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OTB’s Ben Symes chats to Pats manager Stephen Kenny and midfielder Barry Baggley ahead of their game against Drogheda on Friday night. This week's live commentary comes from Inchicore on Friday night as St. Patricks Athletic host Drogheda United at Richmond Park. Phil Egan will be joined by Richie Towell in the gantry, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm, and kick off at 7-45.

OTB's Ben Symes was at the Aviva Sunday afternoon as Bohemians took on St. Patricks Athletic. The Dublin rivals kick off their 2026 League of Ireland campaign with a stalemate for the third time in succession between these two sides. Managers Alan Reynolds and Stephen Kenny chat to Ben about their thoughts on the derby.

Former Shelbourne and Bohemian Player/Manager Owen Heary and former Shamrock Rovers and St Patricks Athletic Goalkeeper Barry Murphy joins Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig to preview a massive night in Europe for Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers as they compete in Gameweek 2 of the UEFA Conference League. This weekend is also huge for the Premier Division as its the penultimate weekend where European spots and Promotion/Relegation playoff spots are on the line. 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. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as St. Patricks Athletic and Bohemians hunt a European place takes a hit in a nil-all draw in Dalymount Park. Kenny praises his side's resilience, whilst O'Donnell rues his team's wasteful ones. Carla Ward is happy to have Denise O'Sullivan. Jamie Finn pleased to be back after injury. Jose Mourinho back in familiar territory. Arsenal apologise for lack of hot water. And Carragher on the Dyche appointment. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as Manchester United celebrate an Anfield win, whilst here at home St. Patricks Athletic and Bohemians hunt a European place at Dalymount Park. Dyche is Marinakis' new man. Potter looks to cast some Swedish magic. St. Pats and Bohs meet on the northside for what should be a rainy epic. Athlone's Kelly Brady, the hat-trick hero. Israeli fans clash in Tel Aviv. And Celtic fans continue their protest. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

On 's Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you a look ahead to tonight's live commentary game between St. Patricks Athletic versus Shamrock Rovers at Richmond Park, as Rovers chase a title whilst, the Saints hunt a European place. Stephen McPhail not taking a disjointed Pats team for granted. Waterford battling to avoid the drop. Derry City looking to secure Europe. Arne Slot on two players who could feature in the game with Manchester United. Enzo Maresca without ice-'Cold' Palmer. And Middlesbrough back in action under the lights against Ipswich. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join Football Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister

On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you the latest from last night's European games, a look ahead to the FAI Cup semi final between Cork City and St. Patricks Athletic, and what games have already fallen foul of the weather. Stephen Bradley is disappointed with the manner of how his side conceded against Sparta Prague. Joey O'Brien pleased with a battling start. A Kerry star with a strong, sporting family tree. Evan Ferguson doesn't score yet again for Roma. Ange Postecoglou feels the pressure, as does Brendan Rodgers. Bournemouth can go second tonight in the Premier League. Alisson will be out for the foreseeable with a hamstring problem. And Thomas Tuchel names a questionable England squad. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join Football Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister

St. Patricks Athletic head coach Stephen Kenny, and captain Joe Redmond speaks to our own David Wilson ahead of St. Pats FAI Cup semi final meeting with Cork City FC on Friday night. The League of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0

On Monday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the latest as St. Patricks Athletic booked their place in the last four of the FAI Cup thanks to a 3-1 AET time win over Galway United. Stephen Kenny is enjoying Mason Melia's final days in a Pats shirt. Jordan Garrick feels like his side's quality shone through. Ruben Amorim doubles down on his so-called philosophy. Pep Guardiola pays tribute to Ricky Hatton. And Evan Ferguson's cameo isn't enough as Roma suffer their first loss of the season. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join Football Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister