The Panel on Off the Ball
THE SATURDAY PANEL: Women in sport week | Nora Stapleton, Bethany Carson & Phelim Macken
John Duggan is joined by Nora Stapleton, Women in Sport Lead with Sport Ireland; Bethany Carson is the Women in Sport Manager at Sport Ireland and a former Irish International Swimmer; Phelim Macken, Sports Coordinator at Limerick Local Sports Partnership and coach of teenage girls teams for this week's Saturday Panel focusing women in sport.
1 mrt. 2025 - 57 min 25 sec
THE SATURDAY PANEL: Down Syndrome Football and Futsal | Paul Smyth, Josh Hennessy & Jamie Linden
Head Coach of the Irish Down Syndrome Futsal squad and FAI Football for All Development Officer Paul Smyth, Shelbourne and Ireland defender Josh Hennessy and Dundalk and Ireland defender Jamie Linden joined Shane Hannon for a very special Saturday Panel in studio today.
2 nov. 2024 - 25 min 50 sec
Saturday Panel: Online abuse of athletes | Social media as 'a drug'
This week on The Saturday Panel we're delving into the area of off-pitch and online issues that face athletes. Joining John Duggan in studio: Leigh Nicol, an ex-professional footballer and victim of sextortion; Fraser Franks, also a former professional footballer who had football suddenly taken from him owing to a heart condition; and Matt Himsworth, a media lawyer who protects players from so many evils that lurk online.
30 mrt. 2024 - 48 min 40 sec
THE SATURDAY PANEL | Ireland will 'be out in the quarters, or win the whole thing!' | Weighing up Ireland's opponents
Ex Ireland internationals Mike Ross, Marcus Horan and Alison Miller join OTB's John Duggan to discuss the Rugby World Cup which starts on Friday this coming week! It's with thanks to L’Oreal – Give your skin the power to age better with the Power Age range of Hyaluronic acid products
2 sep. 2023 - 50 min 56 sec
THE SATURDAY PANEL | Ireland will 'be out in the quarters, or win the whole thing!' | Weighing up Ireland's opponents
Ex Ireland internationals Mike Ross, Marcus Horan and Alison Miller join OTB's John Duggan to discuss the Rugby World Cup which starts on Friday this coming week! It's with thanks to L’Oreal – Give your skin the power to age better with the Power Age range of Hyaluronic acid products
2 sep. 2023 - 49 min 54 sec
Old rivals collide, stopping Clifford and the difficulty of going back to back
It is All-Ireland football final weekend and John Duggan is joined by Dublin All Ireland winners Ger Brennan and John O'Leary and Celtic Cross holders with Kerry Sean O'Sullivan and Fionn Fitzgerald to discuss the biggest game in the GAA calendar. The panel will look at what makes this rivalry so special, why the Kingdom have struggled to retain their crown in the past and the mouthwatering clash of Mick Fitzsimons and David Clifford Gaelic football on Off The Ball is in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the GAA senior football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
29 jul. 2023 - 55 min 31 sec
Saturday Panel | The 151st Open & Open Memories | Des Smyth & Dermot Gilleece
John Duggan was joined on the panel in studio by legendary golf journalist Dermot Gilleece & Irish golfer and T-4 finisher in the 1982 Open, Des Smyth. They discussed the 151st Open & some fond memories of previous Open Championships. This Saturday Panel was brought to you with thanks to the all new Renault Austral E-Tech full hybrid- with 200 horsepower and up to 1,100km range.
24 jul. 2023 - 49 min 47 sec
Hurling history awaits, taking frees in Croke Park and Cian Lynch is back
7 time All Star with Kilkenny JJ Delaney, former Limerick boss TJ Ryan and Liam McCarthy winner with Tipperary Eoin Kelly join OTB's John Duggan to build up to the All Ireland final as Limerick look to become just the third county in history to win 3 titles in a row. Kilkenny are one of the others to achieve that feat and will be desperate to end their own famine. Hurling on Off The Ball with Bord Gais Energy. It’s Anyone’s Game - promoting inclusivity in hurling.
22 jul. 2023 - 49 min 50 sec
Can Monaghan and Derry cause upsets, dealing with the verbals and punching above your weight | SATURDAY PANEL
Former Kerry star Sean O’Sullivan, ex Dublin man Kevin Nolan and recently retired Monaghan player Drew Wylie join OTB’s John Duggan to look ahead to the All Ireland Football semi finals and the Tailteann Cup final. In association with AIB GAA | #TheToughest
15 jul. 2023 - 58 min 07 sec
Provincial Finals preview, Shefflin in trouble and the importance of celebrating – SATURDAY PANEL
Tipperary hurling great Eoin Kelly, former Limerick manager TJ Ryan and All Ireland winner with Kilkenny Brian Hogan join OTB’s John Duggan to preview the Leinster and Munster hurling finals with Limerick’s bid for 5 in a row coming up against a mighty Clare side and Galway and Kilkenny renewing their rivalry once again this Sunday. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. The Hurling Pod has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. For full competition details, please visit https://www.bordgaisenergy.ie/bgegaa
10 jun. 2023 - 57 min 07 sec