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Jul 16, 2025 • 43min

Members Pod: Kerry-Donegal match-ups, what happened in the 2014 Final? Roadshow guests announced

Welcome to The Football Pod Members show as the lads build-up to the 2025 All-Ireland SFC final - Kerry v Donegal, we reveal our special guests at our Croke Park show and dig into the potential match-ups.CHAPTERS(00:00) - House Business: Roadshow Guests reveal, Tommy in Donegal.(08:30) - Watching back the 2014 All-Ireland Final…(21:00) - Tactical overview and nailing the skills - McGuinness v Jack and Cian O’Neill(28:00) - How can Donegal stop the Kerry attack?(35:00) - Kerry’s defensive match-ups on Donegal’s stars.We’re delighted to announce that our All-Ireland Final Roadshow in Croke Park on Thursday July 24th is now sold out - Kieran Donaghy and Mark McHugh are joining us as special guests, if you can’t make it live you can watch it back or listen here on Friday!Listen to The Football Pod every Monday (free) and Wednesday (members) throughout the season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you by AIB. Proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
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Jul 13, 2025 • 48min

Awesome Donegal set-up Kerry final, Meath and Tyrone sent packing, Kildare take Tailteann Cup | Live from Croke Park

Welcome back to The Football Pod - Paddy Andrews and Tommy Rooney are still in Croke Park, broadcasting back from the press box after the All-Ireland semi-finals, James dials in from Killarney, with a smile on his face after Kerry's win on Saturday.(00:30) - Donegal and Kerry set-up their All-Ireland final re-match with powerful wins.(04:00) - How Donegal destroyed Meath and Clifford wreaked havoc on Tyrone.(24:00) - Tailteann Cup decider provides a thriller as Kildare beat Limerick.(32:00) - Where do Meath and Tyrone go from here? (40:00) - The Donegal v Kerry build-up begins...Thank you for the huge interest in our All-Ireland Final Roadshow in Croke Park, we are sold out but do check out The Football Pod on instagram for any late tickets that appear. We're announcing our special guests this week.We’ve got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too where we’ll look ahead to another quality weekend of action. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
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Jul 7, 2025 • 43min

Goals and Glory, key Donegal-Meath match-ups, how Tyrone and Kerry will attack

Tommy, James and Paddy are back ahead of the All-Ireland semi-finals this weekend! (00:30) - Goals - hurlers show there’s nothing like them, footballers can’t forget that.(16:00) - Donegal v Meath - key match-up, colours, Murphy and Morris(32:00) - Tyrone v Kerry - the threats and dangers(40:00) - Cavan’s Raymond Galligan steps downThank you for the huge interest in our All-Ireland Final Roadshow in Croke Park, we are sold out but do check out The Football Pod on instagram for any late tickets that appear.We’ve got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too where we’ll look ahead to another quality weekend of action. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 19min

Meath KO Galway, Kerry’s power drive, Donegal and Tyrone plough onto All-Ireland semi-finals

Tommy, James and Paddy are back and talking, after another epic weekend in the football summer. Enjoy(00:30) - Flowers and cheques - Meath and Kerry catch fire.(07:00) - Tyrone take care of Dublin - next steps after Dessie?(21:00) - Donegal recover to dismantle Monaghan (34:00) - Meath beat Galway - the how and the why?(54:00) - Awesome Kerry end Armagh’s All-Ireland reign.Tickets to our All-Ireland Final Roadshow in Croke Park are now on sale - check out The Football Pod on instagram to get the ticketing link in our bio or stories.We’ve got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too where we’ll look ahead to another quality weekend of action. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
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Jun 23, 2025 • 1h 9min

Blockbuster Quarter-Finals, All-Ireland Roadshow tickets, Newest Football Pod Addition,

Tommy, James and Paddy are back after another brilliant set of games - it’s also a big week for the pod, as we celebrate and welcome a new addition to The Football Pod Family! (00:30) - Major Football Pod announcements…(09:00) - Blockbuster quarter-finals - Donegal’s turnaround, Monaghan in wait. (26:00) - Galway-Down entertainment. Meath up next.(46:00) - Kerry respond, Dublin get by Cork as Armagh and Tyrone lie in wait (48:00) - Paddy’s Tailteann Cup breakdown - as Limerick and Kildare win.Tickets to our All-Ireland Final Roadshow in Croke Park are now on sale - check out The Football Pod on instagram to get the ticketing link in our bio or stories.We’ve got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too where we’ll look ahead to another quality weekend of action. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
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Jun 16, 2025 • 1h 6min

