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The Carlow Soccer Podcast

Harry Shorthose
Dive into the heart of Carlow's football scene with the Carlow Soccer Podcast, your ultimate destination for all things Carlow & District League. Hosted by the passionate and knowledgeable Harry Shorthose, this podcast delves deep into the latest happenings, stories, and matches within the vibrant Carlow football community. Join Harry as he brings you exclusive interviews with players, coaches, and league officials, offering unique insights into the local football landscape. From match analyses and player spotlights to in-depth discussions on league standings and upcoming fixtures, this podcast covers it all. Whether you're a die-hard fan cheering from the sidelines or a player looking to stay connected with the pulse of Carlow soccer, the Carlow Soccer Podcast is your go-to source for all the latest news, updates, and insider perspectives. Tune in and stay ahead of the game with Harry Shorthose and the Carlow Soccer Podcast.
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Episodes

We hear from Emmet Nugent as he becomes CK United's first senior signing and more

On this week's episode, we have all the post match reaction and analysis from a spicy local derby in the O35's Division One between New Oak and Hanover and as Emmet Nugent gets confirmed as the first signing for Tom O'Connor's senior team at CK United, he sits down for an interview with Harry to chat all about his career to date and his ambitions at CK.

Jul 03, 20261 hr 27 minEp. 113

CK United Director of Football Derek Beale chats at the midway point of the academy season

On this week's episode, Harry sits down with CK United Director of Football, Derek Beale at the midway point of the academy season. They discuss the academy side's progress over the first half of the season, plans for the men's team ahead of the transfer window opening on the 1st of July, Buckley Park and Castlemore progress, and where the club is at going into its tenth year next year.

Jun 26, 202637 minEp. 112

U20's League, Kennedy Cup preview, O35's post match and more

We have our very first in studio guest today as Eoghan Murphy from St. Pat's joins us in studio to talk about an U20's/U21's league proposal, we chat to Carlow Head Coach Ryan FitzPatrick ahead of the Kennedy Cup next week and we have post match analysis and reaction from Bagenalstown vs Burrin Celtic in the O35's Division One

Jun 02, 20261 hr 48 minEp. 109

Gaynor Cup Preview, Team of the Season votes, Over 35's post match and more

Ahead of the Gaynor Cup starting on Monday, Carlow manager JP Buckley chats to Harry, we have post match reaction from a top of the table clash in the O35's league between Hanover and Crettyard and we reveal the results of your Team of the Season voting. We also address listener questions including how we can improve the league.

May 29, 20261 hr 39 minEp. 108

Carlow Cup post match reaction, end of season awards deep dive, CK United women and more

We have all the post match reaction and analysis from the final game of the season as we speak to both camps following the Carlow Cup final. We also take a deep dive into the end of season awards released this week. We've all the reaction as CK United women's team continue to struggle as they suffered their fourth consecutive loss this weekend. And the polls are opening from 9am for you to vote for your Team of the Season.

May 20, 20261 hr 22 minEp. 107

Cup reaction and analysis, Carlow Cup preview and award predictions

This week we have all the reaction to and analysis of the latest cup finals as Slaney secure the double and Bagenalstown end New Oak’s stranglehold on the Premier Cup. We preview the Carlow Cup final between New Oak and Pat's ahead of their meeting in the final of the showpiece event this weekend coming. And Harry tries to preview the award winners for this season.

May 13, 20261 hr 32 minEp. 106

New Oak are Premier Division Champions, Pat's reach Carlow Cup final, Hanover staring down the barrel of relegation, Cup Final Previews, Carlow League Secretary Brian O'Reilly and more

We have all the reaction as the Premier Division trophy returns to New Oak after three long years, St. Pat's booked their spot in the Carlow Cup final for a third year in a row after beating high flyers Burrin Celtic, 2018 Premier Champions Hanover Harps are all but confirmed to be playing Division 1 football next season after they lost their penultimate match of the season against Crettyard, as cup final season begins this weekend, we preview the Division 2 and Division 3 Cup Finals and Carlow ...

Apr 23, 20262 hr 44 minEp. 103

Slaney Rovers are Division One Champions, Baltinglass manager, Bagenalstown reach Premier Cup final, CK United women keep unbeaten run going,  O35's formation, cup finals, Cormac Lowry and more

After a month of twists and turns in the Division One title race, Slaney Rovers were crowned champions, Harry has all the reaction to the Rathvilly side's first title win since 2019. Whilst there was joy for Slaney, there was agony for Baltinglass who a week ago had the title race in their own hands but a draw away to Pat's B gave the advantage straight back to their rivals Slaney and put a halt to their hopes of three promotions in three years, their manager Aidan Gannon joins Harry to chat abo...

