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THE LOI WRAP-UP: Rovers rebound, Galway open Pearse Stadium account & Dundalk move to 3rd | OFF THE BALL
On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action, Ross Flanagan brings you through last night's packed action as:
The Saints keep marching on
Dundalk get to 3rd
Rovers bounce back
Galway open temporary stay with win
A draw at Sullivan & Lambe Park
A big Monday night for the European sides
The return of the Women's Premier Division.
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LEAGUE OF IRELAND LATE NIGHT | ‘King Kenny’ lights it up for Dundalk | Boh’s poor performance
Shane Keegan is your host this week for the only football hour you need this time of the year, with a debut for Daniel Pitcher as League Of Ireland Late Night co-host!
ST PAT’S PUNISH SLIGO | ‘I gave him a book on Maradona!’ | Stephen Kenny & John Russell
Fresh from performing commentary duties, Stephen Doyle spoke with St Patrick’s Athletic manager Stephen Kenny as well as Sligo Rovers boss John Russell, following Pats’ 2-0 victory over Sligo in the League of Ireland Premier Division.
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WORLD CUP DAILY: Mexico first to Round of 32 | LOI drama ahead | Premier League fixtures revealed | OFF THE BALL
On Friday's World Cup Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the World Cup and beyond.
Mexico book their place in the Round of 32 after topping Group A
South Africa keeps knockout hopes alive
Canada's first ever World Cup win overshadowed by horrific injury
Switzerland break down Bosnia Herzegovina
Steve Clarke's side are hoping to go where no other Scottish team have gone before, the knockout stages
The USA take on Australia in Seattle
Iran set to lodge complaints over travel restrictions
<...WORLD CUP DAILY: Ireland off to Kazakhstan | Young English lions triumph in Dallas | 36 years on from the Dunphy rant
On Thursday's World Cup Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the World Cup and beyond.
Ireland discover their playoff opponents as Carla Ward’s side continue their bid to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
England kick off their World Cup campaign with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia in Dallas.
Harry Kane scores twice as Thomas Tuchel's England make a winning start.
Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also find the net in a thrilling Group L encounter.
Tuchel reflects on England’s atta...
THE LOI POD: Pico proudly representing the LOI | Euro trips galore | What is going on at Derry City?
The LOI Pod returned this week with Ben Symes stepping in for Stephen Doyle, and he was joined by the effervescent duo of Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to break down all the biggest stories from a big week in the League of Ireland.
Pico Lopes representing the LOI on the world stage.
All four teams in Europe find out their opponents.
And how do you cure a curious case like Derry City?
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WORLD CUP DAILY: Messi, Haaland and Mbappé star, will Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane and Luis Diaz be next?
On Wednesday's World Cup Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the World Cup.
Lionel Messi steals the headlines with the first World Cup hat-trick of his career as Argentina begin their title defence in style against Algeria.
Argentina move to the top of Group J, with analysis from Argentine journalist Marcela Mora y Araujo on Messi’s mindset heading into the tournament.
Austria secure their first World Cup victory since 1990 with a convincing 3-1 win over tournament debutants Jordan.
Kylian Mbappe becomes France’s all-time leading goalscorer after scor...
Inside The Odds: Messi's magic hat-trick against Algeria | Do Portugal have the best midfield? | England vs Croatia
Ger Gilroy, Dara Smith-Naughton, Phil Egan and David Wilson chat through the latest World Cup action, including Messi's hat-trick against Algeria, and preview the weeks upcoming fixtures in this weeks episode of Inside The Odds.
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WORLD CUP DAILY: Crumlin's Cape Verde hero as Pico Lopes stars against Spain | Argentina and France begin their World Cup odysseys
On today's World Cup Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the World Cup.
Cape Verde make history by earning their first-ever FIFA World Cup point with a heroic 0-0 draw against Spain.
Shamrock Rovers captain Pico Lopes plays a key role in a famous defensive display in Atlanta.
Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha stars as Cape Verde frustrate the European champions.
Spain's reaction analysed, including the impact of substitute Lamine Yamal.
Uruguay and Saudi Arabia share the spoils in Group H, leaving all four teams level on points.<...
WORLD CUP DAILY: Swedes smash Tunisia thanks to Isak and Gyokeres | Amad shines for the Ivorians | Pico begins World Cup odyssey
Sweden opened their World Cup campaign with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Tunisia to move top of Group F.
Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari scored twice in a standout performance for Graham Potter's side.
Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres and Mattias Svanberg also found the net for Sweden.
Potter hailed the result as an ideal start to the tournament following the convincing win.
The Netherlands were held to a 2-2 draw by Japan in the other Group F fixture.
Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville scored for the Dutch, but Keito...
THE SATURDAY PANEL w/ Kevin Kilbane: The World Cup is in full swing | 2002 memories | Pricing issues | OFF THE BALL
John Duggan is joined by former Republic of Ireland International Kevin Kilbane for this week's edition of The Saturday Panel as World Cup fever is in full effect following the first 2 days of play.
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THE LOI WRAP-UP: Odubeko stuns the champions | Derry finish Celtic Park stint on a high | Dundalk win big in detour | OFF THE BALL
On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action, Ross Flanagan brings you through last night's packed action as:
Shelbourne stun the league leaders
Derry finish off Celtic Park stint with a rout
Dundalk come away from a long detour with 3 points
The Saints keep marching up the table
Waterford win potential relegation 6-pointer
Cork continue push for Premier Division status renewal
The All-Island Cup continues
The...
LOI LATE NIGHT: “You can keep your World Cup!” | Shels beat Rovers | Derry back to winning ways!
Ben Symes and Shane Keegan are back for this week’s LOI Late Night, discussing all the League of Ireland games on Friday night, with you, the supporters!
We’re live every Friday night on X (Formerly Twitter) Spaces! Tune in to get your thoughts on all things LOI heard!
Waterford defeat Sligo: “Starting to believe!” | Graham Coughlan & John Russell | Stephen Kenny reacts to Pats win
Pádraig Amond delivered a striking masterclass at the RSC, scoring a superb hat-trick as Waterford FC produced a dominant display to close the gap on second-from-bottom Sligo Rovers to five points in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division.
Odhran Johnson caught up with Graham Coughlan & John Russell and Ben Symes caught up with Stephen Kenny following his sides victory over Drogheda.
Shels beat Rovers: Harry Wood masterclass | Joey O’Brien & Stephen Bradley
Shelbourne won only their second home league game of the season as they beat the reigning champions Shamrock Rovers by the odd goal in three in a rip-roaring contest at a heaving Tolka Park.
Stephen Doyle caught up with Joey O’Brien and Stephen Bradley after the match.
WORLD CUP DAILY: The return of the Duffer | LOI is back | The Azteca rocks thanks to Jimenez
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings news from the World Cup, Ireland and the League of Ireland.
FAI confirms Ireland’s Nations League matches against Israel will be played at a neutral venue behind closed doors following UEFA approval.
Growing pressure from pro-Palestine groups and recent protests influenced debate around hosting Israel in Dublin.
Damien Duff returns to frontline coaching after being appointed Brentford assistant manager under Keith Andrews.
Duff reunites with Andrews after their previous spell together in Stephen Kenny’s Republic of Ireland coaching setup.
Brentford move...
FRIDAY'S PAPERS: World Cup opening thoughts...the goals, cards and quirks from the start of the BIGGEST World Cup. | OFF THE BALL Breakfast
Shane Hannon, Enda Coll and Dara Smith-Naughton are on hand to bring you all the headlines from across the sporting world as the World Cup has started, it began last night with Mexico comfortably beating South Africa 2-0 in a game that featured 3 red cards. In the early hours of the morning, South Korea narrowly beat Czechia 2-1 while we were all asleep. The lads go through all the different talking points following the opening to the greatest show on earth.
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WORLD CUP DAILY: Infantino calls for people to 'relax' amidst ongoing FIFA chaos | Mexico open the tournament at the Azteca
On today's World Cup Daily, Phil Egan brings you all you need to know ahead of the tournament getting underway this evening.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 finally gets underway as Mexico host South Africa in the opening match at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
A look back at the famous 2010 World Cup opener between the same nations, featuring Siphiwe Tshabalala’s unforgettable goal.
Preview of Group A’s second fixture as South Korea face Czechia in Guadalajara.
Fallout after Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United Stat...
‘Are we sleeping on England!?’ | Infantino presser & broadcasting Gaelic football! | MORNING PAPERS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Adrian Barry, Enda Coll & Dara Smith-Naughton fly through this morning’s papers - where Adrian decides to pose the question: are we sleeping on England?