Kerry Softness, Donegal dump Mayo, Dubs return, Galway survive - Meath Friction on the Pod

Tommy, James and Paddy are back for The Football Pod after another riveting weekend of Gaelic Football - and for perhaps the very first time in five seasons, there’s a bit of friction between the lads - it may have a little bit of something to do with Meath.(00:30) - Weekend Winners & the losers: Derry, Mayo, Clare, Rossies.(11:00) - Wicklow beat Westmeath and shock everybody but Paddy.(16:00) - Meath beat Kerry - softness, respect, injuries - an edge on the pod.(32:00) - Galway survive, what can they do? (38:00) - Dublin’s power players shine through.(48:00) - Conor Meyler’s return, Stars of the weekend, Best two-pointers.(58:00) - All-Ireland preliminary quarter-finals: McGuinness’ Donegal crusade.We’ve got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too where we’ll look ahead to another quality weekend of action. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
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Jun 10, 2025 • 1h 20min

The Bumper Pod: Knockouts, Lifelines and Contenders - Championship Fever

Tommy, James and Paddy catch up for The Football Pod - a bumper double-pod, where we’re building up to a huge weekend in the championship and we’re putting your questions to the lads.CHAPTERS(00:30) - Hurlers and Chancers(10:00) - The 2025 Tailteann Cup(22:00) - Dublin-Derry what to look forward to and Galway v Armagh(48:00) - Lukewarm Cork v Roscommon, Kerry injury worries vs. Meath(58:00) - Louth to take Clare, Monaghan-Down shootout.(01:07:00) - Predictions and Group 1 knife-edge - Tyrone v Cavan, Donegal-Mayo.(01:14:00) - The Football Pod on breaking into your club senior team…We’ve got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too where we’ll look ahead to another quality weekend of action. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
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Jun 2, 2025 • 1h 8min

Derry-Galway drama, Armagh on top, Dublin trouble, Football just delivers

Tommy, James and Paddy catch up for The Football Pod after another superb weekend of football, full of drama, upsets and brilliant skills on show.CHAPTERS(00:30) - Jimmy’s minute.(02:00) - Sensational Derry-Galway drama.(15:00) - Armagh flying, Dubs trouble? (31:00) - Mayo deliver against Tyrone, Donegal-Cavan route.(42:00) - Tyrone’s u20s magic. Tailteann Cup knockouts.(48:00) - Down-Louth, Meath-Roscommon, Monaghan-Clare fallout.(53:00) - Kerry-Cork breakdown.(01:03:00) - TFP Members questions.We’ve got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too where we’ll look ahead to another quality weekend of action. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
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May 26, 2025 • 52min

Tyrone-ness, Smart Monaghan, McStay steps away, Meath deliver, Armagh signs

Tommy, James and Paddy are back with The Football Pod after another fantastic Championship weekend - spanners were thrown into the works, once more - as we head into a weekend where everybody is in action! CHAPTERS(00:30) - Tommy’s Madeira sell, GAA TV blackouts.(05:00) - How Meath got a big W against Cork.(12:00) - Monaghan smarts too much for Louth(26:00) - Kevin McStay steps back as Mayo manager(28:00) - Tyrone-ness takes out Donegal(43:00) - Armagh’s positive signs. Derry flicker.We’ve got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too where we’ll look ahead to another quality weekend of action. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
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May 19, 2025 • 1h 9min

Dubs deliver in Galway, Cavan batter Mayo, Down's Clare pasting, Kerry's Paudie question, Offaly win a Leinster Minor Final Classic

Tommy, James and Paddy are back with The Football Pod - it’s a novel pod, James is hanging after a wedding in Portugal and Paddy has his newborn in his arms, but as always, the lads deliver after another brilliant weekend of Gaelic Football!TIMESTAMPS below.(00:30) - Cavan beat Mayo - huge win for Galligan’s side, killer-blow for McStay.(17:00) - Livewatch Leinster Minor Final - midfield moves and two-point frees off the deck.(20:00) - Galway beaten by Dublin in Salthill - Kilkenny, Con and the new-boys.(40:00) - Louth-Offaly Minor Final update.(42:00) - Down mow down Clare. Peter Keane’s War of Words.(53:00) - What did Kerry get out of beating Roscommon? Paudie’s position.(01:05:00) - Offaly beat Louth in a cracking Leinster Minor final.We’ve got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too where we’ll look ahead to another quality weekend of action. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.

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