S6 Ep21: S6EP21
We've got a nice bite-sized edition of the pod for you this week as the lads reflect on a positive start to the European campaign by the Irish sides as well as reviewing last weekends Premier and First Division results.  There's discussion on Dawson Devoy's move to MK Dons and where it leaves Bohs and is the "ball burst" for Finn Harps?  As ever, there's plenty of predictions and chatter on t...
1hr 18m Jul 13, 2022
1hr 18m
S6 Ep20: S6EP20 with Andy Burton!
This week's pod is one of our most content-filled episodes ever as Kieran and Gary examine the spike in overseas transfers for LOI players by speaking to the founder of Gen-Z Football & Media Agency, Andy Burton. The former Sky Sports Reporter also discusses his time as Technical Director at Dundalk under Peak6.  There's both domestic and European discussion as the lads review Shamrock Rovers ...
2hr 21m Jul 06, 2022
2hr 21m
S6 Ep19: S6EP19 with Cobh Ramblers chairman Bill O'Leary
Following on from the appointment of Shane Keegan as Cobh Ramblers manager, we're joined by Rams chairman Bill O'Leary to discuss all things Ramblers from parting ways with Darren Murphy to appointing Keegan, off-field success this season, dealing with crowd trouble, ambitions for the future and much more in a wide-ranging interview.  The lads also discuss Louis Britton's shock move to Cork Ci...
1hr 37m Jun 29, 2022
1hr 37m
S6 Ep18: S6EP18 with Raff Cretaro & Karl Chambers!
After a week away supporting the Boys in Green in Poland, Burko & Gaz are back with another edition of the show. On this week's pod, we catch up with LOI legend Raff Cretaro who gives his thoughts on the appointment of former teammate John Russell as Sligo Rovers manager, the struggles of his former side Finn Harps this season, and the rapid loss of form by Derry City, where Raff was on the coa...
2hr 28m Jun 22, 2022
2hr 28m
S6 Ep17: S6EP17 with Kenny's Kids & Gary Cronin
The League of Ireland First Division returns on Friday night after the summer break so Kieran & Gary look ahead to this weekend's matches as well as speaking to Longford Town manager Gary Cronin as he prepares to take on his old side Bray Wanderers.  With it being a busy international window in the Nations League, Ronan Calvert from "Kenny's Kids" joins us to look back on the nightmare in Arme...
1hr 35m Jun 07, 2022
1hr 35m
S6 Ep16: S6EP16 Mid-season report!
As the League of Ireland enters its mid-season break, the BTS team is hard at work on this week's show handing down their report cards for all 19 clubs and their performances so far this season. Who's top of their class and who's barely getting by? Tune in to find out. 
2hr 12m May 31, 2022
2hr 12m
S6 Ep15: S6EP15 with Stephen Bradley & Sam Long
Slightly later in the week than usual but well worth the wait, S6EP15 of Between the Stripes LOI podcast is here and features interviews with Shamrock Rovers gaffer Stephen Bradley and Drogheda United's on-loan Lincoln City keeper Sam Long.  Among this week's hot topics are Liam Buckley's departure from Sligo, Ian Ryan's decision to stay at Wexford, poor refereeing standards, the FAI, and sadl...
2hr 9m May 26, 2022
2hr 9m
S6 Ep14: S6EP14 - Twitter Live Space!
We're back with another live edition of the pod this week as Kieran and Gaz are joined by callers from St.Pat's, Bohs, and Finn Harps while there are plenty of listeners' tweets discussed on the show.  Among the topics for discussion this week:  Is the title race over? Crowd trouble Can UCD stay up? Is style of play important? The First Division & much more! 
1hr 35m May 17, 2022
1hr 35m
S6 Ep13: S6EP13 with Georgie Kelly
Biding his time upon leaving Bohs, mixing his studies with playing professional football, scoring the promotion-winning goal to the Championship, playing with the lovable Ogbenne, NFT's.......It's all up for discussion as we sit down with Rotherham striker Georgie Kelly on this weeks show. As ever, Kieran & Gary get stuck into the latest results while asking "why is Liam Buckley not under more...
