Between the Stripes LOI podcast

Kieran, Jon & Gary are back to review another dramatic week in the LOI particularly at Waterford and Dundalk while the team also looks ahead to this weekend's fixtures in BOTH DIVISIONS. There are interviews with Harps legend Kevin McHugh, Bray striker Gary Shaw and we continue our fan interviews by chatting with Galway supporter Ronan Coleman. All this and more on Between the Stripes LOI podcast!

With fan unrest continuing to grow amid calls for a protest demanding the removal of club chairman Bill Hulsizer, Kieran Burke caught up with Dundalk fans on the streets of the town yesterday to get their views on the situation at Oriel Park while Ciaran Callan gives us details on his proposal for a new supporters club. Also available to watch on Between the Stripes TV on YouTube.

John Gill is the latest guest on Between the Stripes TV's League of Ireland Life Stories series. Giller talks us through starting out at Kilkenny City, working under Dermot Keely, boom & bust at Dublin City, drama at Dundalk (both times), Maxi v John Delaney, Vinny Perth and so much more in a nothing-off-limits discussion.Available to watch on Between the Stripes TV (YouTube) or via our website BetweenTheStripes.net Subscribe & review!

Kieran, Jon & Gary react to the departures of Kevin Sheedy and Mike Newell from Waterford FC and speak to local broadcaster Kevin Galvin. Declan "Fabio" O'Brien looks back on the opening series of games in the Premier Division while Pats legend Ian Bermingham chats to us ahead of a top-of-the-table clash with Shamrock Rovers.

Another packed show this week as we hear from St.Pat's pair Billy King & Stephen O'Donnell, Treaty United star Marc Ludden, and Derry superfan JP Fahy who discuss the recent change in management at the Brandywell. As ever, Kieran, Gary, and Jon review and preview all the latest action from BOTH divisions with plenty of laughs and competitiveness between the trio thrown in. Enjoy the show!

A bumper show as Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly look back on two sets of Premier Division results and the latest First Division action as well as previewing this weekend's games. We hear from Pats pair Desmond & O'Donnell, UCD boss Andy Myler and Dundalk fan Ken Sloane from TheMenWhoSavedFootball fancast. There's Super League & UCL chat too!

A broad range of guests join us on this week's podcast as we hear from Longford Town's on-loan Mansfield defender Aaron O'Driscoll, former LOI defender Stefan McKevitt on his involvement with mental health advocacy group Head In The Game and their new jersey with UMBRO, while we also chat to Cork City fan Declan McCormack from The Other Three Amigos podcast in the first of our weekly fan interviews on the show this season.

Longford Town FC legend Sean Prunty walks us through his remarkable life story both inside and outside of football. Sean starts by telling us how he was finished with the game upon returning from England only for a certain Stephen Kenny to pick up the phone one day. Prunty also covers Longford's glory days, relegation in 2007 and of course his sudden retirement due to heart issues at just 28 and how he coped with such news. Available to watch on Between the Stripes TV on YouTube!

This week's guests include Bray manager Gary Cronin, Athlone midfielder Jamie Hollywood, Finn Harps director Aidan McNeills and BORST podcast host Shaun Dunne.

A whopper episode this week as we open the show by asking "what is going on at Dundalk" following their shock defeat to Finn Harps as we hear from James Rogers. Raff Cretaro discusses his former clubs Sligo & Harps flying starts to the new campaign while Lee Steacy looks back on a brilliant point at Dalymount Park with Longford Town. We also hear from Treaty 'keeper Tadhg Ryan following the Limerick club's first-ever LOI point against Bray on Sunday. If that's not enough the lads review & previews all the latest LOI action from BOTH DIVISIONS.

To mark Organ Donor week we sat down with remarkable Dundalk FC fan Danny Watters who donated a kidney to his sister late last year. We discuss some of the questions people have about such an operation and the need for more awareness around organ donation and of course we talk about the Town. If you'd prefer to watch this interview it's available on Between the Stripes TV on YouTube or via BetweenTheStripes.net

Two-time First Division winner with Longford Town and Wexford Youths and current Bohemians under-19's coach Willie Tyrell is the latest guest on our League of Ireland Life Stories series.Would you prefer to watch the show? Search Between the Stripes TV on YouTube!

Stephen O'Donnell, Patrick McEleney, Declan Devine, Conn Murray & Shane Keegan are this week's big-name guests as the team review & preview all the latest LOI Premier and First Division action.

Kieran Burke, Jon Brier & Gary Reilly look back on a dramatic Presidents Cup final before looking ahead to the opening round of fixtures in the Premier Division this weekend. There are also interviews with Dane Massey and Longford Town star Dean Byrne in another action-packed show.

