Best Boxing Ref Podcasts (2025)

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"The ref would've stopped it if it was a boxing match" | John Coleman, Alan Reynolds, Conan Noonan | Waterford 2-1 Bohemians 16:52

4d ago16:52

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Waterford made it back-to-back wins over Bohemians at the RSC in OTB's live game, beating the Gypsies by 2-goals to 1. After the game, match commentator Stephen Doyle caught up with the Blues manager John Coleman, his Bohs counterpart Alan Reynolds, and Waterford goalscorer Conan Noonan. LOI on Off The Ball is brought to you Rockshore 0.0 | #ALeagu…

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KEITH LONG | ‘It’s a cruel business, football…’ | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 42:02

3h ago42:02

42:02

Former League of Ireland manager Keith Long joins Ger & Colm in studio for his first sit-down interview since departing Waterford earlier on this year. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the…

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'I'm as stunned as anyone...' | Shels react to Duff's shock exit | Joey O'Brien and Mark Coyle 14:07

3h ago14:07

14:07

Nathan Murphy caught up with Shelbourne interim boss Joey O'Brien and captain Mark Coyle as they speak about the departure of Shelbourne manager Damien Duff. LOI w/ Rockshore 0.0 #leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

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'That’s how we want to play...' | Bohs complete three-peat on Shamrock Rovers 7:37

3h ago7:37

7:37

Stephen Bradley and Alan Reynolds speak to Scarlett Herron following Bohemians 2-0 win over league leaders Shamrock Rovers. The Dublin Derby result leaves Bohemians nine points off Shamrock Rovers with two games in hand. LOI w/ Rockshore 0.0 #leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com…

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What makes Cork Airport the best regional airport in Europe? 8:05

19h ago8:05

8:05

Last Thursday, Cork Airport was announced as this year's Air Council International Best Airport in Europe award winner. This is the third time the airport has won this prestigious award. Joining guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss the achievement, and why Cork Airport continues to receive it is Airport Chief Executive, Niall McCarthy.…

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Iran attacks US military bases in Qatar and Iraq 4:40

19h ago4:40

4:40

Iran is responding to US strikes with attacks on American military bases in Qatar and Iraq. Alistair Bunkall, Middle East Correspondent with Sky News joins guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss as the situation develops.

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Kids Health Check: Weaning 6:02

20h ago6:02

6:02

For this week’s Kids Health Check, guest host Jonathan Healy is joined by Caroline O’Connor, Registered Dietitian, Lactation Consultant and Founder of Solid Starts to discuss how you can manoeuvre one of the biggest milestones in your baby’s first year: weaning!

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Report finds that students will spend 25 years on screens 8:38

20h ago8:38

8:38

A new report from Fluid Focus has revealed that students spend 5 and a half hours daily on their phones, which could add up to 25 years of their life… The report also highlighted the negative impact this amount of screen time can have on young people’s mental health, attention span and overall wellbeing. Dr Charlotte Armitage, author of ‘Generation…

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Air India flight 182 - 40 years on 6:49

20h ago6:49

6:49

The 40th memorial to commemorate the Air India flight 182 terrorist attack victims has taken place in Ahakista, West Cork. The flight was en route from Montreal to New Delhi when a bomb detonated onboard, killing all 329 passengers. James Robinson, retired Irish Navy Captain and Lieutenant Commander of Le Aisling joins Jonathan Healy to share his e…

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What is next for the US, Israel and Iran conflict? 15:44

20h ago15:44

15:44

Tánaiste Simon Harris has today described the US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities as "a very unhelpful intervention." He said as much as he made his way into a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers today… Joining guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss the EU reaction, and what is potentially happening next for this conflict is Rosie Birchard, Journalist…

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Ep 3280: Dublin Beat Goliath In An All-Time Shock, Galway Give Up, Kilkenny For The Win? - 23/06/25 44:38

1h ago44:38

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14-man Dublin's win over Limerick on Saturday has been described as the greatest upset in championship history - is that hyperbolic or on the money? Is this the end of an era or can we expect to see a less dominant but still title-contending Limerick going forward? And what are Dublin capable of against Cork in two weeks' time? Jamie Wall and forme…

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Top tips for applying sunscreen properly! 4:32

20h ago4:32

4:32

During the summer months and bouts of good weather, it’s important to ask yourself: are you putting on sunscreen properly? Joining guest host Jonathan Heally is Consultant Dermatologist at the Institute of Dermatology, Isabel Haugh for her top sunscreen tips to protect your skin!

