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Welcome to Thursday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

On this edition of the Women’s World Cup Show, Joe Molloy is joined by Serena Herrera of CBS Sports to discuss the United States of America’s extremely underwhelming performances at the World Cup. The Women's World Cup Show, on Off The Ball,...With Sure Non- Stop Protection Deodorant, Official Sponsor of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
Welcome to Wednesday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Ireland international Julie-Ann Russell joins OTB AM to discuss Niamh Fahey's potential retirement and whether Vera Pauw could stay on with this Irish team. 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.

United We Stand's Andy Mitten speaks on Manchester United's Summer signings, Harry Maguire's stance with the club & more. 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.

Welcome to Tuesday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

OTB's Kathleen McNamee shares insight of the fallout between Ireland boss & Katie McCabe over the lack of substitutions during Ireland's final game vs Nigeria. 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.
OTB reporter Down Under Kathleen McNamee and The42 football correspondent Gavin Cooney join Joe Molloy for the latest edition of the Women's World Cup show. They'll discuss Ireland's draw with Nigeria, the tournament as a whole and the apparent disagreement between captain and coach during the game. The Women's World Cup Show, on Off The Ball,...With Sure Non- Stop Protection Deodorant, Official Sponsor of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

For the final time, Kathleen McNamee is live from Australia as Ireland finish out their first ever major tournament with a nil-all draw with Nigeria, and ever she is joined by former Ireland captain Emma Byrne. Got a question for the pod or want to nominate a 'Supporter And a Half' that you know? Email [email protected]! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Welcome to Monday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Former Irish international Linda Gorman recaps Ireland's World Cup as the third and final game with Nigeria beckons. 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.
Arsenal legend and former Ireland international Emma Byrne joins Aidan Delaney to discuss the latest from the World Cup. In association with Sure | #SURExFIFAWWC
OTB's John Duggan is joined by reporter Kathleen McNamee to hear the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of their final World Cup game against Nigeria

Welcome to Friday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Ger Gilroy was joined live from Perth Airport by Kathleen McNamee to discuss the disappointment surrounding Ireland's World Cup journey after it came to an end against Canada earlier this week. With one more game against Nigeria to come, Ger and Kathleen considered what way Vera Pauw might approach the fixture, and whether it might be one of her last games in charge of the Irish time. Furthermore, Ger was joined by journalist Fiona Tomas to discuss England's second win from two games, and the emergence of yet more injury news for Sarina Wiegman's team. In association with Sure | #SURExFIFAWWC

Former Ireland manager Sue Ronan joins OTB AM to talk Pauw's future with Ireland, Denise O'Sullivan's performances & more. 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.

OTB AM discuss Jordan's Henderson's move to the Saudi league and whether it is a hypocritical move. 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.

Welcome to the latest edition of the LOI Matchday podcast. Off The Ball's magazine-style podcast covers all of the matches in both divisions of the SSE Airtricity League with exclusive interviews and previews of all the action. This week, host Stephen Doyle has been speaking to Bohemians manager Declan Devine about a big win against Shelbourne in the FAI Cup, Jonathan Afolabi and the potential shown by young midfielder James McManus and whether he's confident of a top three finish. Kerry midfielder Sean McGrath talks about being one of the experienced heads in the squad, at the age of 20! He also talks about the importance of playing for his local club and hope ahead of the visit of Finn Harps. James Keddy on his first management gig with Wexford, curating a squad of local lads, supporting Shamrock Rovers at Miltown and the longevity of Liam Buckley.

This is a bonus LOI Matchday podcast on Off The Ball - which is released every Thursday ahead of all of the weekend action in the SSE Airtricity League. On the extra podcast, you can enjoy the full version of all three interviews. This week, host Stephen Doyle has been speaking to Bohemians manager Declan Devine about a big win against Shelbourne in the FAI Cup, Jonathan Afolabi and the potential shown by young midfielder James McManus and whether he's confident of a top three finish. Kerry midfielder Sean McGrath talks about being one of the experienced heads in the squad, at the age of 20! He also talks about the importance of playing for his local club and hope ahead of the visit of Finn Harps. James Keddy on his first management gig with Wexford, curating a squad of local lads, supporting Shamrock Rovers at Miltown and the longevity of Liam Buckley.

Republic of Ireland and Leeds legend John Giles joined Will O'Callaghan after the passing of Trevor Francis, who Giles came across during his time in America. They also discussed Ireland's heartbreaking exit at the Women's World Cup, before looking at Spurs' transfers and why Harry Kane has all the power.

Will O'Callaghan was joined by football journalist Martin Lipton to discuss Jordan Henderson's decision to leave Liverpool for Saudi Arabia. Joining up with his former teammate - and now manager - Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq, Will and Martin considered what this lucrative and extremely controversial move will do to Henderson's reputation at home. Furthermore, the lads considered what is likely to happen with Harry Kane this summer and whether or not he has any future at Tottenham Hotspur.

Welcome to Thursday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Former Dundalk manager Vinny Perth talks with OTB AM about the struggles and hardships of the League of Ireland at the moment. 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.

