Between the Stripes LOI podcast

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.

Kieran & Jon take a trip down memory lane on this weeks show as former LOI favorite, Paddy Kavanagh joins the lads to look back on a rollercoaster career having announced his retirement earlier this year. Meanwhile, Finn Harps superfan, Nigel Hegarty is on the line to gloat about the Donegal men's shock turnaround at the bottom in recent weeks. As ever, Burke & Brier pull no punches as they mull over the latest big issues surrounding the league, including irregular betting patterns and player strikes.

A fantastic show for all League of Ireland fans this week as Burke & Brier talk RTE's LOI snub, the Unite the Union cup, FAI, PFAI, Sean Russell and much more in yet another topical few weeks for the domestic game. Meanwhile, we have two wonderful interviews for you in John Gill and Andrew Dempsey, as the later talks us through Cabinteely's rise to the top of the First Division. Subscribe on Itunes, Spotify or your favorite podcast outlet and be sure to leave us a review!

It's been a dramatic day in the LOI with the news that Cork City and John Caulfield have parted ways. Cork based reporter, John O'Shea joins Burke & Brier from the get go to update listeners on the latest from Turners Cross. Keith Ward talks title possibilities, the Dalymount buzz and Nandos, while we've got a very unique and inspirational interview with award winning author, world cyclist and mega LOI fan, Breifne Earley. Also, the lads have some brilliant tales from their trip to Wales, this really is a must listen show!

Somehow we've managed to cram in two sets of Premier Division reviews, a First Division review and both divisions previews into this weeks show alongside three cracking interviews. Gary Shaw talks St.Pat's, Mike Ahern updates us on Limerick's off-field woes, while James Rogers previews Dundalk V Shamrock Rovers. Burke & Brier are off to Bala this weekend so send them away happy by subscribing and leaving us a five star review!

It's been a whirlwind few weeks for Irish football and after a well deserved week away, Burke & Brier are back with a cracking episode, as TD Jonathan O'Brien updates us on the latest in the FAI scandal. Cork City fan, Tony O'Leary calls for John Caulfield to go while David Lennon defends Dundalk's management set up. All the usual chat, reviews and previews too. Subscribe on Itunes and leave a review and you could win a mixed crate of St.Mel's craft beer.

Burke & Brier return after the weekend of bookie bashing with another brilliant show. Former LOI managers, Shane Keegan & Dermot Keely cover a number of wide ranging topics, while Jessica Farry is on hand to talk all things Sligo Rovers. Subscribe on Itunes and leave a review in the month of April for your chance to win a mixed crate of St.Mel's craft beer.

The FAI/John Delaney saga once again dominates as Alan Cawley joins the lads to talk through it all. Bohs keeper, James Talbot talks about life at Sunderland, while Tommy Barrett gets his long overdue podcast apperance.

It's an El Clasico De Midlands special as Athlone Town boss, Terry Butler and Longford Town's local sensation, Aodh Dervin are special guests on this weeks show, hosted as ever by Kieran Burke & Jon Brier. There's all the usual rants, raves, laughs and fixture reviews/previews, while the lads also get stuck into the latest FAI controversy prior to chatting about Ireland's upcoming Euro qualifiers. Another excellent show for all Irish football folk to enjoy.

No horses here, just a couple of donkeys as Burke & Brier speak to three pedigree names from within the domestic game. St.Pat's hot-shot, Mikey Drennan discusses his transfer, missed chances and slow starts, Derry City manager, Declan Devine reveals the thinking behind his famous walking tour in pre-season, while Sam Verdon chats transfer u-turns and bad pitches. There's debates on attendances, social media and much much more. Another cracking edition of the show that deserves your subscription and a five star review.

This weeks Between the Stripes LOI podcast is packed with debate and discussion as Burke & Brier talk Shamrock Rovers & Stephen Bradley, Ollie Horgan and touchline behavior and Dundalk FC and too many cooks, plus much much more from BOTH DIVISIONS. As always, there's fixture previews, reviews and predictions, while Athlone Town's midfielder, Darren Meenan is on the show ahead of a blockbuster trip to Tolka Park on Friday, while Finn Harps FC superfan, Nigel Hegarty talks all things Harps in an absolutely fantastic fans interview. Subscribe now and leave a comment in the reviews.

