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With OTB AM, Off The Ball, live GAA coverage and our w0rld famous roadshows, we'll be bringing you the yarns, the tales, the fallouts and the analysis right across Hurling, Camogie, the LGFA championships and Gaelic Football.
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DJ Carey | Cody genius, 2002 comeback, championship prep | OTB AM
October 07, 2020 11:36 - 30 minutes - 1.78 KBKilkenny legend DJ Carey joined Eoin to talk Brian Cody, his comeback to the Cats panel in 2002, and only scoring goals in school. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
Inter-county hopes, GAA in level 3, no replays | John Fogarty on OTB AM
October 06, 2020 11:51 - 24 minutes - 1.44 KBJohn Fogarty, GAA Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, joined Ger and Eoin to discuss GAA amidst level three, club enjoyment and inter-county hopes. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
Paul Curran and Kieran Donaghy on "maestro" Diarmuid Connolly's inter-county retirement
October 01, 2020 11:48 - 24 minutes - 1.45 KBDiarmuid Connolly announced his retirement from inter-county football and former Dublin footballer Paul Curran joined Eoin Sheahan and Shane Hannon on Thursday's OTBAM to discuss the St Vincent man's legacy in Dublin's navy and blue. Curran also touched on the challenges that Dublin will face in this year's championship without Jack McCaffrey and Connolly, as well as the next crop of young players pushing into Dessie Farrell's panel. Former Kerry forward, Kieran Donaghy, also joined the show ...
Conor McKeon: Club Championship review | David Clifford's wondergoal | Dessie's Dublin
September 28, 2020 13:54Conor McKeon joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on OTB AM to discuss the busy weekend of club championship action. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
Colm Cavanagh | The last of Harte's Heroes retires - Ulster Glory, All-Ireland triumph and Mickey Harte
September 25, 2020 15:39 - 33 minutes - 1.97 KBGer Gilroy is joined on the line by the last player from Tyrone's 2008 All-Ireland winning side, Colm Cavanagh as he hangs up his inter-county boots this week.
Cahir controversy: Aishling Moloney criticises Camogie Board over county finals fiasco
September 24, 2020 12:02Tipperary star Aishling Moloney joined OTB AM to discuss a scheduling conflict that will see her club of Cahir contest two county finals in as many days. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
Armagh's 2002 All-Ireland | Al-Pacino, Geezer and halftime speeches
September 22, 2020 21:09 - 39 minutes - 2.3 KBIt's 18 years to the day since Armagh won their first and only All-Ireland Championship. On the anniversary, Joe Kernan, Enda McNulty and Benny Tierney look back on the historical day, the build-up and the celebrations after.
Michael Verney | GAA 2021 schedule pressure | Scrap the penalty shoot-out | Impressive club action
September 22, 2020 12:57Michael Verney joined the lads on Tuesday's OTB AM to discuss the stand-out club GAA action from across the country and the new challenges facing the inter-county game. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
Bernard Brogan Part 3 | Pat Gilroy's revolution and 2011 All-Ireland title
September 19, 2020 14:12 - 25 minutes - 1.46 KBIn part three of Bernard Brogan's extensive interview with Ger Gilroy, he's also joined by his older brother Alan, to speak about the Pat Gilroy revolution in Dublin, and why his first All-Ireland in 2011 will always be his favourite. Brogan was speaking ahead of the launch of his new book, The Hill, written in collaboration with Kieran Shannon. The Hill promises to be a fascinating account of an exceptional sportsman’s uphill journey to again play the sport that he loves and meaningfully c...
Brian Fenton and Eoin Murphy | The intercounty return and All-Ireland memories
September 19, 2020 14:02 - 39 minutes - 2.29 KBJohn Duggan is joined by five-time All-Ireland football winner with Dublin Brian Fenton, and four-time All-Ireland hurling winner Eoin Murphy of Kilkenny for this week’s Saturday Panel.
