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On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the League of Ireland, the Premier League, Europe and the international game. Bohemians aim to stay top of the League of Ireland Premier Division as they host Dundalk at Dalymount Park Dawson Devoy reacts to February Player of the Month award for Bohs and discusses Ireland squad ambitions Team news and key absences ahead of tonight’s crucial clash in Dublin Shamrock Rovers look to extend remarkable unbeaten run against Galway United at Tallaght Stadium Stephen Bradley praises Galway’s progress under John Caulfield ahead of their meeting Derry City, Drogheda United, Waterford and St. Pat’s all in action across a packed LOI schedule First Division fixtures including Cork City, UCD, Finn Harps and Kerry FC Troy Parrott shines for AZ Alkmaar with goal, assist and Man of the Match display in Europe Heimir Hallgrimsson calls for composure ahead of Ireland’s high-stakes playoff in Prague Europa League and Conference League roundup plus England squad call-ups from Thomas Tuchel Premier League preview, Manchester United praise for Bruno Fernandes, and latest Chelsea developments Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On this week's League of Ireland Pod, Stephen Doyle, Gareth McGlynn, and Vinny Perth react to the end of the LOI season, with St Pat's falling below par and Derry looking strong for next year. They lads also give us their teams of the year! The LOI Pod on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0

On Friday's Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has a full preview of tonight's League Of Ireland action, which includes our live game at Richmond Park pitting St. Pat's against struggling Galway United. We hear from Luke Turner, Tiernan Lynch, Gerard Grimes, John Russell, Grant Horton and more. Heimir Hallgrimsson's been dealt another blow in his faltering World Cup qualifying campaign. There's been a massive shake-up of the Arsenal boardroom. And praise is heaped upon Pedri after his St. James's Park appearance. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join Football Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister

Barry Murphy joins Shane and Colm in studio this morning to talk about how the League of Ireland teams got on in Europe last night. It was a better day for Shamrock Rovers than it was for St Pat's, who drop out of Europe altogether. Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Will O'Callaghan and Keith Treacy are joined by Ronan Finn this morning to look back at St Pat's loss to Besiktas last night, Melia's potential, Shamrock Rovers' disappointment, and Ronan's own journey to UCD. Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Cameron Hill, Shane Keegan and Barry Murphy hear the thoughts of the League of Ireland faithful on another packed night of action, as St Pat's leave it late to beat Cork City 3-2, while Damien Duff could only watch on as his 9-man Shelbourne side lost 1-0 to Bohemians. League of Ireland Late Night, in partnership with Rockshore on Off The Ball, A League of Our Own. Get the facts, be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan previews tonight's Champions League semi-final involving Barcelona and Inter. We delve into the reasons behind Carlo Ancelotti's u-turn regarding the Brazil job. We hear from St. Pat's boss Stephen Kenny ahead of this week's live game on OTB, with Galway United visiting Richmond Park. And Phil previews what could be a decisive night in the WSL title race.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Richie McCormack brings you that massive news that Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk has extended his stay with the club. We hear from the Dutchman regarding his new deal at Anfield. Mikel Arteta continues to lean on Pep Guardiola for inspiration as Arsenal reach the Champions League semis for the first time in 16-years. Carlo Ancelotti is sanguine about the prospect of the sack at Real Madrid. Micky van de Ven continues to back Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham look to reach the Europa League semi-finals. Shamrock Rovers have received a big boost ahead of their massive Dublin derby with St. Pat's, a game you can hear live on tomorrow night's Off The Ball.

Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn are back in with Stephen Doyle for this week's League of Ireland pod, looking at all things LOI! From Rovers' young guns to St Pat's Chris Forrester's brilliance, the lads discuss any and all talking points from the league.

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan helps preview tonight's Women's Nations League clash of the Republic of Ireland and Türkiye at Tallaght Stadium. Ahead of that game, Katie McCabe has blasted the FAI's treatment of Colin Healy as 'not good enough', we speak to the skipper. And new WNT manager Carla Ward's view of the domestic game seems to be at odds with MNT counterpart Heimir Hallgrimsson. Nathan catches up with Stephen Bradley following Shamrock Rovers Conference League exit. And we hear from Stephen Kenny, Greg Cunningham and Tiernan Lynch ahead of tonight's Premier Division fixtures. Don't forget, Galway United's clash with St. Pat's is LIVE & EXCLUSIVE on tonight's Off The Ball.

Welcome to Tuesday's Football Daily where Phil Egan brings you the latest on a pair of Republic of Ireland internationals on the move. We also hear from Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch after he added three more experienced players to his 2025 squad. Jake Mulraney discusses his reasons for staying with St. Pat's. Manchester City are set to purchase their third young defender of the transfer window, while a loan move for one of their former midfielders remains a possibility. Matty Cash has further competition for the right-back spot at Aston Villa. And we hear from Unai Emery and Ibrahima Konaté ahead of tonight's Champions League action.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest on the managerial situation at West Ham. Mikel Arteta partially blames the ball for Arsenal's defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Mason Melia looks set to stick with St. Pat's, for now. Drogheda United distance themselves from unnamed Irish sports star. Bray continue their recruitment drive. Didier Deschamps to call time on his time in charge of France, as one of his former players eyes up a move to the USA. And Patrick Kluivert has returned to management in a surprising place.