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RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Armenia await & Connolly crossroads

Former Ireland striker David Connolly and journalist David Sneyd join Raf Diallo and Anthony Pyne to preview Ireland's Nations League opener in Armenia, discuss Aaron Connolly's uncertain club situation and reflect on the Champions League final, before reviewing the League of Ireland and WNL.

Soccer • 31 May 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: UCL final and next Ireland squad

Former Ireland striker Stephen Elliott, ex-Dundalk league winner Gary Rogers and The Independent's chief football writer Miguel Delaney join Raf Diallo and James McMahon on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast to discuss the Champions League final, next Ireland squad and the reaction from the LOI and PL final day

Soccer • 24 May 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Hoops' big win and the PL run-in

Karl Sheppard and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo and Anthony Pyne to review the weekend's action including Shamrock Rovers' win over Derry City, while Sheppard outlines his interest in the Athlone Town vacancy and the Premier League run-in is previewed.

Soccer • 16 May 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Bradley Lincoln linked, Derry soar

Johnny McDonnell and Gary Rogers join Raf Diallo and Conor Neville on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast to talk about the weekend's LOI and WNL results, Stephen Bradley being linked with the Lincoln job, the Champions League semis are previewed and the Irish at promoted Wigan and Rotherham are discussed.

Soccer • 03 May 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Dublin derby reaction and WNL

Graham Gartland and RTÉ soccer correspondent Tony O'Donoghue join Raf Diallo to discuss the weekend's LOI and WNL action including Shamrock Rovers' derby win over Bohs, Jack Byrne's Ireland chances as well as Liverpool, Man City, Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United in-tray and Stephen Ward's career.

Soccer • 25 Apr 22

McCabe fires a shot at goal against Sweden during the Tallaght qualifier last October

McCabe staying on front foot for Ireland's Sweden quest

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe speaks to Raf Diallo on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast as the World Cup qualifier against Sweden looms.

Soccer • 05 Apr 22

Keith Long led Bohs to the FAI Cup final last season as well as a run in the Europa Conference League qualifiers

Corry: Long is the right man to get Bohs back on track

While Keith Long said he is taking the responsibility for Bohemians' struggles over recent weeks, former Shamrocks Rovers, Sheffield Wednesday and UCD midfielder Paul Corry tells the RTÉ Soccer Podcast that the current manager remains the perfect person to get the club back on the right track.

Soccer • 05 Apr 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: World Cup draw, Katie McCabe & LOI

Graham Gartland and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo and James McMahon to talk about the World Cup draw, the weekend's LOI action and preview Man City v Liverpool. Ireland captain and Dove Self-Esteem Project ambassador Katie McCabe also speaks to Raf about club and international matters.

Soccer • 04 Apr 22

Liverpool and Ireland's Kelleher congratulating fellow Corkonian Ogbene after Saturday's draw against Belgium

Elliott sees Premier League potential in Ogbene

Former Ireland striker Stephen Elliott feels Chiedozie Ogbene will be on the radar of some Premier League clubs after making a strong start to his Boys in Green career and also explains how the Rotherham player can improve his movement as an attacker.

Soccer • 31 Mar 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Elliott on Parrott, Ogbene & U21s

Former Ireland striker Stephen Elliott joins Raf Diallo and Anthony Pyne to review the friendly games against Belgium and Lithuania. He discusses Troy Parrott and Chiedozie Ogbene's potential for the Irish side and their possible futures at club level as well as the U21s and World Cup draw.

Soccer • 30 Mar 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Kelly talks Ireland | LOI review

Former Ireland and Spurs defender Stephen Kelly joins Raf Diallo to discuss the approach for the upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Lithuania as well as the Michael Obafemi situation. Karl Sheppard and RTÉ Sport's Peter Branigan review the weekend's SSE Airtricity League action.

Soccer • 21 Mar 22

Patrick Curran of Waterford during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group B match against Tipperary

McGrath: Waterford ahead of Kilkenny and 'on a mission'

Former Waterford manager Derek McGrath feels the Déise are further along in their progression than Kilkenny before the two sides clash on Sunday in the Allianz Hurling League and feels they are 'on a mission' with a panel reaching their prime years.

