irish Paralympic legend Jason Smyth has announced his retirement from running, journalist Cliona Foley joined Joe Molloy to discuss Smyth's unrivalled legacy in Irish athletics.

Joe Molloy was joined by Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack for Wednesday's edition of the Newsround on Off The Ball. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

In the wake of his retirement, Paralympic athlete Jason Smyth sat down with John Duggan to look back on his exceptional, unbeaten career. With permanent TSB, Proud Title Sponsor of the Irish Olympic Team and Irish Paralympic Team to celebrate Irish Athlete and Paralympian Jason Smyth’s Career | #RaisingANation | #DareToBelieve

Ger, Shane & Colm discuss why Irish sport seems to lag behind the rest of the pack, from the overall culture of 'win at all costs' at underage level, to the quality & focus of training & physical education. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack joined Joe Molloy on Tuesday's edition of The Newsround. #OTBNR with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

The dads are back once more and fully of life's most philosophical parenting questions... #Dadcast | @NiveaUK

Olympic boxer Kellie Harrington joined OTB AM as part of the launch of SPAR's 60th Community Fund. During the chat she discussed a previously deleted tweet, the future of boxing at the Olympics and Katie Taylor's upcoming fight.  During parts of the chat, you will hear a PR spokesperson's voice off camera. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow SPAR retailers are proud to have served their communities across Ireland for the past 60 years, and this new initiative will see SPAR invest €60,000 back into local communities to drive positive change and impact. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast.

Adrian Barry joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon for the latest version of the Gillette Labs Performance Rankings. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Joe Molloy is joined by Aidan Delaney and Annemarie Donnelan for Sunday's Newsround. @GilletteUK #EffortlessFlow

OTB’s Joe Molloy is joined by the rugby analyst Andy McGeady and Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan to look through the backpages on a bumper weekend of sport. The lads will discuss Joe Schmidt vs Andy Farrell's coaching style, how women's rugby might improve and why World Athletics are right to punish Russian athletes.

OTB's John Duggan is joined by producer Aidan Delaney and newsreader Cameron Hill to discuss the biggest stories in the world of sport.

Ger Gilroy resumed his role as Crappy Quiz quizmaster this week as Will O'Callaghan, Adrian Barry and Arthur James O'Dea vied for the coveted crown. The Crappy Quiz is brought to you by McDonnells Curry Sauce – Ireland’s Favourite Curry Sauce. Whether your favourite is the Original red tub, the new Squeezy Curry Sauce or the Curry Noodles – you can’t go wrong with McDonnells!