John Duggan
@johnduggansport.bsky.social
Sports Broadcaster. Presenter Off the Ball / Newstalk in Ireland. 1-5 on Saturdays and 1-7 on Sundays. Also, Newstalk Breakfast and The Racing POD. Views are my own.
Breaking bread with the great Shane Hannon - my right arm on Off the Ball Weekends on Newstalk. Monaghan did good. It would not be the same without him!
October 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Breaking bread with the great Shane Hannon - my right arm on Off the Ball Weekends on Newstalk. Monaghan did good. It would not be the same without him!
Remembering the legendary Johnny Lyons, 10 years gone on this day. A lot of us were fortunate to have had the privilege of experiencing his humanity, individuality, humour, kindness and friendship. Much loved by so many. I miss him greatly. Rock and Roll. 🤘🏻 ⚽️🎸🧡
August 19, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Remembering the legendary Johnny Lyons, 10 years gone on this day. A lot of us were fortunate to have had the privilege of experiencing his humanity, individuality, humour, kindness and friendship. Much loved by so many. I miss him greatly. Rock and Roll. 🤘🏻 ⚽️🎸🧡
The radio audience figures for Off the Ball on Weekends on Newstalk are out. Both the Saturday (158,000 listeners) & Sunday (155,000 listeners) shows have reached historical all time highs. Thank you to all our listeners & also to our fantastic team of on air and off air staff.
August 7, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The radio audience figures for Off the Ball on Weekends on Newstalk are out. Both the Saturday (158,000 listeners) & Sunday (155,000 listeners) shows have reached historical all time highs. Thank you to all our listeners & also to our fantastic team of on air and off air staff.
50 years ago today my cultural hero Rod Serling passed away. A World War II veteran & game changer in the New Frontier of Television with the timeless messages delivered on the human condition & American soul via his creation, ‘The Twilight Zone’. His artistry & genius lives on.
June 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM
50 years ago today my cultural hero Rod Serling passed away. A World War II veteran & game changer in the New Frontier of Television with the timeless messages delivered on the human condition & American soul via his creation, ‘The Twilight Zone’. His artistry & genius lives on.
Thank you to all our weekend listeners and our great team of on and off air personnel & contributors. Off the Ball SATURDAY on Newstalk is at a record high of 157,000 weekly listeners in the latest JNLR Survey & SUNDAY has 146,000 listeners. Special shout out to top producer Shane Hannon.
May 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Thank you to all our weekend listeners and our great team of on and off air personnel & contributors. Off the Ball SATURDAY on Newstalk is at a record high of 157,000 weekly listeners in the latest JNLR Survey & SUNDAY has 146,000 listeners. Special shout out to top producer Shane Hannon.
Just had a highly enjoyable chat with one of Ireland’s best sports writers Eamonn Sweeney to mark the release of his excellent new book ‘The Last Ditch’ - the interview airs this Saturday at 2pm on Off the Ball on Newstalk.
April 29, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Just had a highly enjoyable chat with one of Ireland’s best sports writers Eamonn Sweeney to mark the release of his excellent new book ‘The Last Ditch’ - the interview airs this Saturday at 2pm on Off the Ball on Newstalk.
In the silence of the kitchen reading all the lovely pieces about Micko, a huge figure in Irish cultural life. It’s in these moments that we are reminded of the unique and deeply connected nature of Gaelic Games throughout our land. 🙏🏻
April 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
In the silence of the kitchen reading all the lovely pieces about Micko, a huge figure in Irish cultural life. It’s in these moments that we are reminded of the unique and deeply connected nature of Gaelic Games throughout our land. 🙏🏻
We are live now! Football Saturday! @offtheball.bsky.social @newstalkfm.bsky.social
March 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We are live now! Football Saturday! @offtheball.bsky.social @newstalkfm.bsky.social
Best of luck to amateur jockey Ivan Ryan, having his first ride - and trainer Conor Maxwell, having his first runner at Cheltenham tomorrow. The name of the horse is ‘Kool One’. What sport is all about.
March 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Best of luck to amateur jockey Ivan Ryan, having his first ride - and trainer Conor Maxwell, having his first runner at Cheltenham tomorrow. The name of the horse is ‘Kool One’. What sport is all about.
