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RTÉ Soccer Podcast

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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.

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

LOI trio's European challenges and Euro 2025 final furlong 21.07.2025

Richie Towell, Shelbourne's Rachel Graham and Alan Cawley join Raf Diallo as Shelbourne, St Pat's and Shamrock Rovers face European first legs, Euro 2025 reaches the semi-final stage, Evan Ferguson looks set to sign for AS Roma and ahead of crucial LOI fixtures after the FAI Cup weekend.

Evan Ferguson to Roma, Linfield v Shels II and Euro 2025 knockouts 14.07.2025

Keith Treacy and Richie Towell join Raf Diallo to preview Shelbourne and St Pat's European second legs, talk Irish transfers including Evan Ferguson, Mark Travers and Aaron Connolly and react to the latest LOI action, while Rachel Graham talks Euro 2025 knockout stages and weekend WPD results.

Shels v Linfield, delightful Derry and Euro 2025 takeaways 07.07.2025

Richie Towell and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo to preview Shelbourne v Linfield and St Pat's v Hegelmann and review the latest LOI action, while Shels' Rachel Graham talks Euro 2025 takeaways and the latest domestic developments.

Euro 2025 preview, Saints 'overhaul' needed, Keith Andrews, and Ireland feel the heat 30.06.2025

Former Republic of Ireland team-mates Rachel Graham and Méabh De Búrca join Raf Diallo to preview Euro 2025, reflect on the Republic of Ireland's friendly defeats in the USA and discuss Ruesha Littlejohn's Shamrock Rovers exit, while Graham Gartland and Barry Murphy review the LOI weekend and talk Keith Andrews getting the Brentford job.

Damien Duff's shock exit and what next for Shels? Ireland in the USA and brilliant Bohs 24.06.2025

Alan Cawley and David McMillan join Raf Diallo to react to Damien Duff's Shelbourne exit, the European draw for LOI teams and the weekend's action including Bohemians' derby win over Shamrock Rovers, while Shels' Rachel Graham looks ahead to the two Ireland v USA games and details Saturday's league action.

Drogs dealt a blow, Keith Andrews buzz and Ireland sleepwalking again? 17.06.2025

Keith Treacy, Richie Towell, Rachel Graham and journalist Barry Landy join Raf Diallo. Among the talking points are Keith Andrews linked with the Brentford job, Drogheda's explusion from the UEFA Conference League, takeaways from Ireland's dull draw in Luxembourg and the COYGIG squad to face the USA next week.

Ireland positives, Manning insights and COYBIG youth tournament nostalgia 09.06.2025

Stephen Kelly and Richie Towell join Raf Diallo to analyse Ireland's draw with Senegal, while also getting nostalgic about their tournament experiences at underage level. Shelbourne's Rachel Graham talks the Girls in Green's win over Slovenia and gets ready to face Athlone in a top-of-the-table clash.

LOI at HT, PSG in-person, Cork revenge mission and Delap (not) for Ireland? 02.06.2025

Alan Cawley, Richie Towell, Shelbourne's Rachel Graham and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to talk LOI at the halfway point of 2025, Ireland WNT v Slovenia, a first-person view of PSG's Champions League final win, Liam Delap and Ireland as well as COYBIG building towards Senegal.

McCabe's Champions League glory, Inter v PSG final, Magic Melia and LOI 26.05.2025

Shelbourne's Rachel Graham, Richie Towell and Graham Gartland join Raf Diallo this week to talk Katie McCabe's Champions League win, Ireland WNT's clash with Turkey, PSG v Inter in the men's Champions League final, LOI and the U17s World Cup draw.

'That's the ultimate experience' | Jim Crawford's new Ireland crop chasing Euro Under-21 dream 23.05.2025

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford speaks to Raf Diallo after naming his squad for the June friendlies against Croatia and the Qatar under-23s.

Fresh faces in Ireland squads, LOI reaction and Celtic's in-form Irish strikers 20.05.2025

As Heimir Hallgrimsson and Carla Ward reveal their latest Republic of Ireland squads, Raf Diallo is joined by Richie Towell, Rachel Graham, Barry Murphy and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne. The weekend's LOI action is also discussed as well as Johnny Kenny's first Celtic goal and Katie McCabe and Arsenal's Champions League final.

Moose on the loose, Clancy's Cork exit, Emily Whelan chat and boot issues 12.05.2025

Richie Towell, Paul Corry and Shelbourne's Rachel Graham join Raf Diallo this week to talk LOI, Heimir Hallgrimsson's next squad and footwear issues for women's footballers, while Anthony Pyne chats in depth to Ireland and Glasgow City striker Emily Whelan.