Brogan Brothers discuss Pat Gilroy years, most enjoyable All-Ireland victory, Mickey Whelan| OTBAM
September 17, 2020 13:24 - 26 minutes - 1.53 KBBernard Brogan joined Ger Gilroy to discuss his new book The Hill. In the latest interview of our series, Bernard is joined by his brother and fellow former inter-county footballer, Alan to discuss the Pat Gilroy years. The two discussed Gilroy's unorthodox approach to man management, how he got the best out of the entire Dublin squad and Mickey Whelan's legacy as a trainer. They recount their favourite memories playing for the Dubs and discuss the jubilation and relief that the squad felt in...
"The ambition for me has always been to win a Premiership" | Zach Tuohy
September 17, 2020 12:17Geelong's Zach Tuohy spoke to Eoin Sheahan and Ger Gilroy about making his 200th appearance in the AFL, what it takes to make it in the league and his why he still wants to play for Portlaoise and Laois at the end of his career. OTB AM is live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am - the best place to watch or listen is the OTB Sports app or over on our ever-growing YouTube channel. Have you downloaded the brand new OTB Sports app? Just search for OTB Sports in your app store or click the links ...
Bernard Brogan | Working with Jim Gavin; GAA commercialism | OTB AM
September 16, 2020 12:54 - 24 minutes - 1.45 KBDublin football legend Bernard Brogan joined Ger Gilroy on OTB AM for the second of our three part interview discussing his autobiography "The Hill". OTB AM is live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am - the best place to watch or listen is the OTB Sports app or over on our ever-growing YouTube channel. Have you downloaded the brand new OTB Sports app? Just search for OTB Sports in your app store or click the links below. - Play store link - iOs link
Cork legends Larry Tompkins and Ger Fitzgerald on the summer of 1990
September 16, 2020 12:07 - 22 minutes - 1.31 KBToday marks the 30th Anniversary of Cork overcoming Meath to lift Sam Maguire and complete an historic All-Ireland Hurling and Football double for the Rebel County. Larry Tompkins and Ger Fitzgerald joined Ger and Tommy on OTB AM to relive that summer of 1990 and to explain why they're backing the #GoRedforCork day to help raise funds for Marymount Hospice. You can make a donation here OTB AM is live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am - the best place to watch or listen is the OTB Sports ap...
Anthony Cunningham and Ryan McMenamin on the inter-county return
September 15, 2020 11:48Inter-county GAA training returned this week, and Ger and Eoin were joined this morning by Roscommon manager Anthony Cunningham, and Fermanagh boss Ryan 'Ricey' McMenamin. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
BERNARD BROGAN | 'THE HILL' | Early beginnings in blue, legendary Dublin days, and All Ireland glory
September 15, 2020 10:04 - 1 hour - 4.93 KBFormer Dublin star Bernard Brogan joins us to take an in-depth look back at his iconic career as he launches his new autobiography 'The Hill'.
Aidan O'Mahony | Sea-swimming, Weightlifting, GAA hardmen | OTB AM
September 10, 2020 11:13 - 19 minutes - 1.14 KBFormer Kerry star and five-time All-Ireland winner Aidan O'Mahony spoke to Eoin about his new hobbies - sea-swimming and Olympic weightlifting - as well as his pick of GAA hardmen. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
Clare 1995 | When the Banner County broke the hurling mould
September 09, 2020 21:26 - 37 minutes - 2.18 KBAdrian Barry is joined on the line by Anthony Daly and Jamesie O'Connor as we look back on the historic Clare 1995 All-Ireland winning side.
Sinead Aherne | The weirdness of a winter GAA season | How women's sport might suffer | Her career path and targets
September 09, 2020 00:14 - 20 minutes - 1.18 KBDublin GAA star Sinead Aherne joined us for a catch-up on an unusual season.
