RTÉ Soccer Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alan Cawley and David McMillan join Raf Diallo to react to Damien Duff's Shelbourne exit, the European draw for LOI teams and the weekend's action including Bohemians' derby win over Shamrock Rovers, while Shels' Rachel Graham looks ahead to the two Ireland v USA games and details Saturday's league action.

Keith Treacy, Richie Towell, Rachel Graham and journalist Barry Landy join Raf Diallo. Among the talking points are Keith Andrews linked with the Brentford job, Drogheda's explusion from the UEFA Conference League, takeaways from Ireland's dull draw in Luxembourg and the COYGIG squad to face the USA next week.

Stephen Kelly and Richie Towell join Raf Diallo to analyse Ireland's draw with Senegal, while also getting nostalgic about their tournament experiences at underage level. Shelbourne's Rachel Graham talks the Girls in Green's win over Slovenia and gets ready to face Athlone in a top-of-the-table clash.

Alan Cawley, Richie Towell, Shelbourne's Rachel Graham and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to talk LOI at the halfway point of 2025, Ireland WNT v Slovenia, a first-person view of PSG's Champions League final win, Liam Delap and Ireland as well as COYBIG building towards Senegal.

Shelbourne's Rachel Graham, Richie Towell and Graham Gartland join Raf Diallo this week to talk Katie McCabe's Champions League win, Ireland WNT's clash with Turkey, PSG v Inter in the men's Champions League final, LOI and the U17s World Cup draw.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford speaks to Raf Diallo after naming his squad for the June friendlies against Croatia and the Qatar under-23s.

As Heimir Hallgrimsson and Carla Ward reveal their latest Republic of Ireland squads, Raf Diallo is joined by Richie Towell, Rachel Graham, Barry Murphy and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne. The weekend's LOI action is also discussed as well as Johnny Kenny's first Celtic goal and Katie McCabe and Arsenal's Champions League final.

Richie Towell, Paul Corry and Shelbourne's Rachel Graham join Raf Diallo this week to talk LOI, Heimir Hallgrimsson's next squad and footwear issues for women's footballers, while Anthony Pyne chats in depth to Ireland and Glasgow City striker Emily Whelan.

Conan Byrne, Richie Towell and Shelbourne's Rachel Graham join Raf Diallo this week. They review all of the domestic action and main stories including Louise Quinn's retirement and Colin Healy taking the Kerry reins, as well as previewing the Champions League action, namely Wednesday's live RTÉ game between PSG and Arsenal.

Keith Treacy, Richie Towell and Shelbourne's Rachel Graham join Raf Diallo, while Ireland international Jess Ziu drops by to chat in depth. Up for discussion is Marc Canham's impending FAI exit, the weekend's LOI action, Shamrock Rovers youngster Victor Ozhianvuna gaining interest from abroad and the men's and women's Champions League semis.

Graham Gartland, Richie Towell and Shelbourne's Rachel Graham join Raf Diallo to chat about the lively Easter weekend of Men's and Women's Premier Division action, while Anthony Pyne chats in-depth to Arsenal legend Sol Campbell.

FAI grassroots director Ger McDermott joins Raf Diallo to share an insight into the Football Pathways Plan and responds to the specific concerns raised about the aligned calendar aspect by Carlow and District Football League secretary Brian O'Reilly.

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.