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Over 3,000 driving test no-shows this year 10:53

21h ago10:53

10:53

Thousands of people are not showing up for the driving tests. This is then leading to longer waiting times for others. There are calls for a loophole to be closed so people cannot continuously book a test and not show up. Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie has been examining the figures.

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US to comb through social media in visa process 10:32

21h ago10:32

10:32

Students heading on J1s will be told to make their social media profiles public ahead of travelling. The American Embassy in Ireland is also asking applicants to include the usernames for social media sites they've used in the past five years. Larry Donnelly is Law Lecturer at University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal, and joins guest hos…

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Should all public smoking be banned? 8:59

21h ago8:59

8:59

A ban looks likely to be introduced on smoking and vaping at all playgrounds, multi-use games areas, and amenity spaces controlled by Cork County Council, primarily sparked by concerns about children’s health. Should it go further, should all public smoking be banned? Joining guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss is Cork County Councillor, Jack Whit…

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Ep 3279: Duff Departs, Energy Vampires, League's Needs, Eoin's Goals - 23/06/25 1:03:28

3h ago1:03:28

1:03:28

Ken is back from holidays and so is Branno. Did they... go on vacation together? Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened... is what Branno's Shels-supporting friends are claiming they are thinking the day after Damien Duff walked out of the club. Today's show is mainly about perhaps the last-ever Duff-LOI Bomba - although it was a di…

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Football Daily | Writing on the wall for Duff's Shelbourne, 'A massive blow to the LOI', and Real Madrid's Rüdiger reports racial abuse 18:14

1d ago18:14

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout from Damien Duff's shock resignation from Shelbourne plus all the build-up to tonight's games in both the Premier and First Divisions. Duff says that he 'smelt' a drop off in standards at Shels in pre season. Vinny Perth calls it a massive blow to the league. Stephen Bradley has no fe…

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Ask The Expert: Dr Bronagh Keane aka The Tooth Fairy 11:31

1d ago11:31

11:31

Our expert, Dr. Bronagh Keane is our expert today and she gives advice on how to get your teeth wedding ready. All with thanks to Hidden Hearing.

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What new cars can we expect this summer? 8:02

1d ago8:02

8:02

With the registration for 252 cars, what new cars can we expect in the summer months? Motoring Editor Ger Herbert talks through some of the brand new cars hitting dealerships this summer like the Hyundai IONIQ 9 or the Kia EV4.

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Author Florence Knapp on her new book 'The Names' 10:35

1d ago10:35

10:35

Can a name shape your future? Florence Knapp's debut novel ‘The Names’ explores the different possibilities a name could give someone. Speaking to Pat all about her new book was author Florence Knapp.

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As global tensions rise are we secure here in Ireland? 21:27

1d ago21:27

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As global tensions rise with Iran, are we secure here in Ireland? We discuss Lieutenant Col. (Ret.) Marie Gleeson, Managing Director of Namvar Leadership and Blue Economy Advocate and also Cathal Berry, Former Army Ranger and Member of the Defence Forces.

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How have service stations changed in the past decade? 9:50

1d ago9:50

9:50

In recent years big service stations have popped up across Ireland's road network. In the past before motorways, you would stop in a village for a break and find a pub. Now it's all change. With petrol pumps and as many EV charging points and multiple restaurant choices. Henry McKean met travellers from across Ireland at Junction 14 Mayfield in Kil…

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Reaction stateside to the weekend’s US strikes 23:47

1d ago23:47

23:47

After the United States struck Iran’s nuclear sites on the weekend, there has been a spectrum of reaction within the United States from those who support the action to those who are vehemently opposed. We get the latest from Senior Director of News, WSHU Public Radio Terry Sheridan and with analysis from Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at the U…

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All the sporting news and highlights from the weekend 8:45

1d ago8:45

8:45

Lot’s of action from the weekend starting off with Dublin with a double win beating limerick in the hurling championship quarter final and getting the better of Cork in the football knock-out stages while Damien Duff makes a shock exit from Shelbourne. Off The ball’s Colm Boohig looks back on the weekend of sport.…

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Frustrated house buyers are turning to commuter counties 9:48

1d ago9:48

9:48

Frustrated house buyers in Dublin are once again turning to commuter counties as first-time purchasers search for affordability. That’s according to the latest Irish independent REA average house price index. Seamus Carthy, REA spokesman discussed the findings with Pat this morning.

