RTÉ Soccer Podcast

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  Rovers not being tested | Shels and Bohs struggling | Waterford soaring 10.08.2026 1j 13min

  Paul Corry and Keith Treacy join Alan Cawley to look at the latest in League of Ireland soccer.Shamrock Rovers continue to pull away but what gear are they in?St Pat's are their biggest chasers but is there a time when the Inchicore club will actually surpass the Hoops?Might Bohemians play a weakened team in Europe or can they turn things around in Denmark?What about the bottom of the table, who is going to get dragged into the relegation conversation with a Sligo side in big trouble?Rachel Graham joins to look back on all the latest action in the Women's Premier Division.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Is Pico tired? Derry disaster, 'be a sponge' and 'unplayable' Clancy joins Watford 03.08.2026 1j 26min

  With Raf on his post-World Cup holidays, Alan Cawley steps into the host's seat as he's joined by Keith Treacy and Paul Corry to dissect the week that was in the League Of Ireland before Shelbourne ace Rachel Graham stops by to give us the inside line on the women's game.All the latest soccer news from Raf Diallo and the RTÉ Sport team - covering the League of Ireland and Ireland's international football sides.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Promising week for LOI sides in Europe? | Sligo's new Purse & Irish on the move 27.07.2026 1j 17min

  Keith Treacy, Paul Corry and Rachel Graham join Raf Diallo as the League of Ireland clubs get set for their European second legs, the relegation battle takes centre stage as Sligo Rovers introduce their new manager and a number of Republic of Ireland women's internationals are on the move.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Shelbourne celebrate All-Island Cup glory, Athlone begin European odyssey and transfers 20.07.2026 28min

  Shelbourne's Rachel Graham joins Raf Diallo to react to winning the All-Island Cup final against Galway United, as well as discussing Athlone Town extending their lead in the league ahead of their Champions League qualifier and Maria Reynolds joining Sheffield United.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Slick Spain outclass Argentina, World Cup Best XI and LOI in Europe 20.07.2026 56min

  Keith Treacy and Alan Cawley join Raf Diallo to dissect Spain's World Cup final win over Argentina, pick their Team of the Tournament, best player and young player, before reviewing the Club Orange Men's FAI Cup action and looking ahead to the LOI clubs' European games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Spain v Argentina World Cup final preview, Messi's last stand and England's surrender 16.07.2026 31min

  Ray Houghton and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast to preview Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina and reflect on the shortcomings of France and England after their semi-final defeats.TIMESTAMPS01:00 France v Spain review.07:35 Argentina v England review.16:00 Spain v Argentina World Cup final preview, predictions and the impact of the half-time show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  All-Island Cup final week, streetwise Halle Harcourt and Denise O'Sullivan leaving Liverpool? 13.07.2026 23min

  Rachel Graham joins Raf Diallo to discuss reports of Denise O'Sullivan being on the verge of a return to the NWSL, react to the weekend's league action and look ahead to the All-Island Cup final that will pit her Shelbourne side against Galway United.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  World Cup semis preview, European second legs and John Russell swaps Sligo for Shelbourne 13.07.2026 56min

  Keith Treacy previews the World Cup semi-finals as France, Spain, Argentina and England vie for a place in Sunday's showpiece, before reacting to Shelbourne's appointment of John Russell and the weekend's action as well as previewing the FAI Cup second round and Euro qualifiers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pointing towards a France-England final, how to handle Haaland and Messi bailouts 10.07.2026 31min

  Shay Given and Alan Cawley join Raf Diallo to preview the three remaining World Cup quarter-finals including England and Norway, while also reflecting on favourites France's progressing past Morocco and the penalty prep that went into the 2002 tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  England have a 'good chance', FIFA open a can of worms and LOI in Europe 06.07.2026 59min

  Ray Houghton in Dallas and Alan Cawley join Raf Diallo to dissect the latest World Cup action, look-ahead to the fixtures to come and react to the Folarin Balogun situation, while Alan also reviews the weekend's League of Ireland and previews the Euro qualifiers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Shamrock Rovers relocate, Clare Shine shines and Saoirse Noonan's next step 06.07.2026 25min

  Shelbourne's Rachel Graham joins Raf Diallo to discuss the latest news in the women's game including Áine O'Gorman's appointment at Bray Wanderers and Shamrock Rovers leaving Roadstone, while she reacts to the weekend's cup storylines and looks ahead to her own side's battle with Athlone Town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pico v Messi, World Cup last-32 previews and the next Shelbourne manager 29.06.2026 1j 22min

  Keith Treacy and Alan Cawley join Raf Diallo on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast to discuss the latest from the World Cup and the upcoming last-32 ties, before delving into the League of Ireland, including Shelbourne's hunt for a new manager.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  England look to the deep end and Ray Houghton back in NYC as World Cup knockouts beckon 26.06.2026 50min

  Ray Houghton, Kenny Cunningham and Alan Cawley join Raf Diallo to chat through the latest from the World Cup group stages and start projecting ahead to the impending knockout stages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Facing Messi, Yamal arrives, Pico's paradise and LOI chat 22.06.2026 59min

  Stephen Kelly and Keith Treacy join Raf Diallo to chat through the lates action from the 2026 World Cup and the games to come, while Keith also reviews last Friday's League of Ireland action and reacts to the draw European draw for the four LOI clubs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pick your play-off poison for Ireland and Lily Agg era begins at Athlone Town 22.06.2026 21min

  Shelbourne's Rachel Graham joins Raf Diallo to react to the Republic of Ireland's Women's World Cup play-off draw which pits them against Kazakhstan and then either familiar foes Poland or Belgium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  France and England 'top of the list', the Cristiano Ronaldo problem and the hydration break defence 19.06.2026 27min

  Ronnie Whelan and Kevin Doyle join Raf Diallo on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast to delve into the latest action from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ronnie shares an insight into the on-the-ground atmosphere in North America including a defence of the unpopular hydration breaks, before the two former Republic of Ireland internationals get stuck into recent results and upcoming group stage fixtures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Ireland's potential play-off foes & more options emerge 15.06.2026 23min

  Shelbourne's Rachel Graham joins Raf Diallo to review the Republic of Ireland's Women's World Cup qualifying defeat in France and looks ahead to the draw for the play-offs, as well as talking about the hopes of bringing the 2029 Champions League final to Dublin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Stephen Bradley's Pico insights, one Ireland call-up concern, World Cup wrap and LOI review 15.06.2026 52min

  Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and Alan Cawley join Raf Diallo to talk Pico Lopes' World Cup debut, Bradley's misgivings about Josh O'Dwyer's call-up into the Ireland senior squad, the latest League of Ireland action and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  An overlong Argentina victory lap and Brazil whack-a-mole? | Tim Vickery's South American view 09.06.2026 48min

  South American football expert Tim Vickery joins Raf Diallo on a bonus episode of the RTÉ Soccer Podcast to provide a sharp insight into the six teams from CONMEBOL at the World Cup including holders Argentina, record champions Brazil and a Paraguay that bears similarites to Jack Charlton's Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  'We can do this' - Can Ireland take Dutch courage to Grenoble and shock France too? 08.06.2026 27min

  Rachel Graham and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to react to the Republic of Ireland's epic victory over the Netherlands at Páirc Uí Chaoimh which sets them up for a winner-takes-all final qualifier in Grenoble against France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.