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England look to the deep end and Ray Houghton back in NYC as World Cup knockouts beckon

Jun 26, 202650 min

Facing Messi, Yamal arrives, Pico's paradise and LOI chat

Jun 22, 202659 min

Pick your play-off poison for Ireland and Lily Agg era begins at Athlone Town

Jun 22, 202621 min

France and England 'top of the list', the Cristiano Ronaldo problem and the hydration break defence

Jun 19, 202627 min

Ireland's potential play-off foes and more options emerge

Jun 15, 202623 min

Stephen Bradley's Pico insights, one Ireland call-up concern, World Cup wrap and LOI review

Jun 15, 202652 min

An overlong Argentina victory lap and Brazil whack-a-mole? | Tim Vickery's South American view

Jun 9, 202648 min

'We can do this' - Can Ireland take Dutch courage to Grenoble and shock France too?

Jun 8, 202627 min

World Cup wild horses, Kenny Cunningham's 2002 nostalgia trip and Ireland's missed opportunity?

Jun 8, 20261h 3m

Ireland friendly perspective, tennis ball protest, penalty pain and Páirc outlook as Netherlands come to Cork

Jun 1, 20261h 15m

Ireland v Qatar, Arsenal v PSG, Galway lay the gauntlet and LOI review

May 25, 20261h 16m

Ireland call up LOI quartet, Seamus Coleman and Katie McCabe's next moves and Jack Moylan's Grenada marker

May 18, 20261h 6m

A 'great addition' for Ireland and LOI reaction

May 11, 202652 min

'Leave him be' | Treacy urges Umeh patience, Ozhianvuna's growth and Arsenal joy

May 6, 20261h 21m

Celtic Park residency, Arsenal's two semis and May squad

Apr 27, 20261h 11m

Ireland joy, Shelbourne 'trust' issues and Andrew Omobamidele's joie de vivre at Strasbourg

Apr 20, 20261h 15m

Pivotal Poland Preview, Jack's Back and the Dublin Derby

Apr 13, 20261h 0m

Post-Prague prognosis, McClean punches back and squad to face Poland

Apr 7, 20261h 25m

'We should have won that game!' | Memories of 2009

Alan Cawley is joined by former internationals Kevin Doyle and Keith Treacy to look back on Thursday's painful shootout defeat to Czechia, with Raf Diallo dialling in from the airport in Prague.

Mar 27, 202658 min

Destination Prague for Ireland's one show in town

On this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast, Alan Cawley joins Raf Diallo as the build up to the Republic of Ireland's play-off in Prague goes into overdrive. They also talk LOI and Shelbourne's Rachel Graham discusses big news from the Women's Premier Division and a new FIFA mandate regarding female coaches.

Mar 23, 20261h 14m

The Czech view on Ireland's Prague play-off

Jiri Hosek, the head of sports at CANAL+ TV in Czechia, joins Raf Diallo on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast to share an insight into the side that stand in the Republic of Ireland's way next Thursday in Prague.

Mar 20, 202625 min

A McGoldrick silver lining, Ireland squad for Prague and Long games in the LOI

Richie Towell and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo to look ahead to Thursday's Republic of Ireland squad announcement, discuss Friday's SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division action and this week's Champions League, while Shelbourne's Rachel Graham reviews the Women's Premier Division opening day.

Mar 16, 20261h 7m

So close yet so far for COYGIG and big kick off for Women's Premier Division

Shelbourne's Rachel Graham and her former Ireland team-mate Méabh De Búrca look back on the Girls in Green's narrow World Cup qualifying defeats to France and the Netherlands, before previewing the new SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division season which will kick off on Saturday.

Mar 9, 202647 min

Parrott flying solo and Candystripes question marks continue

Richie Towell and former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy join Raf Diallo to review the weekend's SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division action, the Boys in Green's forward line for Prague in the wake of Evan Ferguson being ruled out and look ahead to the Champions League last 16 first leg between Real Madrid and Manchester City.

Mar 9, 202645 min

Can Ireland shock France and the Netherlands?

Shelbourne's Rachel Graham and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to preview the Republic of Ireland's opening FIFA Women's World Cup qualifiers against France and the Netherlands with comprehensive live coverage of both games on RTÉ TV, radio and online.

Mar 2, 202627 min

Ireland's midfield conundrum and Dawson Devoy from the top rope?