Apr 15, 20261 hr 58 minEp. 102

Leanne Delaney, CK United Women's Team Manager, Carlow Cup Post Match and more

Harry is joined by Leanne Delaney, the CK United Women's team manager as they get ready to dive into a five game block of games starting with Cobh Ramblers this weekend after a four week break. We also dive into the Carlow Cup Quarter-Finals that took place this weekend and bring you all the post match reaction and analysis.

Apr 08, 20262 hr 6 minEp. 101

Blessing Kingsley, Youths Cup Final, Title Races, Relegation battle, Crettyard B fairytale cup run, listener queries and more

Blessing Kingsley stops by for a chat about a difficult few years for her as she aims to get back into League of Ireland football with Waterford. We've all the post match from the weekend, including the last of the Youths cup finals, and Hanover giving themselves a lifeline in the fight to avoid the drop, we cast an eye on the title races in both the Premier and Division One, we chat to Crettyard B Assistant Manager Brendan Fox as the Division Two side get ready to face the reigning Premier Divi...

Apr 01, 20261 hr 53 minEp. 100

Vale Wanderers women, Youths cup finals, Mill Celtic Div 2 champions, Premier relegation race and more

It was a great weekend for Vale Wanderers women as they won both the Women's League and the Girls Youths Cup, Burrin Celtic completed a fairytale run to be crowned Paul Kirwan Memorial Youths Cup Champions, Mill Celtic got promotion straight back up to Division One after winning Division 2, we preview the Youths D2 Cup final taking place this weekend and we've all the latest on the Premier relegation race after Scott Roycroft's 94th minute equaliser left Hanover's Premier hopes hanging by a thre...

Mar 25, 20262 hr 11 minEp. 99

St. Anne's win Division 3, Youths Cup final previews, Premier Division post match and more.

We catch up with St. Anne's after they were crowned Division 3 Champions in their first season back after a nine year absence from the league, we preview the Youths boys and girls cup finals this weekend and we get all the post match from a busy weekend in the Premier Division as New Oak kept their title hopes alive against a struggling Parkville and the reigning Champions St. Pat's edged further away from the relegation zone with a not so close victory in the Graigue derby over St. Fiacc’s....

Mar 19, 20262 hr 26 minEp. 98

Season Races to a Conclusion

On this week's episode, we have all the post-match from another busy weekend in the Premier, Kilree manager Micko Salter stops by for a chat about a tough season for them after being relegated from the Premier last May, and we analyse the state of the leagues and where we stand as the season races to a conclusion.

Mar 11, 20261 hr 13 minEp. 97

CK United Chairman Peter Harvey, St. Fiacc's Pajo Thomas O'Rourke, post-match interviews and more

With the new League of Ireland season underway, CK United Chairman Peter Harvey sits down for a chat about where the club is at the moment. Harry is joined by St. Fiacc’s B manager, Pajo Thomas O'Rourke ahead of a tough run-in as they try and chase Division 2 glory, we've all the post match reaction from the weekend and we address listeners' topics for discussion.

Mar 04, 20261 hr 48 minEp. 96

CK United's first ever senior women's match, Youth League & More

Following CK United's first ever senior women's match, we talk to Manager Leanne Delaney and new captain Fia Murphy from Rathvilly. We've reaction as two Youths leagues were won over the weekend and we have post match reaction from a crucial relegation tussle between the bottom two in the Premier, Pat's and Hanover. After the top two played each other in Division One on Sunday afternoon, Harry catches up with the Slaney Rovers and Baltinglass managers to get their thoughts on where they stand wi...

Feb 25, 20261 hr 51 minEp. 95

Big Upsets, Peter Grogan, Ciara Kelly & More

It was cup weekend this weekend so we have post match from some of the weekend's Premier Cup action, including a stoppage time comeback and penalty shootout drama, and we discuss big upsets in the Carlow Cup. We get the reaction as Hanover Youths thwart St. Joseph's efforts to win the Youths League. Harry chats to Peter Grogan after a dream debut for Athlone, scoring in his first game back in the League of Ireland and Ciara Kelly discusses signing her first Senior League of Ireland contract as s...

