Best Finalwhistle Podcasts (2025)

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Cup Upsets, Quarter Final Showdowns & Irish Setbacks in the States 1:20:43

1d ago1:20:43

1:20:43

This week on the League of Ireland Women’s Podcast, Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke unpack a huge week of knockout football as the FAI Women’s Cup first round delivered upsets, breakthroughs, and dominant performances. 🔥 Treaty United’s youngsters ran riot, hitting eight past Ferns United ⚽ Newbridge Town made history, becoming the first non-league…

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Quarter Final Heartbreak, Relegation Battles & Sligo's Resurgence 1:45:08

2d ago1:45:08

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After a dramatic weekend of Quarter Final and Relegation Battles in the Intermediate Championship, and a blockbuster end to the Group Stage action in the Junior Championship. Host Diarmuid Kearney is joined again by regulars Clare Owens (Leitrim) and Joanne Doonan (Fermanagh) to unpack all the events from the weekend, and look ahead to the Senior a…

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Goals Galore, Late Drama & Athlone’s European Challenge 1:03:37

9d ago1:03:37

1:03:37

In S5E16 of the League of Ireland Women’s Podcast, @breifneearley and @aaron_c91 break down a high-scoring, action-packed weekend across the Women’s Premier Division – and dive into Athlone Town’s Champions League draw and European hopes. Galway United were in seventh heaven, smashing Waterford 7-0 in a dominant performance Kylie Murphy continued h…

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Knockout Stages Beckon, Dramatic Results & Returning To The Fold 1:34:53

9d ago1:34:53

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With Quarter Finals and Relegation Playoffs just around the corner, the action from this years Championships are reaching their business end. This week, host Diarmuid Kearney is joined again by regulars Clare Owens (Leitrim) and Joanne Doonan (Fermanagh) to reflect on a breath taking week and look ahead to this weekend. Clare reflects on Leitrim's …

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Weather Woes, DLR’s First Win & Galway & Wexford Hit Four 1:02:42

16d ago1:02:42

1:02:42

S5E15 of the League of Ireland Women’s Podcast, Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke review another eventful weekend in the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division, despite the weather disrupting half of the scheduled fixtures. ✅ DLR Waves finally get off the mark, beating Sligo Rovers 1-0 and closing the gap on the teams around them at the foot of the …

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Double Duty, Quarter Final Drama & Fermanagh’s Big Upset 1:16:45

16d ago1:16:45

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The action is non-stop in the Ladies Football Championships, and the team is back to unpack it all! This week, host Diarmuid Kearney is joined again by regulars Clare Owens (Leitrim) and Joanne Doonan (Fermanagh) for all the latest, plus a special guest. Clare breaks down Leitrim’s double journey against Dublin, after Saturday’s big clash was postp…

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FAI & All-Island Cup Draws & Old Faces Return for USA Tour 1:00:33

23d ago1:00:33

1:00:33

This week on the League of Ireland Women’s Podcast, Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke break down a jam-packed week in Irish women’s football as the summer heats up on and off the pitch. 🏆 All-Island Cup group stages wrapped up with plenty of drama and we now know the Quarter Final matchups 🥅 We take a look at the draw for the First Round of the FAI C…

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Rivals, Relatives, and Rising Up – The Championship Kicks Off 54:59

25d ago54:59

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The championships are heating up and we’re kicking off the podcast with plenty to talk about! This week, host Diarmuid Kearney is joined by regulars Clare Owens (Leitrim) and Joanne Doonan (Fermanagh) to break down all the action so far and look ahead to a crucial weekend in Ladies Gaelic Football. Clare shares her thoughts as Leitrim prepare for t…

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Ireland Fall Short, Noonan Shines & Cup Quarter Final Chaos Awaits 1:07:17

30d ago1:07:17

1:07:17

In S5E13 of the League of Ireland Women’s Podcast, Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke look back on two wins but no promotion for Ireland in the UEFA Nations League. 🇹🇷 It started with a frustrating performance in Turkey, salvaged by a last-minute Emily Murphy goal 🇸🇮 Then came arguably Ireland’s best performance under Carla Ward, as Saoirse Noonan str…

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All-Island Cup Progress & Irish Eyes on Cork for Crucial Qualifiers 59:00

