The Football Pod Club: Padraic Joyce on a life in Football and Galway’s pursuit of Sam, 25 years on
Welcome back to The Football Pod Club - it’s the second episode of our winter series, and we’re delighted to have sat down for a brilliant chat with Padraic Joyce to chat about his phenomenal playing career, being an intercounty manager in 2026, and Galway’s pursuit of Sam Maguire.CHAPTERS(00:30) - Padraic Joyce joins The Football Pod Club(02:00) - Killererin GAA - then and now, and the power of the club(12:00) - Captaining Ireland, AFL poachers, should International Rules return?(25:00) - Tralee Superstars and Sigerson Cup memories (32:00) - ‘98 & ‘01, Galway’s breakthrough, ‘Johnno’ and the barren years(44:00) - Being an intercounty manager - who Padraic learned from and Galway’s journey(53:00) - All-Ireland final defeat in ‘24 and impact of the new rules in 2025.(01:03:00) - Secret sessions with uncle Billy before the 2004 County Final(01:06:00) - Paddy Joyce and his impact on his son, Padraic.(01:11:00) - 25 years on from Galway’s last All-Ireland in 2001.All of that and so much more across our time with Padraic Joyce, recorded in Killererin GAA’s clubhouse in North Galway at the start of November.The Football Pod Club on Off the Ball…in partnership with AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men’s football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you’re truly after.Keep an eye out for Episode 3 of the series, which drops on Wednesday, December 17th.Ep. 4 will be recorded and released in mid-January around the All-Ireland Club Finals - and as always, The Football Pod is available to watch on Off the Ball’s YouTube for free and to listen in on ‘OTB GAA’ and The Football Pod podcast feeds.
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The Football Pod: Newbridge-Scotstown epic, the semi-pro era, club-county divide, special guest reveal
Welcome back to The Football Pod - plenty to get stuck into, as always - it’s Tommy, James and Paddy looking back on an interesting weekend of action on the club scene, with plenty of stories worth looking at in the county game too. Enjoy!Chapters(01:00) - Tommy at the Plaza, GAA image rights, pre-season camps and the Provincial draw.(20:00) - Revealing our special guest for the Football Pod Club - out this week! (27:00) - Scotstown just about beat Newbridge - Ulster credentials, Derry pedigree.(34:00) - Tubberclair-Hunterstown madness and St. Brigids find a way past Maigh Cuillin.(38:00) - Glen’s letter - split-season, club-county divide, development squads too powerful?The Football Pod Club series is back - and the second episode of our four-part series, lands this Wednesday, December 3rd, right here in your podcast feed. The first episode is already out with two of Kerry's brilliant All-Ireland winning team, Gavin White and Shane Ryan. If you missed it, go watch it back.The Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men’s football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you’re truly after.
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THE SATURDAY PANEL: All Ireland winners special | Hannah Tyrrell & Niamh Hetherton
Dublin ladies All-Ireland winners Hannah Tyrrell and Niamh Hetherton join John Duggan in studio for this week's Saturday Panel.The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball, brought to you by L'Oreal Men Expert, Try new Derma Control for Oily and Blemish-prone skin.
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The Football Pod: gaa therapy, new trends, boot deals, the torture of injuries, club powerhouses
Welcome back to The Football Pod - Paddy, James and Tommy are talking shop; from GAA boot deals, retiring stars tortured by injuries, to the new trends emerging amongst the first club campaign under the new rules...hope you enjoy, we'll be back over the next two Mondays, breaking down the AIB All-Ireland provincial club finals.Chapters(01:00) - Pod check-in, Nike boot deals, ALFW all-stars dominated by Irish. (19:00) - Ulster delayed: Kilcoo dominate Erne Gaels, Scotstown-Newbridge - suspensions and postponements.(27:00) - Clash of Styles? Dingle and the Barrs to meet in a box-office Final. Eire Og and Mungret dismantled.(34:00) - Preview: Leinster semi-finals and Connacht Final - intermediate and junior ties catching the eye.(40:00) - County news: Conor Meyler forced to retire, Sean Powter takes a year out - the torture of injuries in sport.The Football Pod Club series is back - and the first episode is live with two of Kerry's brilliant All-Ireland winning team. If you missed it, go watch it back - Ep. 2 lands next Wednesday, December 3rd, right here in your podcast feed. With our third episode arriving two weeks later!The Football Pod is brought to you every week with thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men’s football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you’re truly after.
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Word On The Street: Ep.26 'The ACL Epidemic' | Why are ACL injuries so common in women's sport? | Mental health and community | Preventative measures
Happy Thursday everyone! Every week we ask the public if they have a topic in mind, and this week you delivered! Amy Gibbons, a Gaelic football player and coach, reached out to us about her 3rd ACL rupture. She is a major advocate for research into why ACL injuries are so prevalent in women's sports, and what can be done to mitigate it. We spoke to her about her own journey and recovery, as well as rugby player Aoibheann Reilly, Kildare football lead s&c Dr Neil Welch, and UPMC consultant orthopaedic surgeon Professor Brian Devitt for this special episode.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!
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