Mickey Quinn: "It has left a bitter taste" | Longford club overturns 48-week ban | OTB AM
September 08, 2020 12:44 - 15 minutes - 905 BytesMickey Quinn of Killoe and Longford joined Eoin Sheahan and Shane Hannon on Tuesday's OTB AM after his club successfully appealed a 48-week ban handed down to them by the county board. He talks about how the whole ordeal has 'left a bitter taste", many people not knowing the full story, and the support that Killoe received from other GAA clubs in Longford. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscrib...
Eddie Brennan, Anthony Nash and Fintan O'Connor on how hurling's return will play out
September 05, 2020 18:03 - 39 minutes - 2.29 KBAs we gear up for the return of intercounty training this month, John Duggan speaks to Laois manager Eddie Brennan, Cork goalkeeper Anthony Nash and Kerry manager Fintan O'Connor about what to expect in this year's hurling season.
"Farcical" fears for Derry's GAA future | Club & County | Rory Gallagher on OTB AM
September 02, 2020 12:18 - 12 minutes - 731 BytesDerry manager Rory Gallagher joined Ger Gilroy and Will O'Callaghan on OTB AM to discuss GAA team preparation in the age of Covid, as well as what splitting the club and county seasons could mean. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
GAA Scholarships at risk | Mickey Quinn on the Longford GAA 48-week ban
September 01, 2020 12:37 - 17 minutes - 1.01 KBLongford GAA's Mickey Quinn joined Tuesday's OTB AM to discuss the 48-week ban that was handed down to his club earlier this summer, Killoe GAA. A red card in an U16 game could ultimately see members of the club being unable to participate in any GAA activities at all for 48 weeks OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast...
Mayo's Christmas Sam? | Club round-up | Split season debate | Michael Verney on OTB AM
August 31, 2020 12:24Former Offaly hurler and Irish Independent journalist Michael Verney joined Ger and Nathan on OTB AM this morning. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
OTB GAA | Roscommon legend Paul Earley Interview
August 25, 2020 21:39 - 38 minutes - 2.28 KBRoscommon legend Paul Earley joins Joe to discuss his life, sporting career and his involvement with the All Ireland cycle.
Michael Darragh MacAuley | 'I got pissed off' - Dublin star on D1 stereotyping
August 25, 2020 13:08 - 27 minutes - 1.59 KBDublin footballer Michael Darragh MacAuley joined Ger on OTB AM to talk the delayed championship, increasing chances for young kids in Dublin 1, and plenty more. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
Michael Murphy | Behind closed doors GAA, end in sight for club v county debate
August 23, 2020 18:58 - 30 minutes - 1.76 KBNeil Treacy is joined by Donegal senior football captain and Glenswilly clubman Michael Murphy to discuss his experiences of returning to action in a Covid-19 world, shutting the gates to spectators, and how the club v county debate could be nearing an end.
Ann Downey | Camogie legend on Ballyragget and sibling rivalry | OTB AM
August 20, 2020 12:07 - 19 minutes - 1.12 KBKilkenny camogie royalty Ann Downey joined Eoin to talk club training with Ballyragget, sibling rivalry with Angela, and plenty more. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
Mícheál Ó'Muircheartaigh | GAA evolution; Heffo; Seán Boylan | OTB AM
August 12, 2020 11:31 - 25 minutes - 1.5 KBLegendary GAA commentator Mícheál Ó'Muircheartaigh joined Ger and Eoin on OTB AM to talk the changing face of gaelic football, the evolution of the midfielder, and the great 'Heffo', OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
East Belfast GAA | How a club sprang up in a unionist heartland
August 10, 2020 17:55 - 23 minutes - 1.38 KBJoe Molloy chats with East Belfast GAA co-founder Dave McGreevy about the birth of a GAA club in the middle of unionist East-Belfast.
The Saturday Panel | Local GAA Commentary | Liam Spratt, Willie Quinlan and Oisin Kelly
August 08, 2020 17:25 - 49 minutes - 2.88 KBJohn Duggan is joined on the line by legends of the local GAA commentary world. Liam Spratt from Shannonside, Oisin Kelly from Highland Radio and Willie Quinlan from KCLR as we look at their memories from covering the games and the issues facing local GAA at the moment.
