Former Dundalk team-mates Richie Towell and David McMillan are reunited as they join Raf Diallo to review a weekend of eye-catching League of Ireland fixtures, while they also chat Andrew Omobamidele's quiet excellence for Strasbourg, and Shelbourne's Rachel Graham reflects on a brilliant week for the Republic of Ireland women's team against Poland.
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01:45 Richie and David reflect on where the Boys in Green are at and also talk about the importance of defender Andrew Omobamidele getting regular game-time for Strasbourg as the French club reach the UEFA Conference League semi-finals.
08:20 An in-depth League of Ireland review as a Dublin derby win for Shamrock Rovers gives an ominous look to the top end of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division table, while Derry City deepen the concerns at Shelbourne, Sligo Rovers ease away from Waterford at the bottom and Dundalk continue to impress. David also recalls his dynamic with now Lilywhites manager Ciarán Kilduff as they vied for starting places during the Dundalk glory years, and Richie shares heartfelt words about former Hoops team-mate Gary O'Neill amid his recovery following a cancer diagnosis.
49:35 Rachel reviews Ireland's back-to-back wins over Poland and looks at the lay of the land for the play-offs as things stand.
1:05.50 A preview of the Women's Champions League semi-final first leg between Katie McCabe's Arsenal and Lyon which will be live on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player this Sunday, and a review of Sunday's SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division action.
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