1hr 54m May 11, 2022
1hr 54m
S6 Ep12: S6EP12 - Twitter Live Space
This week's pod is a Twitter live space as we open the floor to our listeners for your calls and comments. The lads reflect on the latest hot topics including Stephen Bradley's talks with Lincoln City and Pat Devlin v the Bray fans in Wexford. Gary tells us all about his trip to Germany and much more on an enjoyable edition of the show. 
1hr 35m May 04, 2022
1hr 35m
S6 Ep11: S6EP11 with Mark Tighe, Brian Gartland & Keith Ward
It's our biggest & best show yet as award-winning journalist & co-author of Champagne Football, Mark Tighe joins us to discuss all things FAI & Irish Football.  Keeping with the book theme, Dundalk legend Brian Gartland tells us about his new book "One Last Shot" while his Lilywhites teammate Keith Ward is also a guest on the show.  Away from the interviews, Kieran & Gary reflect on another w...
2hr 21m Apr 27, 2022
2hr 21m
S6 Ep10: S6EP10 with Aaron McEneff & Sam Verdon
After a hectic bank holiday weekend across the League of Ireland, the BTS team looks back on all the big talking points from the Easter period, including today's news that Ian Morris is no longer the manager of Waterford FC.  There's an interview with Hearts midfielder Aaron McEneff, fresh off the back of the Scottish Cup semi-final win over Edinburgh rivals Hibs, while Aaron also talks about ...
1hr 44m Apr 20, 2022
1hr 44m
S6 Ep9: S6EP9 LIVE FROM BISHOPSGATE with Martin Russell & Dean Williams
For the first time ever, Between the Stripes LOI podcast is coming to you live from a LOI ground with this week's show coming from Bishopsgate, the home of Longford Town FC.  On the show, we hear from the now-former Athlone Town AFC manager, Martin Russell while Dean Williams speaks to us following his third goal of the season against Bohemians on Friday night. 
1hr 37m Apr 12, 2022
1hr 37m
S6 Ep8: S6EP8 with Ruaidhri Higgins & Gary Cronin
There's lots to mull over on this week's show as we ask who is the best manager in the league and if the lads are still sticking with their original title predictions after a strong start from Derry City in the Premier and a slow start by First Division favs Waterford. The apparent split in the Bohs fanbase is also tackled on the show. After a strong weekend on the predictions front, the lads ...
2hr Apr 05, 2022
2hr
S6 Ep7: S6EP7 with Shane McEleney & LOI Fantasy Football
Caulfield, Kenny, Kebabs & Veggie Burgers. We've got it all covered on this week's Between the Stripes LOI podcast in true BTS style.  Treaty United media mogul and long time fan of the show, Jason Shanahan stars as a guest co-host alongside usual partners in crime Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly, while Derry City defender, Shane McEleney and the man behind the new LOI fantasy football game, Nathan...
1hr 44m Mar 28, 2022
1hr 44m
S6 Ep6: S6EP6 - THE LIVE SHOW!
The first-ever live edition of Between the Stripes LOI podcast took place via Twitter spaces earlier this week and is now available to listen back to.  Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly review/preview the latest LOI action across BOTH DIVISIONS while there are topical debates on crowd trouble, the FAI's EURO 2028 bid, and much more. 
1hr 50m Mar 24, 2022
1hr 50m
S6 Ep5: S6EP5 - PITCHGATE!
"We're angry Tony." The lads have a lot to get off their chests this week after a wasted trip to Limerick on Friday night, with Treaty United board member & media man, Mike Aherne fielding a number of their questions and complaints on the show.  Following a busy Friday-Monday schedule in both divisions of the LOI, the lads look back on and look forward to all the latest action with Gary enjoyi...
1hr 43m Mar 15, 2022
1hr 43m
S6 Ep4: S6EP4 with Aodh Dervin & Luke Dennison
On this week's show, Shelbourne midfielder, Aodh Dervin talks about recent praise from his manager, Damien Duff, and moving away from "mammy" for the first time.  American goalkeeper, Luke Dennison reflects on his first-ever league appearance for Longford Town, despite this being his third season at the club. Luke also talks about how his move from the States came about, his love for the LOI, ...