Off the Ball’s coverage of the Cheltenham Festival starts with an exclusive. AP McCoy, 7.30pm on Newstalk tonight.
March 7, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Off the Ball’s coverage of the Cheltenham Festival starts with an exclusive. AP McCoy, 7.30pm on Newstalk tonight.
First show of 2025. Buzzed about the year of sport ahead. Hope you can tune in! @offtheball.bsky.social @newstalkfm.bsky.social
January 4, 2025 at 12:54 PM
First show of 2025. Buzzed about the year of sport ahead. Hope you can tune in! @offtheball.bsky.social @newstalkfm.bsky.social
One of my heroes, Rod Serling - creator of The Twilight Zone - was born 100 years ago today - on Christmas Day - 25/12/1924. Will give this a good airing this week.
December 25, 2024 at 12:38 PM
One of my heroes, Rod Serling - creator of The Twilight Zone - was born 100 years ago today - on Christmas Day - 25/12/1924. Will give this a good airing this week.
I am hanging up the mic until 2025. A privilege to chat to Tony Kelly ⬇️ this week - check it out wherever you get your pods. Happy Christmas everyone and thank you as always for listening to Off the Ball on Newstalk during the year. We have plenty of shows over the festive period, so do tune in!
December 22, 2024 at 5:46 PM
I am hanging up the mic until 2025. A privilege to chat to Tony Kelly ⬇️ this week - check it out wherever you get your pods. Happy Christmas everyone and thank you as always for listening to Off the Ball on Newstalk during the year. We have plenty of shows over the festive period, so do tune in!
First pint posted on Blue Sky after a weekend on the wireless. Totes emosh.
December 15, 2024 at 7:58 PM
First pint posted on Blue Sky after a weekend on the wireless. Totes emosh.
Fabulous book. And just one of many Malachy Clerkin of the Irish Times will be reviewing with me on the Saturday Panel this week. 1.30pm to get your cheat sheet for the Christmas shop. @newstalkfm.bsky.social @offtheball.bsky.social 📕
December 12, 2024 at 11:45 AM
Fabulous book. And just one of many Malachy Clerkin of the Irish Times will be reviewing with me on the Saturday Panel this week. 1.30pm to get your cheat sheet for the Christmas shop. @newstalkfm.bsky.social @offtheball.bsky.social 📕
Unbelievable effort from the entire Newstalk team for the 2024 General Election - led by Director of News John Keogh - crack team at base - wall to wall programming with top presenters & experts - informed reporting at every single count - videos, virals etc. Hope you enjoyed it. 🗳️
December 1, 2024 at 9:40 PM
Unbelievable effort from the entire Newstalk team for the 2024 General Election - led by Director of News John Keogh - crack team at base - wall to wall programming with top presenters & experts - informed reporting at every single count - videos, virals etc. Hope you enjoyed it. 🗳️
Taoiseach elected on the first count in Wicklow. #GeneralElection2024
November 30, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Taoiseach elected on the first count in Wicklow. #GeneralElection2024
No Off the Ball today. Reporting instead at the Wicklow count for the General Election. I studied politics in a previous life so going in with a bit of a clue. Tune into Newstalk for comprehensive coverage dawn to dusk from expert analysts & reporters at all the count centres! 🗳️
November 30, 2024 at 9:08 AM
No Off the Ball today. Reporting instead at the Wicklow count for the General Election. I studied politics in a previous life so going in with a bit of a clue. Tune into Newstalk for comprehensive coverage dawn to dusk from expert analysts & reporters at all the count centres! 🗳️
John F. Kennedy was assassinated 61 years ago today. Was at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston recently. Here is what he said about Ireland. Poignant. 🇺🇸🇮🇪
November 22, 2024 at 10:49 PM
John F. Kennedy was assassinated 61 years ago today. Was at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston recently. Here is what he said about Ireland. Poignant. 🇺🇸🇮🇪
Met the great Jeff Stelling today. Interview airs at 1.25 Saturday on Off the Ball on Newstalk. Unbelievable! ⚽️😀
November 15, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Met the great Jeff Stelling today. Interview airs at 1.25 Saturday on Off the Ball on Newstalk. Unbelievable! ⚽️😀
Time for some Blue Sky thinking that isn’t X rated. 👍🏻
November 14, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Time for some Blue Sky thinking that isn’t X rated. 👍🏻