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World Cup Podcast: Megan Campbell's last-eight verdict

Republic of Ireland international Megan Campbell joins Raf Diallo to review the FIFA Women's World Cup last-16 outcomes and look ahead to the quarter-finals with all matches live on RTÉ.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 09 Aug 23

McClean leaves the pitch after winning his 100th cap in the Euro 2024 qualifier against Gibraltar in June

McClean move 'beginning of end' for his Ireland career

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Treacy believes the fact that James McClean will be plying his trade in League Two this coming season will mark the "beginning of the end" for his international career.

Soccer • 07 Aug 23

Will Patching scored the equaliser against KuPS in the first leg, sparking the comeback on the night

Optimism abounds that Derry City can 'Finnish' the job

Keith Treacy is optimistic that Derry City can hold onto their first-leg advantage when they visit KuPS in the Europa Conference League second qualifying round.

Soccer • 05 Aug 23

World Cup Podcast: Jarrett on Pauw, McCabe & the future

Republic of Ireland international Rianna Jarrett reflects on the end of the Girls in Green's FIFA World Cup, the fallout from the public disagreement between manager Vera Pauw and captain Katie McCabe and how the breakthrough of getting to a major tournament will be built upon.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 01 Aug 23

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Derry fly the flag & Ireland's exit

Ex-St Pat's midfielder Conan Byrne and former Republic of Ireland international Keith Treacy join Raf Diallo to discuss the Girls in Green's World Cup exit including the public disagreement between Katie McCabe and Vera Pauw as well as talking League of Ireland, LOI European ties and Irish transfers

FIFA Women's World Cup • 01 Aug 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

World Cup Podcast: Back to Brisbane where Nigeria await

Republic of Ireland international Rianna Jarrett and RTÉ Sport online's Anthony Pyne reflect on the Irish performance against Canada as hopes of reaching the last-16 ended, while also reacting to final group opponents Nigeria's thrilling win over co-hosts Australia.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 27 Jul 23

While Denise O'Sullivan plays in her natural position, Megan Connolly and Áine O'Gorman are among those fielded in roles they don't often play at club level

How too few specialists in key roles hampered Ireland

Former Republic of Ireland international Marie Curtin believes a lack of specialists in key positions played a part in the Girls in Green's not reaching the FIFA Women's World Cup knockout stages.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 27 Jul 23

World Cup Podcast: Ireland KO hopes end & Pauw reaction

Former Republic of Ireland international Marie Curtin and RTÉ Sport online's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to analyse the Girls in Green's 2-1 defeat to Canada which has ended any hopes of reaching the World Cup last-16. Manager Vera Pauw speaks to Tony O'Donoghue about the game and her future.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 26 Jul 23

World Cup Podcast: Postcard from Perth, Canada build-up

Ireland international Rianna Jarrett and RTÉ Sport online's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo from Perth as the Girls in Green's crucial clash with Canada closes in. We also hear from Sinead Farrelly, get the latest on Louise Quinn and an insight into the demands of leading the line for Vera Pauw.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 24 Jul 23

World Cup Podcast: Destination Perth & fearless Larkin

Republic of Ireland international Megan Campbell and RTÉ Sport's Paul O'Flynn in Perth join Raf Diallo to discuss the latest news from the Girls in Green camp as they arrive in western Australia, Abbie Larkin's fearlessness, Louise Quinn's knock and what to expect from Canada.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 23 Jul 23

World Cup Podcast: McCabe tenacity irks Oz outlets

Ex-Shelbourne and Raheny player Rebecca Creagh and RTÉ Sport online's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to discuss how some Australian media outlets have not taken kindly to Katie McCabe's tenacious style. We also hear from Denise O'Sullivan and discuss Abbie Larkin's potential to start against Canada.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 22 Jul 23

World Cup Podcast: Ireland's Plan B & rivals' stalemate

RTÉ Sport online's Anthony Pyne joins Raf Diallo to discuss Ireland's need for a Plan B after the opening group defeat to Australia, while Canada and Nigeria's 0-0 draw keeps hopes very much alive for Vera Pauw's side. Samantha Libreri has also been speaking to Football Australia's Sarah Walsh.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 21 Jul 23

