Between the Stripes LOI podcast

With the Women's World Cup fast approaching, we're joined by Shamrock Rovers Head Coach Collie O'Neill who discusses the Hoops return to the Women's game, their unbeaten start, some big upcoming matches, why the energy of the World Cup must be harnessed back into the domestic league here while Collie also chats about some of his old clubs in the Men's leagues.  Credit to the lads, they cover a lot...

As you can probably tell from title, this week's BTS is weird and wonderful as we cover a whole range of topics, some more serious than others.  We start by discussing Jon Daly's permanent appointment as St. Pat's boss before moving on to Derry City taking up the lead in the title race following Rovers shock defeat against Drogheda.  Also on this week's show: Ryan Graydon to Fleetwood? Unhappy fan...

Between the Stripes LOI podcast has always championed the First Division and this week's show is no different as we speak exclusively to Kerry FC manager Billy Dennehy after the Kingdom's historic first-ever LOI win on Friday while Treaty United striker Enda Curran joins us after finding himself embroiled in a spot of controversy at Bishopsgate on Saturday.  As ever, we've got all the latest Premi...

After a turbulent few weeks, Cork City FC owner Dermot Usher joins us on the show to discuss Colin Healy's departure, disappointing on-field results, Liam Buckley's arrival as Sporting Director and why the former league winning boss will NOT be considered for the vacant managers position.  Kieran & Gary fill us in on their first ever trip to Mounthawk Park while there are full reviews of all t...

Just in case you don't realise it from the ten million references on this week's show, Kieran has flown back from Turkey just in time to react to two managerial departures in the league this week.  The lads also reflect on a bumper bank holiday weekend across both divisions while as ever, the world famous BTS predictions league makes for some interesting listening.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Dundalk FC legend & current Linfield midfielder Chris Shields is a very special guest on this week's show. The 5-time LOI winner discusses the growing attendances, coverage and on-field standards in both the LOI & NIFL as well as giving us his views on the Lilywhites start to the season, the Oriel Park pitch and the title race.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Coming to you slightly earlier this week, it's S7EP10 of Between the Stripes LOI podcast. On this week's show the lads discuss:  - What Derry City need to do to win the title  - Stephen O'Donnell's Oriel Park pitch comments  - Stephen Bradley's winning mentality  - Colin Healy under pressure?  - Are LOI teams "obsessed with possesion?"  - Interviews with Stephen Henderson & Hugh Douglas  - Pre...

On this week's show, Kieran & Gary reflect on a busy Easter bank Holiday weekend by reflecting on the Friday/Monday fixtures in the Premier Division and the latest First Division results too.  The lads delve into what they believe some of the issues are at Derry City after they suffered back-to-back home defeats and throw out a few more hot takes on some other LOI sides.  We hear from Tim Clan...

Having both retired in recent seasons, former teammates Dinny Corcoan and Gavin Peers join us on this week's pod to look back on their time in the LOI and give their thoughts on the current crop in the league.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

There is nobody more passionate and knowledgeable about the game of football than the fans themselves and that’s why this week on Between the Stripes LOI podcast we are giving LOI fans a voice! Joining us on the show will be Galway United fan Julian Canny, Super Saint Tadhg Gavin, and One Up Top podcast host and Bohs diehard Jordan. Kieran & Gary talk Ireland, improvements that are needed for...

This week's guests are Galway United striker Rob Manley and Drogheda United defender Conor Keeley.  Manley is on to chat about Galway's perfect start to the season, dealing with pressure, Ollie Horgan's impact, and much more.  Keeley reflects on a gut wrenching derby defeat to Dundalk but an otherwise strong start to the season by the Drogs, his time in the NIFL with Ballymena and reasons for retu...

After a solid start to the new LOI season, Drogheda United boss Kevin Doherty joins Kieran & Gary on this week's show. Kevin reflects on the distraction that was investment talks in pre-season, dealing with the loss of key players, the clubs unofficial partnership with Lincoln City and Thursday's upcoming Louth derby.  Aside from the usual match reviews, previews, and predictions, Kieran &...

It's our biggest and best edition of the pod so far this season as Kieran & Gary reflect on a bumper few days in the LOI.  Damien Duff, Stephen O'Donnell, Billy Dennehy, and Kalen Spillane all feature while the show opens with a discussion on St. Pat's and Tim Clancy after a disastrous few days for the Saints.  Refereeing decisions and the rise in yellow cards is up for discussion while our mu...

