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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.

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.

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.

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. A couple of silly errors cost Ireland in a match where they were dominating early on. Kevin likened it to that play-off defeat in Paris back in 2009, as Ireland should never have let it get to extra-time. Keith believes Ireland need to lean into their defensive strengths and their ability to be an unpleasant team to play against. Kevin backs Heimir and is heartened by the fact the team is once more a topic of conversation, which it had not been for a few years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 from the Women's Premier Division and a new FIFA mandate regarding female coaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Among the areas covered are: The continued fallout from the shock defeat to the Faroe IslandsThe appointment of Miroslav Koubek and how he will set up against IrelandThe key players including Pavel Sucl and why Patrik Schick is not a guaranteed starter on ThursdayThe Czech view on Ireland and Troy ParrottThe legacy of the golden generation and the World Cup as a white whale for Czech football See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richie Towell and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo on this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast to look ahead to Thursday's Republic of Ireland squad announcement for the Prague play-off, discuss Friday's SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division action and this week's Champions League second legs, while Shelbourne's Rachel Graham reviews the first round of Women's Premier Division games and talks about the battle to boost attendance figures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shelbourne's Rachel Graham and her former Ireland team-mate Méabh De Búrca look back on the Girls in Green's narrow World Cup qualifying defeats to France and the Netherlands, before previewing the new SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division season which will kick off on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Ferguson being ruled out and look ahead to the Champions League last 16 first leg between Real Madrid and Manchester City that will be live on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 of both games on RTÉ TV, radio and online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a busy week in Irish football, this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast is split into two standalone episodes. On this one, 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 Republic of Ireland consideration and Heimir Hallgrimsson's midfield conundrum with Prague looming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richie Towell and Barry Murphy join Raf Diallo on this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast as they react to the weekend's action including matters on and off the field during the Louth derby between Dundalk and Drogheda United. They also look ahead to Friday's Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers derby and discuss the Republic of Ireland goalkeeping status quo as March begins to loom large. Meanwhile, Shelbourne's Rachel Graham and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne run through Carla Ward's Republic of Ireland squad for next week's opening FIFA Women's World Cup qualifiers against France and the Netherlands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keith Treacy and Richie Towell join host Alan Cawley to reflect on a weather-affected weekend in the League of Ireland. Derry are battling but not yet showing title winning form, while Bohemians showed how dangerous they can be away to Sligo. But it's Drogheda United who have the perfect record and top the top the early season table. The panel also discuss Ireland's Nations League draw and the implication of pulling Israel out of the hat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Alan had some interesting interactions with Bohemians fans at Aviva Stadium on Sunday and asks Richie to perhaps elaborate on his comments regarding Dalymount Park on last week's pod (1:30). To matters on the pitch and the lads agree it was a poor spectacle on Lansdowne Road (3:00), with Pat's in particular needing to generate more attacking threat. Richie likes the look of Dawson Devoy in deep position for Bohs. There is some sympathy for slow starts after a long off-season. Friday was a huge win for Derry (16:30) against an impressive Sligo but Barry has fears for the Candystripes' defence. Could John Russell get fed up of the Sligo talent drain and look to progress his club at a bigger club who can retain their best talent? Waterford impressive in 1-1 draw at home to Shels (27:35) as Joey O'Brien's team once again fail to put the game to bed due to lack of a top-notch striker. Finally, Galway United will be devastated to suffer last gasp defeat to Drogheda (38:00). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 questions to Graham Gartland and Richie Towell (and answering some of them himself). The lads give their predictions on who will be champions, who will be relegated, the league's top scorer and the best signing. Richie also has some choice words regarding certain grounds and certain teams. To hear what the lads think of your own club's prospects, check the timecodes below. Shamrock Rovers (3:10) Derry City (10:20) Shelbourne (15:00) Bohemians (19:05) St Patrick's Athletic (24:20) Waterford FC (32:40) Galway United (34:45) Sligo Rovers (36:35) Drogheda United (40:55) Dundalk (45:15) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.