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This week Jamie and John review all the action across the weekend in the League Of Ireland Premier and First Division aswell as looking ahead to this weekend's games. John is also joined this week by Daniel from the Leanaimid podcast, the only LOI content creator as gaeilge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of the LOI Talk Women's Podcast, James and Mya break down all the latest talking points across the week in Irish football. We start with the big news as Barry Ryan steps down as Cork City Women’s manager, discussing what it means for the club and where they go next. Attention then turns to the international stage as we react to Ireland’s 1-0 win over Poland in their World Cu...

Jamie returns for this week's episode of LOI Talk as him and John take alook back at all of the action across the weekend from League Of Ireland Premier and First Division. The lads also discuss who they think has been the Best and Worst signings of the season so far aswell as looking at the opinions of our followers over on X. If you want to let us know your best and worst signings of the window...

In this episode, we were delighted sit down with the chairman of Meath FC Mark Jacob aswell as PRO & Communications manager Ger Lynch to talk about their new project which was only officially launched 2 years ago! We go inside the story of how the idea for Meath FC came about, what inspired its creation, and the long-term vision to build a club capable of joining the League of Ireland pyramid in t...

Ireland are up and running in World Cup qualifying after a dramatic 3-2 win away to Poland — and we review it in this week's episode of the LOI Talk Women's Podcast In this episode, we react to a huge night in Gdansk as Carla Ward’s side delivered their first win of the campaign. We analyse the key moments, standout performances from Emily Murphy and Katie McCabe, and where the game was won and ne...

No Jamie this week, so John is joined by Jack Kelleher and James Callan in this episode of LOI Talk, as we break down all the latest from the League of Ireland across both the Premier Division and First Division. We start with the big news as Josh O’Dwyer secures a move to Salzburg, what it means for his development, and how significant a transfer like this is for the League of Ireland pathway. Th...

Villa FC are stepping onto the national stage, but this is a club built on far more than just ambition. In this episode, we sit down with Villa FC manager Conor Coade ahead of their entry into the FAI National League this August. From the club’s deep-rooted history in Waterford to their long-term vision for sustainable growth, Conor outlines what this next chapter means — not just for Villa, but f...

The All-Island Cup is up and running and we’re here to break down everything from the opening weekend. We cover all the key results, standout performances and early talking points from across the competition, including the teams who’ve made a strong start and those already under pressure. Plus, our main takeaways and what it could mean heading into the next round. Learn more about your ad choices....

John and Jamie are back this week to review the Easter Double gameweek in the League Of Ireland Premier and First Division aswell as preview this weekends game across the divisions. We also have interviews from Waterford manager Jon Daly following his sides draw with Bohemians on Monday aswell as interviews with Cork City's Seani Maguire and Barry Robson following their 4-2 Munster Derby win over...

St Francis FC are one of the founding clubs of the new League of Ireland National League , but what’s the plan behind their entry? In this episode of LOI Talk, we sit down with Vice Chairman David Bergin to explore the vision driving one of Dublin’s most historic community clubs into a new era. From their roots in inner city Dublin to their return to the League of Ireland pathway, Bergin outlines...

In this episode of LOI Talk Women's Show, James and Mya break down all the key talking points from gameweek 3 of the League Of Ireland Women's Premier Division, including results, standout performances, and how the table is beginning to take shape early in the season. We also react to the latest Republic of Ireland squad announcement, taking a closer look at the selections ahead of the upcoming ga...

Back to normal service resumes on LOI Talk as we break down all the key talking points across the League of Ireland. We start with a full review of last Friday’s First Division action, analysing the standout performances, big results, and what they mean moving forward. We also take a look at Ireland’s friendly clash with North Macedonia, discussing the main takeaways and how the squad is shaping u...

