Advertisement Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures Behind the Lines Sportswriters discuss their careers and the work that inspires them. Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories The Off The Ball crew with Mark Scanlon from the League of Ireland. FreeRadioheads Off The Ball secures broadcast rights for League of Ireland radio coverage League of Ireland games to get radio treatment. 3.35pm, 10 Feb 2025 Share options COVERAGE OF THE SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division has received another boost with the news that Off The Ball has signed an exclusive national radio deal with the League of Ireland to broadcast 30 matches across the upcoming season. A minimum of 15 fixtures will be broadcast on Newstalk featuring live commentary throughout as well as post-match analysis. 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