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Welcome to The Football Pod - Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney to talk Gaelic Football every Monday and Wednesday. You can also listen back to all of our episodes since 2021 - there are plenty of interviews, stories and insights around the game. You'll find the podcast by searching for 'The Football Pod' wherever you want to get it on Podcast, YouTube and social media. Available on Apple Podcasts and all other platforms too. You can watch the show on YouTube every week too. Follow our social accounts to get in contact with the show!
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Apr 7, 2026 • 1h 4min
Big Championship Preview, Provincial Predictions, Armagh v Tyrone, Ger Brennan's ban
The Football Pod's big Provincial Championships Preview has landed; we're taking a look at the biggest talking points, the stories from the four provinces and the nine games kickstarting it all this weekend. EnjoyChapters(01:00) - Giddiness on Championship eve(16:00) - Ger Brennan's 3 month ban, Conor Lane and Michael Murphy.(28:00) - Provincial predictions - memories, players to watch, winners and shocks?(42:00) - Looking at the 9 games on Week 1 - Armagh-Tyrone, 20s debate, Waterford rising.Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday reacting to the opening weekend of Championship Football.

Mar 30, 2026 • 55min
Donegal rip Kerry apart, Murphy incident, Meath take down Cork, Carlow celebrations, Hooter-gate
The Football Pod is here; Donegal lay down a marker, Meath momentum, Cork threats, Kerry questions, Down survive, Carlow-Longford epic. The lads get stuck into the four Football league finals from the weekend. EnjoyChapters(01:00) - The weekend in Croke Park(04:00) - How Donegal took Kerry apart - kickouts, starving Clifford, revenge.(21:00) - The Michael Murphy incident.(28:00) - Meath beat Cork in the Div. 2 final - finishers, midfield edge, progress?(43:00) - The Hooter Debate(49:00) - Carlow CelebrationsThank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday building up to the opening weekend of Championship Football.

Mar 23, 2026 • 59min
D-Day Drama, Kerry-Donegal the final we wanted, Meath-Cork boom, Longford and Wexford heroics
The Football Pod has landed - after a dramatic seven rounds of league football, it’s all over - bar the finals - promotion and relegation spots have been divvied out and we’re breaking it all down. James picks his top 10 forwards and we pay tribute to the late Michael Lyster.Chapters(01:00) - Donegal-Kerry final, Dublin down in Galway, Div. 1 School Grades.(31:00) - Longford and Wexford heroics seal promotion(36:00) - Michael Lyster tribute(39:00) - Meath and Cork rise, Kildare disappoint, Mulroy magic. (55:00) - James’ Top 10 forwards after the 2026 leagues. Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday talking through the four league finals and building up the 2026 provincial championships.

Mar 16, 2026 • 1h 5min
The Football Pod: League chaos, Louth surge, Kerry smash Mayo, Armagh catch Dublin, Meath’s forward play
The Football Pod is here, in the midst of the biggest week so far of the intercounty season - after the penultimate round of the league, we’re all gearing up for Round 7. Paddy, James and Tommy break down the games, and look forward to a blockbuster day of action next Sunday.Chapters(01:00) - Division 3 and 4 chaos tops a crazy sports weekend (09:00) - Division 2 rundown as Meath and Cork take the driving seat.(34:00) - Armagh beat Dublin - how and why.(50:00) - Roscommon beat Donegal, Kerry’s scary display.Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday breaking down all the action from the final round of the leagues.

Mar 9, 2026 • 50min
Relegation and Promotion contenders collide in Round 6, Club All-Stars, Friday Night GAA?
The Football Pod is back ahead of round 6 of the league - the lads take a look at the key games from all four divisions and some of the stories emerging ahead of a crucial weekend.Chapters(01:00) - Hurling, Rugby, Gareth Bale and golf lessons.(04:00) - The 25/26 Club All-Stars(09:00) - The Friday Night GAA question?(16:00) - Div 3 breakdown - who’ll join Down?(24:00) - Div 4 promotion chasers.(29:00) - Croker double header: Meath-Tyrone, Dublin-Armagh(40:00) - Louth-Derry, Cork-Kildare and Kerry-Mayo.Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday breaking down all the action.

Mar 2, 2026 • 51min
Derry and Meath chase Div. 1, how to attack with intent, Dublin bounce back, Mayo-Armagh fallout
The Football Pod has landed - and Paddy, James and Tommy get stuck into all the action from Round 5. We're kicking off with the top of Division 2 - as Derry, Meath, Louth and Tyrone pick up big wins. Tommy was in Castlebar for Mayo-Armagh and we're looking at Dublin's win in Roscommon too. All of that and much more - enjoyChapters(01:00) - Team Bonding and an Irish word a day.(04:00) - Derry hammer Cork as Cleary's boys head to Portugal.(11:00) - Meath take care of Kildare and forwards playing with aggression(22:00) - Around the Grounds: Louth goals, Div. 4 goes bananas as cluster chase Down in Div. 3. (26:00) - Are the Dubs back? Roscommon beaten. Bonus for Brennan. Brigid's stars return.(36:00) - Mayo keep winning. Armagh keep losing - Kobe impact, Mayo danger, Armagh depth.(47:00) - Galway's draw with Donegal and Kerry win at their ease.Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next week looking ahead to Round 6 of the National Football League.

Feb 23, 2026 • 50min
Moving Week, Kobe McDonald, Louth's Clinic, Poor Dublin, Armagh's issue, Cork big W
The Football Pod is up and out after an interesting weekend in the National Football League, a certain Mayo star announces himself, Tyrone fall to Louth, Dublin dissapoint, Armagh have questions, and Cork, Roscommon, Donegal and Down just keep on winning.Chapters(01:00) - Poor Dublin, Kerry's spring(09:00) - Donegal hold off Armagh.(19:00) - Roscommon catch Galway.(23:00) - Kobe McDonald debut as Mayo beat Monaghan.(31:00) - Cork's big win against Meath. (39:00) - How Louth beat Tyrone and the Canavan question.(46:00) - Around the Grounds - highlights from Division 4, 3 and 2.The Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men’s football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you’re truly after.

Feb 15, 2026 • 1h 8min
Chaos and Crazy Comebacks, Ravenous Rossies, Kickout Piggery, Two-Point Kings, Pod Listeners have their say
The Football Pod is back and getting stuck into a mad round 3 of the National Football League, thanks for all of your comments and questions too, we get to them in part two, enjoy!Chapters(01:00) - Pays to be brave, risk v safety: Jack Flynn and Barry McNulty star in comebacks(18:00) - Roscommon hold Armagh off after a savage start!(25:00) - Galway clip Kerry - how?(35:00) - Donegal put Mayo away - Roarty vs. ROD, Conor O'Donnell on the rise, Donegal power.(35:00) - Around the Grounds - highlights from Division 4, 3 and 2.(43:00) - Football Pod community questionsThe Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men’s football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you’re truly after.

Feb 11, 2026 • 51min
Big boys clash in Donegal v Mayo, Tyrone and Louth's challenge, Sigerson Cup chances
The Football Pod is back and looking forward to a major weekend in the National Football Leagues - we pick out some of the feature games in Division 2 and Division 1, we're also chatting ahead of the 2026 Sigerson Cup final in Croke Park tonight, as UL take on UCC.Chapters(01:00) - The Pod at the Premier League and Sigerson Cup final preview.(14:00) - Around the Grounds: round 3 fixtures in Division 3 and 4.(18:00) - Tyrone v Cavan - the fine line between trouble and promotion.(27:00) - Louth's mental challenge v Meath's new-found size.(35:00) - Big boys clash - Donegal v Mayo preview(43:00) - Relegation calling - Dublin v Monaghan The Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men’s football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you’re truly after.

Feb 1, 2026 • 1h 2min
Dublin's sticky transition, Galway sneak by Armagh, Derry end the drought and Division 2 drama
Bank Holiday Sunday Pod as we get stuck into all the Football - Galway sneak a win in Armagh, we hear about Tommy's trip to Castlebar for Dublin v Mayo, the lads are talking the drama around the grounds, and knowing when to call it a day.Chapters(01:00) - League trends, chasing skill levels, Dublin's sticky transition (18:00) - Mayo-Dublin run-through, Moran's second win, soft red card?(21:00) - McGeeney on fisted points, Finnerty pushing Galway on.(38:00) - Donegal-Kerry - the shadow rematch(45:00) - Around the Grounds: Division 2-4 drama, as Leinster counties soar high.We hope you enjoyed The Football Pod Club series, which we brought to a close last week, with our special show in Dingle, with Paul Geaney and Dylan Geaney. The Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men’s football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you’re truly after.


