Rachel Graham and Méabh De Búrca preview the Nations League play-off first leg against Belgium and react to Athlone Town's Cup final win, while Richie Towell and Barry Murphy talk Ireland, LOI, and Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers' Euro games.

Rachel Graham and Méabh De Búrca preview the Nations League play-off first leg against Belgium and react to Athlone Town's Cup final win, while Richie Towell and Barry Murphy talk Ireland, LOI, and Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers' Euro games.

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.

Szmodics sore point, Belgium in town, the Kelly Brady final and LOI in Europe

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 the Republic of Ireland goalkeeping status quo as March begins to loom large.

Meanwhile, Shelbourne's Rachel Graham and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne run through Carla Ward's Republic of Ireland squad for next week's opening FIFA Women's World Cup qualifiers against France and the Netherlands.

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 the Republic of Ireland goalkeeping status quo as March begins to loom large.Meanwhile, Shelbourne's Rachel Graham and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne run through Carla Ward's Republic of Ireland squad for next week's opening FIFA Women's World Cup qualifiers against France and the Netherlands.

Dublin derby buzz and Oriel flare-up 'over-reaction' from the Minister?

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).

Szmodics sore point, Belgium in town, the Kelly Brady final and LOI in Europe

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