Highlights From Off The Ball

Johnny Ward and Thom Malone are back for another episode of The Racing Pod where they'll discuss today's breaking news that Thurles Racecourse, Ireland’s only privately owned racecourse, has closed with immediate effect.The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ See gamblingcare.ie  

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Cameron Hill for Thursday's Newsround with Nathan Murphy dialling in from Tallaght as Shamrock Rovers play host to St Joseph's of Gibraltar in the second leg of the Europa Conference League qualifiers.Meanwhile, Andy Farrell has made two changes to his British and Irish Lions team for the third and final test against Australia on Saturday, while Scott Bemand has named his team to tackle Scotland in the first of two warm-up matches ahead of the Rugby World Cup.And Irish swimmer Ellie McCartney has qualified for finals in the 200m breaststroke final at the World Aquatics Championships after a lifetime best time earlier today.The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

A slightly different look this week as the Word On The Street team are out of the studio and into the beautiful grounds of the Carrickmines Croquet & Lawn Tennis Club. It's the 2025 Irish Tennis Open, the only ITF World Tennis Tour event hosted in Ireland and a real chance to get to know the stars of Irish tennis. From the struggles of tour life to the pride in playing at home, Susanna and Eve host WOTS court-side and chat to some incredible young tennis players along the way. Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @offtheball on all our social platforms or send us a WhatsApp at 087 9 180 180!

NFL’s newest recruit from Ireland Mark McNamee (Green Bay Packers) and ex-Connacht and ex NFL International Pathways Player Darragh Leader join Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig ahead of the 2025 NFL season getting underway. Mark had signed with the BC Lions in Vancouver in the CFL but signed for the Wisconsin NFL side earlier this month, joining Wicklow’s own Daniel Whelan as the second Irishman on their roster.OTB Breakfast w/ UPMC #GetBackInActionTo become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join All the perks right here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGDs3EEl0RHUwgdEGeCL_A/join

Dara Smith-Naughton joins Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig for Thursday morning’s paper review in the wake of Athlone Town’s 4-0 rout of Cardiff City in the 1st qualifying round of the Women’s Champions League, Off The Ball’s own Eve Conway who was at the game joins the lads to review it. The Lions team for the final test vs Australia has been named and Shelbourne learn that they will face Rijeka in the 3rd round of qualifying in the Europa League.OTB Breakfast w/ UPMC #GetBackInAction

Nathan Murphy and Eoin Sheahan are joined by Cameron Hill for tonight's episode of The Newsround...but all the attention is on the Go Loud stage at the All Together Now festival this weekend.The Newsround with UPMC in Ireland #GetBackInAction

Nathan Murphy was joined by two legends of Irish football, Glen Whelan and Richard Dunne to dive into their careers in the Premier League and with the Irish team. This is all with thanks to Guinness, Never Settle. Get the facts, be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie 

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Dara Smith-Naughton are here to divulge through Wednesday morning’s papers, including the possibility of a 4 point goal being introduced to Gaelic Football, all the latest Premier League transfer news and Lara Gillespie’s historic third place finish in stage 4 of the Tour de France Femmes.OTB Breakfast on UPMC w/ UPMC #GetBackInAction

Happy Tuesday everybody! Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, and Cameron Hill will bring you the Newsround this evening, with news of Cathal O'Sullivan's ACL injury, Garry Ringrose's confirmed absence from the final Lions game, and Lara Gillespie's podium at the Tour de France Femmes The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Ger, Colm & Arthur run through the morning papers as Kerry return to Killarney, with Sam Maguire. While the lads also react to Sligo's new coaching ticket.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/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Eoin Sheahan, Stephen Doyle and Michael McCarthy bring you a bumper Newsround this week to talk about Kerry's All-Ireland Final victory over Donegal in great detail.UPMC in Ireland #GetBackInAction

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Arthur O’Dea & Tommy Rooney reflect yet another fantastic weekend of sport which saw Kerry put on an absolute masterclass to claim The Sam Maguire Trophy with a 1-26 to 0-19 win over Donegal.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInActionCatch 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/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

It was former Meath All-Ireland winner and pundit Colm O'Rourke and journalist Clíona Foley on today's Sunday Paper Review with Adrian Barry - on the day Donegal face Kerry in the 2025 All-Ireland senior football final. Enjoy a free section of the paper review right here.The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball.

Mick McCarthy is back hosting this week's Crappy Quiz, with Ger Gilroy, Arthur O'Dea and Shane Hannon battling it out to ensure they will not go down in infamy as losers in the shoutiest segment across a multitude of platforms!The Crappy Quiz with Dove Men+ Care | #DoveMenCare

Cameron Hill and Stephen Doyle join Nathan Murphy for Thursday's Newsround, as Nathan is buzzing to finally be able to share that he spoke with Adam Sandler and the rest of the stars of Happy Gilmore 2 earlier this month! Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

It's Thursday, the best day of the week... Word On The Street is back!Welcome to episode 13, where we are talking all things curses and superstitions in sport.Rachel is over Cork's loss (or so she says..) but she still hasn't shown her face in the office! She joins on Zoom to, alongside Susanna and Eve, take you through some of sport's wildest superstitions and curses. Eve also chats to sports psychologist, Dr. Kate Kirby, to see whether 'winner's curse' can actually affect performance and the danger of superstitious behaviour! Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @offtheball on all our social platforms or send us a WhatsApp at 087 9 180 180!

Nathan Murphy brings you a special interview today with the cast of Happy Gilmore 2! He talks with Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, and Chris McDonald about Scottie Scheffler's starring role, Will Zalatoris, and Padraig Harrington.

Ger, Colm & Arthur run through Thursday morning’s papers, including the Lions XV to play Australia in the 2nd test, Evan Ferguson's move to Roma.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/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Tonight's Newsround is brought you to by Cameron Hill, bringing you the biggest sporting stories of the day! He is joined by Eoin and Mick coming in live from Killybegs in County Donegal, as they bring you on the road throughout the county ahead of their All-Ireland Senior Football Final this weekend. Off The Ball Newsround is brought to you by UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O’Dea have all of the morning’s major news for you, the morning after Louth appointed Gavin Devlin as Ger Brennan’s successor!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/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball