Best Ireland Sports Podcasts (2024)

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 46 - Aidan Keena - Keith Treacy - Barry Murphy 26:36

2h ago26:36

26:36

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 Derry City -v- Shamrock Rovers and the Derry dive Keith Treacy on Pats v Waterford and if the Ireland manager should go to games. Plus Aidan Keena on the good vibe of the S…

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OTB Rugby Daily: Leinster begin URC campaign, Munster, Connacht and Ulster name teams 3:43

2h ago3:43

3:43

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney takes a look ahead to Leinster's URC opener against Edinburgh. There's also team news for the other three Irish provinces in action tomorrow, with Graham Rowntree speaking about Munster's greater squad depth this season.

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WHO YOU GOT? : Arsenal's defence to frustrate City again? | Should Liverpool start Nunez? 37:33

5h ago37:33

37:33

Ahead of a huge clash between Manchester City and Arsenal on Sunday, and the start of the WSL, Colm, Kathleen, and Phil joined Eoin on Who You Got to try and predict this weekend's key matches. Football on Off The Ball with William Hill.

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Rugby Daily | Healy reaches Leinster milestone, Ulster bolster front row options, Wafer on WXV1 8:03

2h ago8:03

8:03

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has your first meaty slice of team news of the new URC season, and it could see Cian Healy reach an historic milestone for Leinster. Ulster have added a new tighthead to their ranks ahead of the new season. Ireland flanker Aoife Wafer assesses what's ahead in the WXV1. And there's team news from the All B…

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AOIFE WAFER: Returning from injury | Becoming a female rugby player | Possibility of moving abroad | WXV | Off The Ball 28:45

3h ago28:45

28:45

Ireland & Leinster star Aoife Wafer joined Eoin Sheahan to discuss her return from injury as well as delve into her journey to becoming one of the best players in the country! Rugby on Off The Ball w/ Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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Arteta's Red Hand, The Schillaci Scapegoat, Katie McCabe Live In London 26:29

3h ago26:29

26:29

On this week's World Service roundup; Ken offers fresh perspective on Mikel Arteta's professional pickpocketer scheme, Eoin reopens a 34-year-old debate as to who was at fault for Toto Schillaci's goal that booted us out of Italia 90, and we share some of our chat with the great Katie McCabe live from the eartH Theatre in London last week. Join the…

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No more Emma Hayes, Katie McCabe stuck in LB | WSL is back w/ Kathleen McNamee | OTB Breakfast Soccer 21:02

1h ago21:02

21:02

OTB’s Kathleen McNamee previews the beginning of the WSL new season & reacts to last night’s Champions League fixtures. 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 Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday…

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S08E32 Dundalk Survive, Zayed/Gartland Reunion & Around the Grounds 1:31:42

1h ago1:31:42

1:31:42

Who'd have thought we could do such a weather dominated show without Johnny? Our spiritual leader is absent but there's plenty to rabbit on about this week, with Graham Gartland stepping in to shoot the breeze with Dan about the dark clouds that hovered over Dundalk. In a Dundalk dominated mailbag, Dan warns that the future forecast remains uncerta…

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Rugby Daily | Easterby discusses Emerging squad, more bad news for Joey Carbery, Rassie fires Mgomezulu warning 8:34

1h ago8:34

8:34

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Emerging Ireland squad that will tour South Africa next month. We hear from its head coach Simon Easterby on Zac Ward, Cormac Izuchukwu and Sam Prendergast. It's a doubly good day for Ulster's Harry Sheridan. Joey Carbery's injury fears confirmed. And Rassie Eramus' rebuke for inju…

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New season but same selection dilemmas for Irish 10s 55:48

1h ago55:48

55:48

The 2024/25 season is upon us and so is the new season of the Left Wing. Rúaidhrí O’Connor joined Luke Fitzgerald to assess where expectations lie in each Irish province ahead of the URC’s kick-off. Also: what to do about Ireland’s Number 10s; Simon Easterby announced as interim Ireland head coach; How Andy Farrell’s absence will be felt. See omnys…

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Rugby Daily | New interim Ireland head coach, Ulster stalwart pens new deal, 4 uncapped players for WXV 3:56

1h ago3:56

3:56

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an interim appointment as Ireland head coach. Scott Bemand has included four uncapped players in his Ireland squad for the WXV1. An Ulster stalwart fends off French interest to sign a new contract, but injuries are mounting up at the province. And Tadhg Beirne is officially the Munster c…

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Rugby Daily | Kleyn nears Munster return, McBryde's trophy demand at Leinster, Carbery injury nightmare 4:54

1h ago4:54

4:54

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from Munster ahead of their URC season-opener with Connacht, which includes very welcome news regarding Jean Kleyn. We hear from Jack Conan and Robin McBryde as Leinster gear up for a trip to Edinburgh. There's a new captain at Connacht. Joey Carbery's injury nightmare foll…

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Ep 3048: Down Goes Rory, Ok To Choke, The Kingspan Question, C'est Troy Bien 43:49

1h ago43:49

43:49

Rory McIlroy was 4 shots clear at the top of the leaderboard early in yesterday's final round of the Irish Open, was playing at his home-from-home course Royal County Down, against a field shy on world class golfers... nothing could possibly go wrong. Malachy Clerkin of the Irish Times wants to take away the stigma of choking in sport, thinks putti…

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Ep 3047: Ur-Arsenal, Ange Second Season Silver, Saturdays With Heimir, ThunderBastards Are Back 1:07:21

35m ago1:07:21

1:07:21

If Ange Postecoglou's set-up yesterday harked back to the days of Ossie Ardiles, Mikel Arteta's Arsenal paid tribute to the spirit of an even earlier time. The Basque has reconnected Arsenal with their roots - and what lies beneath. We also talk about Heimir Hallgrimsson's blithe lack of concern for Optics. Jack Pitt-Brooke joins us to talk about t…

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Episode 13: The Sunday Club Games 1:11:34

31m ago1:11:34

1:11:34

The action, drama, thrills and spills were all in plentiful supply as the third round of the Mayo club championships came to a climax. John, Mike and Rob round up another hectic day across the county as the quarter-finalists and relegation candidates were all confirmed.

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 45 - John Frost - Jon Daly - Donal Ryan - Barry Murphy - Patrick O'Connor 27:03

2h ago27:03

27:03

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: John Frost and Jon Daly at the RSC as Dundalk beat Waterford Donal Ryan and Barry Murphy Shamrock Rovers win over Sligo Rovers Patrick O'Connor on Bohs big cup win over UCD Support the sho…

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Rugby Daily | URC respond to merger talk, Sevens star for Ulster start, Enya Breen on Wallaroos 7:01

3h ago7:01

7:01

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland women's camp ahead of tomorrow's 150th anniversary test with the Wallaroos - we hear from Enya Breen, Hugh Hogan and Scott Bemand. The URC reacts to talk it could merge with Premiership Rugby We hear from new Leinster captain Caelan Doris. And an Ireland Sevens star is…

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Exclusive Access ! The big questions facing Mickey Harte in Offaly | Maurice Brosnan 23:14

1h ago23:14

23:14

Exclusive access! Listen to a subscriber only podcast from last month for free ! Will O'Callaghan was joined by journalist Maurice Brosnan to discuss the incredible news of Mickey Harte joining the Offaly footballers as co-manager of the inter-county team. Gaelic Football on Off The Ball is with AIB #TheToughest Become an OTB Member at offtheball.c…

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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 127 | EXCLUSIVE Leanne Kiernan interview after new Liverpool contract 17:41

3h ago17:41

17:41

The WSL season is just a week away. The COYGIG Pod will bring you some special bonus interview over the next week. First up, Liverpool's Leanne Kiernan speaks to Kathleen about her new contract, hopes for the new season, team bonding and the upcoming Euros qualifiers for Ireland. Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com! The CO…

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Exclusive Access! PAUL CONROY: All-Ireland Final defeat | Fine margins | An open championship | Bouncing back! 21:02

17h ago21:02

21:02

Exclusive access! Listen to a subscriber only podcast from last month for free !Galway midfielder Paul Conroy joined Tommy Rooney to chat all things Galway as well as his own footballing career! Gaelic Football on Off The Ball w/ AIB GAA, check out #thetoughest for more. Become an OTB Member at offtheball.com/join…

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S08E31 300 Not Out.....Yet? 1:52:11

7d ago1:52:11

1:52:11

Interesting standards of rabbit pulling and random phonecalls a-go-go, as episode 300 takes you on a seat of your pants ride through the last eight years of football on this fair isle. The honeymoon period feels definitely over as middle age approaches and our hosts get showered with accolades from all walks of footballing life, well in Johnny’s pe…

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Rugby Daily | Leinster's Snyman blow, ex-Leinster man seals Exeter switch, new Scottish Rugby CEO 4:24

1d ago4:24

4:24

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has mixed news on the injury front for Leinster, with the start of the URC season just over a week away. The Springboks have opted to rest a host of front line players for their Rugby Championship trip to Argentina. We hear from Fiona Hayes ahead of Ireland's one-off test with Australia, and how they can…

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FIONA HAYES: Ireland gear up for WXV1, strength of players coming through | OTB Breakfast Rugby 13:29

2d ago13:29

13:29

Munster & UL Bohs head coach Fiona Hayes joined Off The Ball Breakfast as Ireland prepare for a test against Australia in Belfast this weekend before heading to Canada to take on the world's best in WXV1. 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 …

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 44 - Heimir Hallgrímsson on Greece defeat - Stephen Finn - Jim Crawford on Latvia draw 23:41

2d ago23:41

23:41

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: Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson on Ireland's 2-0 loss to Greece U21 Ireland manager Jim Crawford on Ireland's 2-2 draw with Latvia Stephen Finn analysis of the Irish display against Gr…

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Rugby Daily | Another Boks World Cup winner receives doping ban, Kolisi's Sharks return, Cheika on Wallabies 5:29

4d ago5:29

5:29

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of another 2019 World Cup-winning Springbok receiving a doping ban. Siya Kolisi's return to South Africa has been confirmed. Michael Cheika has his say on the future of the Wallabies. Hugo Auradou returns to training with Pau, despite the charges he faces in Argentina. And RFU to lay off staff desp…

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Ep 3042: Eddie Dunbar Reigns In Spain, Polo Time Machine, Defeat For GAA Democracy - 09/09/24 36:09

4d ago36:09

36:09

We welcomed Eddie Dunbar into studio last summer to talk about the impact that a series of devastating crashes had on his career and his health. Since then he has had another run of injuries including in this year's Giro D'Italia, but with that bad luck finally behind him, Dunbar has just won 2 stages of the Vuelta España, the second of which is th…

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Ep 3041: English Inflict A New Pain, Sadlier And Delaney On The Wreckage, Not The Gaffer - 09/09/24 1:25:30

4d ago1:25:30

1:25:30

You want it to be one way. You want it to be one way. You want it to be one way. But it's the other way. Rice '11, Grealish '26 - a script written by an English sadist. Did we manifest this? Damien Delaney and Richie Sadlier join us to sift through the wreckage. What didn't they like about Ireland's approach? What could we have done instead? And wh…

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 43 - Heimir Hallgrímsson - Declan Rice - Stephen Finn - Ronan MacNamara 31:34

5d ago31:34

31:34

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: Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson England goalscorer Declan Rice Stephen Finn and Ronan MacNamara analysis of the Ireland defeat to England Support the show…

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Ken Meets Psycho, Ire V Eng, Springboks' Lair, Ellen Keane's Magic 38:45

8d ago38:45

38:45

On this week's World Service tasting platter we drum up some excitement ahead of Saturday's Nations League showdown with England, Ken goes toe-to-toe with Stuart 'Psycho' Pearce on TalkSport and Craig Ray tells us why Ellis Park in Johannesburg is the toughest place to go in world rugby, And the brilliant Ellen Keane chats to us about seeing magic,…

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Rugby Daily | O'Shea on new English pathway, Considine details recovery, Accused French duo arrive home 8:01

9d ago8:01

8:01

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has details of the new English rugby partnership, and we hear from Performance Director Conor O'Shea. Eimear Considine outlines her route back to the Ireland squad. Plus the French players accused of rape in Argentina are allowed home.

