Best Ireland Soccer Podcasts (2024)

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All-Island Cup Final Preview | Gap between U19 and Senior squad | Scarlett Herron & Kate Thompson 18:59

20m ago18:59

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Scarlett Herron of Shamrock Rovers and Kate Thompson of Galway United join to look ahead to their teams clash in the Avenir All-Island Cup final that takes place on Saturday at 19:35 live on TG4. Off the Ball Breakfast To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join…

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 39 - Pico Lopes - Stephen Kenny -Keith Treacy - Con Murphy - Barry Murphy 31:22

17h ago31:22

31:22

Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: Pico Lopes on Shamrock Rovers Euro win Barry Murphy, Con Murphy and Phelim Murphy on the Hoops victory and remembering Jim McLaughlin. Keith Treacy and Stephen Kenny on Pats bash in Baku F…

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Premier League Predictions, Man Utd's Nostalgia Money, Becker's Olympics, Steph's Status 41:09

1h ago41:09

41:09

Welcome to your weekly taster of the Second Captains World Service. This week we have a Premier League preview show, Man Utd's nostalgia money, anatomy of a 4 x 400m Olympic final, and Steph Curry's GOAT status. Join the party for a fiver a month – there’s no contracts, no hidden fees and no ads. Go to secondcaptains.com/join for details. Hosted on…

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The extratime Football Podcast - Season 12 - Episode 25 - Damien Duff - Stephen Bradley - Kevin Doherty - Olympic Games 44:27

2d ago44:27

44:27

Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this week's podcast with Luke Jordan, Macdara Ferris is back on once again to discuss the latest action in the League of Ireland. A slightly different opening to the show this week as Macdara discusses his time in Paris at the 2024 Olympic Games, giving his tho…

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S08E27 with Ciaran Kilduff and Ronan Finn 1:19:31

2d ago1:19:31

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Reunited for at least the second time, the veterans of not one but two lengthy group-stages European campaigns join a solo Johnny and a stand in producer for the 27th episode of season 8 from a sunny Oliver studios. First in the door is Ciaran Kilduff, who might be a tad irate about the perception of the women’s game, while his old teammate Ronan F…

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Ep 3018: The Great Olympics, From Doubters To Believers, Sports Tapas, New Generation With New Expectations - 12/08/24 58:06

19h ago58:06

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Ken came into this Olympics a doubter and left it a believer. Was this the greatest ever Games? We chat to Cathal Dennehy and Gavin Cooney about the event, the Irish mentality, the 4th-place-a-thon, the drugs question, and how the future looks for us as an Olympic nation. Plus there's woozy Wiffen, sports tapas, pickleball rules and as ever Satan h…

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Ep 3017: Big Jim's Big Fish, Ridicule Machine For Losers, Data Ball - 12/08/24 1:07:06

3d ago1:07:06

1:07:06

Today we grieve for the Paris Olympics, now already receding into history, but who could fail to be re-energised by the prospect of the PSR League starting up again in four days time? Arne Slot succeeding Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool is one of the buzziest storylines ahead of the new season, so it's a good time for the club's former head of research I…

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 38 - European Special - Barry Murphy - Keith Treacy - Anto Breslin 14:29

4d ago14:29

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: Barry Murphy on Shamrock Rovers 1-0 loss away to NK Celje Keith Treacy on St Pats 1-0 win over Sabah in the Europa Conference Pats defender Anto Breslin's reaction after the Saints victory…

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Kellie Backs It Up, Rhasidat's Rivals, Ken's Olympics 37:30

5d ago37:30

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Welcome to your weekly taster of the Second Captains World Service. This week we celebrated Kellie Harrington's back-to-back Olympic gold medals, look ahead to Rhasidat Adeleke potentially following her onto the podium and see what Ken has to say about his trip to Paris as a paying punter. Join the party for a fiver a month – there’s no contracts, …

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S08E26 Shels/Derry review with Owen Heary & Luke Dennison Chat 1:11:49

