
RTÉ Soccer Podcast
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'That's the ultimate experience' | Jim Crawford's new Ireland crop chasing Euro Under-21 dream

Fresh faces in Ireland squads, LOI reaction and Celtic's in-form Irish strikers
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.
Fresh faces in Ireland squads, LOI reaction and Celtic's in-form Irish strikers

Moose on the loose, Clancy's Cork exit, Emily Whelan chat and boot issues
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.
Moose on the loose, Clancy's Cork exit, Emily Whelan chat and boot issues

Bumper LOI review, an Ireland era ending and Arsenal chez Paris
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.
Bumper LOI review, an Ireland era ending and Arsenal chez Paris
Topsy-turvy LOI, Jess Ziu interview and Canham chat

Topsy-turvy LOI, Jess Ziu interview and Canham chat
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.

Sol Campbell interview and LOI's Easter feast
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.
Sol Campbell interview and LOI's Easter feast

'We want to meet leagues' - FAI grassroots director on Football Pathways Plan and the divide over the calendar alignment
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.

Mipo questioned but delivers an answer, LOI review and Arsenal bus parking?
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.

Fighting talk and black belts but no knockout punches
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.
Ref justice on Friday and Ward to spring a surprise?
Anthony Pyne is joined by Richie Towell, Paul Corry and Rachel Graham on the latest episode of the RTÉ Soccer Podcast.

Ireland get the job done | Horgan and Towell reunited | Women's LOI and pitch problems
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.

Ireland preview, Bulgaria insight and LOI storylines
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.

John O'Shea interview | Honohan for Ireland? | LOI chat and action plan incoming
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.

Bumper LOI reaction, Women's Premier Division season preview and loan life lid-lifting
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.

First impressions of Ward's Ireland, LOI review and 11th hour postponement 'not good enough'
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

With the LOIghts out, entertain us | Richie Towell | Ireland v Turkey | Shamrock Rovers v Molde
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.

The 2025 LOI season preview, Shamrock Rovers v Molde and Carla Ward's first Ireland squad
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.
What next for Ireland after play-off sucker punch?
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.

Ireland v Wales playoff preview | Bulgaria awaits | Rovers in Vienna | Salah's future
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.

'Engagement is higher than I expected' | Washington Spirit's mental performance coach David McHugh
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.

Ireland's Wembley woe, takeaways from the November window and LOI matters
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.

Drogheda on a high, Derry's 'reboot' and Doherty's belated Ireland call
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.

Shelbourne's HollyWood ending | FAI Cup final preview | Rovers v TNS | Amorim arrival
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.

LOI title climax, Georgia takeaways, Ten Hag sacked, Irish goals and injury woes
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.

Ireland playoff push begins, Shels soar, Larne v Rovers, LOI title race and Dundalk down
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.

Ireland's Jekyll and Hyde October, Women's FAI Cup final and key LOI week
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.

Paul McGrath | Heimir Hallgrimsson 'smart' to give John O'Shea some of the reins
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.

Ireland v Finland | Hoops hold APOEL, Athlone ascend and LOI and FAI Cup reaction
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.

The view from Finland | Ireland's upcoming opponents' style shift and fresh voices add new dimension
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

Rovers v APOEL, snail pace title race, LOI academy funding and Champions League week
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.

Ref rants, LOI title twists and Man City v Arsenal needle
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.

Dundalk on the brink, Derry hunting the double
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.

Heimir's first dance | Ireland v England and Greece review | Dundalk 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.

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

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.

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.

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?
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.
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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.