Dublin's Davy Byrne on meeting Harry Potter, striving for six in a row, and lockdown living
August 07, 2020 19:50 - 30 minutes - 1.8 KBDublin Footballer Davy Byrne tells the story of having Daniel Radcliffe in his house after winning the Minor Championship. We also take a look forward to the club and inter-county season.
Eddie Brennan | Hurling's Top Forwards, Intercounty excess, Don't Cook Yourself
August 04, 2020 12:26 - 25 minutes - 1.49 KBLaois boss and former Kilkenny star, Eddie Brennan, joined OTB AM to discuss the 'Dont Cook Yourself' campaign, club GAA and hurling's top corner-forwards. 00:00 - Don't Cook Yourself. 03:00 - Club GAA 07:00 - Intercounty Excess? 15:00 - Hurling's Top Forwards. OTB AM is live every morning from 7:30-10:00 am - best place to watch or listen is the OTB Sports app. Download for free now (search for OTB Sports in your app store).
Ross Whitaker on The GAA's Toughest Summer
August 02, 2020 22:54 - 53 minutes - 3.15 KBWe caught up with award-winning filmmaker Ross Whitaker to discuss AIB’s The Toughest Summer, a documentary which tells the story of Summer 2020 which saw an unprecedented halt to Gaelic Games. The series is made up of five webisodes as well as a full-length feature documentary to air on RTÉ One in late August. David Brady features in the second webisode that is available on AIB’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/aib.
STEVEN McDONNELL | Sam Maguire memories, winning footballer of the year, and the Armagh glory days
August 02, 2020 22:16 - 50 minutes - 2.97 KBFormer Footballer of the Year Steven McDonnell joins Ronan Mullen to reflect on his decorated career.
Paul Flynn | GPA image, competitive balance in GAA, fixtures | OTB AM
July 30, 2020 12:53 - 44 minutes - 2.59 KBGPA CEO and former Dublin footballer Paul Flynn joined Ger and Eoin on OTB AM to talk the Gaelic Players' Association image, fixtures, and finding a competitive balance. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
"They are compromised" | Donal O'Neill on the GPA, its relationship with the GAA and what it's become
July 29, 2020 21:23 - 23 minutes - 1.39 KBDonal O'Neill co-founder of the GPA joins us to discuss what the union has become, their close relationship with the GAA and whether or not they can be truly independent.
What is the future of the Gaelic Players' Association? | Cahair O'Kane and Bernard Flynn
July 29, 2020 12:23Former Meath footballer Bernard Flynn and Cahair O'Kane of the Irish News joined OTB AM to discuss the future of the Gaelic Players' Association. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
David Brady | Talking with strangers and racing pigs with Jack Charlton
July 28, 2020 16:41 - 31 minutes - 1.84 KBJoe Molloy is joined on the line by former Mayo player David Brady as we chat about his time spent in lock down ringing up strangers, what he learned from his experience and he shares his memories of time spend in the company of Jack Charlton.
Kieran Donaghy | Return to club; the Dean Rock controversy | OTB AM
July 27, 2020 13:21 - 16 minutes - 982 BytesFormer Kerry star Kieran Donaghy joined Eoin Sheahan on OTB AM to talk his return to club action, and the Dean Rock controversy. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via Spotify via GoLoud
TJ Reid: Staying active during lockdown| Covid impact on business| DJ Carey vs Henry Shefflin
July 22, 2020 13:53 - 27 minutesTJ Reid joined Eoin Sheahan on OTB AM to discuss life under lockdown, reopening his business as well as Kilkenny's contentious Mount Rushmore. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
ANDY MORAN & JOHNNY DOYLE: The Return of the GAA | Appetite for club action | New normal of training
July 21, 2020 18:41 - 26 minutes - 1.56 KBBallaghaderreen's Andy Moran & Johnny Doyle of Allenwood join Joe to discuss the new normal of the GAA after the return of club action.