The lads also dive into yet another slightly bizarre Gianni Infantino press conference…
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George Hamilton’s You Had To Be There! - World Cup Special! | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Legendary commentator George Hamilton is in studio alongside Enda Coll & Phil Egan for this week’s edition of You Had To Be There.
The picks on this occasion are heavily focused on The World Cup Ahead of kick-off tonight!
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Ben's Avant Garde Guide to the World Cup! | The Football Show | Off The Ball
You've heard every preview there is to hear for the World Cup.... until now. We asked our Football Reporter, and football nerd (hipster) Ben Symes to give us his Avant Garde (hipster) Preview of this Summer's action in America, Mexico and Canada. Essentials literature, rare top scorers, days to miss, days to glue yourself to the couch, music to listen to, dark horses, not pretty horses, Irish angles, we've got you covered for everything!
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SUE RONAN: 'I definitely think there's more to come!' | Carla Ward in possession, Ireland out of it
As the dust settles on Ireland's defeat to France in Grenoble, former Ireland manager Sue Ronan joins Eoin Sheahan to reflect on how far they have come under Carla Ward, and what they hope to achieve as they turn their attention to the playoffs in the hopes of qualifying for the World Cup.
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The Green Scene: Israel game set to be moved | Ireland's Nex-Gen | World Cup dreams
Join Ben Symes, Matthew Brennan, and David Wilson on this week’s episode of the Green Scene, your one-stop shop for all things Irish football.
The lads talk about the Israel game which is set to be moved out of Dublin, and what the repercussions of that would be?
There is also a review of the recent camps in Canada and Spain, and why there are reasons to be positive for the future.
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Inside The Odds: World Cup Week One! | "I worry about Scotland defensively" | USA Chances
Mick, Matthew and David talk through the opening fixtures of the 2026 World Cup as the first games kick of on Thursday.
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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 183 | 'We've done it in style' | Playoffs await but Irish growth is obvious
It would have been great to be waking up this morning with a ticket to Brazil but overall it's been a time of growth and exceeding expectations for Carla Ward and her Ireland side.
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to reflect on both the defeat to the French in the final qualifying game of Group A but also the Nations League campaign as a whole.
FOOTBALL DAILY: So close yet so far for Ward's Ireland | O'Sullivan on a tough night at the office | Byrne on Israeli debacle
Ireland’s hopes of automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup were ended by a narrow 1-0 defeat to France in Grenoble, with Melvine Malard’s first-half strike proving decisive.
Despite the setback, Carla Ward’s side secured a seeded place in the upcoming World Cup playoff draw after finishing third in their Nations League group.
Ward reflects on Ireland’s impressive campaign, praising the progress and resilience shown by the Girls in Green throughout the competition.
Denise O’Sullivan shares her disappointment after the defeat, while also offering an honest assessment o...
‘They’re in a really good position!’ | Julie-Ann Russell - FRA 1-0 ROI | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Former Republic of Ireland WNT star Julie-Ann Russell joins Mick McCarthy on the line to reflect on last night’s defeat to France in Grenoble & the qualification campaign as a whole as attention now turns to the playoffs!
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France send Ireland to the playoffs | Carla Ward, Katie McCabe, Denise O'Sullivan and Emily Murphy
Stephen Doyle was in Grenoble as France's 1-0 victory over Ireland sends the girls in green down the more difficult route to the World Cup, as they are now in the playoffs in order to qualify for the worlds showpiece.
He spoke with Ireland manager Carla Ward, captain Katie McCabe, an emotional Denise O'Sullivan, and Emily Murphy after full time.
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#StopTheGame | ‘Government need to make a moral stand here!’ | JOANNA BYRNE TD
Joanna Byrne TD joins Eoin Sheahan in studio to discuss the ‘#StopTheGame’ motion being put to the Dáil this week, in an attempt to cancel the upcoming Nations League clash between Ireland and Israel, not just to move it to a neutral venue.
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FOOTBALL DAILY: Ireland eye direct Brazil qualification | Israeli row left for FAI to figure out | Platini versus Infantino
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan builds up to tonight's huge WCQ between Ireland and France, plus there is all latest from the Israel debacle and a look-ahead to the upcoming World Cup.
Ireland face France in Grenoble tonight knowing a win secures automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Carla Ward’s side arrive full of confidence after a landmark victory over the Netherlands.
Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan discusses the squad’s belief ahead of the decisive Nations League clash.
Ward insists her players can be proud regard...