Bumper LOI review, an Ireland era ending and Arsenal chez Paris 06.05.2025

Conan Byrne, Richie Towell and Shelbourne's Rachel Graham join Raf Diallo this week. They review all of the domestic action and main stories including Louise Quinn's retirement and Colin Healy taking the Kerry reins, as well as previewing the Champions League action, namely Wednesday's live RTÉ game between PSG and Arsenal.

Topsy-turvy LOI, Jess Ziu interview and Canham chat 28.04.2025

Keith Treacy, Richie Towell and Shelbourne's Rachel Graham join Raf Diallo, while Ireland international Jess Ziu drops by to chat in depth. Up for discussion is Marc Canham's impending FAI exit, the weekend's LOI action, Shamrock Rovers youngster Victor Ozhianvuna gaining interest from abroad and the men's and women's Champions League semis.

Sol Campbell interview and LOI's Easter feast 22.04.2025

Graham Gartland, Richie Towell and Shelbourne's Rachel Graham join Raf Diallo to chat about the lively Easter weekend of Men's and Women's Premier Division action, while Anthony Pyne chats in-depth to Arsenal legend Sol Campbell.

'We want to meet leagues' - FAI grassroots director on Football Pathways Plan and the divide over the calendar alignment 16.04.2025

FAI grassroots director Ger McDermott joins Raf Diallo to share an insight into the Football Pathways Plan and responds to the specific concerns raised about the aligned calendar aspect by Carlow and District Football League secretary Brian O'Reilly.

Mipo questioned but delivers an answer, LOI review and Arsenal bus parking? 14.04.2025

Richie Towell, Conan Byrne and Rachel Graham join Raf Diallo after a weekend of derbies in the men's and women's LOI. Mipo Odubeko's on-pitch riposte to Roddy Collins, Drogheda's stellar start and Abbie Larkin's development are among many talking points, as well as Arsenal's second leg live on RTÉ against Real Madrid.

Fighting talk and black belts but no knockout punches 07.04.2025

Rachel Graham, Richie Towell, Keith Treacy and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo. The second part of Ireland's Nations League double-header with Greece takes place on Tuesday after Friday's second-half surge, while there's plenty of LOI intrigue and a big week of Champions League football.

Ref justice on Friday and Ward to spring a surprise? 31.03.2025

Anthony Pyne is joined by Richie Towell, Paul Corry and Rachel Graham on the latest episode of the RTÉ Soccer Podcast.

Ireland get the job done | Horgan and Towell reunited | Women's LOI and pitch problems 24.03.2025

Stephen Kelly, Daryl Horgan and Richie Towell join Raf Diallo to react to Ireland's win over Bulgaria. The latter two reminisce about their Dundalk heyday and the reset at Oriel Park, while Shelbourne's Rachel Graham and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne look ahead to the WNT squad announcement.

Ireland preview, Bulgaria insight and LOI storylines 17.03.2025

Stephen Kelly, Bulgarian journalist Teodor Borisov Graham Gartland and Rachel Graham join Raf Diallo this week to talk Ireland's squad, what to expect against Bulgaria, as well as the weekend's Men's and Women's Premier Division action among other talking points.

John O'Shea interview | Honohan for Ireland? | LOI chat and action plan incoming 10.03.2025

Republic of Ireland assistant manager John O'Shea speaks to Raf Diallo as the Bulgaria tie closes in. Keith Treacy and Richie Towell talk about the Irish squad, potential LOI call-ups and the weekend's Premier Division, while Shelbourne's Rachel Graham and Anthony Pyne chat Saturday's big kick-off and Hannah Dingley's action plan.

Bumper LOI reaction, Women's Premier Division season preview and loan life lid-lifting 04.03.2025

Rachel Graham and Méabh De Búrca look ahead to the Women's Premier Division season in depth and reflect on the fallout from Ireland's 4-0 defeat in Slovenia, while Richie Towell and Paul Corry review a bumper weekend of LOI action and share the pros and cons of life on loan.

First impressions of Ward's Ireland, LOI review and 11th hour postponement 'not good enough' 24.02.2025

Richie Towell, Rachel Graham, Barry Murphy and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo. Carla Ward's Ireland is up for discussion as they look to build on the 1-0 over Turkey against Slovenia. The weekend's LOI news and action are reviewed as well as Shamrock Rovers' European exit and the potential third tier

With the LOIghts out, entertain us | Richie Towell | Ireland v Turkey | Shamrock Rovers v Molde 17.02.2025

Richie Towell, Rachel Graham, and RTÉ Sport journalists Anthony Pyne and Conor Neville join Raf Diallo. Towell dispels rumours that he has retired and reviews the opening weekend of the LOI and talks Shamrock Rovers v Molde, while Graham discusses the Ireland WNT squad and Friday's fixture against Turkey.

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