Between the Stripes LOI podcast

It's FAI Cup Final and playoff final week. Kieran & Gary look ahead to the two showpiece games of the season. The lads also reflect on the final night of the Premier Division season and discuss a potential rebuild at Dundalk. Should St.Pat's allow Chris Forrester to leave or are the right to demand a fee for the midfielder? All this and more on the penultimate pod of the season, which, as ever, is brought to you by QuinnAv.ie & BAR1Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

Shamrock Rovers have secured a sixth league title in seven seasons. What do the chasing pack need to close the gap? As Drogheda United prepare for the likelihood of a promotion/relegation play-off, Kieran & Gary examine the chances of Bray & UCD. Is Darren Purse the man to lead Sligo Rovers next season? James McClean's contract termination is also discussed. FINALLY, we had a winning charity bet as Gary reveals what fine cause the funds will go towards. We've a Waterford heavy hotline and the answer to the question everyone has been asking......Who would win a LOI manager Royal Rumble? This weird and wonderful combination of topics can only mean it's time for another episode of Between the Stripes LOI podcast, brought to you by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

Are we witnessing the dying embers of the 2026 league season (and maybe even the podcast)? Who will escape relegation, and could Longford Town or maybe even Kerry FC go all the way to the promised land? Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

Having made up part of the record-breaking crowd at Tallaght Stadium on Monday night, Gary gives us the scoop on what may have been a season-defining Dublin Derby. Kieran asks questions of Alan Reynolds team selection against both Waterford and Shamrock Rovers, with a particular focus on the Gypsies goalkeeping situation. Following Sligo Rovers' relegation, there is a chat on LOI finances: are they sustainable? Why are so many people calling for a 12-team Premier Division? And what will happen on the final day of one of the most dramatic First Division seasons ever? Get the answers on this week's show. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting. (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

Shane Lohman of Monarch Sports Partners group tells us about his party's interest in completing a takeover of Cork City and why the League of Ireland has huge potential for investors. Has Heimir Hallgrímsson gotten off lightly this window due to media attention elsewhere? Gary makes his point. James McClean and the PFAI's statement is discussed at length, as is the retirement of Greg Bolger. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie) 

An honest and frank discussion on the unprecedented events surrounding Irish Football over the past week. Kieran & Gary also talk about the actual football, their trip to Kosovo, the Israel game itself and the upcoming game with Austria. Domestically, Bohemians can set up a huge Dublin Derby against Shamrock Rovers with victory in Dundalk on Friday, while the lads continue to cover all the latest action from the First Division. We've done our best to keep this week's show fair, balanced, honest and respectful. We appreciate your support. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie) 

What a season this is turning out to be. Kieran & Gary break down what is now a three horse title race. Meanwhile, almost everyone else is in a relegation scrap. What a league. We also hear from Sligo Rovers manager Darren Purse and Drogheda boss Kevin Doherty. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

Is it finally Bohs year? The lads break down the FAI Cup quarter-final results and semi-final draw. Kieran & Gaz pay tribute to Rory Gaffney following his retirement. Have St. Pat's been harshly treated after the closure of Section G following a fan-player altercation at Richmond Park? The First Division play-off race is epic but will we get a title race in the Premier? Tune in for the BTS Predictions League for previews to this weekend's action. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

Kieran & Gary reflect on Shamrock Rovers sobering European exit, the reasons behind it and what the results of it may mean on and off the pitch. Are Daryl Horgan and Graham Coughlan leading the race for the player and manager of the year awards? Has the Louth derby surpassed the Dublin derby? All this and much more on the latest episode of BTS. Follow/Subscribe & rate/review wherever you're listening. 

The National League gets underway this weekend, Kieran & Gary discuss the pros and cons of the new third tier and also chat to Mayo FC midfielder Gary Armstrong. We also hear from Ciaran Kilduff on this week's pod as Dundalk FC begin to show signs of fatigue after a fantastic start to the season. Have things gone stale at Shamrock Rovers? What has Mark Connolly said to rile up Gary Reilly? Tune in to this week's show to find out. Follow us on Spotify or Apple. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)