The Milltown Way

Episode 17 - Pats beaten, Dundalk reaction, NetBet questions & the Michael Noonan situationIt's Episode 17 and there’s plenty to get through. We start with Friday night’s 2–0 win over St Patrick’s Athletic at Tallaght Stadium. A controlled, mature performance. Clean sheet. Big moments taken. We break down what worked, who impressed, and why this felt like a statement result early in the se...

Episode 16 – Waiting for kick-off, NetBet debate & St Pat’s preview Shamrock Rovers are still waiting. For the second week in a row, a league fixture has been postponed, this time the scheduled away trip to Shelbourne, meaning the Hoops’ 2026 Premier Division campaign has yet to get underway. In Episode 16 of The Milltown Way podcast, we discuss what two postponements in a row mean for prepara...

Episode 15 – Waiting for kick-off | Shelbourne away now the opener The 2026 League of Ireland season still hasn’t started for Shamrock Rovers. With the scheduled opening night clash against Dundalk postponed due to adverse weather, the Hoops’ league campaign remains on hold, but not for much longer. All roads now lead to Tolka Park next Friday as Shelbourne away becomes the new curtain-raiser .In...

Episode 14 - We react to Friday night’s President’s Cup defeat to Derry City at Tallaght Stadium, where fine margins once again separated the sides. We look at what went right, what didn’t, and whether the performance offers encouragement heading into the league campaign. With the League of Ireland Premier Division kicking off this Friday with a home game against Dundalk, we turn our attention to...

Episode 13 - The Milltown Way is back for 2026 In our first episode of the new year, we take a deep dive into Shamrock Rovers’ preparations for the season ahead as competitive action returns with the President’s Cup against Derry City. We discuss Rovers’ pre-season so far, the business on and off the pitch, and how Stephen Bradley’s side are shaping up after a long and demanding 2025 campaign that...

Episode 12 – €400k Secured, Honohan Farewell & Signing Off 2025 Shamrock Rovers signed off their European campaign, and the 2025 season, with a 3–1 victory over Hamrun Spartans at Tallaght Stadium, banking a vital €400,000 in UEFA prize money in the process. In the final episode of 2025, we review a night that brought both satisfaction and reflection. Goals from Graham Burke, Danny Grant and J...

In this episode, we take a full look at Shamrock Rovers’ European campaign, dissecting their disappointing result against Breidablik and what it reveals about the team’s performance on the continental stage. We break down the tactical issues, defensive struggles, and squad questions that emerged, while also highlighting the players who stood out and those who struggled. Beyond the result, we refle...

In Episode 10 of The Milltown Way podcast, we look ahead to Shamrock Rovers’ return to European action as they head to Breiðablik on Thursday evening. We break down the key tactical themes, the threats posed by the Icelandic champions, and the areas where Rovers must improve following the defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk. We also assess a significant development in the squad: Conor Malley’s loan move ha...

Episode 9 — Shakhtar, Stevens, Gaffney & the Byrne dilemma Shamrock Rovers returned to European action on Thursday night, falling 2–1 to Shakhtar Donetsk in a game that raised as many talking points as it answered. In Episode 9 of The Milltown Way Podcast, we break down all the key moments, performances, and decisions from a frustrating but encouraging night in Tallaght. We dive into: • The Sh...

Episode 8 – Shakhtar Donetsk preview: A European night with real history behind it The Milltown Way returns for a massive episode as Shamrock Rovers prepare to host Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. With European football returning to Tallaght for the final time this year, we take you through everything you need to know ahead of one of the most intriguing...

Episode 7 of The Milltown Way lands in the calm between celebrations and European football — but there’s still no shortage of Rovers stories to dive into. This week, we look beyond Tallaght and onto the international stage, where two former and current Hoops made their mark in massive games for Ireland. We start with Johnny Kenny, who featured prominently in Ireland’s dramatic 3–2 win over Hungary...

Shamrock Rovers are double winners once again, for the first time since 1987. In this special episode of The Milltown Way , we break down a landmark weekend for the club and what it means for Rovers fans across generations. The Hoops defeated Cork City 2–0 at the Aviva Stadium to seal their 22nd FAI Cup and complete a historic league-and-cup double, ending a 38-year wait since the famous Milltown...

🎙️ Episode 5 – On the brink of history: Rovers chase the double In the latest episode, we look back on a defining week for Shamrock Rovers, one that could etch this squad into club folklore. Fresh from securing a valuable 1-1 draw away to AEK Athens in the UEFA Conference League, the Hoops now turn their full attention to the FAI Cup Final, where Cork City await at the Aviva Stadium. It’s the chan...

Episode 4 – Athens awaits: Rovers look to make a statement in Europe In Episode 4 of The Milltown Way Podcast , we turn the focus to Europe as Shamrock Rovers prepare for their UEFA Conference League trip to Greece to face AEK Athens. After a defining domestic week, securing the league title with a 1–0 win over Galway United and concluding the campaign with a rotated side against Sligo Rovers, att...

In Episode 3 of The Milltown Way , we close out the 2025 League of Ireland Premier Division season, reflecting on a campaign that saw Shamrock Rovers reclaim their crown and lift a fifth title in six years. 🏆 Ryan Brennan and Adam Casey break down the final two matches of the season: Shamrock Rovers 1–0 Galway United — the night the title was officially sealed. We discuss the performance, the atm...

Episode 2 — Marathon days and missed chances In the second episode of The Milltown Way Podcast , Ryan Brennan and Adam Casey unpack a hectic week for Shamrock Rovers, both on and off the pitch. From European disappointment to domestic drama, this episode dives into it all. They start by looking back at the 2-0 defeat to NK Celje in the UEFA Conference League. Two early goals from Franko Kovačević...

🎙️ The Milltown Way Podcast — Episode 1: Pressure in Inchicore & European Nights Ahead Welcome to the very first episode of The Milltown Way Podcast , your new home for all things Shamrock Rovers. Hosted by supporters and contributors to The Milltown Way. In this debut episode, The Milltown Way takes a closer look at a dramatic Dublin derby weekend that saw Shamrock Rovers fall 1–0 to St. Patr...