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Between the Stripes LOI podcast

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Between the Stripes LOI podcast coming your way each and every week with the very best in debate, big name interviews, and fixture previews/reviews from our co-hosts Kieran Burke, Jonathan Brier and Gary Reilly. Subscribe now on Apple podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast app. For more BTS content visit our website BetweenTheStripes.net.

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  1. S10 Ep35: The End Is Near

    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)

  2. S10 Ep34: Shamrock Rovers with one hand on title after Bohs Blunder

    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...

  3. S10 Ep33: Shane Lohman on Cork City takeover bid | Heimir getting off lightly? | Bolger retires | McClean at it again

    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....

  4. S10 Ep32: A week like no other

    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...

  5. S10 Ep31: Saints go top | Shels 2020 vibes | Darren Purse & Kevin Doherty interviews

    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...

  6. S10 Ep30: Is it Bohs year? | Gaffney hangs up his boots | SEI punished

    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...

  7. S10 Ep29: Rovers bow out, Horgan & Coughlan award contenders?

    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...

  8. S10 Ep28: National League preview Mayo FC's Gary Armstrong & Ciaran Kilduff Interview

    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....

  9. S10 Ep27: S10EP27

    Kieran & Gary react to a horrific week for Shamrock Rovers and a week that may have kept St.Pat's season alive. Find out why Gary feels the tide isn't yet turning at Derry despite Tiernan Lynch's exit, while the lads also discuss the growing gulf between the divisions after Longford's hammering...

  10. S10 Ep26: S10EP26 McClean v Derry, Bradley v Killer and Bohs v De Town

    It’s the James McClean show this week as Kieran & Gary pick their way through the Brandywell mess. If that wasn’t juicy enough, there’s also been a beefy managerial spat involving Stephen Bradley and Ciaran Kilduff. Are people who attend Premier League friendlies in Ireland really “morons”? And...

  11. S10 Ep25: S10EP25 A big week in Europe | McClean Madness | Patrick McEleney Interview

    Wedding done and dusted, the lads are back, and they've plenty to catch up on. It's a huge week in Europe with Shelbourne's glamour tie with Ajax the headline act. Meanwhile, James McClean's online antics are up for debate, how should Tiernan Lynch and Derry City deal with the former Ireland...

  12. S10 Ep24: S10EP24 Brier's back to talk Europe

    Jon Brier is back! BTS's original co-host joins us to discuss his favourite subject, the coeffecient. Meanwhile, Kieran & Gary pick the bones of an FAI Cup weekend where all the headlines were generated by Shelbourne's defeat to Kerry FC. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+,...

  13. S10 Ep23: S10EP23 Russell Swaps Sligo for Shels | European Worries | Ringmahon Miss Out On the Magic of the Cup!

    Kieran & Gary give their no-holds-barred opinions on Shelbourne's decision to appoint John Russell as manager. Was Shamrock Rovers' defeat in Malta a sign of things to come, or can the summer be salvaged? Gary tells us about his glorious trip to the Cross, while Ringmahon's punishment is…

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  14. S10 Ep22: S10EP22 Ryan Departs but Lynch Remains

    LOI managers are under the spotlight on this week's show as the lads discuss the news, that BTS exclusively broke earlier today, that Ian Ryan and Athlone Town have parted ways. An interesting DM from a listener opens up a debate on the job security of some of the other bosses in the second tier,...

  15. S10 Ep21: S10EP21 Pico vs Messi, Ringmahon Drama & Joey Departure

    There's a great spread of topics on this week's show from the latest goings on at the World Cup to Ringmahon Rangers controversial FAI Cup withdrawl and Joey O'Brien's hasty Shelbourne exit. Kieran & Gaz also reflect on an unhappy trip to Tralee. Subscribe on Apple or Spotify and leave a...

  16. S10 Ep20: S10EP20 The Most Unpredictable League In The World

    This league is just bonkers. Join Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly as they try to make sense of it all with some World Cup chat chucked in too. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

  17. S10 Ep19: S10EP19 We Back | Pico's Heroics & McClean's RTE Mic Drop

    We're back after the summer break, and we have a lot to catch up on, not only across the League of Ireland, but at the World Cup too, where Pico Lopes has been making global headlines. Closer to home, James McClean has been making more headlines with his sensational pundit appearance on RTE. The...

  18. S10 Ep18: S10EP18 Mid-Season Report Cards & Tommy Barrett Interview

    It's the 2026 Mid-Season Special. Kieran & Gary grade all 20 clubs' efforts so far this term and offer their thoughts on where improvements can be made. We also hear from Treaty United manager Tommy Barrett. Please consider leaving a rating/review wherever you listen and hit that follow/subscribe...

  19. S10 Ep17: S10EP17 with Mark Coyle

    Mark Coyle is in the house as we catch up with the Coleraine midfielder fresh from his Irish Cup win. We chat Finn Harps & Ollie Horgan, Shelbourne & Duffer/Joey, playing gaelic football with Donegal, that European run, improving standards up north and future ambitions. Meanwhile, Kieran & Gaz...