Between the Stripes LOI podcast is back for 2021 and it's back bigger & better than ever. This season's hosts are Kieran Burke, Gary Reilly & back once again is fan favourite Jon Brier! On this week's show we hear from Hearts midfielder Aaron McEneff, ex-Dundalk number one Gary Rogers and Mark Hill who compiles stats on the LOI for the iconic Football Manager series. We talk transfers, Presidents Cup and 2021 predictions so strap yourself in for another wild season and be sure to subscribe!

Drogheda United chairman Conor Hoey tells us his LOI Life Story as we discuss following in his dads footsteps as Drogs chairman, mistakes of the past, rebuilding the club financially, the new stadium, WatchLOI, Dublin County FC, league structure & lots more!

Today we're bringing you audio from our latest Between the Stripes TV League of Ireland Life Stories episode with former Shelbourne and Cabinteely defender Conor Keeley. Now playing with Ballymena United in the NIFL we discuss the transition to a new league, playing without fans, working under David Jeffrey, his upbringing in the First Division, and more.

Audio from our recent League of Ireland life stories episode on Between the Stripes TV (YouTube) with Irish football sensation Stephanie Roche. The Peamount striker walks us through her career from girls' football to playing abroad and scoring big cup final goals. We hear about her international hopes going forward, her new academy, working on TV, and of course that famous goal and photo.

Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly look back on a crazy year by reviewing & rating all 20 clubs performances this season as well as chatting with guests Declan Devine, Gary Cronin & Chris Bennion. Burko & Gaz also pick their Premier &n First Division teams of the season and compare it to how you the fans voted on our Twitter account. The lads also put together an out of contract XI. There's a giveaway of Drogheda United's new Champions 2020 gin and so much more on a wonderful end of season podcast finale. Thanks for your support in 2020 & as you'll hear on this week's pod there's a lot more to come from BTS in 2021.

Our annual cup final special returns bigger & better than ever as James Rogers & Gary Reilly host the show alongside Kieran Burke. We've got interviews with Dundalk FC coach Shane Keegan, 2002 cup winner John Flanagan & Hoops legend Pat "Pajo" Flynn. Subscribe now & leave your reviews!

It's FAI Cup semi-finals weekend so hosts Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly chat with Athlone Town's hat-trick hero from the quarter-final win over Shelbourne, Dean George, while Shamrock Rovers legend Stephen Rice tells us about his new role with Crystal Palace as well as discussing his former clubs in the LOI. There's an interesting debate on referees, transfer talk, and Gary responding to some fan mail so stick the kettle on and enjoy another action-packed pod.

It's a Longford Town FC special as Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly bask in the glory of promotion to the promised land with guests Rob Manley, Daire Doyle, Aodh Dervin & Dean Zambra. However, as ever there's loads for all LOI fans as Roddy Collins talks Ireland & dementia within football while Kieran & Gary cover all the latest LOI hot topics as well as previewing the FAI Cup quarter-finals. Cans & craic, this podcast has the lot!

Kieran Burke, Gary Reilly & Ethan Fitzpatrick look back on a dramatic final night in the LOI Premier Division and speak to Sligo Rovers boss Liam Buckley after their 4th place finish. We also hear from Martin from "TheMenWhoSavedFootball" podcast about Dundalk's off-field drama this campaign and what may lay in store for their Italian manager. Another fan interview tonight is Shels supporter Aidan Geraghty while Longford Town boss Daire Doyle is also on ahead of Sunday's promotion/relegation play-off.

For the first time ever, Kieran Burke has the luxury of calling on two co-hosts as Gary Reilly & James Donnelly feature in a debate filled show. The lads look back on the drama of the play-offs and hear from those involved in Longford's dramatic win (Joe Gorman, Dean Byrne & Daire Doyle) while there are also interviews with Athlone Town boss Adrian Carberry and Galway United fan Julian Canny. The lads look ahead to the final round of fixtures in the Premier and the possible permutations and there's our usual charity bet & Rapid Vienna v Dundalk chat. All this & so much more, you won't be bored!

Following last night's First Division title success Drogheda United trio Conor Hoey, Tim Clancy & James Brown join us on this week's show. However, there's plenty for the non-Drogs among you as Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly review the final round of games in the second tier plus the latest top-flight action. There's talk on Cork City's relegation & potential sale, Shamrock Rovers title win, Dundalk v Arsenal, our weekly charity bet & so much more. One of our most packed shows of the season so no matter who you support this is a must-listen!