1hr 54m Mar 08, 2022
1hr 54m
S6 Ep3: S6EP3 with Damien Duff, Stephen O'Donnell, Ian Ryan & Conor Hoey
A jam-packed (can you put jam on pancakes?) show for you this week as we're joined by four top-class guests.  Shelbourne boss, Damien Duff tells us why he believes he's got four of the best midfielders in Ireland in his dressing room.  Dundalk Head Coach, Stephen O'Donnell reflects on a 3-0 win at home to Finn Harps.  Wexford FC manager, Ian Ryan discusses his sides rollercoaster start to th...
2hr 2m Mar 01, 2022
2hr 2m
S6 Ep2: S6EP2 with Enda Curran & John Mernock of Save Tolka Park
Kieran Burke, Gary Reilly & Nigel Hegarty look back on the opening weekend of games in the LOI Premier & First Divisions as well as looking ahead to this weekend's fixtures.  John Mernock of Save Tolka Park updates us following a big week for the movement while Treaty United striker, Enda Curran is on to silence his critics in the BTS studio.  The lads talk about the LOI highlights show, the ...
1hr 40m Feb 22, 2022
1hr 40m
S6 Ep1: S6EP1 with Dan O'Reilly, Cristian Magerusan & Kevin Doherty!
Between the Stripes LOI podcast is back for a sixth season and we're back with a bang ahead of the opening round of fixtures in the 2022 League of Ireland season!  Christian Magerusan tells us of his remarkable road to recovery after signing for Longford following over 3 years of a hellish injury nightmare. New Drogheda United manager, Kevin Doherty reacts to Friday's Malone Cup win against Du...
2hr 1m Feb 15, 2022
2hr 1m
2022 Pre-Season Special!
With the new League of Ireland season just a couple of weeks away, the Between the Stripes LOI Podcast team examine the business done by all 20 clubs across both divisions and evaluates each side's respective chances ahead of the new campaign. There's also a discussion on the scrapping of season bundles for LOI TV.  
1hr 44m Feb 03, 2022
1hr 44m
S5 Ep35: S5EP35 - SEASON FINALE!
The 2021 League of Ireland season may have drawn to a close but our season finale is our juiciest podcast of the year as the lads discuss the managerial merry-go-round that has unfolded in the past week with Stephen O'Donnell, Tim Clancy and Kevin Doherty all looking set for new jobs.  Aside from three top-class interviews with FAI Cup winner Alan Matthews, promotion winner Liam Kerrigan and D...
2hr 38m Dec 01, 2021
2hr 38m
S5 Ep34: S5EP34 with Danny North, Mark Rossiter & Damien Tiernan (Waterford)
It's FAI Cup Final week so we speak to two men who know what it takes to lift the famous old trophy in former St.Pat's star and cup winner with Sligo Rovers Danny North, while Mark Rossiter was part of the last Bohemians team to win the competition in 2008.  We kick this week's pod off by getting the latest from WLR FM Broadcaster Damien Tiernan after Marc Bircham was sensationally dismissed b...
2hr 16m Nov 24, 2021
2hr 16m
S5 Ep33: S5EP33 with James Rogers & Aaron Clarke from the WNL Show
On this week's show, Kieran & Jon look ahead to the final round of fixtures in the Premier Division season as well as reflecting on the most recent set of results and what they mean going into the last round of matches.  We hear from James Rogers on the successful takeover at Dundalk and what may follow while Aaron Clarke from the WNL Show reflects on Shelbourne's incredible final day success,...
1hr 33m Nov 17, 2021
1hr 33m
S5 Ep32: S5EP32
This week's chats include: Daire Doyle, Duffer, Doolin/Russell, Fireworks, referees strike, Sligo in Europe, Cabo/Bray merger, the play-offs, weekend predictions & so much more!  Our most debate-filled pod ever!  Don't forget to subscribe/leave a review!
1hr 31m Nov 09, 2021
1hr 31m
The Joey Ndo Special!
We bring you an exclusive 90-minute interview with one of the League of Ireland's greatest ever imports as the legendary Joey Ndo sits down with Kieran Burke to discuss his life in the LOI, his passion for coaching, and his unique commentary style. Welcome to heaven. 
1hr 34m Nov 04, 2021
1hr 34m
S5 Ep31: S5EP31 with Dane Massey & Hendo!
