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As Clare take on Limerick in the 1st round of the Munster Hurling Championship this weekend, listen back to Clare hurler Shane O'Donnell speaking to Off The Ball in our newest series Inner Drive!   Clare hurling icon Shane O'Donnell joins Joe Molloy for episode one of 'Inner Drive'. From a teenage sensation to a Fulbright Scholar, he's had a busy decade since that historic game against Cork in 2013, but it hasn't been a straightforward journey by any means. @AllianzIreland | #InnerDrive

Inner Drive Ep.1: Shane O'Donnell | Hattrick heroism, concussion incapacitation & space travel ambitions

John & Johnny are back again on this week's Racing Pod! Want the full thing? Head over to offtheball.com/join to sign up! The Racing Pod with William Hill.

Was the Grand National boring? The way a horse walks | THE RACING POD

Kathleen McNamee was joined on Off The Ball by the author Rita Bullwinkel to discuss her highly acclaimed new book, 'Headshot'.   Rita's debut novel, it tells a story through the perspective of eight female boxers working their way through the Women’s Youth Boxing Association championships in Reno, Nevada.   Celebrated for it's originality, style and execution everywhere from The New York Times to The Guardian, this is a brilliant discussion that should not be missed. 

Rita Bullwinkel, 'Headshot': A landmark moment for sports fiction

With both John Duggan and Johnny Ward nowhere to be found, Will O'Callaghan steps into the host's chair with Thom Malone deputising as tipster ahead of this weekend's Aintree Grand National.  The Racing Pod with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | GamblingCare.ie

THE RACING POD: Aintree Grand National weekend! | Changes to make the race safer

In 2016, Ger Gilroy was joined by Dr. Harry Edwards to discuss the role of athletes in the civil rights movement.  Dr. Edwards is an American sociologist and civil rights activist who has spent a career working with sports teams and athletes at the highest levels in America. He also appeared in the opening episodes of OJ: Made in America.

The OTB Brief | Paralympics latest, Rovers out of Europe, Rory starts well

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