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The Peilcast

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Your very own Irish Football Podcast with Dave Carabini, Bill Gaine, Jack McArdle & James ColemanA podcast about all things Irish football, both domestic and national!

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Feb 20, 2025

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Episodes

Lights Out Shels and Bradley vs Heimir- Peilcast #63 20.02.2025

The lads from the Peilcast are back to talk about the opening weekend of the League of Ireland. From the Tolka Park in the dark to a record-breaking crowd at Lansdowne Road, Dave, Jack and Bill* discuss all the weekends action. There is also a heated debate about Stephen Bradley's comments about Heimir Hallgrímsson, Shamrock Rovers in Europe and the growth of the league as a whole. Make sure to le...

Bumper LOI Preview- Peilcast #62 14.02.2025

The Greatest League in the World is finally back this Friday and the Peilcast crew of Bill, Jack and Dave look ahead to all things Premier and First Division. All 20 teams are covered in this bumper preview episode as the lads make their season predictions on title winners, relegation/ promotion candidates, top scorers and some players to watch out for across the season. Make sure to leave a ratin...

Dave's in Your Head - Peilcast #61 08.11.2024

The League of Ireland season has come to a close with Shelbourne being crowned Champions of Ireland! The lads discuss the season as a whole, some major investment news and also try to account for Dundalk FC's missing millions. The episode is rounded out with a preview of the upcoming FAI Cup Final between Derry City and Drogheda United at the Aviva Stadium. Who will come out victorious?

The Final Day - Peilcast #60 01.11.2024

The Final Day (Unedited) On this week's episode, Dave and Bill continue their debate on First Division Football vs Academy Football BiIl poses a would you rather scenario to Dave which tugs at his heartstrings The lads give their final day predictions, will Shelbourne get over the line or will Shamrock Rovers reclaim their title?

Smackdown vs Raw - Peilcast #59 25.10.2024

After a short hiatus the gang is back with plenty to talk about in the League of Ireland -UFC Dundalk -LOITV upgrade, Premier Sports on board! -Shamrock Rovers academy -Alignment of footballing calendars -PFAI Team of the Year -Title Run-in -Update on the FAI Cup final giveaway

Tiers of Joy - Peilcast #58 03.10.2024

Things get heated on this week's episode of the Peilcast in a discussion about the proposed League of Ireland third tier. The lads also chat about the Shelbourne vs St. Pats TV spectacle and the viewing figures. Has there been a better advert for the league? Jack, Bill and James also test their LOI knowledge and try to name the current players who are older than Dave (there's a very small pool to...

Come Dive With Me - Peilcast #57 27.09.2024

Another week in paradise and the League of Ireland is another week closer to the end of the season! There's a fully fit (overstatement) squad available on this week's episode to unravel the past week's mix of controversies and storylines in Irish football! -Community Sport Facilities Fund -Slippy astro in the Brandywell and the Irish Soccer Referees Society statement -The Great Escape? -FAI Cup Gi...

White Knight or White Sh*te? - Peilcast #56 20.09.2024

There's never a dull day in the Irish Football realm is there? Dundalk seem to have been saved since the last episode of the Peilcast but what does the future hold for them? Jack gives his thoughts and feelings about the situation at his club. Plenty of other talking points around the LOI to discuss in this week's episode too, with a Boh's jersey themed Tenable thrown in for good measu...

Donedalk? - Peilcast #55 12.09.2024

After another break, normal service resumes... and Irish football couldn't be further from normal if it tried. On this episode, Dave, Jack and Bill break down the recent international break. What can be done to save the Ireland MNT? Bill thinks he has the answers.. Dundalk FC seem to be in real bother financially and may struggle to survive until the end of the season. Jack gives his thoughts. Pre...

Clocks (set for 11:30am) - Peilcast #54 21.08.2024

Plenty of twists and turns in the League of Ireland to dissect in this week's episode. -FAI cup upsets and what each club's chances are of making the Aviva in November -Are Shamrock Rovers and St. Pats good representatives for the league in Europe? -Upcoming fixtures previews -Historic refereeing appeal -Danny Mandroiu back to Tallaght -Dublin derby on at mass time!

The Bohs of Tralee - Peilcast #53 15.08.2024

In possibly the most incoherent podcast episode ever recorded, the lads discuss the latest goings on in the League of Ireland. On this week's episode: -Shamrock Rovers appealing the appeal over Bohemians fielding Dawson Devoy in their recent FAI cup fixture -Title race blown wide open, does anyone even want to win it at this point? -Refereeing performances (surprise, surprise) -A look back (an...

Mags to Riches & Daylight ROBbery - Peilcast #52 08.08.2024

Plenty of controversy for the lads to dissect on this week's episode! - James and Bill butt heads regarding Rob Hennessy's performance at Richmond Park and they get a referee's perspective on the situation - Has there been a lotto win in Cork? The lads crown the League of Ireland's newest King of the Spoofers - Big striker signings in the LOI: Aidan Keena, Ruairi Keating and Sean M...