John and Jamie reflect on Ireland's heartbreaking defeat to Czechia last night. The immediate future of the Irish football team is discussed, with an upcoming friendly against North Macedonia. The managers position is debated as well as the criticism of people not supporting their local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s episode of LOI Talk, we look ahead to a massive night for Irish football as the Republic of Ireland face Czechia in the World Cup playoff semi-final. We preview the game in detail, discussing the key matchups, potential line-ups, and what’s at stake as Ireland aim to take a huge step towards qualification. We also break down all the latest action from the League of Ireland Premier D...

In this week’s episode of LOI Talk, Jamie and Jack break down a dramatic double gameweek across the League of Ireland Premier Division and review all the key action from the League of Ireland First Division. We also discuss growing pressure on managers, asking who could be first to face the sack between Tiernan Lynch at Derry City and Jon Daly at Waterford. Including interviews with Barry Robson,...

In this week’s episode of LOI Talk, we break down all the key talking points from the latest round of action in the League of Ireland before looking ahead to the upcoming fixtures across the division. We also discuss the four League of Ireland players named in the provisional Republic of Ireland national football team squad ahead of the World Cup playoff semi-final. Do any of them have a genuine c...

This week on LOI Talk we are joined by Labour TD Duncan Smith for an in-depth conversation about the state and future of Irish football. We discuss the growth of the League of Ireland, the challenges facing clubs across the country, and what role government policy could play in improving facilities, funding and infrastructure within the game. Topics covered include: The rise in popularity of the L...

In this episode of LOI Talk we review the Presidents Cup Final as Athlone Town WFC defeated Shelbourne FC Women 1-0 to lift the first trophy of the 2026 season. We break down the key moments from the game, what the result means for both sides heading into the new campaign, and which players impressed. We also preview the opening weekend of the League of Ireland Women's Premier Division with discus...

This week on LOI Talk, we break down all the major talking points from the latest round of League of Ireland action. Are St Patrick’s Athletic finally beginning to reflect Stephen Kenny’s identity and style of play? We analyse their recent performances and what it means for their season trajectory. We also discuss the latest drama involving Derry City, Bohs’ impressive showing, and all the key res...

This week on LOI Talk, we are joined by former League of Ireland title winner and manager Owen Heary for an in-depth interview. Heary reflects on his decorated playing career with Shelbourne and Bohemians, winning multiple League of Ireland Premier Division titles and competing at the highest level domestically. We also discuss his transition into management, his time in charge of Bohemians, Sligo...

This week on the LOI Talk Women's Show, we bring you a full League of Ireland Women’s Premier Division club-by-club preview ahead of the new campaign. We assess every team in the Women’s Premier Division, discussing key players, expectations and where each club could finish this season. We also preview the Presidents Cup clash between Athlone Town and Shelbourne, analysing what it means heading in...

In this episode of LOI Talk, join Jamie and John as they deliver the latest League of Ireland news and analysis across the Premier Division and First Division. We review the weekend’s thrilling action, highlighting standout performances and key results from Irish football’s top tiers. Dive into an in-depth discussion about the Drogheda United vs Dundalk derby incident involving fan trouble, explor...

In this episode we review the opening weekend of the League of Ireland Women’s Development League and assess the early storylines emerging from the competition. We preview the upcoming All-Island Cup, discuss the format of the tournament and share our thoughts on what it means for the growth of women’s football across the island. We also react to the latest Republic of Ireland Women’s National Tea...

In this weeks episode of LOI Talk, John and Jamie review Gameweek 2 of the League of Ireland Premier Division and the opening weekend of the First Division, including post-match reaction from Cork City manager Barry Robson and goalscorer Ruairi Keating. We discuss whether James McClean playing in midfield is becoming a problem for Derry City, examine the improvements to LOI TV this season, and deb...

DLR Waves manager Laura Heffernan joins LOI Talk to preview the 2026 Women’s Premier Division season. We discuss squad building, expectations for the year ahead, the development pathway at DLR, and how the league continues to evolve. Subscribe to LOI Talk for weekly League of Ireland coverage across the Premier Division, First Division and Women’s Premier Division. Learn more about your ad choices...