7d ago1:11:49

1:11:49

It's not a standard show, as we record on Monday night after Shels scoreless draw with Derry City and it appears that the burning question is - what is the standard? Owen Heary, a multiple league winner with Shels, dials in to offer his take on the panache free situation at the top of the table and mull over what happens from here. There's plenty o…

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Ep 3012: Rhys' Golden Charm, Kellie's Masterclass, Wiffen's Bronze, Relaxed Rhasidat, 100m Margins - 05/08/24 1:07:19

8d ago1:07:19

1:07:19

Total medals for Ireland at the Olympic Games between 1960 and 1992 - 6. Total medals for Ireland during Week 1 of the Paris Olympic Games - 7. Michael Foley of the Sunday Times and Sinead O’Carroll of The Journal were in Paris for Rhys’ gold, Kellie’s master-class and Wiffen’s third-place-that-felt-like-a-disappointment-but-is-in-fact-historic. We…

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Rhys McClenaghan Rewind - 04/08/24 28:52

9d ago28:52

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He's an Olympic champ now, but back in 2022 we had Rhys McCleneghan in studio, fresh from a world championship win, but still navigating his way around a few obstacles and setbacks. He was engaging and intelligent and it was such an enjoyable chat and so full of insights into what has since made him into a dominant force, we thought we would post i…

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 37 - European Special - Mikey Drennan - Zachary Elbouzedi - Luke Jordan 26:32

12d ago26:32

26:32

Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: Mikey Drennan on the St Pat's European win St Patrick Athletic goalscorer Zachary Elbouzedi on his side's European progression over Vaduz Luke Jordan on Shelbourne's 0-0 with Zurich in Tol…

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Wiffen Walks The Walk, Olympic Fever, Biles Greatness, Lonely At the Top 32:04

12d ago32:04

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It's wall-to-wall Olympics on the World Service this week. Mona McSharry managed Ireland's first medal of the 2024 games, Daniel Wiffen backed up his supreme confidence with a Gold medal performance and Simone Biles cemented herself in Olympic history. Meanwhile, Andy Lee joined us in studio to chat about his time at the Athens Olympics in 2004, a …

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Episode 25: Dalymount Days & the LOI’s Financial Haze with Paddy Kavanagh 1:19:01

12d ago1:19:01

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The boys are back face to face in Oliver after a weekend of mixed emotions with JW mourning Galway disappointment and Dan energised by a casual Friday of tram and pram pushing in Dalymount. After a giddy reunion featuring urinal banter, the perils of pissing money down the drain, and tales of wrong weddings and inaccurately named children, Paddy Ka…

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The extratime Football Podcast - Season 12 - Episode 24 54:00

15d ago54:00

54:00

Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this week's podcast with Luke Jordan, it’s another double venture as we have around the ground voice reports from last weekend, while former St. Patrick’s Athletic, and Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Barry Murphy and Tom O’Connor join Luke in the second part of the…

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Ep 3007: Wiffen Makes Waves, Kellie No Doubt, Celine Dion Is Class - 29/07/24 30:23

15d ago30:23

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Back in March Ken and Eoin sat down with Daniel Wiffen. He promised a summer of gold. This morning he set the fastest time in the swimming heats, 7:41.53 seconds, the fastest of those making it through to the medal race. He is living up to his big, big talk. We speak to Gavin Cooney, who was poolside in Paris. While our island nation may not always…

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Ep 3006: Sam Goes North, Dejected Murphys, Banquet Of Sorrow - 29/07/24 53:11

15d ago53:11

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Last week we saddled up and rode north to Crossmaglen. Ciarán Murphy was confident riding into the old Armagh market town, he was a little less confident leaving. Yesterday Armagh won their first All-Ireland since 2002. Kieran McGeeney, their Captain then their manager now. We chat to Michael Murphy and Paul Flynn on a tense final that had a thrill…

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 36 - European Special 24:25

20d ago24:25

24:25

Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: St Patrick Athletic boss Stephen Kenny on his side's European win over Vaduz Saints captain Joe Redmond on a big win at home Keith Treacy with analysis of Pats 3-1 Vaduz Europa Conference …

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Oisín's Trusty Boot, Ken Hurley, Trouble At Troon 44:28

