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Owenbeg boost 'massive' as Derry boss seeks 'new slant'

Derry City's new manager Tiernan Lynch speaks to RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo as he prepares for the new League of Ireland season.

Soccer • 09 Feb

Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch before January's pre-season friendly against Ballymena United

Owenbeg boost 'massive' as Derry boss seeks 'new slant'

Derry City's new manager Tiernan Lynch speaks to RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo as he prepares for the new League of Ireland season.

Soccer • 13 Feb

Ireland 'drift', Sweden Part 2, Real Madrid XV and LOI

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.

Soccer • 03 Jun 24

Champions League final, Ireland v Sweden & Superb Shels

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.

Soccer • 27 May 24

Ireland squad watch, Liverpool v City & Bohs' big call

Graham Gartland and journalist Barry Landy join Raf Diallo to preview John O'Shea's Ireland squad selection, review the latest from the LOI including Bohs parting ways with Declan Devine and put the microscope on Louth clubs. Plus, they discuss Liverpool and Man City's draw and Arsenal v Porto.

Soccer • 11 Mar 24

Enter the dragon? Chris Coleman talk and LOI roars back

Ex-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 Premier League forwards.

Soccer • 19 Feb 24

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Ireland manager candidates overview

Paul Corry and the42.ie journalist David Sneyd join Raf Diallo to discuss the candidates linked with the Ireland men's job including Neil Lennon, Lee Carlsey, Roy Keane and Gus Poyet. They also discuss the women's senior managerial vacancy, Alex Murphy's Newcastle debut and the latest LOI news.

Soccer • 28 Nov 23

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: New era and Irish strikers in form

Raf Diallo is joined by RTÉ Sport online's Anthony Pyne and journalist Jonathan Higgins to discuss the Republic of Ireland's winning start to the Women's Nations League, a topsy-turvy LOI Friday, Galway United's promotion and a weekend of goals for Aaron Connolly, Adam Idah and Troy Parrott.

Soccer • 25 Sep 23

World Cup Podcast: Pauw and McCabe's opinions diverge

RTÉ Sport online's Anthony Pyne joins Raf Diallo to review the Republic of Ireland's final World Cup group game against Nigeria and to discuss the post-match reaction including Vera Pauw's press conference comments and Katie McCabe's cryptic post-match after a difference of views.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 31 Jul 23

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: U17s, LOI and Lyons for Ireland?

Keith Treacy and journalist David Sneyd join Raf Diallo and Ed Leahy to discuss Irish U17 international football, Andy Lyons and Festy Ebosele's credentials for a senior call-up, Vera Pauw's views on pre-World Cup player releases as well as talking Champions League and League of Ireland.

Soccer • 15 May 23

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Champions League semis & LOI issues

Johnny McDonnell and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo and Anthony Pyne to review the weekend's SSE Airtricity League action and stories. They also look ahead to the Champions League semi-final between Real Madrid and Manchester City, while Anthony outlines Ireland's Women's UEFA Nations League draw.

Soccer • 08 May 23

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Clancy exits Pats, Ireland injuries

Graham Gartland and journalist David Sneyd join Raf Diallo to react to Tim Clancy's parting of ways with St Patrick's Athletic, the latest SSE Airtricity League action, Evan Ferguson's long-term Brighton deal and concerning injuries for Ireland players including captain Seamus Coleman.

Soccer • 02 May 23

How a Zoom forum is stimulating a core of Irish players

Jamie McGrath, Andy Lyons and Liam Kerrigan speak to RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo about how they are honing their games with Zoom sessions via Incision Football as founders Dr Kevin O'Grady and Gerard Moran explain the methodology.

Soccer • 07 May 23

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Irish player growth & pitch problem

Ex-Dundalk manager Vinny Perth and journalist David Sneyd join Raf Diallo to discuss the clutch of players who are honing their games via Incision Football, review the weekend's LOI including pitch problems for Dundalk and Derry City as well as previewing the Champions League.

