On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as Shels record an historic night in Europe, Pats take on Besiktas, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer speaks of the biggest job in Irish sport. Joey O'Brien knows that the Shels job isn't done yet. Stephen Kenny knows that Mason Melia needs to get to the next level. OGS spoke to the FAI about the Ireland job. Stephen Bradley is wary of Ballkani. And is Carlos Baleba on his way to Manchester United? Become a member and subscribe at offtheba...
Aug 07, 2025•19 min•Season 25Ep. 724
Former Shelbourne manager & player, Owen Heary, and ex-Pats & Rovers goalkeeper, Barry Murphy, react to Shelbourne's European victory in Croatia last night. While also previewing Shamrock Rovers & St. Pats' fixtures tonight against Ballkani & Besiktas respectively. 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. S...
Aug 07, 2025•28 min•Season 25Ep. 722
Off The Ball's Nathan Murphy spoke to St. Patricks Athletic manager Stephen Kenny ahead of their Europa Conference League tie with Turkish giants Beşiktaş at Tallaght Stadium. You will be able to hear live commentary of that game on Newstalk from 7 on your radios and on the GoLoud App.
Aug 06, 2025•16 min•Season 25Ep. 721
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as the striker transfer merry-go-round kicks into gear. Is Šeško about to choose the Amorim project over Howe's? Newcastle United to turn attention to Nicolas Jackson? Joey O'Brien feels that his Shels team are in a good place ahead of their Europa League clash in Croatia. Rangers bounce back in Europe after a sticky domestic start. And Jose Mourinho pays tribute to one of his former leaders. Become a member and subscribe at offt...
Aug 06, 2025•16 min•Season 25Ep. 718
THE LEAGUE OF IRELAND POD | "The Holy Grail for Irish clubs!" | Can Drogheda push for Europe? | Off The Ball On this week's League of Ireland Pod, Stevo is joined by Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth to look ahead to a busy week for Irish clubs, including some exciting European fixtures, and some more relegation scraps. Can Drogheda push on for European Football? Will Galway United be safe? The League of Ireland on off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0
Aug 06, 2025•49 min•Season 25Ep. 719
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from yesterday's First Division action plus the latest transfer news from around Europe. Is Sesko Newcastle bound after an improved offer? Manchester United have spent big already but are they going to push the boat once more? Luka Modric gets ready to tackle another new season, this time in Serie A. Rangers look to bounce back in Europe after a sticky domestic start. And are Hearts going to be Scotland's new challengers? Become a m...
Aug 05, 2025•11 min•Season 25Ep. 716
Kayleigh Shine and Colin Fortune share their thoughts after Athlone Town's 3-0 victory against ZNK Agram that sees them safely into round 2 of the Champions League qualifiers, which will take place on August 27 in the Netherlands.
Aug 02, 2025•6 min•Season 25Ep. 713
New Athlone Town Chairman/Owner Nick Giannotti joins OTB’s Eve Conway in the wake of Athlone Town’s Women’s team reaching the 2nd qualifying round of the Women’s Champions League. He talks to her about his takeover of the club and what ambitions he has for Athlone Town’s Men’s and Women’s teams. LOI on OTB with Rockshore 0.0
Aug 02, 2025•17 min•Season 25Ep. 712
Bohemians suffered their fourth consecutive 1-0 defeat to Drogheda United on Friday night at Dalymount Park. This time it was Joshua Thomas who popped up with the winner for Kevin Doherty's Drogs. Both Alan Reynolds and Kevin Doherty stopped by for a chat with Off The Ball's own Stephen Doyle after the game to give their own two cents on events on, and off the field.
Aug 01, 2025•9 min•Season 25Ep. 709
Cameron Hill, Shane Keegan and Johnny Ward hear your thoughts after another busy week in League Of Ireland Land! League of Ireland Late Night, in partnership with Rockshore 0.0 on Off The Ball, A League of Our Own. Get the facts, be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie
Aug 01, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 25Ep. 710
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as St. Patrick's Athletic book a Europa Conference League date with Besiktas. Joe Redmond said it was a mad night. Jake Mulreaney counts his blessings. Stephen Bradley wants to take Shamrock Rovers to the next level. Tiernan Lynch happy to add new faces to his Derry squad. And are Cork City already doomed. And the first bid for Alexander Isak is rejected. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join...
Aug 01, 2025•16 min•Season 25Ep. 708
Barry McCarthy from Templeogue United joins Will O’Callaghan and Keith Treacy in studio in celebration of their over 35’s jersey fundraiser in aid of the O’Neill family. Tragically, the family has faced immense challenges. Twenty years ago, they lost their 15-year-old son, Tiernan, to cancer. Now, their 17-year-old son, Ultan, has been diagnosed with cancer. More information is available here: https://www.templeogueunited.ie/o-neill-family-donation You can check out the jerseys here: https://www...
