Season 5 of The Football Pod throws-in with our recap of the All-Ireland Club Final. Cuala deliver the goods as Errigal Ciaran’s comeback falls just short. Paddy Andrews, James O’Donoghue and Tommy Rooney get stuck into that game, discuss the retirement of one of the forwards of a generation and begin our build-up to the 2025 NFL this weekend. It’s all go. Enjoy!

(01:00) - Cuala make history, how did they do it?
(05:00) - Errigal first-half freeze, and inspirational Peter Harte
(15:00) - Con's impact and Dessie Farrell's hopes for Cuala?
(24:00) - Conor McManus calls it a day - what a baller!
(30:00) - The National Football League - new rules, new games, new eyes?
(45:00) - Interview: Mick Fitzsimons chats to Tommy 

We’re diving deeper into the launch of the leagues on our members show on Wednesday. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get that every week throughout the intercounty season. 

The Football Pod Club is brought to you by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships . Check out #TheToughest for more.

Cuala joined an elite band of clubs to add an All Ireland Club Football title to their earlier Club Hurling championships, holding off a spirited Errigal Ciaran comeback to win 3-14 to 1-16 at Croke Park.

After the game, Tommy Rooney caught up with Cuala manager Austin O'Malley, as well as Peter Duffy and James Power.

Tommy also spoke to Errigal Ciaran manager Enda McGinley, who started with an update on Darragh and Ruairí Canavan - both of who suffered suspected concussions.

Dublin's Na Fianna put in a dominant display at Croke Park this afternoon to be crowned AIB All Ireland Club Hurling champions, beating Sarsfields 2-23 to 0-20.

After the game, Off The Ball's Jonathan Higgins spoke to first to Na Fianna's two-goal hero Tom Brennan, then wing-back Paul O'Dea.

Jonathan also got the chance to speak to triumphant manager Niall Ó Ceallacháin, and his Sarsfields counterpart Johnny Crowley.

Today saw the launch of the 2025 Lidl National Football League. Among those taking time out to speak to Off The Ball's Alanna Cunnane was Galway's Nicola Ward.

She described how her fourth All Ireland club title in a row with Kilkerrin Clonberne was their toughest yet, and how consistency will be key for Galway this year.

Today saw the launch of the 2025 Lidl National Football League. Among the stars on hand was Dublin's Carla Rowe, who spoke to Off The Ball's Alanna Cunnane about working under new management with the Dubs.

A teacher by day, Rowe also discussed her presence on her students' TikTok feeds.

Today saw the launch of the 2025 Lidl National Football League. Among the stars present was Kerry forward Siofra O'Shea, who told our Alanna Cunnane that she's hungry for further silverware with the Kingdom this year.

O'Shea also discussed what she's learned from recently retired Kerry star Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh.

Tommy Rooney joined Will O’Callaghan on this week’s edition of The Club Championship Show where the lads look back on last weekend’s All-Ireland Senior Football semi-finals, including an epic between Errigal Ciaran and Dr Crokes.

You’ll hear from Errigal Ciaran boss Enda McGinley and star attacker Darragh Canavan while Cuala boss Austin O’Malleys chats about their victory over Coolera Strandhill in the other semi-final.

With new names set to be etched on the Andy Merrigan and Tommy Moore Cups, Tommy breaks down some key battles ahead of Sunday’s deciders.

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Welcome along to the latest episode of The Football Pod as James O'Donoghue, Paddy Andrews and Tommy Rooney chat through Errigal Ciaran’s brilliant win against Dr. Crokes, look at the challenge against Cuala in the All-Ireland club final, and we bring you the whispers the lads have heard about the new rules…

(01:00) - The Pod returns
(05:00) - How Errigal Ciaran got the job done.
(10:00) - Dr. Crokes’ regrets
(24:00) - The Cuala Train
(36:00) - Whispers on the new Gaelic Football rules

Season 5 of The Football Pod begins next Monday - and we’ll also have our members on Wednesday as we build-up to the first weekend of the National Football League.

The Football Pod Club is brought to you by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships . Check out #TheToughest for more.

Today saw the launch of the Electric Ireland Third Level competitions, with Mary I and Limerick's Shane O'Brien catching up with Off The Ball's Alanna Cunnane.

Check out the hashtag #FirstClassRivals for more.

Today saw the launch of the Electric Ireland Third Level competitions, with UCC duo Eimear Heffernan and Aoife Healy both catch up with Off The Ball's Alanna Cunnane.

Check out the hashtag #FirstClassRivals for more.