RTÉ Soccer Podcast

Pico v Messi, World Cup last-32 previews and the next Shelbourne manager 29.06.2026 1h 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

World Cup wild horses, Kenny Cunningham's 2002 nostalgia trip and Ireland's missed opportunity? 08.06.2026 1h 3min

Kenny Cunningham and Alan Cawley join Raf Diallo to preview the 2026 World Cup and to dissect the Republic of Ireland's friendly draw in Canada.Cunningham gets nostalgic as he reminisces about his on and off-field experiences at the 2002 World Cup and he and Cawley run through all the contemporary contenders and "wild horses".TIMESTAMPS01:35 A review of the Republic of Ireland's 1-1 friendly draw against World Cup co-hosts Canada and Kenny Cunningham outlines why he felt Heimir Hallgrimsson could have been bolder with his selections for Montreal and the Qatar home game.11:35 Discussion on Ajax being heavily linked with a move for Shamrock Rovers teenager Michael Noonan.13:00 Kenny and Alan preview the World Cup in depth, focusing on the main contenders before making their predictions, tournament flops and dark horse picks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland friendly perspective, tennis ball protest, penalty pain and Páirc outlook as Netherlands come to Cork 01.06.2026 1h 15min

Richie Towell and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo to react to Republic of Ireland's win over Qatar and discuss the squad changes for the Canada game, plus they sift through the Champions League final and the LOI at halfway, while Rachel Graham previews the Girls in Green's Cork qualifier against the Netherlands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland v Qatar, Arsenal v PSG, Galway lay the gauntlet and LOI review 25.05.2026 1h 16min

Richie Towell and Keith Treacy join Raf Diallo to discuss the Republic of Ireland team to face Qatar, preview the Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG, and delve into the latest League of Ireland action, while Rachel Graham reacts to Carla Ward's squad for June, a big win for Galway United and Barcelona's European final glory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland call up LOI quartet, Seamus Coleman and Katie McCabe's next moves and Jack Moylan's Grenada marker 18.05.2026 1h 6min

Richie Towell and Alan Cawley join Raf Diallo on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast to react to Ireland's 5-0 win over Grenada, the LOI-infused squad picked for the next two friendlies and the weekend's Premier Division action, while Shelbourne's Rachel Graham discusses the Women's Premier Division and Katie McCabe's Arsenal exit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 'great addition' for Ireland and LOI reaction 11.05.2026 52min

Richie Towell and Barry Murphy join Raf Diallo to discuss the Republic of Ireland squad in Murcia, including Rory Finneran's call-up and Killian Cahill's rise, and react to the weekend's League of Ireland action, while Rachel Graham looks ahead to a big week in the Women's Premier Division and discusses the immediate future for Irish contingent at the clubs promoted from WSL2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keith Treacy urges Jaden Umeh patience, Victor Ozhianvuna growth and Arsenal ascendant 06.05.2026 1h 21min

Keith Treacy and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo to react to Heimir Hallgrimsson's training camp squad for Murcia, the long weekend of League of Ireland action and Arsenal getting to the Champions League final, while Shelbourne's Rachel Graham talks Katie McCabe and the lay of the land in the Women's Premier Division.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celtic Park residency, Arsenal's two semis and the May squad 27.04.2026 1h 11min

Richie Towell and Alan Cawley join Raf Diallo to review Friday's SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division action including Derry City's Celtic Park debut, while they also discuss James McClean's dilemma over his playing future, the Republic of Ireland training camp squad for May and this week's Champions League semi-final first legs, while Rachel Graham chats Katie McCabe and Arsenal's first leg win over Lyon, Emily Murphy's club status and Saturday's Women's Premier Division action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celtic Park residency, Arsenal's two semis and the May squad 27.04.2026 1h 11min

Richie Towell and Alan Cawley join Raf Diallo to review Friday's SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division action including Derry City's Celtic Park debut, while they also discuss James McClean's dilemma over his playing future, the Republic of Ireland training camp squad for May and this week's Champions League semi-final first legs, while Rachel Graham chats Katie McCabe and Arsenal's first leg win over Lyon, Emily Murphy's club status and Saturday's Women's Premier Division action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland joy, Shelbourne 'trust' issues and Andrew Omobamidele's joie de vivre at Strasbourg 20.04.2026 1h 15min

Former Dundalk team-mates Richie Towell and David McMillan are reunited as they join Raf Diallo to review a weekend of eye-catching League of Ireland fixtures, while they also chat Andrew Omobamidele's quiet excellence for Strasbourg, and Shelbourne's Rachel Graham reflects on a brilliant week for the Republic of Ireland women's team against Poland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pivotal Poland Preview, Jack's Back and the Dublin Derby 13.04.2026 1h

Rachel Graham and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to preview the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifying double-header against Poland, while Keith Treacy and Barry Murphy talk League of Ireland, Champions League and who they would like to see in Heimir Hallgrimsson's training camp squad in May.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Post-Prague prognosis, McClean punches back and squad to face Poland 07.04.2026 1h 25min

Graham Gartland and Conan Byrne reflect on Ireland's post-Prague lay of the land, an Easter weekend of LOI action and PSG v Liverpool, while Rachel Graham discusses the Girls in Green squad for next week's Poland double-header.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.