Between the Stripes LOI podcast

New Derry City striker Jamie McGonigle chats to us fresh off his winning penalty v Dundalk on Sunday while Drogheda United chairman Conor Hoey sits down for a thought-provoking chat on how to bridge the divide between the LOI clubs in receipt of European money and the rest of the clubs, the need for radical thinking and rebranding of the league and it's TV coverage and much more. As ever, Kieran, Jon & Gary preview & review the latest fixtures from BOTH divisions as well as Europe while the lads also discuss some recent transfers, Adrian Carberry's departure from Athlone, the future at Longford Town, and much more.

Another all-action show as Kieran, Jon & Gary look back on the weekend's games from BOTH DIVISIONS and preview the upcoming round of domestic matches as well as this week's European games involving Irish sides. Longford Town boss Daire Doyle chats to Kieran after yet another heartbreaking late defeat against Rovers as De Town manager urges the County to get behind his team for Saturday's do-or-die basement battle with Finn Harps. There's more debate on RTE/LOI TV coverage, news that Jim Magilton may be set for the Oriel Park exit door and much more.

A debate-filled show as the lads talk Europe, lack of TV coverage, flat atmospheres at some grounds despite the easing of restrictions, Athlone Town's latest bizarre statement, Liam Scales & more. Guests this week include Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins, Longford midfielder Aodh Dervin & Bohs reporter Darryl Geraghty. Subscribe wherever you're listening and feel free to drop us a tweet @BetweenStripes or find us on Facebook or Insta.

You won't find a more content-filled LOI podcast anywhere than Between the Stripes LOI podcast and that's a fact! On this week's show alone we have interviews with Treaty 'keeper Tadhg Ryan following his MOTM display v Dundalk, Wexford star Jack Doherty is on following his teams 3-0 win over Cabinteely in the cup while Sligo fan Shaun Dunne tells us what's gone wrong at Sligo! Kieran, Jon & Gary review all of last weekends FAI Cup matches, react to the second round draw, preview all this weekends games in BOTH divisions, talk European games, referees, Pixelot and so much more! Subscribe wherever you get your pods from & leave a review on Apple!

It's FAI Cup first round weekend so this week we're highlighting the stories behind some of the non-league sides in the competition with interviews from Bangor's Davy O'Sullivan, Liffey Wanderers Dean Murphy, and Kilnamanagh's Conor Kenna. Kieran & Gary preview & predict the cup action as well as looking back at the latest Premier & First Division results while there's plenty of European chat too.

Jon Brier bravely faces Kieran & Gary following England's EURO 2020 Final defeat but of course, it's all eyes on the Greatest League in the World as the lads talk European games, Premier & First Divisions. Sam Verdon chats about his move from Longford to Bray, Graham Gartland discusses getting behind the microphone for Shamrock Rovers while Kevin Doherty is on after agreeing a new two-year deal with Drogheda United. You won't find a more comprehensive LOI podcast anywhere and that's a fact!

Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly review all 35 goals across the weekends 10 LOI matches and look ahead to another action-packed week including the European ties involving Irish clubs. Dave Rogers talks about his time in the USA, India, and returning home to rife speculation linking him with Dundalk while Treaty United manager Tommy Barrett is also a special guest on the show. Subscribe now!

This week we are celebrating the many great League of Ireland podcasts by bringing guests on from other pods around the league throughout the show. Kieran & Gary dissect the latest results and upcoming fixtures in both the Premier and First Divisions.

Newly appointed Waterford FC manager Marc Bircham chats to Kieran after the Blues stunning win in Dundalk while John Mernock from Save Tolka Park speaks to us about the ongoing campaign. Kieran, John & Gary review & preview the latest fixtures, talk European draws for LOI clubs and there's a near meltdown at the end of the show as breaking news from Oriel Park emerges and develops within minutes. Well worth the listen!

Kieran, Jon & Gary look ahead to the resumption in the LOI after the mid-season break with some red hot debate on who's under pressure and who's not after the first part of the campaign.....Some very alternative views among the lads it's fair to say it makes for great listening. James Doona tells us why he's loving football again at Athlone Town while Vinny Faherty talks Galway, John Caulfield, and retirement from the LOI. Listen, subscribe, share & leave a review!

It may be the mid-season break but there's no rest here at BTS as Kieran, Jon & Gary review last weekend's results from both divisions as well as delivering their individual report cards for all 20 teams so far. Who's top of the class and who's flunking out? Tune in to find out. We also hear from LOI legend Conan Byrne who has announced his retirement as well as Dundalk caretaker boss Jim Magilton and St.Pat's supremo Stephen O'Donnell. Also contains chat on Ireland's win in Andorra, European coefficients, WatchLOI, and much more!

Two first-time guests join us on Between the Stripes LOI podcast as Kieran, Jon & Gary catch up with Drogheda's midfield machine Gary Deegan and the newly appointed Wexford FC manager Ian Ryan. As ever, the lads review and preview each and every latest fixture from both the Premier and First Division. You won't find better LOI coverage anywhere else! Enjoy the show.

Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly review last weekend's LOI Premier & First Division action as well as talking referees after the Tallaght throw-in controversy plus there are interviews with Keith Long, Alan Keane, and Dundalk fans protest organiser Jay McKeown. The lads also look ahead to this weekend's games and make their usual woeful predictions. Be sure to subscribe and leave your reviews!

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!