20d ago44:28

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Welcome to our World Service tasting platter. This week we travelled to Crossmaglen to chat to Oisín McConville and weigh up the mood ahead of this weekend's All Ireland Football Final, Ken offered us up some strongly held views on the future of Hurling and Joe Callaghan gave us the run down of the Open Championship at Royal Troon. Join the party f…

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Inner Drive - Episode 5 | Rhasidat Adeleke's journey from Tallaght to Paris 2024 | Inner Drive 35:18

20d ago35:18

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Football Fans ! Listen to the latest episode of Inner Drive on the eve of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Joe Molloy sits down with Irish athletics newest superstar Rhasidat Adeleke in episode 5 of 'Inner Drive.' Alongside her family and coaches, she tells the story of how her determination led her to the 2024 Olympics. Inner Drive on Off The Ball in asso…

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S08E24 State of the LOI Nation with Conan Byrne 1:15:34

20d ago1:15:34

1:15:34

We are in peak LOI in Europe time, which means the annual state of the nation debates about our league although this week’s pod veers off into a discussion on the state of several other nations. Dan has declared Derry’s defeat to Bruno’s Magpies the most damaging in recent league history but Johnny thinks the pub talk will disappear from memory and…

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Ep 3001: God, Religion, Lohan, TK And An Epic All Ireland Final Win For Clare - 22/07/24 55:11

22d ago55:11

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Tony Kelly climbed the steps of the Hogan Stand yesterday to raise his county’s fifth-ever Liam McCarthy Cup and in a haze of hurling and religious fervour, declared Brian Lohan ‘God’. A down-in-the-dumps Jamie Wall and an elated Podge Collins join us to today to pick over how Clare managed to pip Cork by the finest of margins, weigh up the extra t…

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Ep 3000: Live From Eamon's House - 22/07/24 50:10

22d ago50:10

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For our 3000th episode we trekked up to the Temple of Dunphy. Eamon was one of the earliest guests on the pod and has made numerous - always memorable - appearances over the years. We chat to Eamon about the latest wild happenings in the US Election, the rise of nationalism, the new Ireland manager and his old job of stopping Robin Friday from spar…

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The extratime Football Podcast - Season 12 - Episode 23 1:03:11

24d ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this week's podcast with Luke Jordan, it’s a double venture as we have around the ground voice notes reports from all the European and FAI Cup action, while Macdara Ferris and Tom O’Connor join Luke in the second part of the show to dissect the action. Starting…

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The COYGIG Pod Ep.126 | Reaction: Ireland's Euro's play-off opponents confirmed 24:57

25d ago24:57

24:57

Kathleen and Karen react to the Euro's play-off draw and Ireland's chances of qualifying. Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com! The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland…

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S08E23: Euro Review/Preview & Greg Cunningham Chat 1:04:36

26d ago1:04:36

1:04:36

The boys are sort of back in town, if not in the same room, as post-Euros Dan reflects on the contrast between the glory of Germany and the survival instincts of Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght on Tuesday night. Johnny was there for the great escape, catching words with Johnny Kenny, the hero of the first half hour, before waking on Wednesday to confir…

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JULIE-ANN RUSSELL | From 4-year absence to goal here | More games in Cork, please! | OTB Breakfast Soccer 13:21

26d ago13:21

13:21

Galway United & Republic of Ireland star Julie-Ann Russell joined Off The Ball Breakfast after marking her return to international football with sensational and vital goals against France and England in the Euro 2025 qualifiers! With Optimum Nutrition, proud sponsors of the Gaelic Players’ Association. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIV…

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The extratime Football Podcast - Season 12 - Episode 22 41:04

27d ago41:04

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this week's pod Luke Jordan and Macdara Ferris begin with a quick look back at the Euros now that the dust has settled on Spain's win. They discuss some of the standout players of the tournament and give their assessment of the competition. Then the talk turns …

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The England Job, Rory's Blocks, Frawley's Future 47:00

29d ago47:00

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Welcome to our weekly best of the world service show. We discuss Southgate's departure, disharmony in the Bellingham/England camp, the contenders to take over, Rory's blocks, Heimer's arrival and Frawley's future. Join the party for a fiver a month – there’s no contracts, no hidden fees and no ads. Go to secondcaptains.com/join for details. Hosted …

