On this week's show, we hear from the P.R.O of Mayo club Conn Rangers about a new initiative called #MyLOI which aims to spread awareness of LOI football within the county and beyond while current Ayr United midfielder and ex-LOI star Daire O'Connor joins us to chat UCD, his controversial departure from Cork City, heading North, settling into Scottish Football and much more. As for hosts Kieran & Gary, the lads dig their teeth into the hot topics of away ticket allocations, Declan McBennett'...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 51 min•Season 5Ep. 28
Friday night sees a potential title decider take place at Richmond Park as City rivals St.Pat's and Shamrock Rovers face off so we speak to Saints head coach Stephen O'Donnell and star midfielder Chris Forrester. Elsewhere, the lads reflect on the FAI Cup results as well as a game for the ages between Bohemians and Derry City as well as debating what the future holds for LOI TV. Subscribe and leave a review or drop us a donation via buymeacoffee.com/btsloi...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 27
On this week's show, we're joined by the head of sport at TG4 Rónán Ó Coisdealbha to discuss the groundbreaking WNL broadcast deal as well as the potential for a LOI TV deal on the Irish language station. Craig Colgan from the Press Box delves into the on and off-field crisis at Dundalk while Maynooth University Town player Cillian Duffy looks ahead to the FAI Cup quarter-final with Bohemians. Meanwhile, Kieran and Gary have a strong discussion on the state of refereeing within Irish football af...
Sep 15, 2021•2 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 26
On this week's show, we sit down for an in-depth chat with Declan Devine on the good & bad times of his Derry City tenure, taking a break, wanting back into football, working with Stephen Kenny, the negativity surrounding his former boss, the state of the league & much more. Aside from the regular fixture reviews, previews and prediction the lads start the show with a discussion on Tim Clancy's recent comments regarding referees while we end the show with a chat on Ireland after the draw...
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 55 min•Season 5Ep. 25
After a week away we've got plenty of catching up to do with a 2-hour podcast bonanza as the lads react on the full-time whistle to Portugal v Ireland, we look back at an action-packed FAI Cup weekend and all that came with it including off-field issues in the Dublin derby, and as ever there are previews to this weekends Premier & First Division matches. This week's special guests are St.Pat's pair Alfie Lewis and head coach Stephen O'Donnell.
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 59 min•Season 5Ep. 24
New Derry City striker Jamie McGonigle chats to us fresh off his winning penalty v Dundalk on Sunday while Drogheda United chairman Conor Hoey sits down for a thought-provoking chat on how to bridge the divide between the LOI clubs in receipt of European money and the rest of the clubs, the need for radical thinking and rebranding of the league and it's TV coverage and much more. As ever, Kieran, Jon & Gary preview & review the latest fixtures from BOTH divisions as well as Europe while ...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Season 5Ep. 23
Another all-action show as Kieran, Jon & Gary look back on the weekend's games from BOTH DIVISIONS and preview the upcoming round of domestic matches as well as this week's European games involving Irish sides. Longford Town boss Daire Doyle chats to Kieran after yet another heartbreaking late defeat against Rovers as De Town manager urges the County to get behind his team for Saturday's do-or-die basement battle with Finn Harps. There's more debate on RTE/LOI TV coverage, news that Jim Magi...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 55 min•Season 5Ep. 22
A debate-filled show as the lads talk Europe, lack of TV coverage, flat atmospheres at some grounds despite the easing of restrictions, Athlone Town's latest bizarre statement, Liam Scales & more. Guests this week include Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins, Longford midfielder Aodh Dervin & Bohs reporter Darryl Geraghty. Subscribe wherever you're listening and feel free to drop us a tweet @BetweenStripes or find us on Facebook or Insta.