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Tensions in the middle east have reached an all time high 24:58

1d ago24:58

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Tensions in the middle east have reached an all time high after us military strikes destroyed three Iranian nuclear sites. We discuss the events of the weekend with Alastair Campbell, Host of The Rest Is Politics and Former Downing Street Director of Communications and Strategy for Tony Blair and Shashank Joshi, Defence Editor with The Economist.…

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PERTH & MURPHY | ‘The timing really couldn’t be any worse….’ | DUFF LEAVES SHELS! | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 27:50

1d ago27:50

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Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig are joined by Vinny Perth & Nathan Murphy within this week’s Performance Rankings to react to the news that Damien Duff has resigned as Shelbourne boss! Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast …

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DAMIEN DUFF QUITS | Keith Treacy on Shels' boss shock resignation | LOI 25:35

2d ago25:35

25:35

Keith Treacy is in studio live in the wake of the news that Damien Duff has resigned from Shelbourne. LOI on Off The Ball is brought to you Rockshore 0.0 | #ALeagueOfOurOwn

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LOI LATE NIGHT | Shels beaten again, Rovers march on, Waterford down Bohs 48:21

4d ago48:21

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This is LOI Late Night, your weekly post-match forum on the night's fixtures - hosted this week by Nathan Murphy. LOI on Off The Ball is brought to you Rockshore 0.0 | #ALeagueOfOurOwn

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Damien Duff | "We didn't derserve anything" | Tiernan Lynch backs all-Ireland league 10:49

4d ago10:49

10:49

Shelbourne's patchy form continued on Friday night with a 1-0 defeat at home to Derry City. After the game, OTB's Ben Symes spoke to a disappointed Shelbourne manager Damien Duff, and then it's the turn of Derry boss Tiernan Lynch. LOI on Off The Ball is brought to you Rockshore 0.0 | #ALeagueOfOurOwn…

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Orthodoxy is FALSE (Audio from Honey Badger's Twitter Space) 2:37:34

4d ago2:37:34

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Why Christians CANNOT Support Zionism/Israel 46:21

4d ago46:21

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Winners and Sinners 23:23

4d ago23:23

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This week, guest Seán Defoe was joined by the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis Off the Ball’s Ger Gilroy to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

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Creeslough planning permission refused 4:59

4d ago4:59

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An Coimisiún Pleanála has refused planning permission to rebuild on the site of the tragic Creeslough explosion. Joining guest host Seán Defoe to discuss is Shauna Gallagher, sister to Jessica, who was killed in the explosion at the age of 24.

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Irish embassy in Iran evacuated and closed 2:56

4d ago2:56

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Tánaiste Simon Harris has announced the decision to close Ireland's embassy in Iran. Joining guest host Seán Defoe to discuss the latest is Craig Hughes, Political Editor with the Irish Daily Mail.

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John Molina Jr. 1:02:39

4d ago1:02:39

1:02:39

John Molina Jr. was such an exciting fighter. Excited to have him on, everyone please give a warm welcome to John Molina!By Popeye Ray

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You Are What You Eat: Vegan Recipes 17:15

4d ago17:15

17:15

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joins guest host Seán Defoe to discuss vegan recipes that can satisfy even the pickiest of eaters!

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Should Minimum Unit Pricing be scrapped? 14:07

4d ago14:07

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According to Eurostat figures, in 2024, the price level for alcohol and tobacco was 3 times higher in Ireland than in the likes of Bulgaria. And the price is actually over 200% above the EU average. So, we want to talk about Minimum Unit Pricing – something that was brought into Ireland three and a half years ago. Joining guest host Seán Defoe to d…

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Sport with Eoin Sheahan 5:10

4d ago5:10

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Off The Ball's Eoin Sheahan joined guest host Seán Defoe on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…

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Should businesses be more pet friendly? 8:40

4d ago8:40

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Today is National Dog Friendly Day, and businesses are being encouraged to become more pet friendly. Dogs Trust says a quarter of dog owners find the lack of dog-friendly spaces to be the biggest issue they face. So, what do you think, should pets be allowed in the same spaces as food and drink? Newstalk’s Josh Crosbie has been meeting with dog-own…

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What is going wrong in Oberstown? 14:27

4d ago14:27

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A staff member at Oberstown Detention Centre has suffered life-changing injuries, which is one of ten now who have been hurt in a string of violent incidents in just two weeks. Fórsa has now described the situation in the centre as critical, with too few staff, poor safety, and no sign of change. So, what’s going wrong with Oberstown? Saoirse Brady…

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