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John Duggan is joined in studio by Vincent Hogan to discuss his new book 'The Lost Sportswriter', in which he reflects on 43 years of Irish sports journalism.

John Duggan is joined in studio by Vincent Hogan to discuss his new book 'The Lost Sportswriter', in which he reflects on 43 years of Irish sports journalism.

John Duggan is joined in studio by Olympians Gráinne Walsh and Adam Nolan, alongside boxing writer Kevin Burn, to celebrate the legendary career of Katie Taylor ahead of her final professional fight at a sold-out Croke Park. The panel discusses what Taylor's monumental legacy has meant for Irish sport, reflecting on her path from London 2012 gold to her undisputed world title fight tonight against France's Flora Pilly. Become a member and sign up at ⁠offtheball.com/join

Tommy Martin and Linda Maher join John Dugen on The Saturday Panel as they react to a shock opening-day 2-0 defeat for Michael Carrick’s Manchester United against newly promoted Hull City. They debate whether modern football has lost its stardust and soul to data. Plus, they discuss Marcus Rashford’s application on the pitch, the new Jose Mourinho documentary, and how podcasts and YouTube are overtaking the traditional 90-minute match experience.

On this week's instalment of the Saturday Panel, Galway Legend Aoife Lynskey and Dublin Camóg Aisling Maher join Phil Egan to preview the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final between Cork and Galway.

Shane Hannon is joined in studio by three legends of the game to preview tomorrow's All-Ireland final between Kerry and Galway. Dublin icon Hannah Tyrell, Meath legend Niamh O'Sullivan, and Galway great Sinead Burke join forces to look ahead to Galway against Kerry at Croke Park, with the winner being crowned All-Ireland champions for 2026.

Former Sligo dual player Finnian Cawley and Leitrim ladies footballer Charlene Tyrrell, both mental health facilitators with Movember campaign, join John Duggan for a very special Movember Panel ahead of All Ireland final day tomorrow. The Saturday Panel on Off the Ball brought to you by Movember Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it. If you or anyone you know has been affected by the topics discussed in this interview, please reach out to the Samaritans: [email protected] or call on 116 123.

John Duggan is joined by ex-Limerick player Pat Ryan, ex-Galway player David Burke and ex-Tipperary player Eoin Kelly for this week's Saturday Panel, to build up to tomorrow's massive All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final between Galway and Limerick! Hurling on Off the Ball with Applegreen - coffee, convenience, and a winning stop wherever you're headed.

John Duggan is joined by Brian Kerr for this week's World Cup Saturday Panel, with the knockout stages of the World Cup just around the corner, and slim hopes for some teams rest on tonight’s matches! The Saturday Panel on Off the Ball is brought to you by L’Oreal Men Expert. When the pressure rises on and off the pitch, resist the heat with Thermic Resist Deodorant by L’Oreal Men Expert.

John Duggan is joined by Eoin Doyle for this week's World Cup Saturday Panel, as we've already gone through a full round of games, and gotten a look at every team so far in North America. Who is currently the favourite for the biggest World Cup ever? The Saturday Panel on Off the Ball is brought to you by L’Oreal Men Expert. When the pressure rises on and off the pitch, resist the heat with Thermic Resist Deodorant by L’Oreal Men Expert.

John Duggan is joined by Roy Curtis & Orla McElroy  for this week's Saturday Panel, looking back on all the week's top sporting stories and ahead to this weekend's sports action.

Johne Murphy, Alison Miller and Hugh Farrelly join John Duggan in studio to look ahead to tomorrow's blockbuster All Ireland League finals in the Aviva! The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball, with Energia, Experience the best of men’s and women’s club rugby at the Energia AIL Finals. #Thinkofthepossibilities.

Gary Murphy and Gavin Cooney join John Duggan for this week's Saturday Panel, looking ahead to The Masters next week. After Rory McIlroy's first win at Augusta last year, the pressure is off him to follow that up this year, but can he follow that up with another Major title? The Saturday Panel on off the ball is brought to you by the road safety authority, bringing you awareness of distracted driving this bank holiday weekend. If you look at your phone for one second travelling at 50 Kilometres and hour, you travel the length of four cars without watching the road. Put the phone away.

John Duggan is joined by ex-Carlow footballer Brendan Murphy, ex-Wexford footballer Ciarán Lyng and ex-Dublin footballer Jack Sheedy for this week's Saturday Panel, looking at today's Division 3 and 4 Football finals. The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball in partnership with Centra, make sure your fridge is match ready, to KICK OFF WITH A COLD ONE. Over 18’s only. Drink responsibly. Get the facts. Visit drink aware.ie.

John Duggan is joined in studio by Tommy Martin and Roy Curtis for this week's Saturday Panel, looking back on all the week's top sporting stories, and building up to what could be a historic week in Irish football!