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EIMEAR CONSIDINE: ‘I wanted to finish on my own terms!’ | Making it back to the Ireland squad 17:01

10d ago17:01

17:01

Ireland and Munster fullback Eimear Considine joined Eoin Sheahan as she recovered from her ACL injury to make it back into the Ireland squad for their upcoming WXV1 campaign. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting

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S08E30 The Big Reunion and a bit of Ollie Horgan 1:29:01

11d ago1:29:01

1:29:01

In a week of reunions this is really the one you’ve been waiting for. A surprisingly energised Dan returns to clean up after Johnny’s ‘you let Dougal do a funeral’ interim stint in charge. Amid the wreckage, we lament Northern accents, misinformed ministers, analogue opinions, and Larne before Dan tries to bury some inaccuracies in the interminable…

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Rugby Daily | SA Rugby apologises for Haka gaffes, Munster trio on brinks of return, Moloney discusses change in Ireland set-up 6:37

11d ago6:37

6:37

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a SA Rugby apology to their counterparts from New Zealand. We hear from Ireland head coach Scott Bemand, and Cliodhna Moloney, as Ireland gather ahead of their one-off test with Australia, and the WXV1. Plus, good news aplenty on the injury front for Munster as the new season draws nearer…

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Ep 3036: Djokovic Slams Out, Ballygunner Once Again, Scottish Rugby Runs Its Mouth - 02/08/24 41:25

11d ago41:25

41:25

This year's US Open will be the first in 20 years to not feature at least one of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, or Roger Federer in the round of 16. This is a....good thing? Novak Djokovic's shock departure came less than 24 hours after Wimbledon and French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz also crashed out of the tournament. We dial in to New York City to cha…

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Ep 3035: Casemiro Retirement Game, Tactics Slot, Salah's Come And Get Me - 02/09/24 1:05:00

11d ago1:05:00

1:05:00

There’s always a quote; “United's high-profile catastrophic start to the season has rightly brought every player under the microscope, but the purchase of a world-class holding midfielder could mark a change in fortunes at Old Trafford”. So read the Daily Mail in August 2022 - the world-class holding midfielder being paraded around Old Trafford bef…

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 42 13:20

11d ago13:20

13:20

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: A short(er) podcast episode with Colin Hawkins on the Dublin Derby, St Pats trying to march back into Europe and growing up with 9 siblings! Support the show…

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Episode 12: The Final Whistle: the Sunday games 1:00:57

11d ago1:00:57

1:00:57

The second round of the Mayo Senior and Intermediate club championships threw up plenty of talking points as the groups start to take shape. Rob and Mike were out and about again and they round up the day’s events and also look at how the Junior championship is shaping up.

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The Sunday Kickback | Liverpool ease past Manchester United | Casemiro's Nightmare | Keith Treacy | Off the Ball 16:21

12d ago16:21

16:21

Keith Treacy joins Steven Doyle to look back on Liverpool's 3-0 thumping of Manchester United as Erik Ten Haag's side collect just three points from their opening three games. The Sunday Kickback on Off the Ball with William Hill

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The Sunday Kickback | Newcastle edge Spurs | Collins in Midfield for Ireland? | Vinny Perth | Off the Ball Football 15:17

18d ago15:17

15:17

Vinny Perth joins Nathan Murphy to look back on Newcastle's 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur as well as looking ahead to Ireland's Nations League clash against England next weekend. Off the Ball Football with William Hill

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Kentertainment, Rhasidat On Health And Speed, Time Machine Malfunction, Downing The Dubs 32:43

14d ago32:43

32:43

Welcome to your free weekly taster of the Second Captains World Service. This week we had non stop entertainment from Ken - from Alexander The Great to Oasis to train stories to strolls with Sean Fitz - he is a true song and dance and stories man. We also chatted to Rhasidat about the need for speed (but when) and her poor health at the Olympics. P…