Aug 01, 2025•33 min•Season 25Ep. 707
Barry Murphy joins Will O'Callaghan and Keith Treacy on this Friday morning to talk Rovers' title run, European hopes for League of Ireland teams, the violence at the Brandywell last week, and an analysis of multi-club ownership. Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction
Aug 01, 2025•35 min•Season 25Ep. 706
Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley talks to Nathan Murphy after an uneventful night in Tallaght. Rockshore #LeagueOfOurOwn
Jul 31, 2025•7 min•Season 25Ep. 705
Athlone Town manager Colin Fortune and midfielder Roisin Molloy speak with Off The Ball after their side's emphatic victory over Cardiff City women in the semi-final of the Champions League Round 1 qualifier
Jul 31, 2025•7 min•Season 25Ep. 703
Drogheda United boss Kevin Doherty and wing-back Owen Lambe spoke to Off The Ball's Scarlett Herron ahead of their clash with Bohemians on Friday night. You will be able to hear live commentary of that game on your radios on Newstalk from 7pm and on the GoLoud App. League of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0.
Jul 31, 2025•12 min•Season 25Ep. 702
Nathan Murphy was joined Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to chat through all the LOI news. Today they chatted about the issue with the length of the season and whether or not it should be extended, Cork city's relegation fears and all the transfer news. The League of Ireland Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by Rockshore 0.0
Jul 31, 2025•36 min•Season 25Ep. 701
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as Shelbourne fall out of the Champions League, whilst Athlone Town power on. Joey O'Brien wants a big push for the business end of the season. Wessel Speel has a debut to remember. Roisin Molloy believes Athlone have come very far in a short period. Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros to take on Ludogorets. Manchester United go for Sesko, and maybe Watkins too. And Eric Trump says that Chelsea wanted 'The Donald' as part of their celebrat...
Jul 31, 2025•15 min•Season 25Ep. 700
Irish football legend Olivia O'Toole sat down with Kathleen McNamee to discuss how she started playing football, getting called up to the Irish team and her career highs and lows. Settle In on Off The Ball is brought to you by Guinness 0.0, official non alcoholic beer of the Premier League.
Jul 30, 2025•43 min•Season 25Ep. 692
Bohemian's midfielder Ross Tierney and head coach Alan Reynolds spoke to Off The Ball's David Wilson ahead of their clash with Drogheda United on Friday night. You will be able to hear live commentary of that game on your radios on Newstalk from 7pm and on the GoLoud App. League of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0.
Jul 30, 2025•5 min•Season 25Ep. 697
Shelbourne FC’s Colm Barron & John Moore join Eoin Sheahan and Nathan Murphy to discuss their new documentary, taking you inside the Shels academy system, how young players come through the academy, and what more is needed in the system.
Jul 30, 2025•48 min•Season 25Ep. 698
Nathan Murphy was joined by two legends of Irish football, Glen Whelan and Richard Dunne to dive into their careers in the Premier League and with the Irish team. This is all with thanks to Guinness, Never Settle. Get the facts, be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie
Jul 30, 2025•40 min•Season 25Ep. 699
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as both Shelbourne and Athlone Town take on a mammoth Champions League task. Joey O'Brien wants his team to go for it. JJ Lunney relishes taking on the best. Kelly Brady gets her 'Blayney backing. Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros aim to go further in Europe. Luke Shaw wants Manchester United to aim high. And Eddie Howe ain't panicking just yet. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join...
Jul 30, 2025•12 min•Season 25Ep. 696
Eve Conway joins Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig ahead of Athlone Town’s 1st round Champions League tie against Cardiff this evening in the midlands. OTB Breakfast on UPMC w/ UPMC #GetBackInAction
Jul 30, 2025•9 min•Season 25Ep. 695
Girls On The Ball’s Rachel O’Sullivan joins Eoin Sheahan to look back on Sunday’s victory for the Lionesses over Spain, to win their second Euros in a row, in spite of only leading for less than five minutes over the course of the entire knockout stage. Football on Off The Ball with William Hill.
Jul 29, 2025•27 min•Season 25Ep. 693
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as Alexander Isak's move away from Newcastle is put to their boss Eddie Howe. Could Aaron Ramsdale solve the Geordie's goalkeeping position? Nottingham Forest chase a replacement for Anthony Elanga, is Adam Traore about to swap London for the midlands? Gigi Donnarumma to Manchester United? Leeds miss out on a Brazilian winger. Sunderland add some Swiss steal to their midfield. And Athlone Town get ready for another big European nig...
Jul 29, 2025•13 min•Season 25Ep. 691
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as England retain their European crown, Jessie Stapleton signs a new deal with the Hammers and one former Hammer swaps London for Shelbourne. England celebrations roll towards home. Chelsea and United look for Randal Kolo Muani, again. Gigi Donnarumma on the verge of leaving the European champions? Leeds look to add to their attacking ranks. Wolves want a Bayer Leverkusen attacker to replace Matheus Cunha. And there is set to be a c...
Jul 28, 2025•12 min•Season 25Ep. 690
LOI Late Night returns this Friday night to discuss all the action from around the grounds, including European action from midweek. Shane Keegan and Barry Murphy discuss what has gone wrong at Cork City, Irish in Europe and much much more. League of Ireland, with Off the Ball, in association with Rockshore 0.0 Drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie
Jul 25, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 25Ep. 686
Sligo Rovers boss John Russell spoke to our match commentator Stephen Doyle after his side came from 2-0 down away to Cork City to win 3-2.
Jul 25, 2025•8 min•Season 25Ep. 687
A disappointed Cork City manager Ger Nash took time to speak to OTB's Stephen Doyle after their 3-2 loss at home to Sligo Rovers in our live game from the LOI Premier Division.
Jul 25, 2025•9 min•Season 25Ep. 686