GAA • 17 Mar 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Next Ireland squad and LOI reaction

Ex-Dundalk goalkeeper Gary Rogers, former Cork City man Neal Horgan and journalist David Sneyd join Raf Diallo to talk the next Ireland squad and react to the two rounds of LOI action. Ireland WNT duo Aine O'Gorman and Abbie Larkin also chat to Raf about club and international matters.

Soccer • 15 Mar 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Dublin derbies and Man United woes

Ollie Cahill and Graham Gartland join Raf Diallo and Ed Leahy to look back on the weekend's domestic action including St Pat's bouncing back against Shamrock Rovers, plus a preview of the upcoming Dublin derby. We also review the WNL opening weekend and discuss a miserable derby for Man United.

Soccer • 07 Mar 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Caoimhin's Cup final, LOI reaction

In the first of two podcasts this week due to Monday night Premier Division action, Raf Diallo and James McMahon discuss Caoimhin Kelleher's key role as Liverpool won the Carabao Cup final and discuss Friday's SSE Airtricity League action including big wins for Derry City and Sligo Rovers.

Soccer • 28 Feb 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Elbouzedi interview and LOI review

Karl Sheppard and Gary Rogers join Raf Diallo and Ed Leahy to review the opening weekend of action in the SSE Airtricity League and Zack Elbouzedi also speaks in-depth to Raf about life in Sweden with AIK and his aim to get into Stephen Kenny's squad.

Soccer • 21 Feb 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: The 2022 LOI season preview

On this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast, former league and FAI Cup winner Graham Gartland joins Raf Diallo, James O'Toole and Anthony Pyne for a team by team preview of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division and a look ahead to the First Division.

Soccer • 16 Feb 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Diane Caldwell on Man United move

Diane Caldwell speaks to Raf Diallo about her dream move to Manchester United and Ireland's qualifying campaign. Conor Neville discusses Anthony Barry's exit, Roy Keane not going to Sunderland, the FAI's strategic plan and the joint Euro 2028 bid.

Soccer • 10 Feb 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Irish youngsters' alternate pathway

Journalist Michael Walker speaks to Raf Diallo about his recent article in The Athletic, 'Brexit denies Irish youngsters a clear path to English football – but they have new options'. Meanwhile Anthony Pyne and Ed Leahy talk Irish transfers.

Soccer • 03 Feb 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Supple on the Ireland No 1 battle

Former Ipswich and Bohemians goalkeeper Shane Supple chats to Anthony Pyne about the battle between Gavin Bazunu, Caoimhin Kelleher and Mark Travers. Raf Diallo is also joined by Anthony, Ed Leahy and James McMahon to discuss the Irish players that shone in the FA Cup and the latest LOI transfers.

Soccer • 13 Jan 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: The managerial merry-go-round

On this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast James O'Toole and guests discuss the player and managerial merry-go-round, Derry City's statement of intent in the transfer market and the row between the FAI and League of Ireland clubs on the delayed start of the Under-14 2022 season.

Soccer • 08 Dec 21

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Ireland's Baku trip & LOI contracts

Adrian Eames and James O'Toole are joined by ex-Dundalk goalkeeper Gary Rogers to talk about John Caulfield's 'guinea pigs' remark about U21 call-ups for the Montenegro game, while Ireland's upcoming qualifiers are previewed and LOI contracts and player futures are up for discussion.

Soccer • 04 Oct 21

We Become Heroes - Colm Cooper on value of 'me time'

On the latest episode of We Become Heroes, former Kerry footballer Colm Cooper tells Marie Crowe about the pressure that comes with playing for Kerry, how his greatest success was fulfilling his potential and he answers the question does hard work trump talent?

GAA • 10 Aug 21

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Scouting the LOI's Euro opponents

On this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast with Adrian Eames, James O'Toole scouts Shamrock Rovers, Bohemians and Dundalk's UEFA Europa Conference League opponents as the competition reaches the third qualifying round stage.

Soccer • 02 Aug 21

RTÉ Rugby Podcast: 'Rassie rant' and Lions game-plan

Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan join Hugh Cahill on the RTÉ Rugby Podcast to discuss the Lions' build-up to the second test against South Africa as they look to win again as well as discussing Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus' latest tweet complaints over refereeing decisions.

Rugby • 29 Jul 21

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