RTÉ Soccer Podcast

Richie Towell, Conan Byrne and Rachel Graham join Raf Diallo after a weekend of derbies in the men's and women's LOI. Mipo Odubeko's on-pitch riposte to Roddy Collins, Drogheda's stellar start and Abbie Larkin's development are among many talking points, as well as Arsenal's second leg live on RTÉ against Real Madrid.

Rachel Graham, Richie Towell, Keith Treacy and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo. The second part of Ireland's Nations League double-header with Greece takes place on Tuesday after Friday's second-half surge, while there's plenty of LOI intrigue and a big week of Champions League football.

Anthony Pyne is joined by Richie Towell, Paul Corry and Rachel Graham on the latest episode of the RTÉ Soccer Podcast.

Stephen Kelly, Daryl Horgan and Richie Towell join Raf Diallo to react to Ireland's win over Bulgaria. The latter two reminisce about their Dundalk heyday and the reset at Oriel Park, while Shelbourne's Rachel Graham and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne look ahead to the WNT squad announcement.

Stephen Kelly, Bulgarian journalist Teodor Borisov Graham Gartland and Rachel Graham join Raf Diallo this week to talk Ireland's squad, what to expect against Bulgaria, as well as the weekend's Men's and Women's Premier Division action among other talking points.

Republic of Ireland assistant manager John O'Shea speaks to Raf Diallo as the Bulgaria tie closes in. Keith Treacy and Richie Towell talk about the Irish squad, potential LOI call-ups and the weekend's Premier Division, while Shelbourne's Rachel Graham and Anthony Pyne chat Saturday's big kick-off and Hannah Dingley's action plan.

Rachel Graham and Méabh De Búrca look ahead to the Women's Premier Division season in depth and reflect on the fallout from Ireland's 4-0 defeat in Slovenia, while Richie Towell and Paul Corry review a bumper weekend of LOI action and share the pros and cons of life on loan.

Richie Towell, Rachel Graham, Barry Murphy and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo. Carla Ward's Ireland is up for discussion as they look to build on the 1-0 over Turkey against Slovenia. The weekend's LOI news and action are reviewed as well as Shamrock Rovers' European exit and the potential third tier

Richie Towell, Rachel Graham, and RTÉ Sport journalists Anthony Pyne and Conor Neville join Raf Diallo. Towell dispels rumours that he has retired and reviews the opening weekend of the LOI and talks Shamrock Rovers v Molde, while Graham discusses the Ireland WNT squad and Friday's fixture against Turkey.

Keith Treacy, Graham Gartland and Shelbourne's Rachel Graham join Raf Diallo to preview the 2025 LOI season, hear from some of the managers, talk new signings and Mason Melia, plus preview Shamrock Rovers v Molde. We also look ahead to Carla Ward's first squad and Irish involvement in Celtic v Bayern Munich.

Anthony Pyne is joined by Meabh De Burca and Rianna Jarrett to look back on Tuesday night's Euro 2025 play-off defeat to Wales.

Méabh De Búrca and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo to preview Ireland's crucial Women's Euro 2025 play-off against Wales, react to the Boys in Green's Nations League play-off draw, look ahead to Shamrock Rovers at Rapid Vienna and discuss Real Madrid, Mo Salah's future and Premier League matters ahead of another Champions League week.

Athlone native David McHugh is the performance coach for NWSL side Washington Spirit who have gone from an underwhelming 2023 to reaching this weekend's play-off Championship final. He speaks to RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo about his role and implementing sports psychology in a professional environment.

Keith Treacy and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo to sift through the fallout of Ireland's 5-0 defeat to England and earlier 1-0 win over Finland. They also react to Drogheda United's relegation play-off win over Bray Wanderers and discuss what's next for Derry City after Ruaidhri Higgins' departure.

Keith Treacy, Barry Murphy and Louth-based journalist Barry Landy join Raf Diallo to review Drogheda United's FAI Cup final win over Derry City, build up to Ireland's Nations League games as Matt Doherty earns a belated recall and talk Shamrock Rovers in Europe, the latest at Dundalk and infrastructural updates.

Paul Corry and David McMillan join Raf Diallo to react to Shelbourne's LOI title win, preview the FAI Cup final and Shamrock Rovers v TNS, as well as talking the First Division play-off final and Premier League matters.

Keith Treacy, Barry Murphy, Méabh De Búrca and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo as the LOI title race reaches Friday's climax. Ireland Women's 6-0 win over Georgia is also analysed as well as Shamrock Rovers' triumph at Larne. They also talk First Division play-offs, Erik Ten Hag's sacking and a weekend of Irish goals and injury woes.

