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RTÉ Soccer Podcast: 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.

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00:40 Richie and Conan review a double-round of action in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division as Shelbourne slip up twice, Derry City pick up back-to-back wins and Aaron Greene nets a landmark goal.

37:15 In the First Division, Conan reacts to Colin Healy's appointment as Kerry FC manager, while all is quiet on the Athlone Town front.

41:10 Conan and Richie look ahead to this week's Champions League semi-final second legs as Arsenal head to Paris in the live RTÉ game on Wednesday to try and overturn PSG's 1-0 lead, while they also look forward to seeing Inter Milan v Barcelona and especially Lamine Yamal after his first-leg display.

50:05 Rachel reflects on the career of her former Republic of Ireland senior and under-19s team-mate Louise Quinn who has brought the curtain down on a stellar career that yielded 121 international caps.

59:45 Rachel reviews Saturday's Women's Premier Division action, including her own Shelbourne's 3-1 win at Treaty United and defending champions Athlone Town's dominant display against Galway United.

01:14.15 Rachel talks about the Irish players abroad, including Abbie Larkin and her late, late equaliser for Crystal Palace, Courtney Brosnan keeping a clean sheet in the Merseyside derby and Jessica Hennessy's potential future after being released by Nottingham Forest.


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