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Keith Treacy and Sky News Radio sports editor Joe Rawson join Raf Diallo to build up to Ireland's Nations League opener against England as Heimir Hallgrimsson begins his reign and Lee Carsley gets set for an audition. Plus, Shamrock Rovers' Conference League fixtures, the weekend's LOI and Premier League are discussed

Graham Gartand and David McMillan join Raf Diallo to talk St Pat's and Shamrock Rovers in Europe, Dundalk's fixture fury, the TV debate, the weekend's LOI, Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson wanting a 'b*****d' in his team and Dara O'Shea joining the goalscoring Sam Szmodics at Ipswich.

Keith Treacy and Graham Gartland join Raf Diallo to react to the most recent Euro 2024 last-16 fixtures including England's lucky escape against Slovakia, Spain and Germany on collision course, and upcoming matches. Plus, they review Friday's action as the LOI returned after the mid-season break.

Keith Treacy, Paul Corry, Sky Sports' Joe Rawson and Slovakian football journalist Lukas Vrablik join Raf Diallo to discuss the latest action from Euro 2024 including Scotland's exit, England's issues and a finely poised Group. Keith and Paul also talk LOI matters including European draws and transfer news.

Keith Treacy and David McMillan join Raf Diallo to review the first three days of action from Euro 2024 including England's nervy start and preview the upcoming fixtures. They also share their diverging views on John O'Shea's potential Ireland candidacy and review the last round of LOI matches.

Alan Cawley and Eoin Doyle join Raf Diallo to preview Euro 2024 which will be live to watch across RTÉ platforms and review Ireland's window against Portugal and Hungary. They also look ahead to Thursday's LOI fixtures and react to Erik Ten Hag staying at Man United.

Conan Byrne, David Sneyd and Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to chat Tom Cannon's call-up and build up to the Ireland men's friendly against Hungary, discuss the women's second clash against Sweden, review the LOI and react to Real Madrid's Champions League final win.

Lisa Fallon, Paul Corry and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to talk LOI after a big week at the top and bottom, preview Ireland's home Women's Euro qualifier against Sweden, look ahead to the Champions League final and react to Man United's FA Cup win and strong Irish performers abroad.

Paul Corry and David McMillan join Raf Diallo to discuss how the leading EPL clubs are shaping up for next season and pick out a standout Irish player abroad. They also review the LOI including Stephen Kenny's first St Pat's matches, while Bayer Leverkusen's Irish tour guide Gareth Houston shares an insight ahead of the Europa League final.

Former St Pat's men Eoin Doyle and Johnny McDonnell join Raf Diallo to talk about Stephen Kenny being linked to the Saints vacancy, Mason Melia's impact against Shamrock Rovers, Sam Curtis' Premier League debut for Sheffield United, Arsenal needing a favour from Tottenham and Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid.

Anthony Pyne is joined by Conan Byrne and Keith Treacy to dissect a drama-filled Bank Holiday weekend of SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division action. The lads also look ahead to the two Champions League semi-finals, and reflect on Fermanagh man Kieran McKenna's remarkable achievement in leading Ipswich Town to the Premier League.

Graham Gartland and Eoin Doyle join Raf Diallo to discuss the issues around Irish academies amid hopes for investment, preview this week's Champions League semi-final first legs, review the latest LOI action including a winning start for Noel King, and talk the Premier League title race as Liverpool fade from the picture.

Conan Byrne and Barry Murphy join Raf Diallo to review the European wins for Shamrock Rovers and St Pat's as play-off ties await in the Europa League and Conference League with Rovers having guaranteed passage to the latter competition's group stage in any case. Plus, they chat FAI Cup action and the return of the Premier League.

Paul Corry and Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to talk about Ireland's extended manager hunt, the PFAI survey on facilities, the LOI weekend including Damien Duff's comments about Shane Farrell and Dundalk anointing Noel King as manager. Plus, they talk Man United's FA Cup escape, the PL title race and Nottingham Forest's extraordinary statement.

Keith Treacy and Eoin Doyle join Raf Diallo and Conor Neville to discuss the impending appointment of the Ireland men's manager which is outflanked by breaking news about the FAI CEO's exit announcement. They also chat Champions League second legs, Arsenal and Liverpool slipping up in the Premier League title race and the LOI weekend.

Graham Gartland and RTÉ Sport's Ed Leahy join Raf Diallo to discuss the Ireland WNT's defeat to France and build up to the England game. They also talk about the late incident during Drogheda v Shelbourne, Dundalk sacking Stephen O'Donnell, huge Champions League quarter-finals and Liverpool dropping points at Manchester United.

