The Football Pod has landed - after a dramatic seven rounds of league football, it’s all over - bar the finals - promotion and relegation spots have been divvied out and we’re breaking it all down. James picks his top 10 forwards and we pay tribute to the late Michael Lyster.

Chapters
(01:00) - Donegal-Kerry final, Dublin down in Galway, Div. 1 School Grades.
(31:00) - Longford and Wexford heroics seal promotion
(36:00) - Michael Lyster tribute
(39:00) - Meath and Cork rise, Kildare disappoint, Mulroy magic.
(55:00) - James’ Top 10 forwards after the 2026 leagues.

Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday talking through the four league finals and building up the 2026 provincial championships.

Back in May of 2019 - eight months after he retired from presenting the Sunday Game, Michael Lyster joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan in studio for OTB Breakfast, to reflect on his broadcasting career, his health at the time, and his love of rallying.

Colm O'Rourke joins John Duggan to reminisce on the career and life of former 'The Sunday Game' host, Michael Lyster, who died today at the age of 71.

Alongside Joe Brolly and Pat Spillane, Colm was part of the regular 'punditry trio' on The Sunday Game, where Lyster provided the perfect host to referee arguments and spark debates.

He will be dearly missed as a colleague and a friend, says O'Rourke.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan for a live edition of The Hurling Pod reviewing the last night of the Hurling League.

Holders Cork and Limerick will meet at the Gaelic Grounds in Division One A final, but not everyone's happy that it's a double header with the One B decider.

Dublin sealed promotion to the top-flight, and the lads tackled a wide variety of questions from the live audience on YouTube and Facebook!

The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead.

Off The Ball’s Rachel Sheehan was in Croke Park for the launch of John West Féile 2026. She spoke with Galway’s Carrie Dolan about finding their consistency, summer hurling, and Cathal Murray committing to another year with the county.

Off The Ball’s Rachel Sheehan was in Croke Park for the launch of John West Féile 2026. She spoke with Dublin’s Leah Caffrey about those final moments of last year’s All Ireland final, and bouncing back after losing three All Irelands in a row.

The Football Pod is here, in the midst of the biggest week so far of the intercounty season - after the penultimate round of the league, we’re all gearing up for Round 7. Paddy, James and Tommy break down the games, and look forward to a blockbuster day of action next Sunday.

Chapters
(01:00) - Division 3 and 4 chaos tops a crazy sports weekend
(09:00) - Division 2 rundown as Meath and Cork take the driving seat.
(34:00) - Armagh beat Dublin - how and why.
(50:00) - Roscommon beat Donegal, Kerry’s scary display.

Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday breaking down all the action from the final round of the leagues.

On this week's Hurling Pod, All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy are with Will to chat about Tipperary's comeback win at Waterford, which has sent the Deise down to Division One B.

Was Andy Comerford justified in his criticism of Kilkenny? And did Galway sack Joe Canning?

The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead.

Tommy Rooney joins Eoin Sheahan, Arthur O'Dea, and Stephen Doyle for an extended version of tonight's newsround. The lads discuss the weekend's hurling highlights, including a damaging defeat for Kilkenny at the hands of Galway.

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All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy join Will O'Callaghan on this week's Hurling Pod to review the penultimate round of the League. 

They chat about an 'unacceptable' performance by Kilkenny as they were put to the sword by a young Galway team, as well as Limerick's impressive and efficient performance in seeing off the champions, Cork. 

And the GAA is potentially putting huge restrictions on the streaming of matches. 

The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead.