RTÉ Soccer Podcast

RTÉ Soccer Podcast

Author: RTÉ Sport Language: English Episodes: 100
RTÉ Soccer Podcast brings you straight into the conversation with Raf Diallo and the seasoned RTÉ Sport team. This is where the analysis happens, blending the immediate reaction from the press box with the deeper strategic discussions that unfold in the days after a big match. The focus is firmly on the Irish football scene, offering dedicated coverage of the League of Ireland’s weekly drama, the long-term building of Ireland's international sides, and the major tournaments that capture the nation's attention, like UEFA EURO 2024. You'll hear informed debate, interviews with those involved, and a perspective grounded in the domestic game. It’s a podcast for supporters who want to move beyond the headlines and into the nuances of tactics, transfers, and the stories shaping the sport on this island. Whether it’s a crucial qualifier in Dublin, a European night for a League of Ireland club, or dissecting the latest Premier League news relevant to Irish players, the panel provides a comprehensive and authoritative take. Tune in for a direct, knowledgeable, and engaging audio companion to the football week, naturally following every twist and turn from a distinctly Irish viewpoint.
Episodes
Destination Prague for Ireland's one show in town [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:35
On this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast, Alan Cawley joins Raf Diallo as the build up to the Republic of Ireland's play-off in Prague goes into overdrive. They also talk LOI and Shelbourne's Rachel Graham discusses big news fr…
The Czech view on Ireland's Prague play-off [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:27
Jiri Hosek, the head of sports at CANAL+ TV in Czechia, joins Raf Diallo on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast to share an insight into the side that stand in the Republic of Ireland's way next Thursday in Prague.
Parrott flying solo and Candystripes question marks continue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:16
Richie Towell and former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy join Raf Diallo to review the weekend's SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division action, the Boys in Green's forward line for Prague in the wake of Evan Fergu…
Can Ireland shock France and the Netherlands? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:37
Shelbourne's Rachel Graham and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to preview the Republic of Ireland's opening FIFA Women's World Cup qualifiers against France and the Netherlands with comprehensive live coverage o…
Ireland's midfield conundrum and Dawson Devoy from the top rope? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:49
A midfield trio of Richie Towell, Alan Cawley and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo to chat about all of last Friday's Premier Division results including the Dublin derby, as well as Bohemians playmaker Dawson Devoy's case for…
Dublin derby buzz and Oriel flare-up 'over-reaction' from the Minister? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:32
Richie Towell and Barry Murphy join Raf Diallo on this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast as they react to the matters on and off the field from the Louth derby and look ahead to Friday's Dublin derby. Meanwhile, Rachel Graham an…
Aviva poor fare but Derry up and running [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:03
Alan Cawley is once more in the presenter's chair to review the first week of the season. He is joined in studio by Barry Murphy and Richie Towell.
Our big 2026 Premier Division preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:53
The new season of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division is just days away, so the RTE Soccer Podcast is back with a bang. Standing in for Raf Diallo is presenter/pundit (he can't decide) Alan Cawley, who is putting the que…