?Conan Byrne, Méabh De Búrca and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to preview Ireland's Women's Euro 2025 qualifier against France, review the weekend's LOI action and discuss the Premier League title race after Man City and Arsenal's stalemate.

Former striker Eoin Doyle and ex-manager Johnny McDonnell join Raf Diallo and Anthony Pyne to review Ireland's two friendly matches against Belgium and Switzerland, and John O'Shea's chances of becoming permanent boss as well as a look ahead to a huge long weekend in the LOI and Manchester City v Arsenal.

Keith Treacy and Conan Byrne join Raf Diallo to discuss John O'Shea's Ireland squad for the Belgium and Switzerland friendlies, review the weekend's League of Ireland action, Manchester United's dramatic FA Cup quarter-final win over Liverpool and the Champions League draw

Graham Gartland and journalist Barry Landy join Raf Diallo to preview John O'Shea's Ireland squad selection, review the LOI action and reaction including Bohs parting ways with Declan Devine and put the microscope on Dundalk and Drogheda. Plus, they discuss Liverpool and Man City's draw and Arsenal's Champions League second leg against Porto.

Keith Treacy and RTÉ Sport's James McMahon join Raf Diallo discuss John O'Shea's appointment as Ireland interim manager, Brian Kerr's involvement, the latest LOI action and Liverpool v Man City and Erik Ten Hag's Man United, while Méabh De Búrca previews the new Women's Premier Division season

Keith Treacy and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo to discuss the latest LOI action including the flares controversy in the Pats-Bohs game, Liverpool's Carabao Cup win, Adam Idah's brace for Celtic and the Football Pathways Plan. Anthony Pyne also reviews the Ireland WNT friendly against Italy.

Former striker Eoin Doyle and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to talk about Chris Coleman entering the Ireland vacancy equation, Eileen Gleeson's squad for the WNT friendlies, the opening LOI weekend, Champions League last-16, Premier League title race and the form of Evan Ferguson, Erling Haaland and Darwin Nunez.

This week on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast Anthony Pyne is joined by Paul Corry and Keith Treacy to reflect on another weekend of twists and turns at the top of the table. Derry City failed to turn the heat up on Shelbourne when they drew with Dundalk. Can Ruaidhri Higgins’ men find the fluency to reel in Shels?

Keith Treacy and Graham Gartland join Raf Diallo to preview the 2024 SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division season and also look ahead to the First Division. They also discuss the FAI's attempts to complete the Lee Carsley appointment and react to the UEFA Nations League draw that's pitted Ireland against England, Finland and Greece.

David Sneyd and Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to discuss the FAI's lengthy pursuit for Stephen Kenny's successor with Lee Carsley the favourite and Neil Lennon also linked. Also on the menu are the Ireland WNT's upcoming friendlies, Adam Idah and Sam Curtis' transfers, the President's Cup and the rise of Liverpool's Conor Bradley.

Amnesty International's head of economic and social justice Stephen Cockburn joins RTÉ Sport Raf Diallo again to discuss the issues that continue to persist in Qatar since the World Cup and concerns about future tournaments with Saudi Arabia expected to host the 2034 World Cup.

Paul Corry and the42.ie journalist David Sneyd join Raf Diallo to discuss the candidates linked with the Ireland men's job including Neil Lennon, Lee Carlsey, Roy Keane and Gus Poyet. They also discuss the women's senior managerial vacancy, Alex Murphy's Newcastle debut and the latest LOI news.

Former Ireland international Keith Treacy and journalist David Sneyd join Raf Diallo to discuss the aftermath of the latest defeat to the Netherlands, the debate over Andrew Moran's elevation from the U21s squad, Athlone Town's FAI Women's Cup final win and Everton's points deduction.

Graham Gartland and Johnny McDonnell join Raf Diallo to analyse St Patrick's Athletic's FAI Cup final win over Bohemians, discuss the upcoming window for Stephen Kenny's Ireland, react to Waterford's play-off final win and talk Jake O'Brien's progress for Lyon and the knock on effect for scouting in Ireland.

Anthony Pyne is joined by Stuey Byrne and Paul Corry to review the final round of Airtricity League Men's Premier Division games and look ahead to the FAI Cup final.