A midfield trio of Richie Towell, Alan Cawley and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo to chat about all of last Friday's Premier Division results including the Dublin derby, as well as Bohemians playmaker Dawson Devoy's case for Republic of Ireland consideration and Heimir Hallgrimsson's midfield conundrum with Prague looming.

Mar 2, 202644 min

Dublin derby buzz and Oriel flare-up 'over-reaction' from the Minister?

Richie Towell and Barry Murphy join Raf Diallo on this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast as they react to the matters on and off the field from the Louth derby and look ahead to Friday's Dublin derby. Meanwhile, Rachel Graham and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne discuss the Republic of Ireland women's squad.

Feb 23, 20261h 8m

Aviva poor fare but Derry up and running

Alan Cawley is once more in the presenter's chair to review the first week of the season. He is joined in studio by Barry Murphy and Richie Towell.

Feb 10, 202646 min

Our big 2026 Premier Division preview

The new season of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division is just days away, so the RTE Soccer Podcast is back with a bang. Standing in for Raf Diallo is presenter/pundit (he can't decide) Alan Cawley, who is putting the questions to Graham Gartland and Richie Towell (and answering some of them himself).

Feb 2, 20261h 0m

What did we just witness in Budapest? Kevin Doyle & Ray Houghton come to terms

What an afternoon for Irish soccer! What a week for Irish soccer. Troy Parrott, where do you want your statue? An elated Raf Diallo is joined by an ecstatic Kevin Doyle and a buzzing Ray Houghton to try and make sense of Troy Parrott's hat-trick in Budapest.

Nov 16, 202536 min

Ireland's last chance saloon, U17s shine and Double Hoops Dreams

Keith Treacy and Richie Towell join Raf Diallo to preview Ireland's final World Cup qualifiers and talk about the U17s, review the FAI Cup final and Waterford's play-off win, and pick their LOI Teams of the Season, while Rachel Graham talks COYGIG's World Cup draw.

Nov 10, 20251h 9m

FAI Cup final, U17s preview, LOI chat and Johnny Kenny leading Ireland's line?

Alan Cawley and Richie Towell join Raf Diallo to preview the FAI Cup final and U17 World Cup, react to the final round of Premier Division games and chat promotion/relegation, LOI in Europe and the next Ireland squad, while Rachel Graham picks her Ireland U23s XI and the latest news.

Nov 3, 20251h 15m

Ireland promotion party, U17 World Cup potential and LOI climax

Rachel Graham, Paul Corry and Graham Gartland join Raf Diallo as we discuss Ireland's promotion play-off win over Belgium, look ahead to the final round of Men's Premier Division action, talk LOI in Europe, First Division play-offs and an exciting U17 World Cup squad.

Oct 29, 20251h 14m

Szmodics sore point, Belgium in town, the Kelly Brady final and LOI in Europe

Rachel Graham and Méabh De Búrca preview the first leg against Belgium and react to Athlone Town's Cup final win, while Richie Towell and Barry Murphy talk Ireland, LOI, and Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers' Euro games.

Oct 20, 202558 min

Lions in Lisbon but sheepish for Armenia? Cup final preview and flurry of farewells

Keith Treacy and Richie Towell join Raf Diallo to talk about Ireland's performance in Portugal and what's to come in Armenia, plus Dundalk's promotion and LOI academy funding, while Rachel Graham and Méabh De Búrca preview the Women's Cup final and pick their Team of the Season.

Oct 13, 20251h 9m

Pre-Portugal pessimism, Hendrick's farewell, Euro takeaways and Cup semis

Keith Treacy and Richie Towell look ahead to the Republic of Ireland's daunting World Cup qualifier in Portugal, discuss Jeff Hendrick's retirement and react to the LOI sides in Europe, the weekend's action and FAI Cup semis, while Rachel Graham talks Athlone's achievement, Jemma Quinn and the next Girls in Green squad.

Oct 6, 20251h 23m

Shels and Rovers' Conference calls, LOI title deciders and a new league

Richie Towell and Alan Cawley talk Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers' Conference League openers, the weekend's LOI, Arsenal ahead of Wednesday's live RTÉ game and the FAI Cup semis, while Shelbourne's Rachel Graham discusses the title decider against Athlone and the new Women's Development League.

Sep 29, 20251h 23m

A decisive Dublin derby and shifting sands across the LOI

Richie Towell and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo to review the long weekend of League of Ireland action and look ahead to Friday's potentially decisive Dublin derby between Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians.