1M ago59:00

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Podcast Title & Description: League of Ireland Women’s Podcast – S5E12 🏆 All-Island Cup Progress & Irish Eyes on Cork for Crucial Qualifiers In S5E12 of the League of Ireland Women’s Podcast, @breifneearley & @aaron_c91 reflect on a weekend of All-Island Cup drama and look ahead to a huge week for the Ireland WNT in Cork. 🟡 Lisburn Rangers shocked …

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Shels Hit Six, Treaty Triumph and Major Changes Off-Field 1:00:30

1M ago1:00:30

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In S5E11 of the League of Ireland Women’s Podcast, Breifne Earley & Aaron Clarke look back on a weekend that saw Treaty United confirm themselves as serious contenders with a brilliant win on the road in Galway. 🔴 Treaty United stunned Galway with a 3-1 away win, led by standout performances from Bella Flocchini and Katie Lawlee 🔥 Shelbourne put si…

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Phantom Goals, Tough Pitches & Irish Legends Say Goodbye 54:10

2M ago54:10

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In S5E10 of the League of Ireland Women’s Podcast, @breifneearley & @aaron_c91 take you through another dramatic week in the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division, plus some major off-field news: 👻 The Phantom Goal in Galway – what really happened? 🥴 A brutal playing surface at the Belfield Bowl raises questions 🎉 Sligo Rovers beat Peamount for t…

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All-Island Cup Kicks Off with Upsets, Hat-Tricks & Rising Stars 52:52

2M ago52:52

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This week on the Women's League of Ireland Podcast, Breifne Earley & Aaron Clarke dive into the opening round of the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup, where Northern sides impressed and the goals flew in! Tonight at 8pm. 📉 Athlone Town fell to Glentoran in one of the shocks of the round 🔼 Out of Season Northern clubs put in a stronger showing overall t…

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Shelbourne Hit Seventh Heaven, Galway Chase as Athlone Lead the Pack 49:53

2M ago49:53

49:53

After a week off due to illness, @breifneearley & @aaron_c91 are back with a bumper recap of the last two weekends in the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division! 🔴 Shelbourne are in red-hot form, hitting seven goals in back-to-back games to stay within touching distance of league leaders Athlone Town. ☘️ Galway United keep the pressure on too, wit…

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Ireland’s Wins, Galway’s Star Performer & FAI Amateur Cup Draw 1:05:11

3M ago1:05:11

1:05:11

This week on our League of Ireland Women’s Podcast, Breifne Earley & Aaron Clarke are joined by former Ireland international Meabh de Burca to break down: Ireland’s back-to-back wins over Greece – six points, two clean sheets, and a nail-biting finale ahead in the Nations League campaign with revenge of Slovenia now firmly in focus. We celebrate Ga…

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International Break, Dreadful Defending & Bohemian's starlet Katie McCarn 1:14:19

3M ago1:14:19

1:14:19

⚽ Katie McCarn on Her Bohemians Wondergoals, Derby Switch & Season's Goals This week, Breifne Earley & Aaron Clarke are joined by Bohemians midfielder Katie McCarn, who talks us through: 🎯 That brilliant strike against Wexford ten days ago at Dalymount Park 🔁 Her move across the city from Shelbourne and why Bohs was the right fit 💬 Settling into a …

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Bella Flocchini on Treaty’s Hot Start & Ireland Squad Reaction! 1:13:16

3M ago1:13:16

1:13:16

In S5E5 of the League of Ireland Women’s Podcast, Breifne Earley & Aaron Clarke are joined by Treaty United’s new star signing Bella Flocchini, who’s hit the ground running with her new club. Bella chats about her move to the League of Ireland, Treaty’s blistering start to the season and her early-season form & settling in at Limerick. Plus, we rea…

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All-Island Cup Draw & Paying the Penalty 1:00:03

4M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

This week, Breifne Earley & Aaron Clarke break down all the latest action in the League of Ireland Women’s scene, including: All-Island Cup Draw – Can Galway United defend their crown & make it three in a row? They face a tough group with Peamount, Cork City & Cliftonville! Penalty Chaos! Four missed spot-kicks last weekend—who will be regretting t…

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Nicola Sinnott & Hannah Dingley 1:25:45