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 56 min•Season 5Ep. 21
You won't find a more content-filled LOI podcast anywhere than Between the Stripes LOI podcast and that's a fact! On this week's show alone we have interviews with Treaty 'keeper Tadhg Ryan following his MOTM display v Dundalk, Wexford star Jack Doherty is on following his teams 3-0 win over Cabinteely in the cup while Sligo fan Shaun Dunne tells us what's gone wrong at Sligo! Kieran, Jon & Gary review all of last weekends FAI Cup matches, react to the second round draw, preview all this wee...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 51 min•Season 5Ep. 20
It's FAI Cup first round weekend so this week we're highlighting the stories behind some of the non-league sides in the competition with interviews from Bangor's Davy O'Sullivan, Liffey Wanderers Dean Murphy, and Kilnamanagh's Conor Kenna. Kieran & Gary preview & predict the cup action as well as looking back at the latest Premier & First Division results while there's plenty of European chat too.
Jul 22, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Jon Brier bravely faces Kieran & Gary following England's EURO 2020 Final defeat but of course, it's all eyes on the Greatest League in the World as the lads talk European games, Premier & First Divisions. Sam Verdon chats about his move from Longford to Bray, Graham Gartland discusses getting behind the microphone for Shamrock Rovers while Kevin Doherty is on after agreeing a new two-year deal with Drogheda United. You won't find a more comprehensive LOI podcast anywhere and that's a fa...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly review all 35 goals across the weekends 10 LOI matches and look ahead to another action-packed week including the European ties involving Irish clubs. Dave Rogers talks about his time in the USA, India, and returning home to rife speculation linking him with Dundalk while Treaty United manager Tommy Barrett is also a special guest on the show. Subscribe now!
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Season 5Ep. 17
This week we are celebrating the many great League of Ireland podcasts by bringing guests on from other pods around the league throughout the show. Kieran & Gary dissect the latest results and upcoming fixtures in both the Premier and First Divisions.
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Newly appointed Waterford FC manager Marc Bircham chats to Kieran after the Blues stunning win in Dundalk while John Mernock from Save Tolka Park speaks to us about the ongoing campaign. Kieran, John & Gary review & preview the latest fixtures, talk European draws for LOI clubs and there's a near meltdown at the end of the show as breaking news from Oriel Park emerges and develops within minutes. Well worth the listen!
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Kieran, Jon & Gary look ahead to the resumption in the LOI after the mid-season break with some red hot debate on who's under pressure and who's not after the first part of the campaign.....Some very alternative views among the lads it's fair to say it makes for great listening. James Doona tells us why he's loving football again at Athlone Town while Vinny Faherty talks Galway, John Caulfield, and retirement from the LOI. Listen, subscribe, share & leave a review!...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 14
It may be the mid-season break but there's no rest here at BTS as Kieran, Jon & Gary review last weekend's results from both divisions as well as delivering their individual report cards for all 20 teams so far. Who's top of the class and who's flunking out? Tune in to find out. We also hear from LOI legend Conan Byrne who has announced his retirement as well as Dundalk caretaker boss Jim Magilton and St.Pat's supremo Stephen O'Donnell. Also contains chat on Ireland's win in Andorra, Europea...
Jun 04, 2021•2 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Two first-time guests join us on Between the Stripes LOI podcast as Kieran, Jon & Gary catch up with Drogheda's midfield machine Gary Deegan and the newly appointed Wexford FC manager Ian Ryan. As ever, the lads review and preview each and every latest fixture from both the Premier and First Division. You won't find better LOI coverage anywhere else! Enjoy the show.
May 26, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly review last weekend's LOI Premier & First Division action as well as talking referees after the Tallaght throw-in controversy plus there are interviews with Keith Long, Alan Keane, and Dundalk fans protest organiser Jay McKeown. The lads also look ahead to this weekend's games and make their usual woeful predictions. Be sure to subscribe and leave your reviews!
May 18, 2021•1 hr 59 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Kieran, Jon & Gary are back to review another dramatic week in the LOI particularly at Waterford and Dundalk while the team also looks ahead to this weekend's fixtures in BOTH DIVISIONS. There are interviews with Harps legend Kevin McHugh, Bray striker Gary Shaw and we continue our fan interviews by chatting with Galway supporter Ronan Coleman. All this and more on Between the Stripes LOI podcast!