Méabh De Búrca, David McMillan, Barry Murphy, Anthony Pyne and Niall McCoy join Raf Diallo as the Ireland WNT's Euro playoff tie against Georgia and Larne v Shamrock Rovers are previewed, while the men's LOI title race, Shelbourne's Women's FAI Cup final win, Dundalk's relegation, First Division play-offs and Liverpool are discussed.

Former Ireland defender Stephen Kelly, ex-Sheffield Wednesday and LOI midfielder Paul Corry and former Girls in Green international Méabh De Búrca join Raf Diallo as the Boys in Green's performances against Finland and Greece are analysed, a Women's FAI Cup final trilogy awaits and the League of Ireland enters another pivotal week on the pitch.

Republic of Ireland legend Paul McGrath speaks to Raf Diallo ahead of the Boys in Green's Nations League fixtures against Finland and Greece. McGrath has joined forces with Pringles to champion men's mental health throughout Movember.

Graham Gartland and Keith Treacy join Raf Diallo to preview Ireland's Nations League window against Finland and Greece; discuss Shamrock Rovers' Conference League draw against APOEL; review the weekend's LOI and FAI Cup semi-final action; and Méabh De Búrca reacts to Athlone Town's Women's Premier Division title win.

Finnish football journalist Ari Virtanen of the Helsigin Sanomat newspaper joins Raf Diallo on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast to share an insight into the Republic of Ireland's next UEFA Nations League opponents as well as discussing football's place in Finland's sporting hierarchy and the legacy of the Jari Litmanen-led golden generation

Keith Treacy, Barry Murphy and Méabh De Búrca join Raf Diallo for a Shamrock Rovers v APOEL preview, a review of the men's and women's Premier Division title races, discussion on LOI academy funding, Aaron Connolly's move and Matt Doherty's status and the week's Champions League action.

Keith Treacy and Johnny McDonnell join Raf Diallo to review the weekend's League of Ireland action including penalty controversy in Derry, Shels' slip up at Galway and Women's FAI Cup semi reaction. They also talk Irish players in European competition and a feisty Manchester City v Arsenal clash.

Anthony Pyne is joined by Barry Murphy, Paul Corry and Méabh de Búrca to reflect on another dramatic few days in Irish football. The future of Dundalk FC is bleak - how have we got to this point and what happens next? The panel discuss the ins and outs of a dire situation.

Johnny McDonnell and RTÉ Sport's Conor Neville join Raf Diallo to review a losing start for new Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson against England and Greece. They also talk about the Under-21s, the situation at Dundalk, the FAI Cup quarter-finals and Cork City's promotion.

Keith Treacy and Sky News Radio sports editor Joe Rawson join Raf Diallo to build up to Ireland's Nations League opener against England as Heimir Hallgrimsson begins his reign and Lee Carsley gets set for an audition. Plus, Shamrock Rovers' Conference League fixtures, the weekend's LOI and Premier League are discussed

Graham Gartand and David McMillan join Raf Diallo to talk St Pat's and Shamrock Rovers in Europe, Dundalk's fixture fury, the TV debate, the weekend's LOI, Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson wanting a 'b*****d' in his team and Dara O'Shea joining the goalscoring Sam Szmodics at Ipswich.

Conan Byrne and Barry Murphy join Raf Diallo to review the European wins for Shamrock Rovers and St Pat's as play-off ties await in the Europa League and Conference League with Rovers having guaranteed passage to the latter competition's group stage in any case. Plus, they chat FAI Cup action and the return of the Premier League.

This week on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast Anthony Pyne is joined by Paul Corry and Keith Treacy to reflect on another weekend of twists and turns at the top of the table. Derry City failed to turn the heat up on Shelbourne when they drew with Dundalk. Can Ruaidhri Higgins’ men find the fluency to reel in Shels?

This week Anthony Pyne is joined by Paul Corry and David Sneyd of the the42.ie to reflect on a drama-filled few days in the League of Ireland – at home and abroad.

On this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast, Conan Byrne and Keith Treacy join Anthony Pyne to reflect on the Irish clubs' fortunes in Europe.

On this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast Anthony Pyne is joined by Graham Gartland and Paul Corry to reflect on the weekend's FAI Cup games and the talking points from the LOI clubs' European exploits.