4M ago1:25:45

1:25:45

This week, Breifne Earley & Aaron Clarke are joined by two key figures in Irish women’s football in Nicola Sinnott and Hannah Dingley. Nicola Sinnott, the Wexford FC stalwart, joins us after announcing her retirement last week. We look back on her incredible 20-season career, her league titles, FAI Cup wins, and playing against the USA for Ireland …

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2025 Season Preview, Squad Lists and Predictions 1:20:38

4M ago1:20:38

1:20:38

This week on the League of Ireland Women’s Podcast, Breifne Earley & Aaron Clarke take a deep dive into the confirmed squad lists, the big signings, and the teams to watch in 2025. Live from 8pm. Shelbourne kicked off the season with silverware, winning the President’s Cup – how did they get the better of Athlone? Who’s in, who’s out? A full breakd…

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President’s Cup Preview, Slovenian Shocker, Player Transfers, Manager Merry-Go-Round and Waterford’s Welcome 1:14:05

4M ago1:14:05

1:14:05

The new season of the League of Ireland Women’s Podcast kicks off tonight on FinalWhistle.ie, but the focus has dramatically shifted from our planned League of Ireland season preview to the fallout from Ireland’s 4-0 defeat in Slovenia last night. Hosts Breifne Earley (@breifneearley) & Aaron Clarke (@aaron_c91) break down one of Ireland’s worst pe…

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WNT v Georgia and look forward to Wales Qualifier 57:24

8M ago57:24

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After Ireland's comfortable progression past Georgia last weekend Breifne and Aaron take a look back at the games and what lies ahead with Wales standing between Eileen Gleeson's side at the European Championship Finals next year.By Final Whistle

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Cup Final, Kilduff Departure and WNT Squad announcement 54:15

9M ago54:15

54:15

After a blistering start from Shelbourne saw them race into a 6-0 lead before Brenda Tabe got a consolation goal in half time injury time. Two goals each from player of the match Noelle Murray and Kate Mooney as well as strikes from Leah Doyle and Jess Gargan saw Shels set up a cup winning performance which belied the competition between these two …

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End of Season Roundup & Cup Final Preview 58:18

9M ago58:18

58:18

Another League campaign comes to a close and it's curtains for a number of personalities across the league with Steph Roche Zambra joining her international team mate Niamh Reid Burke in retirement while Hugh Strong (Wexford FC) and Dominic Foley (Treaty United) depart their respective dugouts. Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke will also be taking a …

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Athlone lift League Title as retirements rain in across the League 1:10:17

9M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

Swashbuckling Athlone Town secured their maiden league title with a resounding 2-0 victory over Bohemians on TG4 on Saturday despite Shels doing what was required of them with a 3-0 win over the previous champions Peamount. Elsewhere a gallant Treaty overcame Galway to potentially set up their best finish to a season in some time as Sligo Rovers se…

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Title Race Wide Open as Hewitt leaves Bit O'Red 59:41

9M ago59:41

59:41

A flurry of late goals in Athlone saw the league leaders draw 3-3 with Shamrock Rovers, blowing the title race wide open between Athlone and Shelbourne who effectively ended Galway's ambitions with a Kate Mooney strike in a single goal game in Eamonn Deacy Park live of TG4. Elsewhere Sligo Rovers scored late to extended their unbeaten run with a 1-…

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Athlone closing in on League Title 57:16

9M ago57:16

57:16

Athlone secured a vital win this evening to take a five point lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League Table with just three rounds of games to go and could wrap up the title as early as Saturday evening. Brenda Tabe's double secured a key three points in the race for the title and the European football on offer to the champions. Of course Athl…

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League Round Up & FAI Cup Semi Final Preview 43:36

10M ago43:36

43:36

This week the league title race really got underway with wins for Athlone Town and Galway United as saw them skip ahead of Shelbourne as Peamount came from behind to secure all three points at home to Bohemians with a scorcher from Niamh Farrelly sealing the win at the death. DLR will be disappointed to have capitulated under the challenge of Galwa…

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FAI Quarter Finals and League Title Race 53:03

10M ago53:03

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After a hectic week of FAI Cup Quarter Finals we're back to Women's Premier Division action this weekend as Peamount host Shamrock Rovers in a South Dublin derby and Bohs and Shels meet in Dalymount. Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke discuss the weekend's action including that injury time og for Shels as Cork upset Bohs and Sligo progress against DLR…