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Australia test and WXV1 Squad | Captain Monaghan misses out | Anna Caplice | Off the Ball Breakfast 12:25

14d ago12:25

12:25

Anna Caplice joins Adrian and Colm to discuss the recent Interprovincial games and Scott Bemand's 35-player squad for Ireland's test against Australia and the WXV1 campaign in Vancouver. Off the Ball Breakfast

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Inner Drive - Episode 6 | Ellen Keane's rollercoaster route to her final Paralympics 44:30

15d ago44:30

44:30

Football Fans! Listen the sixth episode of Off the Ball's Inner Drive series with Allianz, as Paralympic gold medalist Ellen Keane reflects on the highs and lows of her swimming career as she prepares for her final swims on the world stage. Inner Drive, with Allianz Insurance, proud sponsors of Paralympics Ireland.…

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Rugby Daily | 10 uncapped players in Ireland Women's squad, All Blacks resort to the Cane, Cordero's Pumas start 3:54

19d ago3:54

3:54

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Ireland women's squad named ahead of their one-off test with Australia, and their WXV1 campaign. We hear from Scott Robertson, and his reasons for recalling former All Blacks captain Sam Cane. And Connacht's Santiago Cordero will start in a reshuffled Pumas side for their meeting wi…

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Inner Drive - Episode 6 | Ellen Keane's rollercoaster route to her final Paralympics 44:46

15d ago44:46

44:46

GAA Fans! Listen the sixth episode of Off the Ball's Inner Drive series with Allianz, as Paralympic gold medalist Ellen Keane reflects on the highs and lows of her swimming career as she prepares for her final swims on the world stage. Inner Drive, with Allianz Insurance, proud sponsors of Paralympics Ireland.…

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HEIMIR HALLGRÍMSSON & JOHN O'SHEA | First Ireland squad announcement 11:37

15d ago11:37

11:37

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson & assistant manager John O'Shea speak to the media as the duo announce their first squad ahead of Nations League clashes with England & Greece. Football on Off The Ball, in association with William Hill.

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S08E29 Johnny and Garry’s mad mad mad season so far! 1:08:51

22d ago1:08:51

1:08:51

It’s a double act this week but not the usual one. Taciturn northerner Garry Doyle joins our normal “fan with a typewriter” Johnny Ward as we trawl through the week’s news which is not too harsh on Pats, but harsh on RTE and rugby fans. But isn’t rugby a popular sport? Not before 1987 apparently and Andy Farrell raises some questions too. Back with…

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The reality of an ACL injury, Dealing with missing out on the World Cup | Jamie Finn | OTB Breakfast Soccer 16:21

15d ago16:21

16:21

Irish international footballer Jamie Finn comes into studio to talk football’s ACL epidemic at the moment following Jess Ziu’s injury. 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 Off The Ball Breakfast …

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 41 - Jamie Lennon - Eoin Doyle - Stephen Bradley 20:03

16d ago20:03

20:03

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: Eoin Doyle and Jamie Lennon on St Pats pride as the Saints exit Europe Stephen Bradley on Shamrock Rovers dreams and the rest of the season Support the show…

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Inner Drive - Episode 6 | Ellen Keane's rollercoaster route to her final Paralympics 44:46

19d ago44:46

44:46

Rugby Fans! Listen the sixth episode of Off the Ball's Inner Drive series with Allianz, as Paralympic gold medalist Ellen Keane reflects on the highs and lows of her swimming career as she prepares for her final swims on the world stage. Inner Drive, with Allianz Insurance, proud sponsors of Paralympics Ireland.…

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Ep 3030: O'Donovan's World, Jakob's World Record, Mondo's Monde, Bahrain Bans, Rhasidat's Endurance - 26/08/24 46:00

18d ago46:00

46:00

Paul O'Donovan won yet another rowing world title this weekend, while Jakob Ingebrigtsen shattered one of the longest-standing track world records - but the man who stole the world's attention, and money, was pole vaulting charisma machine Mondo Duplantis. We chat to David Gillick and Gavin Cooney about Rhasidat's latest 4th place finish, her road …

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