Ji-Sung Park - Peilcast #51 02.08.2024

On this week's episode of the Peilcast the lads discuss -the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund and Drogheda's new stadium plans -Is it time for Irish footballers' obsession with a career in England to end? -LOI in Europe -Recent transfer activity -League of Ireland preview

Dancing on Thin Ice - Peilcast #50 19.07.2024

It's the 50th episode and there's plenty to talk about in the world of Irish football! The lads chat about the recent round of results in the League of Ireland and a review of how the LOI teams are faring in Europe. Heimer Hallgrímsson is unveiled as the new Republic of Ireland manager and so the tine has come to christen the name of his disciples. Recent unsavoury scenes in Oriel Park is...

Fat Dave Strikes Back - Peilcast #49 09.07.2024

After a couple weeks off, the lads get together and finally record an in-person episode for the very first time. As you'd imagine, chaos ensued. The lads catch up on the latest stories, results and fixtures in the League of Ireland, including the latest transfer news. Dave also discusses his latest public spat with Irish international, James McClean and extends an olive branch, while James and Jac...

M is for Mid-Season Review - Peilcast #48 06.06.2024

Hard to believe it, but we've reached the halfway point in the League of Ireland season and the lads look back on what has been a crazy half-season. Jack is still getting over his Richmond Rabies but powers through and comes back for this episode! In this bumper episode, the lads grade every club's season thus far between A and F. There's also Top 3 players so far, including POTY and M...

Chips, Peas and Kerry Sauce - Peilcast #47 30.05.2024

Well well well, another Dundalk loss means Jack is gone to ground again and hasn't been seen, however the show must go on. The lads discuss whether or not it's actually time to start calling Shelbourne serious title contenders, do they have it in them? Dave and James also begin to change their tune about Keith Long and his Waterford team, including James aiming his crosshairs at another Le...

Pick 'N' Mix - Peilcast #46 24.05.2024

Scheduling issues has things a bit upside down this week and as a result, the podcast is about as organised as Dundalk FC. However where there's a will, there's a way. This week's episode treats you to two rounds of tenable with Jack and Dave followed by a full preview and predictions for the weekend's League of Ireland fixtures. Listen closely to the episode for details on how to...

Midfield Crabs FC - Peilcast #45 16.05.2024

Plenty to talk about on this week's pod with another action-packed week in the League of Ireland! There's a full team on the pod this week so plenty of disagreements and arguments to look forward to. -Circus at Dundalk; Brian Gartland's departure, George Shelvey's 10 game ban and where have all the European millions gone to? -Will Stephen Kenny make his LOI return and go to St. Pat...

Any Grass? - Peilcast #44 09.05.2024

It's Dave, Bill and James on the podcast this week as Jack takes some time off to process Dundalk's loss in the Louth Derby. -The lads look back on the Louth derby and the rest of the results of the double gameweek. -James takes aim at Keith Long and has some words for the Waterford supporters, following a discussion about the pitch at the Showgrounds -Bill and James take on two rounds of...

Costa del Longford - Peilcast #43 02.05.2024

Dave has disappeared to celebrate Drogheda's win over Sligo Rovers so the other (other) three amigos are let loose on their own for this week's episode. This week, James, Bill and Jack discuss Derry's 'suspended partial stadium ban'. Is it a gimmick or does it actually serve a purpose? The opening of the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund and its' importance to the devel...

King of the Town - Peilcast #42 25.04.2024

The lads discuss yet another manic week in the League of Ireland. -Dave brings more weekly headlines, here's hoping it's the last week we've to endure them -Jack lets off some steam and aims his sights directly at his club's owner following the appointment of Noel King as manager of Dundalk FC -All 4 lads clash on the Damien Duff/Shane Farrell drama from Monday night -James has a r...

Hill or High Water - Peilcast Episode #41 18.04.2024

On this week's episode of the Peilcast, Jack has decided to go back part-time as a podcaster but the other 3 soldier on regardless. Dave, Bill and James discuss the departure of Jonathan Hill as CEO of the FAI this week, the continuation of their love interest with Kerry FC, the importance of regional clubs to the growth of the League of Ireland and who the most unbearable fanbase in the leagu...

Turners Cabbage Patch - Peilcast Episode #40 11.04.2024

The lads are back after another wild week in the League of Ireland. In this week's episode the lads discuss the departure of another LOI manager, the use (and misuse) of flares within the league and the closure of Turners Cross. James also has a rant about fixture congestion and loss of income from attendances, finishing off with the weekly score predictions. Could we use Shelbourne's flar...

Stephen Walsh & Tetanus Shots - Peilcast Episode #39 05.04.2024

Like Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday, the lads are back after a rough couple of days. In this week's episode, there's talk about the Double Fixtures over the Easter Weekend, James gets a precautionary tetanus shot for his trip to Inchicore and Bill and Jack try their hand at Dave's Tenable question. Send us your thoughts on this week's episode and any suggestions you have to our soci...

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