‘England are very close to having no chance as it is!’ | IRE-ISR venue change, a BIG night in France! | MORNING PAPERS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Adrian Barry, Keith Treacy & Enda Coll rattle through the morning papers.
Stephen Doyle joins the lads LIVE from Grenoble ahead of tonight’s huge clash between The Republic of Ireland & France, where a win would see Carla Ward’s side qualify for these World Cup in Brazil - we’ll have live commentary tonight on Off The Ball on Newstalk from 7pm!
Outside of that, the lads the discuss a potential venue change for The Republic of Ireland men’s team’s home clash with Israel.
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LOUISE QUINN: "When you put on that Irish shirt, it's something different" | Building up to potentially the biggest match in the team's history | OFF THE BALL
Former Republic of Ireland International Louise Quinn joins Eoin Sheahan to preview tomorrow night's crucial World Cup 2027 qualifier Group game between France and the Republic of Ireland with history on the line as the Girls in Green could automatically qualify for Brazil 2027 with a win
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FOOTBALL DAILY: Ward and Littlejohn eye French scalp | Eriksen scare | Ronaldo's WC?
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest ahead of Ireland's Nations League game with France.
Ireland prepare for a potentially historic UEFA Nations League clash with France, knowing victory would secure automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.
Ruesha Littlejohn believes the Girls in Green are ready to cause another major upset after their impressive win over the Netherlands.
Denise O'Sullivan and Emily Murphy return from suspension, giving Carla Ward additional options ahead of the decisive encounter in Grenoble.
Keith Treacy reflects on Ireland's men's...
The COYGIG Pod Ep. 182 | Ireland on brink of automatic World Cup qualification
It was another successful night in Páirc Uí Chaoimh for Ireland as they saw off the Dutch in a thrilling game. With automatic qualification for Brazil 2027 now a possibility, Kathleen McNamee was joined by Karen Duggan, Scarlett Herron and Emma Carroll to reflect on the night and look ahead to the big game against France on Tuesday.
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IRELAND DEFEAT NETHERLANDS IN CORK! | Live reaction from Paírc Uí Chaoimh
Our own Ben Symes was in Paírc Uí Chaoimh to speak to the hero Amber Barrett, manager Carla Ward, and goalscorer Abbie Larkin and Kyra Carusa after Ireland’s historic 3-2 win over the Netherlands in their bid to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil in 2027.
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HISTORY IN CORK! | Ireland beat the Netherlands for the first time in Páirc Uí Chaoimh! | PEARL SLATTERY
Stephen Doyle was joined in Páirc Uí Chaoimh by Pearl Slattery and Emma Carroll as Republic of Ireland have beaten the Netherlands for the first time ever in the Nations League clash in Cork!
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THE CRAPPY QUIZ | World Cup Special!
Mick McCarthy is on quizmaster duties today as he takes David Wilson, Cameron Hill and debutante Ross Flanagan through the World Cup special!
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FOOTBALL DAILY: Ward looks for Dutch courage | Heimir on Israel plans | Celtic fan groups not keen on Keane
Football Daily on Off The Ball with Phil Egan – brings you all the latest from the international window, Liverpool's managerial change, and the biggest stories across Irish and European football.
Ireland Women face a defining World Cup qualifier as Carla Ward's side host the Netherlands in Cork.
The Girls in Green aim to close the gap on the Dutch and boost their hopes of direct qualification for the 2027 World Cup.
Team news from both camps, with key absences affecting Ireland and the Netherlands.
Carla Ward discusses how her squad is preparing fo...
Lioness Legend Fara Williams | "Arsenal should have done more to keep Katie McCabe!"
Adrian Barry and Emma Carroll are joined by England Lioness legend Fara Williams. Williams' 172 international caps across a 20-year period makes her England's most capped player. She looks back on her illustrious career, as well as chatting about Katie McCabe's recent move from Arsenal to Chelsea.
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FOOTBALL DAILY: Barrett looks for French connection | Devoy on debut dreams | Tambling dies aged 84
Welcome to Football Daily, as Phil Egan brings you news from Ireland, the FIFA World Cup and whether Manchester City will take legal action against Real Madrid.
Carla Ward previews Ireland Women’s World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands.
Amber Barrett on how her move to Strasbourg has improved her game.
Barrett ready to play any role required against the Dutch.
Ireland boosted by back-to-back wins over Poland heading into the qualifier.
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s Ireland squad prepare for a friendly against Canada in Montreal.
Dawson Devoy...
