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. 

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