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

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

Author: RTÉ Sport April 13, 2026 Duration: 1:00:15
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.

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.
Author: Language: en-ie Episodes: 100

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A 'great addition' for Ireland and LOI reaction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:01
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 LOI action, while Rachel Graham l…
Celtic Park residency, Arsenal's two semis and May squad [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:43
Richie Towell, Alan Cawley and Rachel Graham join Raf Diallo to review the weekend's LOI action, while they also discuss James McClean's dilemma over his playing future, the Ireland training camp squad for May and this w…
Post-Prague prognosis, McClean punches back and squad to face Poland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:37
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-…
'We should have won that game!' | Memories of 2009 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:38
Alan Cawley is joined by former internationals Kevin Doyle and Keith Treacy to look back on Thursday's painful shootout defeat to Czechia, with Raf Diallo dialling in from the airport in Prague.
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.