Only the biggest and the best speak to Between the Stripes LOI podcast and on Series 3-Episode 3, Kieran & Jon are joined by three heavyweights of the domestic game. Dublin derby hero, Dinny Corcoran is first on the line, followed by Galway's very own Vinny Faherty. Finally, Aaron McEneff talks new stand, aims for the season and that cheeky chip against Derry. As always there's rants, debates and cliches a plenty from Burke & Brier, who also preview and review all the latest LOI action from BOTH DIVISIONS! Subscribe now.

Ian Morris, Stephen Henderson, Neale Fenn, Gareth McCaffery and Mike Ahern were all on hand to help Burke & Brier kick start their 2019 First Division coverage on Between the Stripes LOI podcast this week. For top-flight fans, there's a review and preview of the weekends Premier action plus all the usual bells and whistles too. Be sure to subscribe.

Between the Stripes LOI podcast returns with a third series as Burke & Brier kick off the 2019 season with three top quality guests. Talking league promotion, Niall Quinn, title and relegation predictions is Declan "Fabio" O'Brien, while new Finn Harps signing Daniel O'Reilly talks about the challenges of traveling, proving the doubters wrong and playing at the big grounds this season. Finally, Gary Parsons from the Tales From The East Stand podcast talks all things Shamrock Rovers. The St.Mel's Brewing prediction game also makes a welcome return as our co-hosts battle it out again in 2019. Please subscribe ahead of the new League of Ireland season!

Happy Christmas to all of our listeners. On tonight's Christmas special, Kieran & Jon are joined by Harry Kenny, Alan Murphy, Dylan McGlade, Pat Flynn & James Rogers. The lads discuss transfers, league breakaways, John Delaney, the opening round of 2019 fixtures and there's plenty of rants (and laughs) along the way. Be sure to subscribe on Itunes, Spotify, RadioPublic or your favorite podcast app.

Cup final fever has gripped the podcast studio for what is our final show of the 2018 season! Going out with a bang on this Halloween night, Kieran & Jon bring you interviews with Dan Murray, Alan Cawley, Lisa Fallon and lifelong Dundalk fan, Gerry Lennon. All four guests bring their own unique insight and perspective to the table for Sunday’s Aviva Stadium showdown! Don’t worry if you aren’t a Dundalk or Cork fan, the lads look back at the final games in the Premier Division, preview the play-off final second leg and talk transfers and managerial changes. A show unlike any other!

This weekend sees the final round of league games take place but the big name guests keep coming on Between the Stripes LOI podcast. Limerick boss, Tommy Barrett is on to preview the play-off final against Finn Harps, Aidan Campbell updates us on the Donegal clubs latest stadium updates, while John O’Sullivan of the 42.ie talks long off-season, Limerick, Athlone and that Bohs jersey. Plenty of debate on Kenny Shields, transfer rumors, teams of the year and more! Be sure to subscribe!

The goalkeepers union get their say on this weeks show as Shane Supple, Ger Doherty & Ciaran Gallagher all join us on the line. Supps talks Irn-Bru Cup and why he retired at the age of 22, Doherty talks about his testimonial year, while Gallagher previews Harps second-leg play-off against Drogheda. There’s debate on the managerial chops at Sligo, Shels and Pats, while Kieran & Jon get very animated during a segment on the Irish national team. More prizes to be won on this weeks show too so it really is one not to be missed! Don't forget to subscribe!

Dane Massey, Chris Shields and John Mountney all call in to Between the Stripes LOI podcast to celebrate the Liywhites amazing 2018 title triumph. Meanwhile, Tim Clancy runs us through Drogheda’s amazing play-off win against Shels, while Mike Ahern updates us on the Limerick FC winding up petition. Subscribe & review us now on Itunes for the chance to win a Richie Towell print by LOI artist, Barry Masterson.

After a week away watching some awful Scottish football (tune in for Burke's epic rant) Between the Stripes LOI podcast returns with 3 top class guests. Raff Cretaro tells us about Sligo Rovers 90th anniversary celebrations this weekend, while Davy O'Sullivan (Shels) & Kev Doherty (Drogs) are on ahead of the start of the First Division play-offs. There's a full review of a controversial FAI Cup weekend plus a tweaked St.Mels Brewing prediction game ahead of a full round of top-flight action where Dundalk can clinch a 4th title in 5 years. Be sure to subscribe & review on Itunes or follow us on your favorite platform such as Audioboom, SoundCloud, Spotify and many more.