May 12, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Season 5Ep. 10
With fan unrest continuing to grow amid calls for a protest demanding the removal of club chairman Bill Hulsizer, Kieran Burke caught up with Dundalk fans on the streets of the town yesterday to get their views on the situation at Oriel Park while Ciaran Callan gives us details on his proposal for a new supporters club. Also available to watch on Between the Stripes TV on YouTube.
May 11, 2021•24 min
John Gill is the latest guest on Between the Stripes TV's League of Ireland Life Stories series. Giller talks us through starting out at Kilkenny City, working under Dermot Keely, boom & bust at Dublin City, drama at Dundalk (both times), Maxi v John Delaney, Vinny Perth and so much more in a nothing-off-limits discussion. Available to watch on Between the Stripes TV (YouTube) or via our website BetweenTheStripes.net Subscribe & review!...
May 06, 2021•45 min
Kieran, Jon & Gary react to the departures of Kevin Sheedy and Mike Newell from Waterford FC and speak to local broadcaster Kevin Galvin. Declan "Fabio" O'Brien looks back on the opening series of games in the Premier Division while Pats legend Ian Bermingham chats to us ahead of a top-of-the-table clash with Shamrock Rovers.
May 05, 2021•2 hr 18 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Another packed show this week as we hear from St.Pat's pair Billy King & Stephen O'Donnell, Treaty United star Marc Ludden, and Derry superfan JP Fahy who discuss the recent change in management at the Brandywell. As ever, Kieran, Gary, and Jon review and preview all the latest action from BOTH divisions with plenty of laughs and competitiveness between the trio thrown in. Enjoy the show!
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Season 5Ep. 8
A bumper show as Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly look back on two sets of Premier Division results and the latest First Division action as well as previewing this weekend's games. We hear from Pats pair Desmond & O'Donnell, UCD boss Andy Myler and Dundalk fan Ken Sloane from TheMenWhoSavedFootball fancast. There's Super League & UCL chat too!
Apr 22, 2021•2 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 7
A broad range of guests join us on this week's podcast as we hear from Longford Town's on-loan Mansfield defender Aaron O'Driscoll, former LOI defender Stefan McKevitt on his involvement with mental health advocacy group Head In The Game and their new jersey with UMBRO, while we also chat to Cork City fan Declan McCormack from The Other Three Amigos podcast in the first of our weekly fan interviews on the show this season.
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 59 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Longford Town FC legend Sean Prunty walks us through his remarkable life story both inside and outside of football. Sean starts by telling us how he was finished with the game upon returning from England only for a certain Stephen Kenny to pick up the phone one day. Prunty also covers Longford's glory days, relegation in 2007 and of course his sudden retirement due to heart issues at just 28 and how he coped with such news. Available to watch on Between the Stripes TV on YouTube!
Apr 12, 2021•45 min
This week's guests include Bray manager Gary Cronin, Athlone midfielder Jamie Hollywood, Finn Harps director Aidan McNeills and BORST podcast host Shaun Dunne.
Apr 06, 2021•2 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 5
A whopper episode this week as we open the show by asking "what is going on at Dundalk" following their shock defeat to Finn Harps as we hear from James Rogers. Raff Cretaro discusses his former clubs Sligo & Harps flying starts to the new campaign while Lee Steacy looks back on a brilliant point at Dalymount Park with Longford Town. We also hear from Treaty 'keeper Tadhg Ryan following the Limerick club's first-ever LOI point against Bray on Sunday. If that's not enough the lads review &...
Mar 30, 2021•2 hr 22 min•Season 5Ep. 4
To mark Organ Donor week we sat down with remarkable Dundalk FC fan Danny Watters who donated a kidney to his sister late last year. We discuss some of the questions people have about such an operation and the need for more awareness around organ donation and of course we talk about the Town. If you'd prefer to watch this interview it's available on Between the Stripes TV on YouTube or via BetweenTheStripes.net
Mar 29, 2021•25 min
Two-time First Division winner with Longford Town and Wexford Youths and current Bohemians under-19's coach Willie Tyrell is the latest guest on our League of Ireland Life Stories series. Would you prefer to watch the show? Search Between the Stripes TV on YouTube!
Mar 25, 2021•25 min
