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RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Ireland v Qatar, Arsenal v PSG, Galway lay the gauntlet and LOI review

Richie Towell and Keith Treacy join Raf Diallo to discuss the Republic of Ireland team to face Qatar, preview the Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG, and delve into the latest League of Ireland action, while Rachel Graham reacts to Carla Ward's squad for June, a big win for Galway United and Barcelona's European final glory.

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02:00 Discussion on the Ireland squad to face Qatar live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player this Thursday before Monday afternoon's update which saw Alex Gilbert ruled out and Jack Moylan added in among other alterations, as well as Keith's memories of his first Ireland call-up - including his initiation song - and Richie's experience training with the senior during Noel King's tenure as interim head coach.

19:00 Reaction to the Louth derby, Sligo Rovers' shock win at Shamrock Rovers just ahead of tonight's Dublin derby and Kevin Zefi's impending arrival in the north west; and wonder goals in Galway as Bohemians and Dawson Devoy shone.

43:30 The Champions League final will be live be on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player and lifelong Arsenal fan Keith and Richie discuss the Premier League champions' chances of taking the trophy of the brilliant holders Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest.

52:35 Reaction to Barcelona's 4-0 win over Lyon in the Women's Champions League final.

55:55 The Ireland women's squad amid a focus on Ruesha Littlejohn's future and Leicester City goalkeeper Katie Keane's non-inclusion.

1:03.35 A review of the Women's Premier Division action as Galway United got the better of reigning double winners Athlone Town in their top-of-the-table clash.


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Watch Republic of Ireland v Qatar on Thursday from 7.30pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player. Follow our live blog on RTÉ.ie/sport and RTÉ News app


Watch the Champions League final, PSG v Arsenal, on Saturday from 4pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player. Follow our live blog on RTÉ.ie/sport and RTÉ News app

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