UCD's goal hero from the weekend, Conor Davis joins us on the line to talk about the Students title success and why Collie O'Neill's side wont be putting their feet up against Longford on Saturday. There's a couple of fan interviews from inside the Cork & Dundalk camps ahead of their Turners Cross showdown, while there's some cracking debate on Limerick FC and the unfair play-off system. Tune in to find out more. Now available on Stitcher & Google podcasts.

Kenny Shiels, Stephen Henderson & Ben Fisk are all on hand to give us the respective views from inside the Derry City and Cobh Ramblers camps ahead of Sunday's EA Sports Cup Final. Meanwhile, Shamrock Rovers star, Joel Coustrain is on hand to chat Sheffield United, Gavin Bazunu and how inconsistency has cost the Hoops this season. There's a look back at the quarter-finals of the FAI cup, we analyze the semi-final draw as well as previewing the weekends Premier and First Division action with our St.Mel's Brewery prediction game. Finally, the lads give their opinion on the latest saga involving a Mr.Roy Keane. Be sure to subscribe on Itunes or follow us on your favorite podcast platform.

Neale Fenn, Collie O'Neill and Stephen O'Donnell are the big name guests on this weeks edition of Between the Stripes LOI podcast as the last 8 stage of the FAI Cup rolls around. Meanwhile, we also have an ultra-passionate fans interview with Waterford FC follower, Paul Elliott. There's a look back at a defining weekend in the title race, a preview to the weekends action, plus discussions on Ireland, Roy Keane, Bohs under 19's and Faud Sule. Subscribe and review us on Itunes or follow us on your favorite platforms such as SoundCloud, Podcast Republic, Spotify, TuneIn and many many more.

This weeks episode is dedicated to the memory of Oran Tully, an ultra-passionate Bohemians and League of Ireland fan, who sadly passed away aged just 19 this week. Series 2-Episode 22 is entitled "Young Guns" as we speak to two of Irish football's brightest talents in Dundalk's Georgie Kelly and Dylan McGlade, who has been grabbing all the headlines in the First Division with Longford this season. There's a look back on the last 16 action from the FAI cup, a review of the quarter-finals draw as well as our usual St.Mel's brewing prediction game. Finally, Burke & Brier sink their teeth into the Declan Rice situation.

The FAI Cup is all about upsets and drama killings and Between the Stripes LOI podcasts helps set the mood ahead of the round of 16 this weekend with both Maynooth University Town's manager Barry Prenderville and CIE Ranch boss Keith Cronin on the show. Dublin derby hero, Keith Ward tells us about his Tallaght corner flag antics, while co-hosts Burke & Brier trash it out on a number of interesting topics such as League of Ireland division 3, progression in Europe and refereeing standards in the LOI. There's the St.Mel's Brewery prediction game and a review of all the weekends action so strap in and enjoy another wonderful BTS Cup special! Now also available on SoundCloud, simply search for Between the Stripes LOI podcast and click the follow button.

After a week away the lads return to run us through a weekend of huge FAI cup drama as well as analyzing the last 16 draw. There's interviews with Drogheda manager Tim Clancy, new Bray boss Gary Cronin, Longford Town match winner Jamie Hollywood and Galway United superfan Julian Canny. Kieran and Jon preview the weekends action in our latest St.Mel's brewery prediction game, while the lads also have a debate on the decision to host the EA Sports Cup final in Derry. A tasty show not to be missed. Now available on SoundCloud, Spotify & TuneIn!

It's a chairman's special this week as new Bray Wanderers owner Niall O'Driscoll gives his most open, honest and insightful interview since taking control at the previously in crisis County Wicklow side. Drogheda United chairman, Fiachra Kierans talks about the clubs new stadium plans, while Dan Gorman of Wicklow sport gives us the fans perspective on O'Driscoll's take over of Bray Wanderers. Finally, Cabinteely player, Jack Tuite tells us about his Dublin marathon efforts in aid of Pieta House.

On this weeks show, we speak to St.Pat's number two Ger O'Brien on the St.Michel's estate fall out. Local lad, Aodh Dervin talks of the challenges facing locally based Longford Town players, while Candystripes supporter Barry Davey gives his strong views on Kenny Shiels, the European ticketing fiasco and that leaky back four. Be sure to subscribe and rate on Itunes.