Conan Byrne and David McMillan join Raf Diallo to discuss Heimir Hallgrimsson's appointment as Ireland men's manager, react to Spain's Euro 2024 final win over England, discuss the Ireland WNT performance in Norwich and discuss the LOI clubs at home and abroad.

Icelandic sports journalist Jóhann Ingi Hafþórsson of daily newspaper Morgunblaðið joins RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo to share an insight into the new Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and also talks Shamrock Rovers v Vikingur.

Keith Treacy and Sky News Radio sports editor Joe Rawson join Raf Diallo to discuss the upcoming Euro 2024 semi-finals involving France v Spain and England v Netherlands, plus build-up to Ireland WNT's Carrow Road trip and the LOI with European first legs looming.

Keith Treacy and Graham Gartland join Raf Diallo to react to the most recent Euro 2024 last-16 fixtures including England's lucky escape against Slovakia, Spain and Germany on collision course, and upcoming matches. Plus, they review Friday's action as the LOI returned after the mid-season break.

Keith Treacy, Paul Corry, Sky Sports' Joe Rawson and Slovakian football journalist Lukas Vrablik join Raf Diallo to discuss the latest action from Euro 2024 including Scotland's exit, England's issues and a finely poised Group. Keith and Paul also talk LOI matters including European draws and transfer news.

Keith Treacy and David McMillan join Raf Diallo to review the first three days of action from Euro 2024 including England's nervy start and preview the upcoming fixtures. They also share their diverging views on John O'Shea's potential Ireland candidacy and review the last round of LOI matches.

Alan Cawley and Eoin Doyle join Raf Diallo to preview Euro 2024 which will be live to watch across RTÉ platforms and review Ireland's window against Portugal and Hungary. They also look ahead to Thursday's LOI fixtures and react to Erik Ten Hag staying at Man United.

Conan Byrne, David Sneyd and Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to chat Tom Cannon's call-up and build up to the Ireland men's friendly against Hungary, discuss the women's second clash against Sweden, review the LOI and react to Real Madrid's Champions League final win.

Lisa Fallon, Paul Corry and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to talk LOI after a big week at the top and bottom, preview Ireland's home Women's Euro qualifier against Sweden, look ahead to the Champions League final and react to Man United's FA Cup win and strong Irish performers abroad.

Paul Corry and David McMillan join Raf Diallo to discuss how the leading EPL clubs are shaping up for next season and pick out a standout Irish player abroad. They also review the LOI including Stephen Kenny's first St Pat's matches, while Bayer Leverkusen's Irish tour guide Gareth Houston shares an insight ahead of the Europa League final.

Former St Pat's men Eoin Doyle and Johnny McDonnell join Raf Diallo to talk about Stephen Kenny being linked to the Saints vacancy, Mason Melia's impact against Shamrock Rovers, Sam Curtis' Premier League debut for Sheffield United, Arsenal needing a favour from Tottenham and Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid.

Anthony Pyne is joined by Conan Byrne and Keith Treacy to dissect a drama-filled Bank Holiday weekend of SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division action. The lads also look ahead to the two Champions League semi-finals, and reflect on Fermanagh man Kieran McKenna's remarkable achievement in leading Ipswich Town to the Premier League.

Graham Gartland and Eoin Doyle join Raf Diallo to discuss the issues around Irish academies amid hopes for investment, preview this week's Champions League semi-final first legs, review the latest LOI action including a winning start for Noel King, and talk the Premier League title race as Liverpool fade from the picture.

Paul Corry and Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to talk about Ireland's extended manager hunt, the PFAI survey on facilities, the LOI weekend including Damien Duff's comments about Shane Farrell and Dundalk anointing Noel King as manager. Plus, they talk Man United's FA Cup escape, the PL title race and Nottingham Forest's extraordinary statement.

Keith Treacy and Eoin Doyle join Raf Diallo and Conor Neville to discuss the impending appointment of the Ireland men's manager which is outflanked by breaking news about the FAI CEO's exit announcement. They also chat Champions League second legs, Arsenal and Liverpool slipping up in the Premier League title race and the LOI weekend.

Graham Gartland and RTÉ Sport's Ed Leahy join Raf Diallo to discuss the Ireland WNT's defeat to France and build up to the England game. They also talk about the late incident during Drogheda v Shelbourne, Dundalk sacking Stephen O'Donnell, huge Champions League quarter-finals and Liverpool dropping points at Manchester United.

?Conan Byrne, Méabh De Búrca and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to preview Ireland's Women's Euro 2025 qualifier against France, review the weekend's LOI action and discuss the Premier League title race after Man City and Arsenal's stalemate.