Episodes
Welcome to Episode 2 of The Football Pod Club with AIB, as nine-time All-Ireland winner, and recently retired Dublin star James McCarthy sits down with Tommy Rooney, Paddy Andrews and James O'Dononghue to chat through his incredible career, we caught up with James in the Ballymun Kickhams clubhouse, the perfect setting for this chat - do enjoy! Chapters... (00:30) - Intro and the decision to retire from Dublin. (09:30) - Impact of injuries and enjoying the 'living wake'(15:00) - Ballymun...
Published 11/20/24
Published 11/20/24
🚨 As Dublin fans wake up to the Brian Fenton news this morning - we've got another legend lined up for The Football Pod Club 💙 Nine-time All-Ireland winner James McCarthy sits down with Tommy, Paddy Andrews and James O'Dononghue to chat through his incredible career! ⏰ Full podcast drops on Wednesday, November 20th, it's a brilliant 90 mins, recorded in Ballymun Kickhams clubhouse! 🔥 The Football Pod Club is brought to you with thanks to AIB GAA, proud sponsors of the Hurling, Camogie,...
Published 11/19/24
Welcome along to the latest episode of The Football Pod as James O'Donoghue and Tommy Rooney catch up to talk the All-Stars, why they matter and what the night itself is like, we'll get stuck into the latest stories from club, county and life too! (01:00) - Tommy at the All-Stars, James talks why they matter.(23:00) - Interview with the Footballer of the Year Paul Conroy.(28:00) - Peter Keane to Clare.(34:00) - What are Derry going to do?(41:00) - Club winners: Errigal Ciaran and...
Published 11/03/24
Welcome to Episode 1 of The Football Pod Club with AIB, as All-Ireland winning duo Conor Turbitt and Aidan Forker join Paddy Andrews, James O'Dononghue and Tommy Rooney. We recorded this chat in the Carrickdale Hotel in mid-October and we cover so much, with the lads. Timestamps (00:30) - The Homecoming, Sam Maguire, Legacies. (13:00) - How did Armagh the 2024 All-Ireland? Kieran McGeeney, building a squad. (31:00) - Penalty shootouts, surviving the quadruple shootout heartbreak... (42:00) -...
Published 10/31/24
Welcome along to the latest episode of The Football Pod as Paddy Andrews, James O'Donoghue and Tommy Rooney catch up after an historic weekend in Gaelic Football - will the game change for 2025, do we want it to change? We get stuck into the Railway Cup games, the club action (up Meath Hill!) and some of the biggest stories in the game. Enjoy. (01:00) - The ‘New Rules’ Debate(28:00) - Club stories and fighting the wind.(35:00) - Best winning session, Manager appointments The Football Pod Club...
Published 10/21/24
Welcome along to the latest episode of The Football Pod as Paddy Andrews, James O'Donoghue and Tommy Rooney catch up together after the weekend's football in the Carrickdale Hotel and Spa.  We're talking how to handle a defeat, County Champions emerging, the new rules, and why we're together on this Monday... 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.
Published 10/14/24
The Pod is back, after our wee break - Paddy, James and Tommy are picking through some of the news from the past few weeks, and looking ahead to the month of GAA ahead. Enjoy, and thanks for listening in, we've got plenty planned for the rest of the year!(01:00) - We're back!(06:00) - Coaches in Demand: Kerry, Tyrone twist, Derry and Galway wait, Mayo stick.(20:00) - Monaghan and Meath make their move.(32:00) - Pre-Season ditched and the International Rules to return?(40:00) - Soupy Shunned....
Published 09/30/24
Armagh have done it. They’ve won Sam Maguire for just the second time in their history. Paddy and James break down the 2024 All-Ireland Football final with Tommy Rooney for the latest episode of The Football Pod as we look how and why they defeated Galway. TIMESTAMPS (01:00) - Welcome to Armagh’s Football Pod(10:00) - Armagh’s approach, and how they beat Galway(15:00) - ‘Jiggy’ Galway needed to risk it more.(25:00) - Key moments, players and the benches.(35:00) - Embracing, owning and...
Published 07/29/24
Tommy, James and Paddy are joined by Aidan O'Shea to chat about what it means to play in an All Ireland and give their predictions for the weekend. The Football Pod On Off The Ball in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
Published 07/27/24
Part 2 of Tommy Rooney, Paddy Andrews & James O'Donoghue of the Football Pod LIVE from Croke Park, as the lads hosted a very special All-Ireland preview show w/ the very special guests of Armagh's Steven McDonnell & Galway's Paul Clancy.  The Football Pod, with thanks to AIB GAA | #thetoughest
Published 07/26/24
The Football Pod LIVE from Croke Park! Tommy Rooney, Paddy Andrews & James O'Donoghue were joined for a special show in Croke Park by Armagh legend Steven McDonnell & two-time All-Ireland winner with Galway Paul Clancy. The lads reminisced, reflected, and reviewed all things Armagh & Galway. The Football Pod, with thanks to AIB GAA | #thetoughest
Published 07/26/24
This is it. All-Ireland Football Final week. Paddy and James are back with Tommy Rooney for the latest episode of The Football Pod as we look ahead to the 2024 All-Ireland SFC Final between Armagh and Galway in just five days time and bring you exclusive Pod news. (01:00) - Secret Roadshow revealed. Croke Park roadshow guests confirmed.(10:00) - Hurling magic. New rules insight. Railway Cup.(15:00) - All-Ireland Final build-up: Armagh v Galway(20:00) - Who are the potential...