Raf Diallo is joined by Graham Gartland, David Sneyd, Barry Landy and RTÉ Sport online's Anthony Pyne. Graham reviews Shamrock Rovers' title win and the latest LOI action, while David discusses his interview with Darron Gibson, Barry gives an insight into Drogheda's takeover and Anthony talks Ireland's Women's Nations League campaign.

Keith Treacy joins Raf Diallo and Conor Neville to discuss Leicester winger Kasey McAteer who is expected to commit to Ireland, the upcoming games against Albania for the Irish WNT, the LOI run-in and First Division play-offs as well as Manchester United and Bobby Charlton's time at Waterford.

Paul Corry, David McMillan and journalist Jonathan Higgins join Raf Diallo and Conor Neville to reflect on Ireland's performances against Greece and Gibraltar and to discuss Peamount United's title win and the upcoming LOI run-in.

This week Anthony Pyne is joined by Paul Corry and David Sneyd of the the42.ie to reflect on a drama-filled few days in the League of Ireland – at home and abroad.

Former Ireland international Keith Treacy and journalist David Sneyd join Raf Diallo to talk about the Ireland squad to face Greece and Gibraltar including Sammie Szmodics' late call-up during recording and James McClean's announcement. They also review the FAI Cup semis, the LOI and Arsenal's win over Man City.

Keith Treacy and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo and James McMahon to review the weekend's LOI action and look ahead to the FAI Cup semis. They also talk Andrew Moran, Troy Parrott, Sam Szmodics, a good window for Ireland WNT, Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and the Spurs-Liverpool VAR controversy.

Raf Diallo is joined by RTÉ Sport online's Anthony Pyne and journalist Jonathan Higgins to discuss the Republic of Ireland's winning start to the Women's Nations League, a topsy-turvy LOI Friday, Galway United's promotion and a weekend of goals for Aaron Connolly, Adam Idah and Troy Parrott.

Keith Treacy and Graham Gartland join Raf Diallo to discuss the FAI press conference which addressed both the Vera Pauw and Stephen Kenny situations. They also talk about the FAI Cup quarter-finals, the league draw between Derry City and Shamrock Rovers, and the return of the Champions League.

Ex-Ireland international Keith Treacy and David Sneyd join Raf Diallo to react to the Euro qualifier defeats to France and the Netherlands. They also discuss what may be on the horizon for Stephen Kenny and the team. They also talk about the U21s, Katie McCabe's Ballon d'Or nomination and a big weekend of league and cup action.

Journalist Bart Vlietstra joins Raf Diallo to give an insight into Ronald Koeman's Netherlands team and where Dutch football is at. He also discusses the Dutch view on Irish football, what Troy Parrott can expect at Excelsior and the muted reaction to Vera Pauw's Ireland WNT exit.

Raf Diallo is joined by ex-Ireland women's manager Sue Ronan, former midfielder Paul Corry and the42.ie's David Sneyd to discuss the FAI's decision to part ways with Vera Pauw and the interview with Tony O'Donoghue. Corry and Sneyd talk Ireland v France, Evan Ferguson's Premier League hat-trick, the LOI and Champions League draw.

This week, Anthony Pyne is joined by Graham Gartland and Johnny McDonnell to discuss Vera Pauw's future, the title race and relegation battle in the League of Ireland Premier Division and the upcoming international window

Megan Campbell and Anthony Pyne join Mikey Stafford to reflect on Spain's impressive World Cup final triumph over England on Sunday morning. As is now standard for a FIFA event, there was a risk that events during the post-match ceremonies might overshadow the game itself.

Conan Byrne and Paul Corry join Anthony Pyne to look back on the biggest stories in Irish football this week.

On this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast, Conan Byrne and Keith Treacy join Anthony Pyne to reflect on the Irish clubs' fortunes in Europe.

Ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup final between Spain and England (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player from 10am Sunday), Mikey Stafford is joined by Anthony Pyne and Megan Campbell to preview the Sydney showdown. Megan says the hype has been a little low key in England, but hopes are high for a final befitting what has been a superb tournament.

Republic of Ireland international Megan Campbell joins Raf Diallo to preview the FIFA Women's World Cup semi-finals which see Spain go head-to-head with Sweden and co-hosts Australia up against European champions England

Graham Gartland and David McMillan join Raf Diallo to look ahead to Derry City's second leg against FC Tobol and to discuss the latest LOI stories. They also talk Evan Ferguson, Will Smallbone, Troy Parrott and Sinclair Armstrong as well as Manchester United's Dublin friendly being played on the same day as a Shamrock Rovers home game.

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.