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FAI Women's Cup and Return to League Action 1:02:39

11M ago1:02:39

1:02:39

It was a bumper week of FAI Women's Cup action with four non league sides joining the Women's Premier Division sides with a place in the quarter finals up for grabs. Defeat for all four non league sides who remain without a goal between them since 2019 in this competition is the main topic of conversation on this week's show. Breifne Earley and Aar…

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LOI Women Podcast: Euro U19 Championship & Avenir Cup Semi Final, Olympics & International Break 1:02:03

11M ago1:02:03

1:02:03

It's been an action packed few weeks since our last show with the European U19 Championships been and gone, Shamrock Rovers secured their first senior final with a 2-1 win over Shelbourne last night while Holders Galway took penalties to ease past Wexford. Elsewhere we have a full set of league fixtures this weekend as Athlone visit Peamount to try…

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LOIWomen Podcast: Girls in Green, WNT and Dream Debuts 59:34

12M ago59:34

59:34

It's a slightly somber show this week after the broadcast of the 'Girls in Green' documentary on Sunday. After a two year investigation by journalists Marie Crowe (RTE Investigates) and Mark Tighe (Sunday Independent), horrific allegations of inappropriate behaviour within the inaugural FAI Women's FAS course in Leixlip in the 1990's have been leve…

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Ciara McCormack (CEO, Treaty United) 59:58

1y ago59:58

59:58

Treaty United CEO Ciara McCormack drops in to discuss how the season is going for her side this year. With promises of a big new signing teased earlier in the week she’ll be chatting about the new arrival and how the club is faring this year. (9:30pm, Wednesday 3rd July 2024) Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke will also be chatting about the upcoming …

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Grainne Walsh (Olympic Boxer & ex-Shamrock Rovers) 59:16

1y ago59:16

59:16

This week we're joined by the latest former player from the league to excel on the international stage in another sport with former Shamrock Rovers midfielder Grainne Walsh, a national champion boxer, who's qualified for the Paris Olympics later this summer. She'll be dropping in to chat about the decade since she pulled on the famed hooped jersey …

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Mid Season Review & International Round-Up 56:20

1y ago56:20

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This week we're taking a look back at the season so far, the highs and lows of the Women's Premier Division in the League of Ireland, the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup and the Republic of Ireland's campaign in the top tier of the UEFA Nations League. Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke will also be taking a look at last weekend's action and what's in st…

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Meabh De Búrca (RTE Analyst / former Ireland player) 1:01:03

1y ago1:01:03

1:01:03

We're back to LOI Women's Premier Division this weekend but after Ireland's last gasp defeat in Sweden last night we're joined by former Senior International and last night's match commentator for RTE, Meabh De Búrca. The former Galway WFC captain will be chatting about the Irish girls performances in the Aviva and the return leg last night, the pr…

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Alfie Wylie (Former Northern Ireland Manager) 1:12:46

1y ago1:12:46

1:12:46

With the conclusion of the group stages of the Avenir Sports All Island Cup last weekend former Northern Ireland Women's manager Alfie Wylie drops in to discuss the competition, his current role with the SuperCupNI (formerly Milk Cup) and his thoughts on the health of women's football on the Island. Alfie spent 14 years as the manger of Northern Ir…

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Sarah McKevitt (Bohemians) 1:00:49

1y ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Ahead of the historic meeting of Bohemians and the Palestine Women's National Team tomorrow evening midfielder Sarah McKevitt drops in to chat about the game and how life is going at Dalymount this season after her move from DLR Waves over the winter. Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke will also be looking back at last weekend's games including that C…

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Danny Murphy (Cork City) 1:15:34

1y ago1:15:34

1:15:34

After their defeat in the Munster derby ended their three game unbeaten streak Cork City manager Danny Murphy will be in the hot-seat this evening as he joins Breifne and Aaron to discuss their impressive league start and how life has been for the club. He'll be discussing their in's and out's in the dressing room, the problems with the pitch at Tu…

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Phil Trill (Galway United) 59:25

1y ago59:25

59:25

This week we're chatting to Phil Trill, manager of the early pace setters Galway United. In just their second season since they replaced Galway WFC they have been the team to beat with six wins in all competitions before last week's scoreless draw at Peamount United. Phil will be chatting about his side's campaign to add that league title to their …

