Your Saturday Panel for this week features a very special Premier League Preview with former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr and former professional footballer Colin Hawkins. Saturday Panel is brought to you by Virgin Media #ItsPlaytime
Aug 16, 2025•29 min•Season 25Ep. 21
Johnny Ward is joined in studio by Brent Pope, Denis Hickie and Brendan Fanning as the British & Irish Lions's third and final clash with the Wallabies has been heavily disrupted by injuries and biblical weather! The British & Irish Lions Saturday Panel with Dove Men+ Care | #DoveMenCare
Aug 02, 2025•29 min•Season 25Ep. 20
John Duggan is joined in studio by Brent Pope and Brendan Fanning, while Alan Quinlan joins from Australia after the British & Irish Lions managed to survive a massive fight from the Wallabies to win the series with a game to spare! The Lions Special Saturday Panel with Dove Men+ Care | #DoveMenCare
Jul 26, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 25Ep. 19
Former Kerry star Seán 'Bawn' O'Sullivan and Ex-Meath captain Shane McEntee join John Duggan in studio to preview this years All-Ireland SFC Semi-Final matchups of Kerry v Tyrone and Meath v Donegal. Gaelic Football on OTB is brought to you by AIB #TheToughest
Jul 12, 2025•23 min•Season 25Ep. 16
Europe’s Wildest Motorsports event, Driftmasters is coming to Mondello Park on June 28th and 29th where 42 of the worlds’ top drivers will go head-to-head. The weekend will be all about qualifying, grids, grandstands and podium places. Irish Drift Masters drivers James Deane, Conor Falvey and Dave Egan join Shane Hannon in studio to preview the event. Go to mondellopark.ie for tickets. If someone wants to see international drivers at the top level compete in Ireland this is the only event in the...
Jun 14, 2025•48 min•Season 25Ep. 15
Tyrone U20 manager Paul Devlin, Keith Higgins and Shane McEntee join John Duggan for this week's Saturday Panel after the U20 All Ireland final on Wednesday. The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball with Dalata Hotel Group | #DifferenceMakers.
May 31, 2025•30 min•Season 25Ep. 13
John Duggan is joined by Brendan O’Brien and Philip Lanigan to talk all things Rory McIlroy.
May 17, 2025•15 min•Season 25Ep. 10
Shane Hannon hosts this week's Saturday Panel, looking ahead to the National Football League finals this weekend, starting with the Division 2 Final between Monaghan and Roscommon, before the mammoth Division 1 final between Mayo and Kerry! He is joined by Conor Devanney and Dessie Mone. *The full version is available to members. Gaelic Football with AIB GAA | #TheToughest
Mar 29, 2025•21 min•Season 25Ep. 9
John Duggan is joined by Nora Stapleton, Women in Sport Lead with Sport Ireland; Bethany Carson is the Women in Sport Manager at Sport Ireland and a former Irish International Swimmer; Phelim Macken, Sports Coordinator at Limerick Local Sports Partnership and coach of teenage girls teams for this week's Saturday Panel focusing women in sport.
Mar 01, 2025•57 min•Season 25Ep. 7
Head Coach of the Irish Down Syndrome Futsal squad and FAI Football for All Development Officer Paul Smyth, Shelbourne and Ireland defender Josh Hennessy and Dundalk and Ireland defender Jamie Linden joined Shane Hannon for a very special Saturday Panel in studio today.
Nov 02, 2024•24 min•Season 24Ep. 40
This week on The Saturday Panel we're delving into the area of off-pitch and online issues that face athletes. Joining John Duggan in studio: Leigh Nicol, an ex-professional footballer and victim of sextortion; Fraser Franks, also a former professional footballer who had football suddenly taken from him owing to a heart condition; and Matt Himsworth, a media lawyer who protects players from so many evils that lurk online.
Mar 30, 2024•48 min
Ex Ireland internationals Mike Ross, Marcus Horan and Alison Miller join OTB's John Duggan to discuss the Rugby World Cup which starts on Friday this coming week! It's with thanks to L’Oreal – Give your skin the power to age better with the Power Age range of Hyaluronic acid products
Sep 02, 2023•49 min
Ex Ireland internationals Mike Ross, Marcus Horan and Alison Miller join OTB's John Duggan to discuss the Rugby World Cup which starts on Friday this coming week! It's with thanks to L’Oreal – Give your skin the power to age better with the Power Age range of Hyaluronic acid products
Sep 02, 2023•50 min
It is All-Ireland football final weekend and John Duggan is joined by Dublin All Ireland winners Ger Brennan and John O'Leary and Celtic Cross holders with Kerry Sean O'Sullivan and Fionn Fitzgerald to discuss the biggest game in the GAA calendar. The panel will look at what makes this rivalry so special, why the Kingdom have struggled to retain their crown in the past and the mouthwatering clash of Mick Fitzsimons and David Clifford Gaelic football on Off The Ball is in partnership with AIB - P...
Jul 29, 2023•56 min
John Duggan was joined on the panel in studio by legendary golf journalist Dermot Gilleece & Irish golfer and T-4 finisher in the 1982 Open, Des Smyth. They discussed the 151st Open & some fond memories of previous Open Championships. This Saturday Panel was brought to you with thanks to the all new Renault Austral E-Tech full hybrid- with 200 horsepower and up to 1,100km range.
Jul 24, 2023•50 min
7 time All Star with Kilkenny JJ Delaney, former Limerick boss TJ Ryan and Liam McCarthy winner with Tipperary Eoin Kelly join OTB's John Duggan to build up to the All Ireland final as Limerick look to become just the third county in history to win 3 titles in a row. Kilkenny are one of the others to achieve that feat and will be desperate to end their own famine. Hurling on Off The Ball with Bord Gais Energy. It’s Anyone’s Game - promoting inclusivity in hurling.
