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On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the League of Ireland, the Irish international side and the Premier League. Preview of tonight’s League of Ireland Premier Division action, including the live commentary game between St Patrick's Athletic and Drogheda United. Stephen Kenny’s St Pat’s look to continue their strong start after last week’s late win away to Shelbourne FC. Midfielder Barry Baggley discusses his recent form and his partnership with Jamie Lennon in the Pats midfield. Drogheda United attempt to end a difficult run and break their recent scoring drought against St Pat’s under manager Kevin Doherty. Live commentary details from Richmond Park with Phil Egan and Richie Towell. Derry City and Shelbourne FC both aim to improve inconsistent starts to the season. Tiernan Lynch reacts to criticism following Derry’s defeat to champions Shamrock Rovers. Tactical debate on the LOI Pod as former midfielder Gareth McGlynn questions Derry’s defensive setup. League leaders Bohemian FC look to continue their winning run against Galway United at Dalymount Park. John Caulfield’s Galway side continue their battle for points, with Patrick Hickey set to face his former club. Winless sides Dundalk FC and Waterford FC meet at Oriel Park in search of their first victory of the season. Troy Parrott scores twice for AZ Alkmaar against Sparta Prague in the UEFA Europa Conference League. European round-up including a win for Robbie Keane’s Ferencvárosi TC and Aston Villa’s advantage over Lille OSC. Reece James signs a new long-term contract with Chelsea FC. David McGoldrick discusses the possibility of a return to the Republic of Ireland national football team ahead of the upcoming international break. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of the FAI Strategy plan, the pathways plan, action in the League of Ireland, the FA Cup and a look ahead to tonight's Champions League action. FAI CEO David Courell tells David Wilson the latest update around the Israel game, and what the vision is for the FAI over the next four years. Shelbourne FC surrender a two-goal lead as Shamrock Rovers FC fight back for a 2–2 draw in the League of Ireland Premier Division clash at Tolka Park. Early goals from Harry Wood and John Martin put Shels in control before Rovers hit back. John McGovern and Dylan Watts level the game as the Hoops salvage a point. Reaction from managers Stephen Bradley and Joey O'Brien after a dramatic Dublin derby. Preview of our live commentary as St Patrick's Athletic FC host Drogheda United FC at Richmond Park. West Ham United FC reach the FA Cup quarter-finals after a penalty shoot-out win over Brentford FC. Managers Nuno Espírito Santo and Keith Andrews react to a dramatic cup tie and a controversial Panenka attempt. Quarter-final draw details as Chelsea FC face Port Vale FC while Manchester City FC meet Liverpool FC. Arne Slot expects a “wall of sound” in Istanbul as Liverpool face Galatasaray SK in the UEFA Champions League. Big European nights also for Newcastle United FC against FC Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur FC away to Atlético Madrid. Kevin Kilbane joins the Football Show to discuss online abuse in football and the importance of staying in the Premier League. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you a full look ahead to tonight's action in the League of Ireland, including our live commentary game of Derry City and Bohemians at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. We build up to tonight’s clash between Derry City and Bohemians, as two unbeaten sides look to lay down an early marker in the Premier Division. The first Louth derby of the season takes centre stage at Oriel Park, where Dundalk FC host Drogheda United with local pride and early momentum on the line. Champions Shamrock Rovers finally get their campaign underway against St. Patrick's Athletic after weather disruptions delayed their start to the season. There’s also a Tolka Park meeting between Shelbourne FC and Galway United, while Sligo Rovers look to respond to a heavy defeat when they travel to face Waterford FC. In Europe, there’s reaction to Celtic FC’s heavy defeat to VfB Stuttgart in the Europa League, while Nottingham Forest take control of their tie against Fenerbahce. We also cover progress for Manchester United W.F.C. in the Women’s Champions League, alongside Arsenal W.F.C. and Chelsea F.C. Women. Plus, updates from Liverpool F.C. on Alexander Isak’s return, fitness news at Chelsea F.C., and growing pressure at Tottenham Hotspur F.C. ahead of a huge north London derby. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Will O'Callaghan is joined by Ben Symes to round up some of the voices we heard at the LOI 2026 Launch in Whelan's on Wednesday afternoon. In this episode you can hear from Michael Duffy, Alan Reynolds, Dawson Devoy, Kevin Doherty, Padraig Amond, Brendan Clarke and a feature interview with Shelbourne FC Women's star Pearl Slattery. The full interviews with every clubs representatives will follow on your OTB Podcast feeds over the next few weeks!

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.

Two players that were on the opposing sides of the last meeting between Shelbourne FC and Linfield, Stuey Byrne and Darren Murphy joined Eoin Sheahan to look back on that meeting in 2005, and ahead to tomorrow’s European clash. The League of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0.

World Cup winner and three-time Olympic champion Heather O'Reilly explains why she came out of retirement to join Shelbourne FC. 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

Legendary United States midfielder Heather O'Reilly announced last week she is coming out of retirement and joining the defending Irish Women's National League Champions, Shelbourne FC. She joins Alexi Lalas on a special edition of the State of the Union podcast to dive into her decision. How much of a role did former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger play in her comeback? (1:30) The duo reflects on England's Euro title before previewing the United States' chances at a three-peat next year at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. (15:28) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices