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Subscribe to OTB's Sunday Paper Review where Joe Molloy and guests dissect the Sunday sports pages from the UK and Ireland as they get stuck into the biggest stories of the week! Live on Off The Ball from 1pm every Sunday, or subscribe to get the podcast!

  • 11 minutes 29 seconds
    UNLOCKED: Sunday Paper Review | "100% there's a hypocrisy in the GAA around this" - Neil Ewing | Ger Brennan ban upheld!

    This week on The Sunday Paper Review, Adrian Barry is joined by former Ireland rugby international, Grace Davitt, and sports journalist, Neil Ewing.

    In this UNLOCKED section, they reflect on the DRA's decision to uphold Dublin boss, Ger Brennan's, 12 week suspension after his red card for involvement in a altercation with Galway strength and conditioning coach, Cian Breathnach.

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    19 April 2026, 12:16 pm
  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW: Sensational Six Nations weekend | Are we losing football? | Cheltenham week

    Adrian Barry is joined by Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes and the Sunday Independent’s Declan Lynch for this week’s Sunday Paper Review.

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    8 March 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 10 minutes 17 seconds
    UNLOCKED: Sunday Paper Review | "If you can't see the hypocrisy of that, you're just completely blind" | Ireland Drawn Against Israel

    This week on The Sunday Paper Review, Adrian Barry is joined in studio by athletics journalist Cathal Dennehy, and Olympic canoeist Jenny Egan.

    In this UNLOCKED section, they reflect on the FAI's confirmation that The Republic of Ireland will fulfil its Nations League fixtures with Israel.

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    1 March 2026, 1:19 pm
  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    The Sunday Paper Review: Ireland shock England with record win at Twickenham | The genius of Clifford & Coaching Paul Mescal | OFF THE BALL

    Adrian Barry is joined by Orla McElroy, Sports Editor with the Irish Daily Mail, and Brendan Hackett, sports psychologist and Head of Coach and Player Development with the GAA in this week's edition of the Sunday Paper Review

    The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball in partnership with Centra, make sure your fridge is match ready, to KICK OFF WITH A COLD ONE. Over 18’s only. Drink responsibly. Get the facts. Visit drink aware.ie.

    22 February 2026, 1:19 pm
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW: Ireland narrowly scrape past Italy, Ben O'Connor's No-Nonsense style, Winter Olympics & The FAI's Nations League debacle | OFF THE BALL

    Adrian Barry is joined by Cliona Foley and Rory Keane for this week's edition of The Sunday Paper Review

     

     This weeks Sunday Paper Review is brought to you by Optimum Nutrition. We're delighted to team up with Optimum Nutrition, the world's number one performance nutrition brand, as they launch their new global campaign, The Optimum Advantage. With over 35 years at the top of performance nutrition, trusted by the world's best athletes, and a growing partnership with the IRFU, Optimum Nutrition are right at the heart of Irish Rugby.

    15 February 2026, 2:19 pm
  • 1 hour 20 minutes
    OTB Sunday Paper Review: France cast Ireland aside | Cranky managers | Straight-talking Ben O'Connor

    Adrian Barry is joined on The Sunday Paper Review today by columnist Roy Curtis and former Ireland rugby star Fiona Hayes.

    Today's Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball is in partnership with Centra, make sure your fridge is match ready, to KICK OFF WITH A COLD ONE. Over 18’s only. Drink responsibly. Get the facts. Visit drink aware.ie.

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    8 February 2026, 2:19 pm
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW: ’Restored my faith in rugby! | Rugby, Katie Taylor & more! | OFF THE BALL

    Eve Conway is joined & Orla McElroy & Cliona Foley for this week’s Nollaig na mBan edition of The Sunday Paper Review!

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    11 January 2026, 10:05 am
  • 13 minutes 50 seconds
    THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW (UNLOCKED): What's next for Jacques Nienaber? & The Saipan Movie | OFF THE BALL

    Adrian Barry is joined in studio by Irish Daily Mail editor Linda Maher and Sports Business owner David Sharkey to bring you through all the best of today's Sunday Papers

    30 November 2025, 10:05 am
  • 20 minutes 59 seconds
    THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW (UNLOCKED): Ger Brennan takes the Dublin job | The Camogie All Ireland Final

    Adrian Barry is joined by former professional tennis player, Simon Carr, and Meath midfielder, Shane McEntee, to go through all the headline and best sports writing in the papers this Sunday

    10 August 2025, 12:27 pm
  • 15 minutes 10 seconds
    The Sunday Paper Review UNLOCKED: McCabe Conquers Europe

    Listen in to a short snippet from today's Sunday Paper Review as John Duggan is joined by Hugh Farrelly and Ciara Trant to look over the weekend's back pages.

    25 May 2025, 12:10 pm
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Sunday Paper Review Special | Irish retirements | Mental resilience | Cliona Foley & Jessie Barr | Nollaig na mBan

    Kathleen McNamee is joined by Cliona Foley and Jessie Barr for a special edition of the Sunday Paper Review for Nollaig na mBan as they discusses a number of inspiring stories from female athletes across the country.

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    12 January 2025, 1:10 pm
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