World Cup Podcast: The tournament contenders overview

Conan Byrne and RTÉ Sport online's Anthony Pyne in Sydney join Raf Diallo to talk about the leading contenders and dark horses for the FIFA Women's World Cup and the latest news regarding Denise O'Sullivan's fitness ahead of Ireland's opener against Australia.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 18 Jul 23

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: LOI's Euro quartet needs wins

Keith Treacy and Conan Byrne join Raf Diallo to discuss the League of Ireland sides in European action as well as reviewing the recent Premier Division games, the upcoming FAI Cup first round fixtures and discussing Declan Rice's Arsenal move and Dele Alli's recent interview with Gary Neville.

Soccer • 17 Jul 23

World Cup Podcast: Denise O'Sullivan's injury scare

Republic of Ireland international Megan Campbell and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to discuss the fallout from the warm-up match against Colombia and the injury scare suffered by midfielder Denise O'Sullivan as Thursday's World Cup opener against co-hosts Australia closes in

FIFA Women's World Cup • 17 Jul 23

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: McCabe chat, LOI in Europe, Carsley

Ireland captain Katie McCabe chats to Tony O'Donoghue ahead of the World Cup adventure and Lily Agg speaks to Adrian Eames. Raf Diallo is joined by Keith Treacy and Johnny McDonnell to preview the LOI clubs' European ties, review the weekend's action and to talk Lee Carsley and Jason Knight.

Soccer • 10 Jul 23

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Ireland squad verdict and transfers

Former Republic of Ireland manager Sue Ronan joins Raf Diallo to analyse Vera Pauw's World Cup squad selection, while Conan Byrne and David McMillan review the latest LOI action and news as well as talking Irish players on the move like Ogbene, O'Shea and Collins.

Soccer • 04 Jul 23

The Championship: Football QFs and State of the Game

Aaron Kernan joins Damian Lawlor to preview the weekend's All-Ireland football quarter-finals, while Keith Higgins and Conleith Gilligan discuss issues around the prevailing playing styles and the future of the game.

Football • 30 Jun 23

Shamrock Rovers acquitted themselves well against their Ajax counterparts

The story behind Shamrock Rovers U15s' Ajax adventure

Graham Gartland explains how he went about setting up Shamrock Rovers' Under-15s fixture against Ajax which saw the young Irish side win 2-1 in Amsterdam.

Soccer • 28 Jun 23

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Pauw's dilemmas and LOI reaction

Anthony Pyne joins Raf Diallo to discuss Vera Pauw's impending Ireland squad selection for the World Cup. Graham Gartland and Paul Corry review the latest League of Ireland action as well as talking about Shamrock Rovers' U15s beating Ajax Robbie Keane's new role in Israel.

Soccer • 27 Jun 23

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Ireland's 'low-ebb' and Zambia test

Stephen Elliott and Alan Cawley join Raf Diallo to discuss Ireland's performances against Greece and Gibraltar in-depth and react to the European draws for LOI clubs and Liam Brady's farewell. RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne also previews Ireland's Women's World Cup warm-up against Zambia.

Soccer • 20 Jun 23

RTÉ GAA Podcast: Pivotal provincial hurling finals

Brendan Cummins joins Jacqui Hurley to preview a pivotal Sunday in the Hurling Championship as Limerick and Clare meet in the Munster final and Galway and Kilkenny do battle in the Leinster decider. He also pays tribute to late Cork dual legend Teddy McCarthy.

GAA • 08 Jun 23

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Ireland squad and Man City vs Inter

Keith Treacy and Conan Byrne join Raf Diallo and Conor Neville to discuss the Ireland squad picked for Greece and Gibraltar and Caoimhin Kelleher's expected exit from Liverpool this summer. They also review the latest LOI action and preview the Champions League and Europa Conference League finals.

Soccer • 06 Jun 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

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