After a week away, the lads are back to recap a very busy Bank Holiday weekend with action in the FAI Cup, Premier & First Divisions while Drogheda United's Dane Massey & former LOI boss Stephen Henderson are the guests on the show.  Massey tells us why Head In The Game Park is a great place to be right now while Hendo talks Ian Morris, the First Division play-offs, Bohs/Rovers ticket squabble...
2hr 9m Oct 26, 2021
2hr 9m
S5 Ep30: S5EP30 with Richard Forrest, Stephen Folan & Hubert Murphy
Following our most popular show of the season last week, the Between the Stripes LOI podcast is coming at you with another massive show this week as we're joined by Waterford FC owner Richard Forrest who discusses his FAI Cup dream, survival ambitions, building for the future & more.  The recently retired Stephen Folan walks us through his career from Newcastle to Limerick, mistakes at Cork & ...
1hr 53m Oct 13, 2021
1hr 53m
S5 Ep29: S5EP29 with Marc Bircham & Dermot Keely
On this week's show, we're joined by Waterford manager Marc Bircham who discusses the turnaround at the RSC since his arrival, the positivity in the air at Waterford, plans for the future, and much more.  9-time LOI winner Dermot Keely unloads on Dundalk's American owners while Jon Brier is out of his sickbed this week to chat with Kieran & Gary about the FAI Cup semi-finals debacle, John Caul...
1hr 51m Oct 06, 2021
1hr 51m
S5 Ep28: S5EP28 featuring Daire O'Connor & #MyLOI
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 Kier...
1hr 50m Sep 28, 2021
1hr 50m
S5 Ep27: S5EP27 with Chris Forrester & Stephen O'Donnell
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 a...
1hr 14m Sep 22, 2021
1hr 14m
S5 Ep26: S5EP26
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....
2hr 11m Sep 15, 2021
2hr 11m
S5 Ep25: S5EP25 with Declan Devine
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...
1hr 55m Sep 08, 2021
1hr 55m
S5 Ep24: S5EP24 with Alfie Lewis & Stephen O'Donnell
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'...
1hr 58m Sep 02, 2021
1hr 58m
S5 Ep23: S5EP23 with Jamie McGonigle & Conor Hoey
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, Kie...
1hr 52m Aug 18, 2021
1hr 52m
S5 Ep22: S5EP22
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-o...
1hr 55m Aug 11, 2021
1hr 55m
S5 Ep21: 5EP21 with Ruaidhri Higgins, Aodh Dervin & Darryl Geraghty
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 @Between...
1hr 56m Aug 04, 2021
1hr 56m
S5 Ep20: S5EP20 with Tadhg Ryan, Jack Doherty & Sligo fan Shaun Dunne
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 & G...
1hr 51m Jul 28, 2021
1hr 51m
S5 Ep19: S5EP19 - FAI Cup Special!
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...
1hr 48m Jul 22, 2021
1hr 48m
S5 Ep18: S5EP18 with Kevin Doherty, Sam Verdon & Graham Gartland
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 de...
1hr 45m Jul 14, 2021
1hr 45m
S5 Ep17: S5EP17 with Dave Rogers & Tommy Barrett
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! 
1hr 49m Jul 07, 2021
1hr 49m
S5 Ep16: S5EP16 - LOI PODCAST SPECIAL
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. 
1hr 31m Jun 30, 2021
1hr 31m
S5 Ep15: S5EP15 with Marc Bircham & John from Save Tolka Park
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 minu...
1hr 43m Jun 15, 2021
1hr 43m
S5 Ep14: S5EP14 with James Doona & Vinny Faherty
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 Caulfiel...
1hr 16m Jun 09, 2021
1hr 16m
S5 Ep13: S5EP13 with Conan Byrne, Jim Magilton & Stephen O'Donnell
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 Mag...
2hr 3m Jun 04, 2021
2hr 3m
S5 Ep12: S5EP12 with Gary Deegan & Ian Ryan
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. 
1hr 16m May 26, 2021
1hr 16m
S5 Ep11: S5EP11 with Keith Long, Alan Keane & Jay McKeown
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! 
1hr 58m May 18, 2021
1hr 58m
S5 Ep10: S5EP10 with Kevin McHugh, Gary Shaw & Ronan Coleman
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 p...
1hr 56m May 12, 2021
1hr 56m
PODCAST EXTRA: Dundalk fans air their views on club unrest
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. 
24m May 11, 2021
24m