Sep 23, 202536 min

Ireland soul-searching, Cups overflowing and Champions League returns

Graham Gartland, Rachel Graham and Richie Towell join Raf Diallo as the fallout from the Armenia defeat is discussed, there's reaction to the Men's and Women's FAI Cup action and the start of the Champions League looms with two live games on RTÉ2/RTÉ Player this week.

Sep 15, 20251h 17m

Armenia v Ireland, Hungary takeaways, FAI Cup weekend and Colin Fortune's shock resignation

Stephen Kelly, Richie Towell and Shelbourne's Rachel Graham join Raf Diallo as Ireland look to build on the comeback draw versus Hungary when they face Armenia, men's and women's FAI Cup fixtures loom at the weekend, and Colin Fortune's resignation as Athlone Town manager comes out of the blue.

Sep 8, 20251h 9m

Ireland v Hungary, LOI's European joy and Jack Byrne's Dubai Irish move

Keith Treacy, Richie Towell, Rachel Graham and Hungarian journalist Bence Bocsak join Raf Diallo as Ireland face Hungary in the World Cup qualifiers, Shelbourne, Shamrock Rovers and Athlone make European progress, Jack Byrne leaves for Dubai and Wexford win a trophy.

Sep 1, 20251h 44m

LOI trio chase European dreams

On this week's the RTÉ Soccer Podcast, Anthony Pyne is joined by Graham Gartland, Barry Murphy, Alan Cawley and Rachel Graham as three League of Ireland clubs attempt to make really significant European breakthroughs.

Aug 25, 20251h 12m

Hoops and Shelbourne's eyes on Europe | FAI Cup review | Athlone-Shels showdown

Conan Byrne, Barry Murphy and Rachel Graham join John Kenny to review the weekend's cup ties and discuss some big upcoming European games for Irish clubs.

Aug 18, 202533 min

Euro dreams, stuttering chasers & seeing red

Anthony Pyne is joined by Richie Towell and David McMillan to pore over the weekend's action in the Men's SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Rachel Graham drops by to reflect on the latest happenings in the Women's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division.

Aug 11, 20251h 20m

All aboard the LOI Euro train

On this week’s RTÉ Soccer Podcast, it’s a European party and League of Ireland clubs are invited. Alan Cawley and Keith Treacy reflect on Shamrock Rovers’ ominously improving form as they look to reclaim the Premier Division title and return to the league stage of the Conference League.

Aug 4, 20251h 9m

Evan Ferguson at Roma, effective England and LOI's Euro ties

Shelbourne's Rachel Graham joins Raf Diallo to look back on England's Euro 2025 final win over Spain, picks her player of the tournament and talks Athlone in the Champions League, while Richie Towell and Graham Gartland chat Evan Ferguson, Kevin Zefi, the LOI sides in Europe and Friday's results.

Jul 28, 20251h 23m

LOI trio's European challenges and Euro 2025 final furlong

Richie Towell, Shelbourne's Rachel Graham and Alan Cawley join Raf Diallo as Shelbourne, St Pat's and Shamrock Rovers face European first legs, Euro 2025 reaches the semi-final stage, Evan Ferguson looks set to sign for AS Roma and ahead of crucial LOI fixtures after the FAI Cup weekend.

Jul 21, 20251h 22m

Evan Ferguson to Roma, Linfield v Shels II and Euro 2025 knockouts

Keith Treacy and Richie Towell join Raf Diallo to preview Shelbourne and St Pat's European second legs, talk Irish transfers including Evan Ferguson, Mark Travers and Aaron Connolly and react to the latest LOI action, while Rachel Graham talks Euro 2025 knockout stages and weekend WPD results.

Jul 14, 20251h 26m

Shels v Linfield, delightful Derry and Euro 2025 takeaways

Richie Towell and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo to preview Shelbourne v Linfield and St Pat's v Hegelmann and review the latest LOI action, while Shels' Rachel Graham talks Euro 2025 takeaways and the latest domestic developments.

Jul 7, 20251h 8m

Euro 2025 preview, Saints 'overhaul' needed, Keith Andrews, and Ireland feel the heat

Former Republic of Ireland team-mates Rachel Graham and Méabh De Búrca join Raf Diallo to preview Euro 2025, reflect on the Republic of Ireland's friendly defeats in the USA and discuss Ruesha Littlejohn's Shamrock Rovers exit, while Graham Gartland and Barry Murphy review the LOI weekend and talk Keith Andrews getting the Brentford job.

Jun 30, 20251h 35m