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SUE RONAN: Ireland's top marks vs French, can Girls in Green kick on? | OTB Breakfast Soccer 15:46

27d ago15:46

15:46

Former Ireland manager Sue Ronan joined Off The Ball Breakfast with reaction to Ireland's impressive 3-1 win over World #2 side France (still can't believe I'm typing this), and her thoughts on the current health of Eileen Gleeson's side, as the Euro 2025 playoffs come into focus... With Optimum Nutrition, proud sponsors of the Gaelic Players’ Asso…

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Girls in Green stun France in Cork! | Reaction with Kathleen McNamee | OTB Breakfast Soccer 31:27

27d ago31:27

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Ger, Eoin & Cathal kick off Wednesday's Off The Ball Breakfast with reaction to Ireland's huge 3-1 win over France in their Euro 2025 qualifier in Páirc Uí Chaoimh last night, as Kathleen joins live to give reaction to a historic evening for Eileen Gleeson's side! With Optimum Nutrition, proud sponsors of the Gaelic Players’ Association. Catch Off …

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IRELAND 3-1 FRANCE: O'Sullivan scores on Cork homecoming | Seeding secured | THE FOOTBALL SHOW 17:35

29d ago17:35

17:35

Ireland international Ciara Grant and OTB's Kathleen McNamee joined Will O'Callaghan on The Football Show after Ireland's 3-1 win against France at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Football on OTB with William Hill.

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The French land in Cork - can Ireland round off Euro group with win? | Rachel O'Sullivan | OTB Breakfast Soccer 11:04

28d ago11:04

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Rachel O'Sullivan from Girls on the Ball joined Off The Ball Breakfast as Ireland gear up for their final Euro 2025 qualifying group game against a young yet still fearsome France at Páirc Uí Chaoimh this evening. With Optimum Nutrition, proud sponsors of the Gaelic Players’ Association. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday morni…

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The COYGIG Pod Ep.125 | Ireland land in Cork, the need for consistency, French await 29:59

29d ago29:59

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Kathleen and Karen reflect on Irish defeat to England but an important goal for the Irish and Julie-Ann Russell. We also look ahead to the team hosting France in Cork for the final group game of the campaign, the U19's at The Euros and the Katie McCabe links to Lyon. Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com! The COYGIG Pod on O…

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Ep 2995: Armagh Elation Once Again, Galway Guided By Johno, Alcaraz's World - 15/07/2024 1:06:38

1M ago1:06:38

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Kieran McGeeney joined the Armagh senior panel for pre-season training in 1989. Thirty-Five years ago. On Saturday in Croke Park he led his county to their fifth ever All-Ireland Final. There they will face Galway. Neither county were a red-hot favourite when the ball was thrown in on this Championship back in April, McGeeney dealing with internal …

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Ep 2994: Spain Show Europe How To Play (Again), England's Years Of Hurt: 58 - 14/07/2024 1:11:40

30d ago1:11:40

1:11:40

How should we play this game? We turn and ask Spain and once more they show and tell. Tonight they won their fourth European Championship, playing in a manner befitting of champions. To Iniesta, Xavi, Pique, Busquets, Alonso and Alba now add Rodri, Laporte, Cucurella, Yamal and Williams. By the time the World Cup comes around England will have been…

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 35 17:22

1M ago17:22

17:22

Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts It has been a busy week of football action, and Friday night saw a number of interesting ties in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division as well as a full round of fixtures in the First Division. Meanwhile, in Norwich, the Republic of Ireland Women’s Team faced …

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Jamie Finn: England/Ireland, Denise O'Sullivan's best position & ACL recovery 12:41

1M ago12:41

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Will O'Callaghan was joined by the Irish international Jamie Finn on Friday's Off The Ball. As well as looking ahead to this evening's game against England in Carrow Road, Jamie also told us how she's getting on with her recovery after suffering an ACL injury earlier this year. In association with William Hill…

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Kathleen McNamee: English challenge, Ireland's style & lingering issues with player development 22:50