It has been a week of financial meltdowns, player strikes, PFAI disputes and mostly disappointment in Europe for our League of Ireland sides, however Dundalk FC continue to give us hope as Kieran & Jon speak to Lilywhites number 1, Gary Rogers. Sligo Rovers manager, Ger Lyttle joins us on the phone, while Declan "Fabio" O'Brien sinks his teeth into the disgraceful situations at Bray and Limerick. Finally, the lads speak to a captive inside North Korea as midfielder Rhys Gorman details the decisions that have led to a players strike at Bray Wanderers. As always be sure to subscribe and review!

Dermot Keely, Alan Cawley, Pat Flynn, Craig Walsh, Mikey Drennan and Sam Verdon make up the super six guests selected to help celebrate Between the Stripes LOI podcasts one year anniversary. Kieran & Jon talk in depth on the shambles that is Bray Wanderers as well as updating us on all the latest LOI transfers. There's a look ahead to next weeks European ties, while Kieran attempts to claw back a 5-1 deficit in this weeks St.Mel's Brewery prediction game. Plenty of laughs too along the way to mark this big big night for #BetweenTheStripes so please do listen, rate, subscribe and share on social media. Thank you to all of our listeners for the past 12 months of wonderful support.

Hosted by Kieran Burke, Between the Stripes LOI podcast turns the power over to the fans for this weeks episode as supporters from Cork City, Dundalk, Galway and Finn Harps join us to discuss a range of topics from Damien Delaney to Saudi takeovers. A unique episode not to be missed. Reviews and subscriptions on Itunes welcome.

Limerick FC boss, Tommy Barrett joins the lads after a horrible week for the Munster club, who are facing into a financial meltdown and relegation to the First Division on current form. Cobh chief, Stephen Henderson tells us about his dramatic resignation U-Turn and subsequent upturn in form, while Neale Fenn speaks to Burke & Brier after a great couple of days for Longford Town FC. There's discussion on Shane Keegan and Ollie Horgan's respective futures as well as all the regular reviews, previews, predictions and discussion on all things #LeagueOfIreland. Be sure to subscribe, review and share on social media. #BTSLOIPodcast

After a week away, the lads return with a whopper edition of the show as Joe Gamble tells us what it was like to play for Ireland as a LOI player, following Graham Burke's debut mid-week. Alan Keane talks about his seven major career honors, while admitting his Sligo concerns. Veteran manager, Alan Mathews talks financial meltdowns and finally, Athlone Town hero, Aaron Brilly joins us to discuss his goal in the Midlands derby. Be sure to subscribe, review and share across social media!

Following Brian Kerr's controversial comments on underage football in Ireland earlier this week, Burke & Brier are joined by St.Pat's wonderkid Jamie Lennon, who tells us about his rise through the ranks at Richmond. Longford under-15 boss, James Toner weighs in with his thoughts on Kerr's comments, while Davy O'Sullivan is on the line ahead of his CCS return with Shelbourne. Finally, Brian Kennedy tells us about his new book. All the usual fixture previews/reviews to boot.

After a week away, Between the Stripes LOI podcast returns with a bumper edition as Scottish League 2 winner Sean Dillon joins the lads to discuss his incredible career in Ireland and Scotland. UCD striker, Georgie Kelly answers the big question on his reported move to Dundalk, Dan Gorman of the Bray people clears up the managerial situation at Bray, Mike Ahern urges both Limerick FC and the Blue Army to stop airing their dirty laundry in public, Shane Morrison updates us on Ger Lyttle's future, while Wexford FC fan, Shane Marron demands more from his club after another embarrassing weekend.

With 15 major trophies between them, St.Pat's Ian Berminagham and Dundalk 'Keeper Gary Rogers were the guests on this weeks show. Kieran & Jon have a serious discussion on crisis club Athlone, while there's all the latest fixture previews & reviews, plus our St.Mel's Brewery prediction game. Subscribe now and don't forget to leave us 5 stars!

On an extended edition of Between the Stripes LOI podcast, Kieran & Jon are joined by no less than six guests while also covering this weeks major LOI topics including Stephen Bradley's future, investment at Shelbourne, Fabio V Bolger and much more. Subscribe now!

On this weeks show high flying Waterford and Derry stars Gavan Holohan & Rory Hale chat about their incredible starts to the 2018 season. Tales from the East Stand podcast host, Gary Parsons talks all things Shamrock Rovers, while Kieran and Jon rant on Bray and Athlone but talk positively about the big news out of St.Pats. Not to be missed.