Kieran Burke co-hosts with Longford Town media manager James Donnelly while Kevin Galvin of Beat 102-103 talks Foras & Cork City, ex-Limerick boss Tommy Barrett reviews the First Division season so far while Bray Wanderers chairman Niall O'Driscoll also joins us on this weeks show.

Roddy Collins sits down with Kieran Burke to talk Champagne football, his dealings with the FAI & how they affected his career, the new FAI & why Stephen Kenny wasn't ready for the Ireland job.

Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly are back to discuss Dundalk's Euro breakthrough, turmoil at Cork City, and the collapse of Longford Town against Galway among many other hot topics. Conan Byrne talks pre-season with Glenavon and evaluates some of his former clubs performances this term while also joining us for the first time tonight is legendary LOI boss John Caulfield.

On this week's show Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly look back on the latest results including Rovers big win in Oriel while James Rogers joins us to preview Thursday's Europa League play-off at the Aviva between Dundalk & Ki. Andrew Dempsey helps us answer the question "what is happening at Cabinteely, there's Jack Byrne chat and much more so tune in!

The ups, the downs, the controversies, the myths, the past & the future. League of Ireland legend Roddy Collins sits down with Kieran Burke of Between the Stripes LOI podcast for an exclusive one-hour plus no holds barred chat as the Rodster reveals all.

The one and only Jon Brier is back live in the Longford studio with Kieran Burke as the lads make a major announcement in regards to a podcast special coming up later this week while there's interviews on tonight's show with Bray Manager Gary Cronin and Longford Town striker Rob Manley. The boys talk Europe, Champagne football and all the usual bits so be sure to tune in and welcome the pride of Yorkshire back!

Ethan Fitzpatrick hosts with Kieran Burke this week as the lads chat domestic & European matters while there are 3 top-class interviews with managers from within the league. Plenty of laughs included as well as our regular charity bet feature and all the rest. Subscribe now & share the show on your social pages!

A 2 hour podcast bonanza but trust us you'll be left wanting more as co-hosts Kieran Burke & the brilliant Gary Reilly chat to Con Murphy on Rovers & broadcasting, John O'Sullivan on Cork & the FAI and finally Cobh boss Stuart Ashton with his side just 3 points off the top in a "bonkers" First Division. There's our charity bet, previews, reviews, discussion on Mandroiu, Peak 6 and much more. If you only listen to one show this year make it this weeks! Leave your reviews on apple podcast & please subscribe & share! Follow us on Twitter @BetweenStripes or find us on FB & Insta.

After a fortnight away Between the Stripes LOI podcast is back with an action-packed show as Kieran Burke & David Lennon talk off-field rumblings at Dundalk and the Euro draws as well as reviewing and previewing the latest domestic action. We speak to James Rogers on Vinny Perth's next move, Longford Boss Daire Doyle & Aaron McCabe whos goal has gone viral after De Town's 3-1 win against Wexford while Dean Arrowsmith tells us about the new mental health organisation called "Head in the game". There's something for everyone on the show!

Kieran Burke & Nigel Hegarty not only review & preview all the latest Premier & First Division action but also discuss the LOI clubs European ties, the FAI Cup 2nd round draw, deliver their weekly charity bet and also speak to Bohemians star Anto Breslin and Dundalk's American midfielder Taner Dogan who is currently on loan with Athlone Town. A bumper show full of quality, be sure to subscribe & share with fellow LOI fans!

Ethan Fitzpatrick is this weeks special guest co-host with Kieran Burke and it's a bumper show as the lads review & preview every game in the LOI Premier & First Divisions, discuss the latest hot topics and bring you 4 top class interviews once again. Be sure to subscribe!

The LOI is back and so are we! We've parked all the talk of format, money, streaming & the FAI at the door to bring you a show based totally on FOOTBALL! Kieran Burke & special guest co-host James Rogers preview every Premier & First Division game this weekend as well as bringing you interviews with Declan Devine, Junior, Lido Lotefa & Drogheda chairman Conor Hoey.James pays tribute to the late Harry Taffe (RIP) and also breaks a major transfer exclusive as well as discussing the upcoming UEFA draws for Irish clubs. It's not to be missed so tune in, subscribe & leave a review. IT'S GOOD TO BE BACK!

We all need a good laugh and Burke & Brier attempt to deliver with their lockdown special featuring Pat Flynn, Stephen Henderson & Lee Steacy. There's also a review of the Premier & First Division campaigns so far as well as a controversial team of the season selection. Well worth a listen in these testing times. Stay safe everyone & WASH YOUR HANDS!

Burke & Brier kick this weeks show off with a serious but required discussion on the potential ramifications COVID-19 may have on the LOI while teacher by day Premier League keeper by night Jack Brady of Shelbourne is also on the line to weigh in with his thoughts as well as discussing the Reds start to the campaign, last season with Limerick and much more.