Michael Quinlivan | Weirdness of return to GAA, changing on pitch and lessons to be learned
July 20, 2020 12:32 - 16 minutes - 997 BytesClonmel footballer Michael Quinlivan joins Ger and Eoin on OTBAM to discuss the return of club GAA, what it was like getting back on the pitch after an extended time away, the weirdness of the new normal and what we could learn from the changes this season.
The Gaelic Football managers | John Maughan, Anthony Cunningham, Terry Hyland
July 18, 2020 17:59 - 56 minutes - 3.28 KBJohn Duggan is joined by three intercounty football managers - John Maughan of Offaly, Terry Hyland of Leitrim and Roscommon boss Anthony Cunningham - to discuss the issues facing the 2020 football calendar.
Jim Gavin & Micheal Ó Muircheartaigh host OTB's Giant Inter-County GAA Quiz | Kerry vs Dublin vs Mayo vs Donegal
July 16, 2020 00:41 - 1 hour - 5.08 KBIn aid of The Dublin Neurological Institute, OTB hosted a GAA quiz for the ages. With former Dublin manager Jim Gavin and legendary commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh as the quiz-masters, teams from Dublin (Paddy Andrews & Mossy Quinn), Kerry (Kieran Donaghy & David Moran), Mayo (Cora Staunton & Aidan O'Shea) and Donegal (Eamon McGee & Neil Gallagher) answered a whole range of questions to find who had the greatest knowledge.
Andy McEntee discusses the GAA's decision to curtail inter-county training until September 14th
July 09, 2020 13:23 - 22 minutes - 1.34 KBAndy McEntee joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan to breakdown the problems inter-county players will face following the GAA's decision to curtail county training until September 14th. McEntee talked about the potential for injuries to inter-county players increasing, the necessity to protect the health and safety of county players, and the work that physios will have to do in September once the matches resume. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7...
The Jim Gavin and Micheal O Muircheartaigh Special | OTB GAA
July 08, 2020 23:31 - 49 minutes - 2.93 KBNext Wednesday evening [July 15th] Off The Ball will broadcast a special inter-county GAA quiz hosted by Jim Gavin and Micheal O'Muircheartaigh with contestants including Colm Cooper, Paddy Andrews, Eamonn Magee and Kieran Donaghy. It's in aid of the Dublin Neurological Institute at the Mater Hospital, get onto https://www.gofundme.com/f/jim-gavin to donate and you could win a training session with Jim Gavin for your club. Jim & Micheal join Joe to discuss the launch, and all things GAA.
Michael Verney | Reporting GAA training breaches to Croker | OTB AM
July 08, 2020 11:56 - 19 minutes - 1.17 KBMichael Verney of the Irish Independent joined Eoin and Ger on OTB AM to discuss stories in this morning's papers surrounding the protocol for any GAA training breaches. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
'I have to decide what I really want' | Sarah Rowe on her future plans on and off the field
July 07, 2020 22:16 - 26 minutes - 1.54 KBMayo's Sarah Rowe will decide next month whether to return to Collingwood for a third year in the women's AFL. Another campaign in Australia would likely rule Rowe out of playing for Mayo in 2021 with manager Peter Leahy recently indicating that he'll go forward next season without players who choose to move to Australia. Sarah discussed all that and more on Tuesday's Off The Ball #20x20
Anthony Moyles chats GAA return, and future changes
July 06, 2020 15:17 - 22 minutes - 1.32 KBAnthony Moyles joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on Monday morning's OTB AM to discuss the GAA, its response to inter-county teams allegedly training before September 14th, what changes the association could introduce to improve next season, and what club sides and inter-county panels can do to ensure the return of play runs smoothly. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. OTB AM is live weekday mornings from ...