SETTLE IN: Kevin Penrose on the struggles he faced as an openly gay GAA player

Happy Thursday everyone! Welcome to another episode of Word On The Street, where this week we're looking at toxic fan culture in light of the chaotic scenes at the Ryder Cup this past weekend. What are the main causes, and how can we fix it? Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @offtheball on all our social platforms or send us a WhatsApp at 087 9 180 180! 

Una Mullally of the Irish Times joins Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea on the show to discuss whether the GAA should consider taking a more activity-based approach to matchdays, much like the NFL displayed at the weekend ahead of Ireland's first-ever NFL game.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInActionCatch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Off The Ball's Rachel Sheehan returns to her hometown GAA club of Carrigtwohill in East Cork to tell the stories of the people who have powered the continued expansion and success of the club...and the village around it.#GAA #GAABelong

Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio this evening by two special guests, Kay Ryder and Patricia Woods, who were part of Dublin's historic 10-in-a-row All-Ireland winning camogie team. They tell their stories of how they came to play camogie in the 1950s and 60s, the difference in the game between then and now, their finest moments, and some incredible stories from days gone by.

Torpey Hurling are attempting to revolutionise some aspects of hurling - from the bamboo crafter hurls that combat ash dieback, to their new protective glove called ‘The Klaw’.Sean Torpey, joins Ger & Study on the line to tell us all about it…Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Eoin Sheahan was joined by Kevin Penrose, openly gay Gaelic Football player from Tyrone, to chat about coming out as a GAA player, moving away from the GAA before returning with the help of others, and the importance of male allies to the LGBTQ+ community. Settle In on Off The Ball is brought to you by Guinness 0.0.

Off The Ball's Rachel Sheehan sits down with Mike Currane of AFLW Ireland to discuss the pathways, challenges and success stories of LGFA players moving to Australia to pursue a career in professional sport.

John Duggan is joined in studio by Movember Ahead of the Game ambassadors Anton Tohill and Saoirse McCarthy for this week's Saturday Panel, about promoting mental health.If you are affected by any of the topics discussed in this podcast, please contact the Samaritans via phone on 116 123 or email at ⁠[email protected]⁠

Former Mayo footballer Shairoze Akram joins Eoin Sheahan for this week’s edition of Settle In, wherein he discusses moving from Pakistan at the age of 4, finding his identity in the Irish culture, and the impact Andy Moran had on his life and career.'#SettleIn' w/ Guinness 0.0 

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