Between The Stripes Loi Podcast

 As the 2025 League of Ireland season enters the final stretch, Kieran & Gary break down Friday’s thrilling Dublin derby, John Coleman’s sacking, more unrest at Turners Cross, and the battle to beat the drop.  In the First Division, Dundalk look to have one hand on the trophy – but how will they handle life back in the top flight, and will they be the only side going up?  After finding their shooting boots in last week’s predictions league, the lads go again with picks for this weekend’s domestic and European action.  There’s also a packed BTS Hotline, plenty of Twitter reaction, and a look ahead to Ireland’s upcoming international window.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

We’ve got some making up to do after last week’s phantom episode — and we’re back with a bang. This week features fascinating audio with Joey O’Brien and Kevin Doherty. The Shels boss admits this season has fallen short of expectations as defending champions, while Doherty hits back at criticism over his side’s style of play. Elsewhere, the lads break down a hectic few days across both divisions, from Sligo’s revival to Galway’s decline and Waterford’s defensive woes. In the First Division, Dundalk face some harsh words after their shock defeat to Longford. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Athlone Town’s newly-appointed CEO, Steven Gray, sits down for a frank and wide-ranging chat. The former LOI player and Shamrock Rovers academy coach gives his take on Colin Fortune’s controversial exit, the growing fan pressure on Ian Ryan, efforts to reconnect with the local community, and his plans to put the Midlanders on a sustainable financial footing. Unfortunately, due to technical issues, we can’t bring you our usual show this week. After recording late into the night, the lads discovered their equipment had let them down even worse than Ireland did in Yerevan. If you missed it, make sure to check out last week’s fiery emergency pod from Armenia—and we’ll be back in full force next week. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

 The lads are still fuming after Ireland’s disastrous night in Yerevan. Emotions are running high, and it’s gotten so bad that they’ve had to call an emergency pod. From the performance to the tactics (or lack of them), nothing is off-limits in this raw reaction.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

This week’s episode comes with mixed emotions as we celebrate Thursday’s historic European achievements by Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers, while also paying tribute to the late, great Ollie Horgan.  Elsewhere on the show, Kieran and Gary clash on a few hot topics, including whether Josh Honohan deserves a place in the latest Ireland squad and Ciaran Kilduff’s comments on underage call-ups in the First Division.  Tune in for passion, debate, and a look back at an unforgettable week in Irish football.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Are we about to witness the greatest week in the history of the LOI? We certainly won't be viewing it on the national broadcaster anyway, but Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers get the big game treatment on this week's Between the Stripes.  It's a fiery BTS Hotline this week with Treaty United and Tommy Barrett coming in for plenty of flak from contributers after the Limerick men's 7-0 hammering at home to Dundalk.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

Two League of Ireland sides are just one step away from the Europa Conference League group stages, so we’ve called in the experts. Peter Cinnamond of the Kicking Match Irish League Podcast gives us the view from Belfast ahead of Shelbourne v Linfield II, while Kevin Fernandes from Long Ball Futebol breaks down what Shamrock Rovers can expect when they head to the Azores to face Santa Clara. Kieran & Gary also look back on the FAI Cup last 16, including an unlucky night for Longford in Tallaght. No BTS kebab review this week, but there’s chat about McDonald’s Arch Burger and spicy nuggets—plus plenty more serious (and not-so-serious) business on another bumper pod. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Gary Reilly is in flying form on this week’s show, letting loose on a few topics – including the worrying surge in yellow and red cards across the LOI this season. Kieran’s mood is less upbeat following Shelbourne’s gut-wrenching European exit, while the lads dig into the reported rift between Jack Byrne and Stephen Bradley. We break down all the latest action from the Premier and First Divisions, and the BTS Predictions League heats up with the last 16 of the FAI Cup. Plus, the BTS Hotline delivers plenty of lively listener input. Brought to you by QuinnAv.ie.

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We kick off this week’s show by addressing the disgraceful scenes of violence in Derry on Friday. On the pitch, Cork City’s decline comes under the microscope after last week’s dramatic live TV clash with a resurgent Sligo Rovers. Old friend of the pod, Enda Curran, drops by to chat about his return to Salthill Devon and the looming FAI Cup showdown with Galway. The former LOI striker also weighs in on the great summer vs winter football debate. There’s plenty more too – from the latest European action and First Division updates to the BTS Hotline and the always-competitive Predictions League! Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

After breaking a 630+ day goal drought in the FAI Cup, Longford Town forward Dean George joins us for an honest and emotional chat. But this isn’t just about a long-awaited goal — it's a raw look at life in the First Division: battling injuries, mental struggles, and moments where walking away felt easier than carrying on. A powerful insight into the realities of part-time football. Elsewhere, Kieran and Gary review the FAI Cup weekend and look ahead to the return of league action and the latest European ties. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

We've got an exclusive for you on this week's show as Athlone Town's new chairman Nick Giannotti speaks for the first time since taking up his position at the Midlands club. The American business man also aquired a 50% share in Larne just last week while he is also a minority shareholder with Plymouth.  It's FAI Cup second round weekend, we shine the spotlight on one of the non-league teams taking part as Castlebar Celtic's manager Stevie Gavin joins us to look ahead to a reunion with his old team from his playing days, Longford Town.  Kieran & Gary react to last week's results and stories, in particular, the incident involving Cork City fans post-match at the RSC and Derry City's slip up in the title race away to Sligo Rovers.  As ever, we've got all the latest First Division goss as well as a reflection on Shels & Pat's European results and the upcoming second-leg ties.  All brought to you by our sponsor QuinnAv.ie

You've been asking for longer pods so here you go! Enjoy 2 hours and 6 minutes of the finest LOI chat as we put together a reunion that makes Oasis look small fry. Jon Brier is back to preview the start of the LOI's European adventures.  Meanwhile, Dylan Connolly, the only Irishman to feature at this year's FIFA Club World Cup also joins us to discuss his American adventure and his LOI/LSL background.  It's one heck of a show and it's brought to you by our sponsor QuinnAv.ie 

Was Drogheda United's June the "worst month in history"? Is Douglas James-Taylor the final piece that was missing from the Dalymount Park jigsaw?  Alan Cawley joins us to answer these key questions and more.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

The lads react to Damien Duff's stunning LOI departure before breaking down a busy double game weekend across both divisions.  Treaty United manager Tommy Barrett gives his thoughts on Duffer's departure and his teams strong showing so far this season.  Cork City fans v Dermot Usher also discussed while we've got the BTS Hotline & predictions league too! Sponsored by QUINNAV.IE

The lads are back from their summer break and they've plenty to catch up on as the episode title suggests.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Kieran & Gary have resisted the urge to join the rest of the league in the terminal two bar at Dublin airport as we reach the mid-season break.  Instead, the lads are here to review the final round of matches before the break, preview the matches when the league returns, and also to deliver their mid-season report cards for all 20 clubs.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Baz Murphy joins Kieran & Gary this week to review Shamrock Rovers excellent recent form, the stuttering start made by his other former club St.Pat's, and to react to the latest managerial bust-up between Kev Doherty and Rennie.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Gary has just about recovered from Ireland's disastrous Eurovision campaign in time to join Kieran for this week's show, where Damien Duff's antics and St.Pat's struggles are high on the agenda.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

Eurovision, Louth GAA and Tim Clancy's shock Cork City departure help make up another uniquely weird & wonderful edition of your favourite weekly LOI podcast.  Journalist & author Dylan O'Connell joins us to break down the latest rumblings at Turners Cross, while credit to our Twitter followers, they've sent us some banging questions in this week's BTS HOTLINE.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie