The Football Family

By The42

David Sneyd and Shane Keegan get to the heart of the Irish football stories that matter.

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The podcast currently has 346 episodes available.

The Football Family episodes:

March 23, 2026 Prague week is finally here
Before David Sneyd and Gavin Cooney head to Prague on Tuesday morning, The 42 duo are joined by Shane Keegan to look ahead to Ireland's World Cup play-off semi-final vs Czechia.
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March 19, 2026 Ireland squad announced for Prague | Hallgrímsson signs new deal
Gavin Cooney, David Sneyd and Shane Keegan analyse Heimir Hallgrímsson's squad to face Czechia next week, and react to today's other big news that the Irish boss has put pen to paper on a new contract.
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1h 2min
March 12, 2026 'Absolutely stunned that this game exists'
David Sneyd, Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan look ahead to Ireland's World Cup playoff window, and discuss some surprise names that may force their way into contention.

The lads also reflect on the FAI's launching of their 2026-2029 Strategy, before turning their attention to a busy weekend ahead in the League of Ireland.

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1h 2min
March 02, 2026 'I'm a fan of the firm connection'
David and Shane reflect on the week that was in Irish football, as flares and potential Ireland/Israel boycotts continued to steal the headlines.

The lads are also joined by The 42's Emma Duffy to look ahead to Ireland's upcoming encounters with France and Netherlands in the World Cup Qualifiers.
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1h 9min
February 23, 2026 Flare fallout and LOI review
David, Gavin and Shane discuss Minister O'Donovan's comments in the aftermath of the Louth derby, Shamrock Rovers duo Michael Noonan and Adam Brennan, and Irish international concerns.
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February 16, 2026 Ireland v Israel, Prague preparations and LOI recap
David, Gav and Shane discuss last week's big news that Ireland have been drawn to face Israel in the Nations League, before turning their attention to Irish injury concerns and LOI chat.
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1h 2min
February 09, 2026 LOI is back and Shane is in the Boiler Room
David, Gav and Shane reflect on the opening weekend of the League of Ireland Premier Division, before turning their attention to the Premier League title race, Keith Andrews' Brentford and Evan Ferguson.
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1h 1min
February 04, 2026 2026 League of Ireland preview - Heroes and Villains Edition
David Sneyd, Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan preview the 2026 League of Ireland Premier Division season.
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1h 12min
January 26, 2026 Arsenal tragic, United terrific, Liverpool moronic
David, Gav and Shane reflect on Manchester United's dramatic 3-2 win against Arsenal, before turning their attention to Arne Slot's future at Anfield.

The lads also chat Jack Moylan at Lincoln, Evan Ferguson in Rome and the upcoming Presidents' Cup final.
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52min
January 19, 2026 Shane stands up to VAR bullies
David, Gav and Shane engage in a passionate VAR debate, reflect on the bizarre end to AFCON and discuss Michael Carrick's Manchester derby win.

David fills the lads in on his trip to Chelsea vs Brentford, before they turn their attention to Brian Barry-Murphy.

The panel also discuss some confirmed and potential LOI transfers, most notably the return of Irish centurion James McClean.
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1h 6min

FAQs about The Football Family:

How many episodes does The Football Family have?

The podcast currently has 346 episodes available.