Episodes

  • Louth Glorious Louth, Donegal take a classic, where Meath and Armagh fell short
    May 12 2025

    Tommy, James and Paddy are back with The Football Pod after a weekend where there was only one real winner - Gaelic Football! We saw Donegal edge a stunning Ulster final, and on Sunday Louth claimed the Leinster title for the first time in 68 years. Scenes! We’re talking both finals, and all the rest of the action this weekend.

    (00:30) - Capturing the magic of Croke Park on Sunday.
    (05:00) - Louth’s glorious Leinster win - how they got the better of Meath.
    (24:00) - Tailteann Cup stories and Tyrone’s u20s.
    (28:00) - Donegal-Armagh serve up a classic - where it was won and lost.

    We’ve got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too where we’ll look ahead to another quality weekend of action.

    Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.

    The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.

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    50 mins
  • Galway edge Mayo in a Classic, Kerry scalp Clare, Mayo Shooters, Geezer, Leinster or bust
    May 4 2025

    Tommy, James and Paddy are back with The Football Pod - Galway come out the right side of a cracker in Connacht, Kerry get the job done on a scorcher in Killarney, and we've the Ulster and Leinster finals this week too. Enjoy

    CHAPTERS
    (00:30) - Sunday Night Excursions on The Pod.
    (02:00) - Classic in Castlebar - where Galway won and Mayo lost.
    (30:00) - Tommy spends an hour with Kieran McGeeney...
    (32:00) - Killarney host Kerry's Munster win against Clare - Banner hopes in All-Ireland?
    (43:00) - Leinster Final or bust for Louth and Meath.

    We’ve got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too - and if you missed our Roadshow last Friday night in Galway, go watch it back on YouTube or listen on Spotify, we had some craic!

    Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.

    The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.

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    48 mins
  • THE FOOTBALL POD LIVE from Galway - Stags, Arrogance and Characters | Galway v Mayo Special | Off The Ball
    May 2 2025

    The Football Pod Live is BACK for our first show of 2025! Ahead of the Connacht Senior Football Championship, Tommy Rooney, Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue we're joined by two legends of GAA, Mayo's Michael Conroy and Galway's own Finian Hanley! They got stuck into the upcoming clash, and reminisced on stories from their careers.

    The Football Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship, check out #TheToughest for more.

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Meath knockout Dublin, Louth beat Kildare, Armagh-Donegal Ulster Final, Galway guests revealed...
    Apr 27 2025

    Tommy, James and Paddy are back with The Football Pod - Meath have beaten Dublin for the first time since 2010, Armagh edge a classic, Donegal join them, and Louth are back in a Leinster final - for the first time since 2010…enjoy!

    Reminder that we’re in Galway on Friday night for our first roadshow of 2025 - join us!

    CHAPTERS

    (00:30) - Oh, Beautiful Meath
    (05:00) - How and why Dublin were beaten
    (20:00) - Louth-Meath Leinster Final - Kildare downed.
    (32:00) - All-Ireland series blown open - Galway Roadshow guests reveal.
    (39:00) - Classic in Clones - Armagh v Tyrone. Champions stand up.
    (50.00) - Saturday night Ulster Final in Clones. Provincials excitement!

    We’ve got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too.

    Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.

    The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.

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    1 hr
  • Galway statement, Kerry stutter, Donegal questioned, Red Cards Debate, Hooter-Gate, McNulty stars
    Apr 21 2025

    Tommy, James and Paddy are back with The Football Pod - after a savage weekend of GAA - we’re breaking down the three big games, looking at some of the themes around the rules and this weekend's provincial semi-finals.

    (00:30) - What a weekend - two-pointers, hooter-gate and dodgy red cards.
    (04:00) - Cork rattle Kerry - why did they fall short? Head high tackles debate.
    (19:00) - Monaghan push Donegal - just not enough…no two-point frees?
    (30:00) - Galway statement - where they impressed and where they are at…
    (40:00) - The Football Pod Roadshow - where are we off to?
    (41:00) - Brilliant Barry McNulty, Guinness saves Down.
    (50.00) - Ulster final to Clones? Members questions.

    Roadshow details on the way this week - keep an eye out...

    We’ve got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too.

    Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.

    The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships. Check out #TheToughest.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Rory’s Rollercoaster, Leinster Championship flickers, Defences in Trouble, Meath Character
    Apr 14 2025

    Tommy, James and Paddy are back with The Football Pod - but we’re obviously starting with the Golf, before getting into a pair of crackers in Leinster, as well as the Ulster Football quarter-finals. Enjoy!

    (00:30) - The Golf Pod, Rory McIlroy wins the Masters - agony and ecstasy!
    (08:00) - Kildare beat Westmeath: Loughlin stars, midfield battle, goals get the job done.
    (23:00) - Wicklow push the Dubs, Louth’s injuries, Neutral venues for Leinster semi-finals.
    (27:00) - Royals comeback: two-pointers, Offaly’s Tailteann, Meath’s character, size matters
    (39:00) - Antrim stand up, McBride’s shooting, Armagh’s depth and new options.
    (50.00) - Tyrone beat Cavan, green shoots, cracking Armagh-Tyrone match-up ahead.

    We’ve got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too - where we'll preview a major weekend of action!

    Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.

    The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships. Check out #TheToughest.

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    54 mins
  • Donegal's Subtle Class, Mayo motor on, Meath’s answers, Derry credit, Underdog challenges
    Apr 7 2025

    Tommy, James and Paddy are talking through the opening weekend of Championship action - Tommy was in Ballybofey, Paddy was in Castlebar and James kept an eye on it all!, we get stuck into plenty - enjoy!

    (00:30) - A Beautiful Monday after a fine weekend.
    (05:00) - Mayo beat Sligo - did they meet Jimmy’s standards? O’Shea, Debutants, Sligo.
    (13:00) - Challenges for the underdogs
    (16:00) - Donegal-Derry deepdive: Tally credit, Ó Baoill and Patton’s class, Squad balance
    (41.00) - Around the Provinces: Tipp’s Steven O’Brien, Galway Cooke, Meath’s answers, Quarters in Ulster and Leinster.

    We’ve got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too.

    Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.

    The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships. Check out #TheToughest.

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    54 mins
  • League Finals Bonanza, Bonkers Carlow and Mad Meath, Offaly love, Mayo’s lack of quality
    Mar 30 2025

    Tommy, James and Paddy get stuck into a massive weekend of Football on and off the field - we’re talking the League winners and losers, and bringing you inside the managerial madness in Carlow and Meath…

    (00:30) - What a weekend
    (05:00) - Offaly brilliance and Kildare’s big problem.
    (21:00) - James on Mayo’s lack on quality, Paddy talks up Kerry
    (35:00) - Kevin McStay isn’t happy with David Clifford
    (43.00) - Carlow and Meath - what’s going on?
    (55:00) - Limerick beat Wexford and Monaghan fly by Roscommon.

    We’ve got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too.

    Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.

    The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships. Check out #TheToughest.

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    1 hr and 6 mins