Irish Football Weekly

On the podcast this week, Luke and Paddy are joined by Barry Worthington from the Wigan Athletic fan podcast, Progress With Unity as we chat about Ireland's new 'Keano', Will Keane. We delve into what are his best attributes, his best position, Keane's recent form and more.

James Rogers is back on this week as we chat about the latest at Dundalk on and off the pitch. Has there been turning point? Who's next out the door with Duffy & McEleney? Are Peak 6 selling up?

Finally, the newly revamped Wesley Hoolahan Power Rankings rankings return! 

Enjoy!

Opening Chat: 00:00 - 17:57

Will Keane discussion: 17:58 - 39:03

James Rogers on Dundalk: 39:04 - 1:26:07

Power Rankings: 1:26:08 - 1:42:50

On the podcast this week, Luke and Paddy are joined by Shelbourne's Rebecca Creagh and DLR Waves Coach Laura Heffernan as we look ahead to the big day on Saturday as the first ever WNL game is shown live on TV. 

Simon Collins from the Derry Journal is back on the podcast as we discuss the rise of Derry City under Ruaidhrí Higgins and talk about the signing of Dundalk's marquee player Michael Duffy (who’s following the footsteps of another local man and teammate Paddy McEleney) and much more! 

Finally, the Wesley Hoolahan Power Rankings will be back next week with a new format and possibly a new name... so tune in! 

Enjoy! 

WNL Talk: 00:00-27:31

Simon Collins: 27:32-1:10:44

General Chat: 1:10:45-1:36:31

On the podcast this week, Luke is joined by Macdara Ferris from Extratime.com to take a look back at all the action in the FAI Cup Quarter Final and League of Ireland clashes the past week. St. Pats and Bohs ease through as Waterford survive the Students scare. While in the league, Rovers see off Sligo and Bohs & Derry play out a 3-3 thriller in Dalymount. 

The lads then turn their attention to the huge game this Friday night as they look ahead to the biggest league game of the season as Shamrock Rovers face their Dublin rivals St. Patrick's Athletic in Richmond Park. Can Pats put pressure on their Tallaght neighbours in the title run in? Will Rovers put an end to the Inchicore's side title ambitions? 

Enjoy! 

On the podcast this week, Luke and Paddy review the results from the weekend in the League of Ireland. We discuss the standard of refereeing in the League after another week of controversial decisions, Dundalk's woes and much more. 

Maynooth University Town captain Conor Dunne joins us this week as we look ahead to their game in Dalymount Park as they take on Bohs. Can the fairytale continue? Luke and Paddy also give their predictions ahead of the other quarter final ties!

Enjoy!

LOI Review: 00:00 - 32:20

Conor Dunne Interview: 32:21 - 52:13

FAI Cup Preview: 52:14 - 1:15:31

On the podcast this week, Luke is joined by James and Paul O'Hehir from the Irish Daily Mirror to look back at action during the international break. Are Ireland making progress? Is Stephen Kenny the right man? Is the criticism over the top? Which players impressed?

Niall joins us later on (while he's sitting on the train!) to give his expert opinion as we look at what players stood out and give our final thoughts after a busy week. 

Enjoy! 

On the podcast this week, Paddy and Niall (yes no Luke for once!) chat all about Ireland's massive World Cup Qualifiers coming up. Can Ireland and Kenny turn it around? Is the Irish squad good enough? The lads also chat about the FAI Cup and what has been a dismal week for Shamrock Rovers. Who will win the cup and what have we made of some of the surprise packages so far? 

Enjoy! 

Shamrock Rovers and FAI Cup discussion: 00:00 - 20:30

Ireland World Cup Qualifiers discussion: 20:30 - 54:20

On the podcast this week, Luke and Paddy (Yes, you read that right he's back!), are joined by Extratime.com reporter Macdara Ferris to discuss the second leg between Shamrock Rovers v Flora Tallinn in the UEFA Europa Conference League playoff round. What happened last week in Estonia? Will Rovers progress? 

We look back at the last week of action in the LOI and we finish off with the 'Wesley Hoolahan' Power Rankings. 

Enjoy! 

Shamrock Rovers preview: 00:00-44:09

LOI Chat + Power Rankings: 44:10-1:10:02

On the podcast this week, Luke is joined by Niall and Irish Examiner sports journalist John Fallon as they discuss Shamrock Rovers UEFA Europa Conference League playoff clash with Flora Tallinn and which Irish players are the 'One's to Watch' this year as the English football season gets back underway across the pond.

We also bring you the latest edition of the 'Wesley Hoolahan' Power Rankings. 

Enjoy!

Shamrock Rovers Preview: 00:00 - 11:27

Which are Irish players are the 'One's to Watch'?: 11:28 - 54:01

Power Rankings: 54:02 - 1:21:44

On the podcast this week, Luke is joined by another special guest, former Irish international footballer Gareth Farrelly to chat about his life in football. How he transitioned from a Premier League player to a League of Ireland manager to becoming a sports lawyer and solicitor today. 

Later on, Niall returns as we look back at all the action of the League of Ireland clubs in Europe as Bohs and Dundalk progress to the Europa Conference League third round while domestically Shamrock Rovers tighten their grip on the league title with a victory over St. Pats last Friday night. 

And the Wesley Hoolahan Power Rankings return! 

Enjoy! 

Gareth Farrelly Interview: 00:00 - 1:06:38

LOI Chat & Power Rankings: 1:06:39 - 1:41:28

On the podcast this week, Luke is joined by a special guest, Ben from the Football in Luxembourg Twitter page to discuss the second leg between Bohs & Dudelange in the Europa Conference League this Thursday. 

Also on the episode, we were delighted to welcome on former Derby and Newport defender Mark O'Brien who discusses how he overcame adversity at just 16 years of age to make it as a professional footballer.

Enjoy! 

Bohs v Dudelange preview: 00:00 - 32:22

Mark O’Brien Interview: 32:23 - 1:20:57