Published 07/23/24
Well, well, well - the 2024 All-Ireland final is set in stone, Armagh vs. Galway. Paddy and James are back with Tommy Rooney for the latest episode of The Football Pod as we get stuck into a savage weekend of Gaelic Football. (01:00) - All-Ireland finalists confirmed. Pod Roadshow plans!(05:00) - How Armagh defeated Kerry - the chances, the gameplan, the fallout.(20:00) - Armagh’s quality shines through.(40:00) - James finally watches ‘A Year Till’ Sunday’(47:00) - How Galway beat Donegal -...
Published 07/15/24
Andy Moran joins Tommy Rooney for a special episode of The Football Pod where we pay tribute to his friend and mentor, the late, great John O’Mahony who passed away on Sunday.  (01:00) - Remembering John O’Mahony; from Ballaghaderreen, to Football in the 90s and all the influence in between.(31:00) - Andy Moran on stepping away from Leitrim and the Tailteann Cup Final  Make sure to tune in to our members episode on Tuesday where Paddy and James will be back with Tommy to get stuck into a huge...
Published 07/08/24
James O’Donogue and Paddy Andrews join Tommy Rooney for the latest episode of The Football Pod live from the press box in Croke Park after Sundays All-Ireland quarter-finals. (01:00) - The semi-final draw and fallout from the quarter-finals.(11.00) - How Dublin lost and what Galway got so right. (24:00) - Who will retire from Dublin?(28:00) - Kerry get the job done as Derry’s year ends.(33:00) - Armagh beat Roscommon - the Donaghy factor.(40:00) - Donegal get the better of Louth - plan for...
Published 06/30/24
James O’Donogue and Paddy Andrews join Tommy Rooney for the latest episode of The Football Pod. We’ve got so much to get stuck into this week as we look ahead to the All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals. (01:00) - Quarter-final draw, Paddy’s clobber and Tommy in Croke Park.(11.00) - Rossies stun Tyrone, can they get Armagh?(16:00) - Galway set to face the Dubs…(26:00) - Louth end Cork’s summer(40:00) - How Derry beat Mayo(50:00) - Quickfire quarter-final predictions Make sure to tune in to our...
Published 06/24/24
James O’Donogue and Paddy Andrews join Tommy Rooney for the latest episode of The Football Pod - we have got so much to talk about this week. (01:00) - Knockout time: the drama, the draw and the results.(06:00) - Costello shows that skills pay the bills.(12.00) - Why James believes that Derry will beat Mayo…(25:00) - What did Mayo get so right against Dublin?(38:00) - Dublin positives and questions. Dissecting the clutch equaliser.(50:00) - Galway-Armagh fallout. Make sure to tune in to our...
Published 06/17/24
James O’Donogue and Paddy Andrews join Tommy Rooney for the latest episode of The Football Pod - as the lads get stuck into the weekends action, and take an exclusive peek at the new Gaelic Football rules being proposed for 2025. (01:00) - James O’D; saviour, servant, all round good guy.(10:00) - TFP in Croke Park. (14.00) - Tailteann Cup lessons and fallout.(35:00) - Galway-Armagh, Dublin-Mayo, and Derry’s fate…(41:00) - Revealing the proposed new rules from Jim Gavin and the FRC. We've got...
Published 06/10/24
Paddy Andrews joins Tommy Rooney for Monday’s episode of The Football Pod (we gave James the night off) and we get stuck into a busy weekend of Football, with everyone in action! (01:00) - This SFC Structure isn’t working - Around the Grounds.(14:00) - Brilliant Armagh - depth, strength, character(21:00) - Derry - what are they doing defensively, issues with discipline?(35:00) - Care for Caolan - Oisin and Rian O’Neill explain(41:00) - Kerry dismantle Meath - but they don’t look great...
Published 06/03/24
Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s episode of The Football Pod - we get stuck into our weekend in Donegal and chat about the latest action.  (01:00) - McGee, Mugsy, and the Donegal aura.(15:00) - Donegal-Tyrone fallout and analysis(29:00) - Louth take Meath apart - finding your steel.(36:00) - Dublin go through the gears with Roscommon.(40:00) - All-Ireland contenders and bumper weekend ahead. We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and...
Published 05/27/24
As part of the first live The Football Pod of the year, Tyrone's Owen Mulligan and Donegal's Eamon McGee join us to talk Tyrone-Donegal, Football this season, and their relationships with their managers over the years! We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.  Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for...
Published 05/25/24
Tommy Rooney, Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue were joined by two illustrious guests in Tyrone's Owen Mulligan and Donegal's Eamon McGee their first live show of the year. The lads talk All Ireland hopes, McGee's hatred of forwards and there's a special surprise for Mulligan. We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.  Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for...
Published 05/25/24
Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s episode of The Football Pod available for free across the Off The Ball podcast network, our members podcast is out tomorrow. We’ve also just announced our first Roadshow of 2024, in the home of the Ulster Champions - limited tickets available to buy now! (01:00) - The Boys at Bruce and feeling the noise in Croker.(05:30) - Cruciate curse hits Mayo Football(08:30) - False form and dodgy predictions - Kerry, Galway, Mayo.(26:00)...
Published 05/20/24
Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s episode of The Football Pod available for free across the Off The Ball podcast network, our members podcast is out tomorrow. We’ve also just announced our first Roadshow of 2024, in the home of the Ulster Champions - tickets available to buy now!(01:00) - Revealed: The Pod are off to Donegal for a Roadshow(04:00) - How Donegal dug it out, Armagh respect, regret, blame(20:00) - McGuinness magic, penalty changes, shades of Mayo...
Published 05/13/24