Soccer • 17 Apr 23

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Auclair on France | Ireland and LOI

French football journalist Philippe Auclair joins Raf Diallo on this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast to offer an insight on Ireland's upcoming opponents, ex-Ireland striker Stephen Elliott previews the international window and LOI winner Graham Gartland reviews the weekend's action.

Soccer • 20 Mar 23

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Ireland squad debate, LOI and City

Keith Treacy and Ollie Cahill join Raf Diallo to discuss the potential Ireland squad Stephen Kenny will name for Latvia and France, as well as reviewing the latest LOI action and previewing Manchester City's Champions League second leg against RB Leipzig.

Soccer • 13 Mar 23

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: The 2023 LOI season preview

Former St Patrick's Athletic and Shelbourne midfielder Conan Byrne and ex-Cork City defender Neal Horgan join Raf Diallo to preview the 2023 SSE Airtricity League Premier Division club by club as well as looking ahead to the lay of the land in the First Division.

Soccer • 13 Feb 23

Cristiano Ronaldo talks with Fernando Santos during Portugal's 2-2 draw with France at Euro 2020

Portugal in 'state of flux' before Ireland's visit

Portugoal.net editor Tom Kundert speaks to RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo about how the Selecao will be approaching the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ireland on Wednesday two months on from their early exit from Euro 2020.

Soccer • 31 Aug 21

Neymar (L) falls in front of Cillian Sheridan during APOEL's September 2014 game against Barcelona

Cillian Sheridan: Adventures in Cyprus, Israel & Poland

In Part 2 of his interview with Raf Diallo, three-time Republic of Ireland cap Cillian Sheridan discusses football life after Bulgaria in Cyprus, Israel and now Poland where the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the season.

Soccer • 22 Nov 20

Cillian Sheridan at CSKA Sofia: An Irishman in Bulgaria

Wisla Plock and former Republic of Ireland striker Cillian Sheridan speaks to RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo about his time with CSKA Sofia in Bulgaria in Part 1 of an in-depth chat on his career across the continent.

Soccer • 11 Nov 20

Omam-Biyik: The man who stunned Argentina at Italia 90

François Omam-Biyik, who scored the famous Cameroon goal that toppled Argentina on the opening day at Italia 90, speaks to Raf Diallo about his memories of that tournament more than 30 years on.

Soccer • 14 Jun 20

RTÉ Rugby Podcast: CVC vs Unions and Judy Bobbett

The Guardian's Paul Rees joins the RTÉ Rugby Podcast to discuss the impasse between CVC and the unions over future TV rights and Ireland second row Judy Bobbett talks about her GAA background and rising star status.

Rugby • 14 Feb 20

Raf Diallo

Owenbeg boost 'massive' as Derry boss seeks 'new slant'

Owenbeg boost 'massive' as Derry boss seeks 'new slant'

Ireland 'drift', Sweden Part 2, Real Madrid XV and LOI

Champions League final, Ireland v Sweden & Superb Shels

Ireland squad watch, Liverpool v City & Bohs' big call

Enter the dragon? Chris Coleman talk and LOI roars back

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Ireland manager candidates overview

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: New era and Irish strikers in form

World Cup Podcast: Pauw and McCabe's opinions diverge

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: U17s, LOI and Lyons for Ireland?

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Champions League semis & LOI issues

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Clancy exits Pats, Ireland injuries

How a Zoom forum is stimulating a core of Irish players

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Irish player growth & pitch problem

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Auclair on France | Ireland and LOI

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Ireland squad debate, LOI and City

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: The 2023 LOI season preview

Portugal in 'state of flux' before Ireland's visit

Cillian Sheridan: Adventures in Cyprus, Israel & Poland

Cillian Sheridan at CSKA Sofia: An Irishman in Bulgaria

Omam-Biyik: The man who stunned Argentina at Italia 90

RTÉ Rugby Podcast: CVC vs Unions and Judy Bobbett

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