RTÉ Soccer Podcast
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Premier League's waning Irish presence, Shamrock Rovers' Euro nadir and Troy Parrott to Real Betis?
RTÉ Soccer podcast: Is Pico tired? Derry disaster and 'unplayable' Clancy off to Watford
Big week for LOI in Europe, Sligo's new Purse and Irish on the move
Shelbourne celebrate All-Island Cup glory, Athlone begin European odyssey and transfers
Slick Spain outclass Argentina, World Cup Best XI and LOI in Europe
Spain v Argentina World Cup final preview, Messi's last stand and England's surrender
All-Island Cup final week, streetwise Halle Harcourt and Denise O'Sullivan leaving Liverpool?
World Cup semis preview, European second legs and John Russell swaps Sligo for Shelbourne
Pointing towards a France-England final, how to handle Haaland and Messi bailouts
England have a 'good chance', FIFA open a can of worms and LOI in Europe
Shamrock Rovers reclocate, Clare Shine shines and Saoirse Noonan's next step
Pico v Messi, World Cup last-32 previews and the next Shelbourne manager
England look to the deep end and Ray Houghton back in NYC as World Cup knockouts beckon
Facing Messi, Yamal arrives, Pico's paradise and LOI chat
Pick your play-off poison for Ireland and Lily Agg era begins at Athlone Town
France and England 'top of the list', the Cristiano Ronaldo problem and the hydration break defence
Ireland's potential play-off foes and more options emerge
Stephen Bradley's Pico insights, one Ireland call-up concern, World Cup wrap and LOI review
An overlong Argentina victory lap and Brazil whack-a-mole? | Tim Vickery's South American view
'We can do this' - Can Ireland take Dutch courage to Grenoble and shock France too?
World Cup wild horses, Kenny Cunningham's 2002 nostalgia trip and Ireland's missed opportunity?
Ireland friendly perspective, tennis ball protest, penalty pain and Páirc outlook as Netherlands come to Cork
Ireland v Qatar, Arsenal v PSG, Galway lay the gauntlet and LOI review
Ireland call up LOI quartet, Seamus Coleman and Katie McCabe's next moves and Jack Moylan's Grenada marker
A 'great addition' for Ireland and LOI reaction
'Leave him be' | Treacy urges Umeh patience, Ozhianvuna's growth and Arsenal joy
Celtic Park residency, Arsenal's two semis and May squad
Ireland joy, Shelbourne 'trust' issues and Andrew Omobamidele's joie de vivre at Strasbourg
Pivotal Poland Preview, Jack's Back and the Dublin Derby
Post-Prague prognosis, McClean punches back and squad to face Poland
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.