RTÉ Soccer Podcast
Can Ireland shock France and the Netherlands as World Cup qualifiers begin?
Shelbourne's Rachel Graham and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to preview the Republic of Ireland's opening FIFA Women's World Cup qualifiers against France and the Netherlands with comprehensive live coverage of both games on RTÉ TV, radio and online.
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Ireland's midfield conundrum and Dawson Devoy from the top rope?
In a busy week in Irish football, this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast is split into two standalone episodes. On this one, a midfield trio of Richie Towell, Alan Cawley and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo to chat about all of last Friday's Premier Division results including the Dublin derby, as well as Bohem…
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Dublin derby buzz and Oriel flare-up 'over-reaction' from the Minister?
Richie Towell and Barry Murphy join Raf Diallo on this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast as they react to the weekend's action including matters on and off the field during the Louth derby between Dundalk and Drogheda United. They also look ahead to Friday's Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers derby and discuss t…
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Derry stutter, Bohs bounce, Drogs on top
Keith Treacy and Richie Towell join host Alan Cawley to reflect on a weather-affected weekend in the League of Ireland. Derry are battling but not yet showing title winning form, while Bohemians showed how dangerous they can be away to Sligo. But it's Drogheda United who have the perfect record a…
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Aviva poor fare but Derry up and running
Alan Cawley is once more in the presenter's chair to review the first week of the season. He is joined in studio by Barry Murphy and Richie Towell. Alan had some interesting interactions with Bohemians fans at Aviva Stadium on Sunday and asks Richie to perhaps elaborate on his comments regarding D…
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Our big 2026 Premier Division preview
The new season of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division is just days away, so the RTE Soccer Podcast is back with a bang. Standing in for Raf Diallo is presenter/pundit (he can't decide) Alan Cawley, who is putting the questions to Graham Gartland and Richie Towell (and answering some of them himsel…
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What did we just witness in Budapest? Kevin Doyle & Ray Houghton come to terms
And breathe. What an afternoon for Irish soccer! What a week for Irish soccer. Troy Parrott, where do you want your statue? An elated Raf Diallo is joined by an ecstatic Kevin Doyle and a buzzing Ray Houghton to try and make sense of Troy Parrott's hat-trick in Budapest. Ray dials in from the pr…
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Ireland's last chance saloon, U17s shine and Double Hoops Dreams
Keith Treacy and Richie Towell join Raf Diallo to preview Ireland's final World Cup qualifiers and talk about the U17s, review the FAI Cup final and Waterford's play-off win, and pick their LOI Teams of the Season, while Rachel Graham talks COYGIG's World Cup draw.
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FAI Cup final, U17s preview, LOI chat and Johnny Kenny leading Ireland's line?
Alan Cawley and Richie Towell join Raf Diallo to preview the FAI Cup final and U17 World Cup, react to the final round of Premier Division games and chat promotion/relegation, LOI in Europe and the next Ireland squad, while Rachel Graham picks her Ireland U23s XI and the latest news.
1:15:47Clean
Ireland promotion party, U17 World Cup potential and LOI climax
Rachel Graham, Paul Corry and Graham Gartland join Raf Diallo as we discuss Ireland's promotion play-off win over Belgium, look ahead to the final round of Men's Premier Division action, talk LOI in Europe, First Division play-offs and an exciting U17 World Cup squad.
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