John Duggan and Shane Hannon were joined by Cameron Hill in his last ever Saturday Newsround as they bring you all the news from across the sporting world.

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Legendary former jockey Nina Carberry joins Meghann Scully as the Pat Smullen race day in aid of Cancer Trials Ireland returns to the Curragh Racecourse on Saturday, 29th August, where Nina will return to the saddle to help raise awareness for the great cause.

Welcome to the second installment of The Week on Off The Ball, a weekly listen back at some of our favourite pieces from right across the week that was.

Eoin Sheahan and David Wilson were on hand this time out and had plenty to dig into!

Firstly, former Chairman of the FIFA Governance Committee, Miguel Maduro, joined us in studio this week. He gave his opinion on UEFA’s response to FIFA’s latest struggles.

We started a new series on Off The Ball this week, where we take a deep dive into a particular subject. We kicked it off by looking at one of the most dominant sportspeople we do not know enough about – Tadej Pogačar – with Professor Gregor Starc from the University of Ljubljana, Pogačar’s biographer Andy McGrath and the former professional cyclist, Nicolas Roche.  

Denise O'Sullivan appeared on The COYGIG Pod, where she opened up about the struggles that motivated her to leave Liverpool and return to the States after just 6 months.

And finally, If you haven’t heard by now, A Slight Tangent is back up and running on Off The Ball every single week!  Get your emails in at [email protected] now!  

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For a last episode of Word on the Street for a few months, Susanna brings you a brilliant chat with Irish athletics legend David Gillick, fresh back from Birmingham and the unforgettable week for Irish track and field.

Gillick reflects on the sea of Irish fans, the moments that defined the championships, and why the real story goes deeper than medals — from top-10 finishes to the team culture driving the next generation.

He also dives into Rhasidat Adeleke’s future across 200m and 400m, the impact of injuries, and the parallels with his own tough spell in the States.

Plus, a quick note from Susanna on what’s next for Word on the Street!

Thank you all for listening over the past year,

Susanna, Rachel, Eve & Bronagh

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Lidl Ireland & Northern Ireland is launching its new CRIVIT collection today with an exclusive media and influencer event at Saint Studios in Dublin. Bringing the brand’s new ‘Find Your Move’ campaign to life, the event showcases CRIVIT’s latest sportswear, outdoor gear and fitness equipment, with a focus on making movement accessible to everyone, whatever their fitness level. One of CRIVIT’s brand ambassadors, David Gillick, will be joining the day as an instructor, leading attendees through a programme of movement, wellness and recovery sessions.

The Racing Pod is back with John Duggan and Johnny Ward, after the news that trainer Willie Mullins has retired Galopin Des Champs!

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Colm Boohig, Enda Coll and Shane Hannon bring you all of the news from the world of sport! Shane has his say on Gabriel Bannigan leaving his post as Monaghan manager. Colm digs into Shamrock Rovers crashing out of Europe last night and how they can recover from this disastrous European campaign. Enda gives his verdict on Rangers and Derek McInnes after Rangers crashed out of Europe. The lads react to and are divided on Man City fans selecting their new third kit and they select their all time all-island of Ireland XI!

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Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by David Seagrave and Dion Fanning for Thursday's Newsround, as Munster's Jack Crowley's injury woes continue, with him not expected back before the new year at the earliest!

Meanwhile, the Champions League draw has been made this evening, while the first round of the Women's Irish Open draws to a close.

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Johnny chats through growing up in Newbridge, County Galway and playing for his local clubs St.Brendan's and Shiven Rovers and playing alongside Andy Moran. He chats about growing up as a Liverpool fan and how he became a Galway United fan in living in a Premier League stronghold.

Johnny recalls his first Galway United match against Cobh in Terryland and how he became infatuated by the match programmes, starting chants in the canal end and taking Croke Park turf from the final in 1998.

Johnny Ward cites Sea the Stars winning the 2009 prix de l arc de triomphe as one of his best memories in racing, Galway's 2017 triumph starring Joe Canning and the Dundalk's historic night in Warsaw against Legia.

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Colm Boohig, Enda Coll, Johnny Ward and Matthew Brennan run through the morning papers! The lads react to Troy Parrott's debut for Real Betis as we revisit the most important position in football and Mourinho's Real run riot as Mbappé bags a hat trick. Will the Irish public watch LaLiga now?

We also have Guendouzi's outburst, EFL Cup reaction and Has Savio's name change made him better?

Plus: Shamrock Rovers on the brink of a massive financial failure and why are they not on TV?

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Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy and Arthur O’Dea are in studio for this week’s A Slight Tangent, looking all things tangential to the biggest sporting stories this week.

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