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Casey Howe (Athlone Town) 39:25

1y ago39:25

39:25

This week Northern Ireland international Casey Howe drops in to talk about her international competitive debut, scoring worldies and her breathtaking start to the season. She'll be discussing bagging a brace on her return to Glentoran where she scored a bakers dozen of goal in her 27 appearances for the club in 2021 & 22 before her move to the Leag…

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Alban Hysa (Bohemians U17) 1:12:51

1y ago1:12:51

1:12:51

This week’s guest, former Treaty United manager Alban Hysa, will discuss life after his time in Limerick along with sharing his thoughts on the Women’s Premier Division season so far. He joins hosts Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke on this week’s episode of the LOIWomen’s podcast on FinalWhistle.ie. After an extended International break the lads are…

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Eve Conheady (DLR Waves) 1:01:48

1+ y ago1:01:48

1:01:48

This week's guest, midfielder Eve Conheady of DLR Waves, shares insights on her journey from Peamount United to Athlone and moving back to the capital, along with discussing the Waves start to the season. Join hosts Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke on this week's episode of the LOIWomen's podcast on FinalWhistle.ie. Tune in as we delve into DLR Wave…

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Eoin Wearen (Shelbourne) 1:02:43

1+ y ago1:02:43

1:02:43

This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Eoin Wearen, the newly appointed manager of Shelbourne Women’s team, fresh from their victory over Peamount United. Join us for an insightful episode of the LOIWomen Soccer podcast, hosted by Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke, streaming live on FinalWhistle.ie tonight at 8pm. We’ll dive into Eoin’s journey from Ga…

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Leah Kelly (Sligo Rovers) 1:02:19

1+ y ago1:02:19

1:02:19

This week, we’re thrilled to have Leah Kelly,a trailblazer for Sligo Rovers Women’s team, joining us. Leah holds the honor of being the first women’s senior player to reach 50 appearances for the Bit O’Red. She’ll be sharing her thoughts on the team’s new manager, Tommy Hewitt, the latest squad additions, and their scoreless draw against Shelbourne…

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Dominic Foley (Treaty United) & Sean McCabe (Bohemians) 1:15:29

1+ y ago1:15:29

1:15:29

In the latest episode of the Women's Soccer podcast on FinalWhistle.ie, hosts Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke sit down with new Treaty United's Women's Manager Dominic Foley and Sean McCabe, Head of Climate Justice & Sustainability at Bohemians. First up is Dominic Foley, the new Women's Manager at Treaty United. Foley, a former 6 time Irish Intern…

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Chloe Moloney (Peamount United) & Madie Gibson (Athlone Town) 1:04:06

1+ y ago1:04:06

1:04:06

We’re back for another season with the LOI Women’s season starting with the President’s Cup this weekend. Champions Peamount United play Athlone Town in the midlands and we’ll be joined by Chloe Moloney and Madie Gibson from each side to preview the clash. Show live at 7:30pm on Wednesday. Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke will also preview the seaso…

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FAI Cup Final, Player & Team Awards and WNT Previews 57:34

1+ y ago57:34

57:34

As the domestic season draws to a close, we take a look back at the FAI Women's Cup Final where it took penalties to separate Athlone Town and Shelbourne in a showpiece that had everything from tension and excitement to the agony and joy of the spotkicks. Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke (The WNL Show) discuss the movements on and off the field as J…

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Peamount United's Title Success, FAI Cup Final Preview & LOI Women's Premier Division Review 1:28:55

1+ y ago1:28:55

1:28:55

With Peamount United lifting the LOI Women's League trophy on Saturday evening in front of a record crowd for the club this week's show reflects on the highs and lows of the league season ahead of the FAI Cup Final on Sunday. Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke (The WNL Show) look back over a historic year for Women's Football both domestically and int…

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LOIWomen Podcast: Albanian Clashes and Meabh de Burca on the Underdogs 1:00:00

1+ y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

This week we look back at Ireland's double victory over Albania which secured top spot in Group A for the Republic of Ireland. Former Ireland international Meabh de Burca looks back over the two games against the minnows including the unexpected delays due to the weather issues on Tuesday evening. The 55 times capped Galway defender Meabh will also…

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