Jul 22, 2023•50 min
Former Kerry star Sean O’Sullivan, ex Dublin man Kevin Nolan and recently retired Monaghan player Drew Wylie join OTB’s John Duggan to look ahead to the All Ireland Football semi finals and the Tailteann Cup final. In association with AIB GAA | #TheToughest
Jul 15, 2023•58 min
Tipperary hurling great Eoin Kelly, former Limerick manager TJ Ryan and All Ireland winner with Kilkenny Brian Hogan join OTB’s John Duggan to preview the Leinster and Munster hurling finals with Limerick’s bid for 5 in a row coming up against a mighty Clare side and Galway and Kilkenny renewing their rivalry once again this Sunday. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. The Hurling Pod has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive i...
Jun 10, 2023•55 min
All Ireland winner with Dublin Ger Brennan, former Derry league winner Conleith Gilligan and Galway All Star nominee Finian Hanley join OTB’s John Duggan to discuss a massive weekend of Gaelic football action in the All Ireland Football Championship. The panel will discuss the massive derbies between Cork and Kerry, Tyrone and Armagh and Dublin v Kildare while looking at ways to improve styles of attack and discussing which GAA phrases drive them crazy. In association with AIB
Jun 03, 2023•52 min
OTB’s John Duggan is joined by Leinster winner with Wexford Rory Jacob, former Cork and Wexford boss John Meyler and Irish Independent GAA correspondent Michael Verney to look ahead to the final group games in the Leinster and Munster hurling championships. There are final places up for grabs, Wexford staring down the barrel of relegation and previewing the Joe McDonagh Cup final. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy,...
May 28, 2023•53 min
Ex-Dublin footballer Pillar Caffrey, Donegal All-Ireland winner Eamon McGee & ex-Louth captain Paddy Keenan join John Duggan to preview the Leinster Football final between Dublin & Louth, and the Ulster decider between Derry & Armagh. With AIB GAA | #TheToughest
May 13, 2023•54 min
OTB’s John Duggan is joined by former Limerick hurling manager TJ Ryan, All Ireland winner with Kilkenny Aidan “Taggy” Fogarty and Irish Independent GAA writer Michael Verney to look at the latest action in the Munster and Leinster hurling championships including Limerick’s loss to Clare, and a vital clash in Croke Park between Wexford and Dublin. Hurling on Off The Ball with Bord Gáis Energy GAA - proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship and the Legends Tour Series taking place in Crok...
May 06, 2023•50 min
Double All Ireland champion with Clare Jamesie O’Connor, 7 time winner with Kilkenny Brian Hogan and the Irish Independent’s Michael Verney join OTB’s John Duggan to look ahead to the Leinster and Munster hurling championships with Galway vs Wexford, Waterford v Limerick and Clare v Tipperary all down for decision this weekend. The panel discussed who can stop the Limerick juggernaut, what impact will the return of TJ Reid have on Kilkenny and if Davy Fitzgerald can bring Waterford a step furthe...
Apr 22, 2023•59 min
Double All Ireland winning manager with Galway John O’Mahony, former Dublin boss Paul “Pillar” Caffrey and former dual star with Westmeath Alan Mangan join OTB’s John Duggan to look ahead to the All Ireland Football Championship with the provincial competitions getting underway this weekend. The lads discuss how Mayo can build on their League win as they aim for the big one, what Stephen Cluxton’s return means for Dublin’s chances and which side are best placed to be the surprise package this se...
Apr 08, 2023•56 min
OTB's John Duggan is joined by Irish Independent GAA writer Colm Keys, All Ireland winner with Kilkenny Aidan "Taggy" Fogarty and former Louth manager Colin Kelly to dive into a monster weekend of National league action with semi final clashes in hurling and final day that's sure to be full of drama in the football. The lads will discuss who needs the league title the most in hurling, what has brought Louth to the brink of three successive promotions and which teams are best placed with the Cham...
Mar 25, 2023•52 min
OTB’s John Duggan is joined by All Ireland winner with Cork Sarah O’Donovan and the Irish Independent’s Conor McKeon to discuss some of the biggest stories in the world of sport from during the week.The panel will cast their eyes over a champions league mauling for Liverpool, Manchester United downing Barcelona, the fiasco surrounding the Camogie All Stars trip and Ireland finally being comfortable with the favourites tag in rugby
Feb 25, 2023•49 min
Professional boxers Jason Quigley and Emmet Brennan join OTB's John Duggan and Kevin Byrne of the Irish Sun to look at the latest developments in Irish boxing. The lads discuss the decision to boycott the world championships, the struggles to survive as a pro and Jason's return to the ring at the National Stadium in April.
Feb 18, 2023•52 min
OTB's John Duggan was joined by Derry GAA legends Enda Gormley, Tony Scullion and Conleith Gilligan to look ahead to the All Ireland Senior Club Football Final between Glen and Kilmacud Crokes. The lads also looked at the recent rise in Ulster hurling and football and discussed possible discipline issues in the club game.
Jan 21, 2023•48 min
John Duggan was joined in studio by Roy Curtis, Tim McCarthy and on the line by Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh to look ahead to the sporting year and make their bold predictions and hopes for 2023.
Jan 07, 2023•1 hr 3 min
OTB's John Duggan was joined by the documentarian Ross Whitaker to discuss some of the best sports documentaries of 2022. Ross chatted about his own career, how to get the best out of your subjects, why A Year 'Til Sunday was a major inspiration and how he put together a special on Ireland's win over the All Blacks in just six weeks.
Dec 17, 2022•28 min