1M ago22:50

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Will O'Callaghan was joined by OTB's own Kathleen McNamee on Friday's Off The Ball. Ahead of this evening's clash between England and Ireland at Carrow Road, Kathleen came to us live from Norwich to chat about what would constitute a good night for Eileen Gleeson's side against the reigning European champions. In association with William Hill…

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Yamal Makes His Mark, England's Destiny, Cork Get Cooking, The Dentist's Chair 36:03

1M ago36:03

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We've had a mad busy week on the World Service between an All Ireland Hurling Championship for the ages, Lamine Yamal marking his spot on the world stage and England making a second consecutive Euros final. All that before you throw in the announcement of Heimir Hallgrímsson as the new Republic of Ireland Head Coach. Join the party for a fiver a mo…

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Ireland's new manager unveiled - Heimir Hallgrímsson Press Conference | OTB SOCCER 28:33

1M ago28:33

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Ireland's new manager Heimir Hallgrímsson spoke in front of the press for the first time today, after being announced by the FAI after 231 days without a manager yesterday. Off The Ball Football w/ William Hill.

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Eileen Gleeson & Aoife Mannion speak ahead of Ireland's game vs. England | OTB Soccer 11:05

1M ago11:05

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Eileen Gleeson and Aoife Mannion spoke to Kathleen McNamee at Carrow Road on Thursday ahead of their European qualifying game vs. England on Friday. Both spoke about the recent RTÉ and Sunday Independent investigation as well as how the team has been preparing this week. Football on Off the Ball with William Hill.…

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The COYGIG Pod Ep.124 | No McCabe for England, Miedema to City breaks Kathleen's heart 42:15

1M ago42:15

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Kathleen and Karen are back for the international window and look ahead to Ireland's trip to England for the European Qualifier. We also react to a busy opening week of the transfer window with Miedema's City move and Manchester United's exodus. Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in associ…

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 34 21:45

1M ago21:45

21:45

Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: Barry Murphy on Shamrock Rovers in Europe and Pickford's penalty exploits. Support the Show.By extratime.com

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S08E22 LOI in Europe with Barry Murphy 45:20

1M ago45:20

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It's just after the final whistle in Iceland, and no, not the one Mum's go to, so we look at the game with old friend Barry Murphy who married his debs date and ain't happy with certain goalkeeping pundits. We've also got a Derry double act with Hoban and Higgins and Dan stops by from the semi to pose a perplexing quiz question. No Collar & Cuff ma…

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Ep 2988: Ireland Get Boks’ed, Pickford's Magic Bottle, Le Pen Le Loser - 07/07/2024 1:05:21

1M ago1:05:21

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Saturday in Pretoria was supposed to be many things, a battle between two teams who don’t like each other very much, the teams ranked 1 and 2 in the world, a chance for Rassie Erasmus to finally coach a team to victory over Ireland… in the end, it came down to 2 hours of watching to see if James Lowe had stepped out of touch in various weird and wo…

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The extratime Football Podcast - Season 12 - Episode 21 - Euro 2024 Special - Stefan de Vrij - Ronald Koeman 34:42

1M ago34:42

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts Luke Jordan and Macdara Ferris chat through the Euros quarter-finals from Friday and Saturday and Macdara’s experience of watching Spain v Germany ahead of reporting on the Portugal v France game in Hamburg and of following the England v Switzerland penalty shooto…

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Ep 2987: The Lion And The Unicorn, Big Man Summer, Surrogate Host Out, Bossman Semis - 06/07/2024 52:39

1M ago52:39

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There'll always be an England, and under Gareth Southgate it’ll always reach the latter stages of major football tournaments. This was his fourth straight ¼ final and now his side are one game away from back-to-back European Championship Final appearances. So what’s the bloody problem then? We chat to Ken from the stadium, accompanied by Jack Pitt-…

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 33 28:33

1M ago28:33

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: Barry Murphy on Shamrock Rovers bounce back John Frost on Pats building but getting the Blues and Waterford's winning ways Paul Crowley on Drogheda's deserved draw with Shelbourne Farrell …

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