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Ireland v England preview, Shamrock Rovers' Conference calls and LOI reaction

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

Sep 2, 20241h 9m

Pat's seek Turkish delight, Ipswich's Irish and Heimir's 'b*****d' hunt

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.

Aug 26, 20241h 7m

Shamrock Rovers and St Pat's Euro exploits, FAI Cup reaction and the Premier League returns

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.

Aug 19, 202442 min

Slips & stumbles in the title race

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?

Aug 12, 202453 min

Thrills, spills and penalty decisions

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.

Aug 6, 202450 min

Harsh lesson for Hoops | Shels' domestic focus

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

Jul 29, 202449 min

Joy and despair as clubs struggle to balance domestic and European campaigns

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.

Jul 22, 202452 min

Hello Hallgrimsson, Spain foil England, Ireland WNT and LOI at home and abroad

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.

Jul 15, 20241h 9m

Heimir Halgrimsson: The Icelandic insight into the new Ireland manager

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.

Jul 12, 202422 min

Euro 2024 semis, England and France underwhelm | Ireland head to Carrow Road | LOI in Europe

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.

Jul 8, 20241h 7m

England's escape, Germany v Spain vie for Euro 2024 semis | LOI returns

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.

Jul 1, 20241h 10m

England soul-searching, Scotland regrets, Euro 2024 previews and LOI news | RTÉ Soccer Podcast

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.

Jun 24, 20241h 23m

Edgy England and Euro 2024 focus | O'Shea candidacy divides opinions | Shels sitting pretty

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.

Jun 17, 20241h 2m

Euro 2024 preview | Ireland v Portugal reaction | Thursday's LOI and Ten Hag stays

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.

Jun 12, 20241h 6m

Cannon call, Ireland 'drift', Sweden Part 2 | Real Madrid make it 15 | LOI review

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.

Jun 3, 20241h 7m

Champions League final | Ireland v Sweden | Super Shels, shock at Wembley

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.

May 27, 20241h 7m

Leverkusen's Irish guide, Stephen Kenny first impressions, Premier League forecast

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.

May 21, 20241h 10m

Saint Stephen Kenny? Sam Curtis' EPL debut, Melia magic and Arsenal supporting Spurs | RTÉ Soccer Podcast

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.

May 13, 202447 min

LOI twists, turns and title challengers | Champions League | mighty McKenna

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.

May 7, 202443 min

Irish academy issues | Bayern v Real Madrid | Liverpool fading and LOI review

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.

Apr 29, 20241h 10m

Canham kicks down the road, Sh-talemates, Man United relieved and Forest's fury

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.

Apr 23, 20241h 10m

Not that 'early' April announcement | Champions League buzz, title race twists | LOI review

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.

Apr 15, 202457 min

Dundalk sack O'Donnell, Pyro perils, Ireland v England, Liverpool blink first and Champions League QFs

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.

Apr 8, 20241h 7m

Ireland's Metz mission | LOI analysis | City and Arsenal tightly poised

?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.

Apr 2, 20241h 6m

Ireland's March takeaway and O'Shea on the menu? | LOI derbies galore and City v Arsenal

Former striker Eoin Doyle and ex-manager Johnny McDonnell join Raf Diallo and Anthony Pyne to review Ireland's two friendly matches against Belgium and Switzerland, and John O'Shea's chances of becoming permanent boss as well as a look ahead to a huge long weekend in the LOI and Manchester City v Arsenal.

Mar 27, 202459 min

Ireland friendlies forecast | Man United's chaotic win over Liverpool | LOI reaction

Keith Treacy and Conan Byrne join Raf Diallo to discuss John O'Shea's Ireland squad for the Belgium and Switzerland friendlies, review the weekend's League of Ireland action, Manchester United's dramatic FA Cup quarter-final win over Liverpool and the Champions League draw

Mar 18, 20241h 2m

Ireland squad watch | Liverpool, City and Arsenal triumvirate | What next for Bohs and Louth mood music

Graham Gartland and journalist Barry Landy join Raf Diallo to preview John O'Shea's Ireland squad selection, review the LOI action and reaction including Bohs parting ways with Declan Devine and put the microscope on Dundalk and Drogheda. Plus, they discuss Liverpool and Man City's draw and Arsenal's Champions League second leg against Porto.

Mar 11, 20241h 8m

Ireland's O'Shea interregnum, April answer | WPD 2024 preview and LOI | Liverpool v City

Keith Treacy and RTÉ Sport's James McMahon join Raf Diallo discuss John O'Shea's appointment as Ireland interim manager, Brian Kerr's involvement, the latest LOI action and Liverpool v Man City and Erik Ten Hag's Man United, while Méabh De Búrca previews the new Women's Premier Division season

Mar 5, 20241h 12m

Derby day flare-up, Klopp's Kids and Ireland's Italian job

Keith Treacy and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo to discuss the latest LOI action including the flares controversy in the Pats-Bohs game, Liverpool's Carabao Cup win, Adam Idah's brace for Celtic and the Football Pathways Plan. Anthony Pyne also reviews the Ireland WNT friendly against Italy.

Feb 26, 20241h 6m

Enter the dragon? Chris Coleman Ireland talk, LOI roars back, WNT news and striker focus

Former striker Eoin Doyle and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to talk about Chris Coleman entering the Ireland vacancy equation, Eileen Gleeson's squad for the WNT friendlies, the opening LOI weekend, Champions League last-16, Premier League title race and the form of Evan Ferguson, Erling Haaland and Darwin Nunez.

Feb 19, 202450 min