Feb 18, 20262 hrEp. 94

Mark Canavan, Top of the Table & LFA Junior Cup,

All the post-match from a busy weekend at both ends of the Premier Division, a relegation six pointer between Pat's and Burrin, and a six pointer at the top of the table between New Oak and Bagenalstown, and Vale cruise through to the Quarter-Finals of the Women's LFA Junior Cup. Bagenalstown Youths B team manager Peter Doyle chats after they won the Youths Division 2 and Mark Canavan joins to chat about signing his first senior League of Ireland contract with Longford

Feb 11, 20261 hr 27 minEp. 93

Premier Division Relegation Battle, Newpark Women's Team & More

This week we have all the post match reaction from a busy weekend including Killeshin vs Crettyard, the huge game in thr relegation battle between Parkville and Burrin and the Division 2 top of the table clash between Castle Rangers and Mill Celtic. We shine a spotlight on the Premier Division relegation race with as many as six teams battling it out in a tight battle to avoid the drop and we look at the key games that will decide who will no longer be playing Premier football next season. Newpa...

Feb 04, 20261 hr 31 minEp. 92

CK United Men's First Team Manager, Fight Against Calendar Football & More

On this week's podcast, we have post match reaction and analysis from the only Premier game to survive the weather across the weekend in St. Fiacc's vs Killeshin, Danny Thompson and Keelan Lacey chat after a big win for Kildare side Clonmullion in Leinster, Harry sits down with the first ever CK United Men's First Team Manager, Tom O'Connor for an interview about his plans for the team and Carlow League Secretary Brian O'Reilly stops by for a chat to update us on the latest developments in the f...

Jan 29, 20261 hr 33 minEp. 91

Transfer across Carlow & League of Ireland, Leinster Losses & More

After another busy weekend we have post match reaction and analysis as the last remaining Carlow League side in Leinster, Crettyard crash out of the competition at the Last 32, and St. Joseph's pull away at the top of the Youths League after victory against main rivals, St. Fiacc's. Peter Grogan and Aoife Kelly discuss their latest moves to different League of Ireland sides and we discuss all the latest transfers across the Carlow League.

Jan 23, 20261 hr 9 minEp. 90

Top of the Table Clash, LFA Junior Cup & More

This week we have post match reaction as Hanover claim their first official win of the season, beating title contenders Bagenalstown in their bid to avoid relegation, and from Vale's victory over Mill in a tightly contest top of the table clash in the women's league. Killeshin manager Greg Sykula joins us to chat after his side beat New Oak on Friday night and ahead of their LFA Junior Cup clash with Monread on Sunday, the last remaining Carlow League side in the competition, Crettyard manager B...

Jan 14, 20261 hr 21 minEp. 89

CK United's first team dream has been achieved

In this special bonus episode, Harry catches up with CK United Chairman, Peter Harvey to discuss the news that broke on Friday that the club has been accepted into the new FAI National League.

Dec 19, 202519 minEp. 87

KCLR Carlow Shield, New Oaks 100% Record, Harps Wins & More

Post match from a busy weekend as Pat's slip to a third successive defeat as they lost their local derby against Killeshin and New Oak maintained their 100% record to the season with a win over Bagenalstown. Paul Popa Dowling chats as Hanover finally secure their first win of the season, and ahead of the first cup final of the season as Pat's and New Oak go head to head in the KCLR Carlow Shield on Friday night, we preview it with both sides.

Dec 17, 20251 hr 32 minEp. 86

Youths League, Aoife Kelly & More

Post match reaction from the weekend as St. Joseph's keep their position at the top of the Youths League with a big win over bottom of the table Baltinglass and reigning league champions St. Pat's suffer back to back losses as Davy Doyle's hat-trick saw New Oak come from behind twice to maintain their 100% record to the season. Also, Aoife Kelly chats after winning the Women's Colleges Premier final on penalties with Maynooth, beating SETU Carlow in the final and chats about her maiden season wi...

Dec 11, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 85

All the post match reaction and analysis from a busy weekend

All the post match reaction and analysis from a busy weekend as Burrin end their run of draws, beating the Premier Champions St. Pat's in their own backyard, and last season's runners-up, New Oak get dumped out of Leinster at the Last 64 with a 2-0 extra-time defeat of North End. And as Division 3 hots up, St. Joseph's manager Seamus Dooley chats about their season so far ahead of a crucial game at the top of the table this weekend against Burrin B.

Dec 03, 20251 hr 23 minEp. 84
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