It's a bumper edition of the pod this week as Kieran & Gary touch on some hot topics surrounding the league at the moment such as "multi club ownership models" amid Hull City's apparent interest in a number of LOI clubs while the lads also touch on some LOI TV issues already emerging this season.  This week's guests are Bohemians number two Gary Cronin with the Gypsies the only Premier Divisio...

Drogheda United's on loan Lincoln City striker Freddie Draper joins us on this week's show following the Drogs scoreless draw on the opening night away to Shelbourne. Freddie gives us his reaction to the moment everyone is talking about from that game, the Matty Smith miss.  Treaty United manager Tommy Barrett tells us why this will be the Limerick clubs toughest season yet.  There's also audio fr...

The greatest league in the world is back and so are we for a 7th series! On the opening pod of 2023, we're joined by new Cork City owner Dermot Usher while Aodh Dervin tells us about his glorious return to Longford Town.  Kieran & Gary examine how each squad is shaping up ahead of the new season and of course, they've got some woeful predictions as ever.  It's great to be back, enjoy the show...

The 2022 Between the Stripes LOI podcast Xmas Special is here! Kieran & Gary reflect on the latest comings and goings and look ahead to next season.  New Longford Town manager Stephen Henderson and new Finn Harps boss Dave Rogers are our festive guests.  Kieran & Gary also discuss the LOI rebrand, the potential return of LOI TV season passes, the shambolic FAI AGM and several other hot top...

Fresh from lifting the FAI Cup at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday, Derry City assistant manager Alan Reynolds joins us to reflect on the win and the year that was, as well as looking ahead to 2023.  Kieran & Gary review the FAI Cup final and some of the crowd issues that surrounded the game, the play-off final between UCD and Waterford, Stephen McGuinness's comments about some First Division clubs...

With four cup winners' medals between them, Derry City legend Gareth McGlynn and James Keddy, formerly of both Derry City & Shelbourne, are the perfect guests on our FAI Cup Final podcast special this week!  Aside from looking ahead to the Aviva Stadium showpiece, Kieran & Gary reflect on the final round of games in the Premier Division, the "structural issue scandal" that overshadowed Fri...

Dundalk FC's Chief Operating Officer Martin Connolly joins us to discuss the Lilywhites return to Europe, rumours of unrest with Stephen O'Donnell this season, flares, Oriel Park, snd much more.  Kieran & Gary react to the surprise departure of Gary Cronin from Longford and De Town's play-off exit to Galway.  There are previews to the final round of league fixtures on Sunday and we've got a wh...

Ahead of the start of the First Division play-offs, we chat with fans Patrick Lynn (Waterford), Jason Shanahan (Treaty), Kevin Rooney (Longford), and Julian Canny (Galway) to get the fans perspective on the upcoming games.  Also on the show is St. Pat's fan Dermot Looney who tells us all about the latest LOI book on the horizon, "Saints Rising."  Elsewhere, Kieran & Gary reflect on Shamrock Ro...

Two-time LOI winner, Kurtis Byrne officially announces his retirement on this week's show and tells us why he's decided to call time early on his LOI career and some of the circumstances at Bray this season that led to his decision.  Away from Kurtis, Kieran & Gary review the FAI Cup semi-finals, the latest league action, and Rovers in Europe.  All the usual stuff too including our world-famou...

You never know what's coming next on Between the Stripes LOI podcast as this week we speak with a former English Premier League defender and an American superstar import playing in the Women's National League.  Also on this week's show, Kieran & Gary give us their Premier and First Division teams and players of the year which always makes for intense debate. 

Kieran & Gary are back from Glasgow and they've plenty of moaning to do on this week's pod.  Stephen Kenny's future as Ireland boss is discussed as is the latest action from the LOI Premier and First Divisions as well as the Women's FAI Cup.  The lads also ask why Irish Football isn't benefitting from the betting levy after both Horse Racing and Greyhound racing received increased funding in y...

Earlier than normal due to our upcoming trip to Glasgow, Between the Stripes LOI podcast is back to review a dramatic weekend in the FAI Cup. Treaty United's hat-trick hero from the win over UCD, Enda Curran joins us for an extended interview.  The lads reflect on a rare bad week for Shamrock Rovers, hammered in Europe and out of the cup, where do they need to improve going forward? We touch on th...