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Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor and Conor McKeon for a Monday edition of Bits & Bobs to reflect on the end of Ireland's unprecedented international window. The lads discuss the final Israel fixture and they wonder where the fortnight leaves Heimir and his team. The change at the top of Munster Rugby, why Gaelic Football is trailing new rules again and the LOI title race are up for discussion too.

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Sean O'Connor is once again joined by Dan McDonnell & Aidan Fitzmaurice to reflect on Ireland's 1-1 draw with Israel, as well as the wider implications and upshots of a tumultuous international window. Football podcast coverage on Indo Sport is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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Ronan, Will & Conan convene for this Friday edition of Bits & Bobs. If you'd like to get in touch with the podcast, you can email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹

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Dan McDonnell, Aidan Fitzmaurice & Sean O'Connor assemble post-match at the Aviva Stadium to reflect on Ireland's 2-2 draw with Austria, and to look ahead to a return fixture with Israel this weekend. Football podcast coverage on Indo Sport is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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Ronan Mullen, Will Slattery & Sean Hussey are on hand for this Thursday's edition of the Indo Sport podcast, while boxing journalist Tris Dixon also joins the show to give his expert view on news that Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua will belatedly take place this year.

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Will is joined by Dan McDonnell after a busy day at Abbotstown and government buildings to discuss the FAI's Oireachtas appearance and Ireland's build-up to Thursday's game against Austria. Ronan and Conan then pop into studio to discuss the fallout to the Premier League's damning verdict that saw Man City found guilty of all charges. Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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Will is joined in studio by Peter O'Mahony to discuss his new book, All In, that reflects on his career with club and country. Peter explains why he thinks Munster need major changes off the field to get back to the top and discusses his time working under Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell with Ireland. Dealing with the tragic death of Anthony Foley and his plans post-rugby are on the menu too. Rugby on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia.

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It is the day after the night before as Will, Ronan and Ruaidhri O'Connor convene to discuss the strange experience of watching Ireland beat Israel in a near-empty stadium with oddly stripped back TV coverage. Dan McDonnell also dials in from Budapest airport to reflect on a chaotic 48 hours that saw the game almost not go ahead, and also to look ahead to the remainder of the international window. Football on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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Dan McDonnell, Aidan Fitzmaurice & Sean O'Connor convene post-match in Debrecen to discuss Sunday night's UEFA Nations League fixture vs Israel, the acrimonious backdrop, and the likely fallout yet to come.

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Dan McDonnell & Aidan Fitzmaurice join Sean O'Connor to reflect on an extraordinary day of drama and decisions in Debrecen, which ultimately saw the Ireland squad opt to fulfill Sunday's UEFA Nations League fixture vs Israel. Football podcast coverage on Indo Sport is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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Man City have been found guilty on virtually all counts of breaching the Premier League's financial rules, according to emerging reports today. Miguel Delaney joins Ronan to give his reaction. Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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It was another losing Nations League start for Ireland as Kosovo scored late to beat Heimir Hallgrimsson's side. Dan McDonnell, Aidan Fitzmaurice and Sean O'Connor give their verdicts from Pristina and before that, Will, Ronan and Conor convene to discuss RTÉ's decision to scale back coverage of the Israel game and Jurgen Klopp's international bow. Football on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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Ronan, Will & Shane reassemble the US Sports Roundtable as the NFL season starts to take shape. Renowned journalist and broadcaster Mike Carlson is also on hand to give his sense of the early runners and riders. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹

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Ruaidhri O'Connor is in the hotseat for a season preview with Eddie O'Sullivan and Cian Tracey ahead of the URC kick off this weekend. Peter O'Mahony revelations around his contract negotiations with Munster, Leinster's direction of travel in their final season under Leo Cullen and the green shoots at Connacht are all on the menu. Anna Caplice also joins Ruaidhri to discuss Ireland's defeat to USA and their areas of improvement under Scott Bemand. Rugby on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia.

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Will is joined by Aidan Fitzmaurice in Kosovo to discuss an international window unlike any other as Ireland prepare to finally face Israel in the Nations League. Before that, Heimir Hallgrimsson's men play Kosovo on Thursday night and Aidan gives an insight into the intense political backdrop in the capital of Pristina ahead of the match. The Israel FA's charged response to Hallgrimsson's pre-match press conference and the general mood among the players is also on the menu. Jonathan Wilson also joins Will to discuss the star-studded additions to the international game, with Jurgen Klopp and Zinedine Zidane set for their first games in charge later this week. Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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Will is joined by Miguel Delaney for a Premier League temperature check as Tottenham languish at the bottom, Keith Andrews’ Brentford show potential to aim even higher and questions are asked about Michael Carrick’s future as United boss. Then Richard Fitzpatrick joins Will to chat through the big storylines in Spain after the Madrid derby. Richard explains why Jose Mourinho was incensed with the referee, while Barcelona's goal rush and Parrott's bright start with Betis are also on the menu. Let us know what you think - reach out to us on indosportpodcast@independent.ie Football on Indo Sport is sponsored by Sky Sports

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Joe is joined by Conan Doherty and Ruaidhri O'Connor for a Friday Bits and Bobs that touches on Michael O'Neill's controversial take on the FAI's pursuit of Ceadach O'Neill and Mayo's All-Ireland final rematch against Kerry in London. The price of November international tickets, Jurgen Klopp's first international window & Hyrox vs Padel is on the menu too.

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Joe is joined in studio by FAI CEO David Courell to discuss the upcoming games against Israel and how the association arrived at the decision to fulfil the fixtures. Reducing the FAI's debt, the strategy around players born in Northern Ireland and dealing with the fallout of the John Delaney era is all on the menu. Football on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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Joe is joined by former Irish Independent chief sports writer Vincent Hogan to reflect on his 43 years in sports journalism. Vincent's new book, The Lost Sportswriter, charts the amazing access given to sports journalists in Ireland for the first 25 years of his career and laments the anti-septic nature of interactions as his time at the Irish Independent came to a close. Writing Paul McGrath's powerful autobiography, getting it wrong on Michelle Smith and the feeling of burnout on the job are all on the menu too.

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Joe is joined by Will and Michael Verney for a Tuesday Bits and Bobs that touches on Shane Lowry's on-course behaviour, a journey to watch David Clifford and rugby's increasingly hapless attempts to make it in America. A spiky Leo Cullen and a Hyrox mishap are on the agenda too.

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Joe is joined by Damien Delaney to discuss the Manchester derby controversy, Liverpool's sluggish Saturday and Martin Odegaard's importance to Arsenal. Dan McDonnell then pops into the studio to chat about the League of Ireland title race, with St Pat's and Bohs both pushing Shamrock Rovers hard as Stephen Bradley's side's poor run of form continues. Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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Shane Lowry ended his wait for a win in spectacular fashion with Donald Trump's visit to Doonbeg adding a surreal touch to the scenes at the Irish Open. Joe is joined by Conor McKeon to break down the significance of Lowry's triumph before Irish Independent Executive Editor Kevin Doyle stops by to discuss the American president's whirlwind weekend in Ireland. Our golf coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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Conan sits down with BLK BOX's Greg Bradley, to discuss how the bespoke gym equipment company started and their work with various high profile clients, including Premier League clubs. They also chat about the ‘trend heavy’ nature of gym and fitness culture, from HYROX to the use of saunas for recovery.

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Will is joined by Gary Breen to discuss the opening week of Champions League action and assess who is best placed to threaten PSG's hat-trick bid. Martin Odegaard's Arsenal resurgence, Barcelona's risky approach and Jose Mourinho's use of Trent Alexander-Arnold is all on the menu. Before that, Sean O'Connor comes into studio to chat about Troy Parrott's match-winning Champions League goal and his trip to Seville to watch Parrott's amazing home debut against Mourinho's Madrid last weekend. Football on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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The GAA's plan for integration looks to be up in smoke after Mary McAleese resigned as chairman of the steering committee and fired plenty of parting shots at the GAA hierarchy on the way out. Joe is joined by Colm Keys and Nadine Doherty to make sense of why the plan hit a speedbump and what might happen next. GAA podcast coverage on Indo Sport is sponsored by AIB.

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Rugby is back on the agenda as Joe is joined by Ian Madigan and Cian Tracey to discuss Leinster's coaching search and the ongoing series between South Africa and New Zealand. Ian and Cian discuss whether Leo Cullen's departure at the end of next season risks undermining Leinster's campaign while the mood at Munster after Jack Crowley's worrying injury update is also on the menu. Rugby on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia.

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Joe is joined by Dan and Will for a Tuesday Bits & Bobs that touches on Troy Parrott's winner against Real Madrid, Kenny Cunningham's view on the Ireland vs Israel fixture and dramatic Walker Cup scenes in Lahinch. Send your emails to indosportpodcast@independent.ie

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Joe makes the trip to Andy Lee's gym to discuss Katie Taylor's Croke Park homecoming and life as a boxing trainer. Before the chat with Andy, Joe is joined by Will and Alanna Cunnane to discuss Saturday's spectacle, from Katie's emotional ringwalk to Westlife taking centre stage.

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25 years after Ireland took down the mighty Dutch, Joe is joined by two men who more than played their part - goalscorer Jason McAteer and Kevin Kilbane. The lads look back on that famous day in Lansdowne Road, the journey the team took under Mick McCarthy and also weigh in on the Saipan movie. Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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Joe, Will and John Greene convene for a prekend Bits and Bobs that touches on Tiger Woods' return to public life, news on Leinster's coaching search and the Westlife/Katie Taylor crossover. The lads also debate who the most entertaining Premier League manager ever is and discuss some strange comments from former referee Mike Dean.

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Joe is joined by Billy Walsh and Eric Donovan to chart the story of Katie Taylor across 25 years ahead of her Croke Park finale this Saturday. Eric looks back on his teenage sparring sessions with Katie while Billy remembers the moment she single handedly got boxing into the 2012 Olympics in London.

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Joe is joined by Conor McKeon and Dan McDonnell for a Tuesday Bits & Bobs that touches on Katie Taylor's Croke Park homecoming, Mayo's Electric Picnic excursion and the impact Donald Trump's presence will have on the Irish Open next week. Dan also discusses the upcoming international window as Ireland's two games against Israel finally come into view.

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Joe is joined by Alan Shipnuck to reflect on the end of the PGA Tour season as Scottie Scheffler won another FedEx Cup title. Scheffler's pursuit of Tiger Woods' records, Rory McIlroy's motivation and the health of the PGA Tour are all on the menu. Alan also discusses the demise of LIV Golf after reporting on their final event of the 2026 season in Indianapolis. Golf coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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Damien Delaney – feeling enthusiastic about how well the Premier League season has started – joins Joe after a weekend where Bruno Fernandes kicked United into gear, Liverpool try to make their squad click, and Tottenham look far from slick. Damien also brings us into the mindset of a dressing-room dealing with a character like Pep and the world surrounding Crystal Palace. First, Ronan and Will join as Troy Parrott gets the Seville newspaper treatment, Keith Andrews gets his flowers and Matthias Jaissle is the apple of our German bureau’s eye. Let us know what you think - reach out to us on indosportpodcast@independent.ie Football coverage on Indo Sport is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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Joe is joined by Conan and Will for a Friday Bits & Bobs that touches on footballers' money problems, Jack Crowley's worrying injury update & a passionate response to Tomás Ó Sé's AFL criticism. Joe also answers eight specific questions about his successful golf trip to Ballybunion and Conan weighs in on the debate over the FAI's northern recruitment policy. Send your emails to indosportpodcast@independent.ie

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Legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick is in Dublin and Joe is joined by Will and Shane Brennan to discuss his strange two-year tenure in college football with North Carolina. Stewart Mandel of The Athletic also joins Joe to chat about Belichick's switch from the NFL, his struggles to adapt to the college game and his viral relationship with Jordon Hudson.

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Joe is joined by Tomás Ó Sé and Colm Keys to discuss the threat that the AFL's recruitment of players poses to Gaelic football. Colm goes through the numbers while Tomás is passionate that the GAA needs to put guardrails in place with more Kerry prospects possibly going down under. Our GAA podcast coverage is sponsored by AIB.

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Joe is joined by Dan McDonnell and Ruaidhri O'Connor to discuss how aggressive the FAI should be in pursuing players from Northern Ireland, Rory McIlroy's relationship with Lee Westwood and a new Winter Sports complex set to be built in Dublin. We also meet Joe's AI clone and discuss the comforting blanket of watching a livestream of sleeping pigs.

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Gary Breen is on hand to recap the opening Premier League weekend on this Monday's Football Show. Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports ⚽️

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Today's show centres around a notable anniversary as Joe delves back into the chaos and controversies of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. From positive doping tests to hotel arrests to glory and heartbreak in the ring, on the track and in the water, the Rio games had it all. Kieran Cunningham covered those two memorable weeks and joins Joe in part two to chat through an Olympics unlike any other.

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Joe is joined by Will and John Greene for a Thursday Bits and Bobs that covers the AFL's raid of GAA talent, Felix Jones' Springbok influence, Ireland's athletics boom & the decline of Match of the Day are all on the menu. Joe also explains how his golf game has taken a leap forward with the help of modern technology...

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Joe is joined by Damien Delaney and Gary Breen for a bumper Premier League preview ahead of Friday's kick off. Arsenal's favourites tag, new eras at Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea and Man United's tougher schedule are all on the menu. Damien and Gary also weigh in on Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid return and the next move for Troy Parrott and Evan Ferguson. Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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Joe is reunited with Dan McDonnell at long last to discuss a very newsy week in Irish football. Evan Ferguson and Troy Parrott's next move, a bad 10 days for Shamrock Rovers and Dan's take on the recent League of Ireland vs Premier League debate are all on the menu. Dan also weighs in on James McClean's dispute with Derry and Stephen Bradley's popularity among other managers. Our football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia.

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Will and Conán join Joe for a Monday Bits & Bobs as the Community Shield wakes up our football brains. The missing details from Netflix’s ‘Mourinho’, Man City’s patience for Enzo Maresca and Troy Parrott’s potential Spanish move are all on the menu. Plus - Padel... the new LinkedIn, Boks v All Blacks this week, and is Rory McIlroy’s schedule setting him up to succeed? Let us know what you think - reach out to us on indosportpodcast@independent.ie

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Joe is joined by Cathal Dennehy to break down an amazing week for Irish athletics at the European championships in Birmingham. Kate O'Connor's emphatic heptathlon gold, Mark English's winning performance and Rhasidat Adeleke's unlikely silver are all on the menu. Cathal also discusses Andrew Coscoran's surprise bronze in the 1500m final - a former house-mate of his!

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Michael Verney is back on Bits and Bobs for a Friday chat with Joe and Conor McKeon that looks at Ireland's enduring love of the Premier League and Rhasidat Adeleke and Mark English's great night at the European championships. Michael also explains his Las Vegas 40th birthday plans and pays tribute to an Offaly legend. The lads also discuss a rough night for Shamrock Rovers in Albania after their heavy defeat.

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20 years ago, Mayo turned left after running out onto the Croke Park pitch and the Mill at the Hill was born. Joe is joined in studio by David Brady, the potential architect of the audacious gambit, and Senan Connell, who was playing his last ever game for Dublin. Before the lads discuss the colourful events of 2006, David explains the emotions he felt watching Mayo finally end their last wait for Sam Maguire last month. GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by AIB.

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Will is joined by former Leinster out-half Ian McKinley to reflect on his journey from retiring at 21 after losing sight in his left eye to eventually playing international rugby for Italy.

Ian discusses the highs and lows of a comeback story that is truly unique in sport.

Rugby on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia, who are also supporting the Irish team as they prepare to travel to Japan for the Vision Impaired Rugby World Cup in October. To help raise awareness and funds for the team's journey, Ian McKinley is hosting a 12-Hour Kickathon at Energia Park on Saturday, August 22.

As part of the Kickathon, Energia and Indo Sport are giving a lucky listener the chance to win a private kicking session with Ian.

Whether you're looking to improve your own kicking game, gift a friend or family member, or your local rugby team, this is a unique opportunity to learn from the best, while supporting the Irish Vision Impaired Rugby Team on their journey.

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Aidan Fitzmaurice joins Joe as the James McClean saga takes a dramatic turn as McClean arrives for training despite the club’s attempts to terminate his contract. Then, Richard Fitzpatrick joins us to look ahead to a La Liga season that sees Jose Mourinho take the reins of a Real Madrid club in flux as Barcelona aim to widen the gap and go for Champions League glory Let us know what you think - reach out to us on indosportpodcast@independent.ie Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports

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Sarah O'Donovan joins Joe to run the rule over last weekend's showcase spectacle at Croke Park, where Cork defeated Galway to reclaim the Senior camogie title. Alanna Cunnane is also on hand to discuss some of the wider lens topics surrounding the intercounty finale.

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