You continue to tune in in your thousands each week and the lads have another wonderful show for you to enjoy this week as Jamie McDonagh tells us why he wouldn't go away as a 16 year old again, Aodh Dervin chats about clashing with a new coach who he now rates as the best he's ever worked for and Sligo Rovers reporter Jessica Farry gives us the low down on the Bit O'Reds poor start to the new season. All this and much more to be enjoyed so be sure to listen, share & subscribe! (Review welcome)

An action packed show this week as Burke & Brier review two sets of Premier Division results as well as week 1 in the First Division while Canadian international Kris Twardek joins us for the first time with Gary Shaw making a re-appearance after scoring on his second Bray debut. We've also got full fixture previews & our weekly charity bet. Tune in & subscribe.

After an off-season of crisis in the First Division the second tier of Irish football returns this weekend and as ever Burke & Brier give it the 5 star treatment with chat on all 10 clubs and interviews with Daire Doyle and Vinny Faherty. Don't worry Premier Division fans you are far from forgotten about with full fixture reviews & previews as well as topical debate. We've also got some big price charity bets in aid of Autism services so tune in & subscribe!

After last weeks triumphant return Burke & Brier are here to preview the 2020 Premier Division campaign with the Yorkshire man already looking set to upset fans of Sligo & Bohs this season with some big predictions. John Gill, Alan Cawley & Declan Devine are this weeks guests while there's a new charity bet feature on the show too.

The boys are back in town as Burke & Brier return with their weekly podcast for the 2020 season and there's much to discuss as Vinny Perth, Daire Doyle, Mike Ahern and recently retired LOI referee Paul Tuite all join the lads on this weeks pre-season special ahhhhhhh it's good to be back!

The final Between the Stripes LOI podcast to be recorded in lovely Longford is marked in grand fashion as Burke & Brier are joined for the final time by Gary Rogers, Neale Fenn, Stephen Henderson and Julian Canny. Rogers talks Europe and PFAI, Fenn reflects on that awful defeat to Bray and some departures from Longford, Hendo discusses his new job at Shels, while Julian is on hand to reflect on the possibility of an All-Ireland league. A fitting show to send Jon Brier on his way after two incredible years with Between the Stripes. Please leave your reviews as a show of thanks to the great Yorkshire man.

BetweenTheStripes.ie founder, Kieran Burke has a major personal announcement for listeners on this weeks show, while there are two cracking interviews with Alan Cawley & Wexford FC star, Jack Doherty. Meanwhile, Kieran & Jon review last weekends action from BOTH DIVISIONS and also review the European draws.

This weeks show is something a little special as former Brentford & current Dundalk CEO, Mark Devlin sits down with Between the Stripes LOI podcast for an in-depth exclusive. Devlin chats about his crazy experiences in England, pressure from Dundalk fans to redevelop Oriel, the state of Irish football and so much more in this wide raging interview. If that wasn't enough, we've got Drogheda United manager, Tim Clancy on the line as well as Tales From The East Stand podcast host, Gary Parsons ahead of Friday's GIGANTIC Dublin Derby. If this show doesn't convince you to subscribe and leave a 5 star review we may as well pack up our microphones and go home now! Please share far and wide on your social platforms with Irish football fans!

To celebrate the two-year anniversary of Between the Stripes LOI podcast's very first episode, we are bringing you a podcast extra this week. Recently, Between the Stripes TV launched its new League of Ireland life stories series, as Kieran Burke travels the country to sit down with past and present LOI stars to learn more about them off the field as well as on it. Deciding to start with a local figure, Kieran sat down with Longford Town FC's Aodh Dervin, who spoke about his early football memories, career challenges, international frustration and hopes for the future. Subscribe for more or if you prefer, you can watch the interview in full on our Between the Stripes TV YouTube channel.

What a rotten week weather wise but not to worry, Burke & Brier are on hand to brighten up your week with S3EP15 of Between the Stripes LOI podcast. "I haven't thrown the towel in" says Stephen Henderson in relation to Jon's criticism of the Cobh Ramblers boss on last weeks show, while Daniel O'Reilly tells us about his Roberto Carlos like free-kick at Dalymount Park on Friday. Please hit the subscribe button on Itunes and leave a 5 star review.

It's a star studded line up this week to say the least as we speak to Dan Cleary, Junior, Chris Bennion & Ian Morris. As ever, Burke & Brier have all the latest fixture reviews, previews, transfer news and hot topics for debate in an excellent episode. Be sure to subscribe or leave us a review/drop us a tweet @BetweenStripes.