Keith Treacy and Richie Towell look ahead to Ireland's daunting trip to Portugal, discuss Jeff Hendrick's retirement and react to the LOI sides in Europe, the weekend's action and FAI Cup semis, while Rachel Graham talks Athlone's achievement, Jemma Quinn and the next Girls in Green squad.

Keith Treacy and Richie Towell look ahead to Ireland's daunting trip to Portugal, discuss Jeff Hendrick's retirement and react to the LOI sides in Europe, the weekend's action and FAI Cup semis, while Rachel Graham talks Athlone's achievement, Jemma Quinn and the next Girls in Green squad.

All the latest soccer news from Raf Diallo and the RTÉ Sport team - covering UEFA EURO 2024, the League of Ireland, and Ireland's international football sides.

RTÉ Soccer Podcast

All the latest soccer news from Raf Diallo and the RTÉ Sport team - covering the League of Ireland and Ireland's international football sides.

All the latest soccer news from Raf Diallo and the RTÉ Sport team - covering the League of Ireland and Ireland's international football sides.

Pre-Portugal pessimism, Hendrick's farewell, Euro takeaways and Cup semis

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 and top the top the early season table.

The panel also discuss Ireland's Nations League draw and the implication of pulling Israel out of the hat.

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 and top the top the early season table.The panel also discuss Ireland's Nations League draw and the implication of pulling Israel out of the hat.

Derry stutter, Bohs bounce, Drogs on top

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 Dalymount Park on last week's pod (1:30).

To matters on the pitch and the lads agree it was a poor spectacle on Lansdowne Road (3:00), with Pat's in particular needing to generate more attacking threat. Richie likes the look of Dawson Devoy in deep position for Bohs.

There is some sympathy for slow starts after a long off-season.

Friday was a huge win for Derry (16:30) against an impressive Sligo but Barry has fears for the Candystripes' defence.

Could John Russell get fed up of the Sligo talent drain and look to progress his club at a bigger club who can retain their best talent?

Waterford impressive in 1-1 draw at home to Shels (27:35) as Joey O'Brien's team once again fail to put the game to bed due to lack of a top-notch striker.

Finally, Galway United will be devastated to suffer last gasp defeat to Drogheda (38:00).

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 Dalymount Park on last week's pod (1:30).To matters on the pitch and the lads agree it was a poor spectacle on Lansdowne Road (3:00), with Pat's in particular needing to generate more attacking threat. Richie likes the look of Dawson Devoy in deep position for Bohs.There is some sympathy for slow starts after a long off-season.Friday was a huge win for Derry (16:30) against an impressive Sligo but Barry has fears for the Candystripes' defence.Could John Russell get fed up of the Sligo talent drain and look to progress his club at a bigger club who can retain their best talent?Waterford impressive in 1-1 draw at home to Shels (27:35) as Joey O'Brien's team once again fail to put the game to bed due to lack of a top-notch striker.Finally, Galway United will be devastated to suffer last gasp defeat to Drogheda (38:00).

Aviva poor fare but Derry up and running

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 himself).

The lads give their predictions on who will be champions, who will be relegated, the league's top scorer and the best signing. Richie also has some choice words regarding certain grounds and certain teams.

To hear what the lads think of your own club's prospects, check the timecodes below.

Shamrock Rovers (3:10)

Derry City (10:20)

Shelbourne (15:00)

Bohemians (19:05)

St Patrick's Athletic (24:20)

Waterford FC (32:40)

Galway United (34:45)

Sligo Rovers (36:35)

Drogheda United (40:55)

Dundalk (45:15)

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 himself).The lads give their predictions on who will be champions, who will be relegated, the league's top scorer and the best signing. Richie also has some choice words regarding certain grounds and certain teams.To hear what the lads think of your own club's prospects, check the timecodes below.Shamrock Rovers (3:10)Derry City (10:20)Shelbourne (15:00)Bohemians (19:05)St Patrick's Athletic (24:20)Waterford FC (32:40)Galway United (34:45)Sligo Rovers (36:35)Drogheda United (40:55)Dundalk (45:15)

Pre-Portugal pessimism, Hendrick's farewell, Euro takeaways and Cup semis

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