Irish legend Linda Gorman looks back on Ireland's upsetting defeat to Canada at the World Cup. 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.

Following Ireland's bitter loss to Canada at the World Cup, OTB AM discuss whether we should move on from Vera Pauw. 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.

It's a sad day for Irish football, but still one we can be so so proud of - and no one more so than Emma Byrne & Karen Duggan, who join Kathleen McNamee live from Perth after a devastatingly disappointing result for Ireland. Got a question for the pod or want to nominate a 'Supporter And a Half' that you know? Email [email protected]! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Joe Molloy was joined by Kathleen McNamee live from Perth to reflect on Ireland's 2-1 defeat to Canada on Wednesday's Off The Ball. A result that has eliminated Ireland from the World Cup, Joe and Kathleen considered what the team can take from the competition and what will come next. In association with Sure | #SURExFIFAWWC

Former Irish player Meabh De Burca chimes in on Vera Pauw's comments regarding Marissa Sheva and Ireland's defensive tactics. 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.

Irish legend Linda Gorman provides poetic encouragement to Irish team at the World Cup on OTB AM. 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.

Kathleen McNamee continues the buildup to Ireland v Canada as she joins the lads live from Perth on OTB AM. 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.

Former Ireland international Kevin Kilbane talks with Colm Boohig ahead of Ireland's clash with Canada in their 2nd game at the Women's World Cup. 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.

Will O'Callaghan was joined by Kathleen McNamee and The Journal's Sinead O'Carroll live from Australia for a look ahead to Ireland's second game of the World Cup against Canada on Wednesday morning. With plenty to talk about, one question hung over everything else on today's show: can Ireland find a reliable source of goals? In association with Sure | #SURExFIFAWWC

Welcome to Tuesday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

We've reached the end of round one of the group stages and naturally, Kathleen & Emma Byrne have a few thoughts... then there's just the small matter of a fierce-looking Canadian team waiting for Ireland tomorrow - thankfully we have Olympic bronze medalist & 3x Canadian WWC player Carmelina Moscato on hand to bring just a bit of our bias into perspective! Got a question for the pod or want to nominate a 'Supporter And a Half' that you know? Email [email protected]! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Former Republic of Ireland manager Sue Ronan joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM as Vera Pauw's side need a positive result against Canada to keep their World Cup hopes alive. 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.

Welcome to Monday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.
Bohemians manager Declan Devine joined OTB's Stephen Doyle on Sunday's Off The Ball to look back on their 1-0 win over rivals Shelbourne in the FAI Cup on Friday night and discuss striker Jonathan Afolabi's potential and why they are looking to hit the big time this season.

Irish footballer Sarah Rowe chats the Women's World Cup, Irish in Austrlia, adapting her body to different sports & more on OTB AM! 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.

18 year old Irish sensation Abbie Larkin reacts to the Ringsend's watch party back at home, discloses what Lucy Quinn said to her before her World Cup debut and previews the squad's next fixture vs Canada.

Kathleen McNamee caught up with Irish international Louise Quinn, immediately after their opening World Cup game against Australia.

Welcome to Friday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Galway United & Republic of Ireland midfielder Aislinn Meaney joins Shane & Aisling on #OTBAM as her side face Cliftonville in the first ever All-Island Cup final at the Showgrounds on Saturday. 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.

Former Republic of Ireland player and manager Linda Gorman joins Shane & Aisling on #OTBAM after the Girls in Green lost to Australia by the slimmest of margins in their opening World Cup group game. 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.

Our first World Cup is officially started, Kathleen McNamee is joined as ever by Captain Karen & Emma Byrne to pick through it all. Got a question for the pod or want to nominate a 'Supporter And a Half' that you know? Email [email protected]! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

This is a bonus LOI Matchday podcast on Off The Ball - which is released every Thursday ahead of all of the weekend action in the SSE Airtricity League. On the extra podcast, you can enjoy the full version of all four interviews. This week, host Stephen Doyle has been speaking to Cockhill Celtic boss about goalkeeper managers and the Seagulls landing in Buncrana. Kilbarrack United's new signing Dano Byrne on why he left League of Ireland football and the pressure on Finn Harps. Evan Galvin and his Ringmahon Rangers teammates are feeling hopeful as they go to Kerry and with a former Cork City midfielder among their ranks. St Michael's boss John Cremin on a tough draw at home to free-scoring Waterford and thoughts on a Second Division.

Republic of Ireland and Leeds legend John Giles spoke with Richie McCormack as the transfer window continues to provide great talking points across all the leagues.

Kathleen McNamee and Gavin Cooney join Richie McCormack for the Women's World Cup Show after Ireland's opening game loss to Australia.

Kathleen McNamee caught up with Irish internationals Lucy Quinn & Kyra Carusa immediately after their opening World Cup game against Australia.

Welcome to Thursday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football... Subscribe to the 'OTB Football' podcast feed to hear the best Football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

Ireland legend and first ever manager of the Irish Women's team, Linda Gorman joined Ger & Colm in studio to build the excitement for Ireland's first World Cup and remember the journey of this team. 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.
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