  20. S10 Ep16: S10EP16 Murcia Review | The Worst Decision in LOI history? | Louth Derby Headlines MD18

    Kieran is back from Murcia and is already looking ahead to the next international window given it will contain four League of Ireland players. Meanwhile, on home soil, did we witness the worst refereeing decision in LOI history at the RSC on Monday? The lads pick back up on their recent debate on...

  21. S10 Ep15: S10EP15 with Luke Turner, Alan Reynolds & Ciaran Kilduff

    It's Eurovision week, so Gary Reilly is in flying form, but he's top of Kieran's hit list as are Shelbourne after the Reds let down the lads latest charity bet. It's a busy pod with St.Pat's defender Luke Turner joining us, while we've got audio with Alan Reynolds and Ciaran Kilduff. Sponsors:...

  22. S10 Ep14: S10EP14 Daly Departs | Bradley Backlash | Cork City Crisis

    What a dramatic May Bank Holiday in the League of Ireland. We saw our first managerial casualty as Jon Daly finally fell by the wayside at Waterford, but who wants the job as Tony Soprano once said? At the top, Rovers are back in control, but find out why Stephen Bradley was unhappy on two fronts...

  23. S10 Ep13: S10EP13 All Change at the Top, Standards Debate & the Widening Financial Gap

    Where is the standard of the league at right now? Is it already a two-horse title race? How does the FAI combat the growing financial losses at League of Ireland clubs while also addressing the widening gap between the two divisions? All this and much more on this week's Between the Stripes LOI...

  24. S10 Ep12: S10EP12 | Dublin Derby Drama, Paddy McClean's Takeaway & LSC Comedy

    On this week's show: - Dublin Derby Review - Are Waterford really that bad? - Pressure mounts on Joey O'Brien - The key to Dundalk's success - Should we be worried about Drogheda? - Patrick McClean's takeaway tiktok - Underperforming Kerry FC - BTS Predictions League - BAR 1 Betting Charity Bet -...

  25. S10 Ep11: S10EP11 with Meath FC Chairman Mark Jacob

    Meath FC Chairman Mark Jacob joins the pod to lift the lid on the club’s ambitious plans to enter the League of Ireland, while we also bring you some fascinating audio from Tiernan Lynch and Ciaran Kilduff. Kieran & Gaz break down James McClean’s red card and debate whether he should be in the...

  26. S10 Ep10: S10EP10 Easter Extravaganza

    Kieran & Gary reflect on a bumper Easter Weekend across the League of Ireland. James McClean's Insta outbursts are up for debate, as is the future of his Derry City boss Tiernan Lynch. Is Ciaran Kilduff the second coming of Stephen Kenny at Dundalk? Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+,...

  27. S10 Ep9: S10EP9 The One That Got Away

    Kieran & Gary try to pick up the pieces after Prague, but it's not easy. At least there's a bumper Easter edition of League of Ireland fixtures around the corner to help with the healing. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

  28. S10 Ep8: S10EP8 Prague Here We Come

    Kieran & Gary can barely contain their excitment as the countdown to Prague gets very real. Aside from discussing what the next week could bring, the lads also chat about Heimir Hallgrímsson's new contract and his squad selection. The developing Joanna Byrne/Trivela situation at Drogheda United...

  29. S10 Ep7: S10EP7 St.Patrick's Day Special

    Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit! Welcome to our St.Patrick's Day Special. Kieran & Gary have been taking in games all over country in recent days, hear their thoughts on who the big winners & losers were over the Friday-Monday game week. Who is under more pressure? Jon Daly or Tiernan Lynch. Just how...

  30. S10 Ep6: S10EP6 | Lynch in trouble | Pat's turn a corner | Why modern football sucks

    Kieran & Gary, AKA the "Longford muck savages," are back with another episode of the grumpiest League of Ireland pod on the go. Find out why modern football is crap, why Tiernan Lynch is in major trouble as Derry City manager, how Pat's are turning a corner, and why the First Division is so damn...

  31. S10 Ep5: S10EP5 Stag Review, Pyro Dogs & Brilliant Bohs

    The lads are back from Kieran's stag weekend in Belfast. Hear about their wild and wonderful adventures in the NIFL over the past few days. Meanwhile, back in the League of Ireland, Bohs are looking good, could they compete for the title? The James McClean midfield experiment is off to a rocky...

  32. S10 Ep4: S10EP4: Gareth McGlynn, Louth Derby Violence & Joanna Byrne v Trivela

    There's only one place to start this week as Kieran & Gary host an honest discussion on the dark scenes that marred Friday's Louth Derby. It's been an awful week for Drogheda United, with a public and bitter boardroom fallout taking its toll on manager Kevin Doherty, who we hear from on the show....

  33. S10 Ep3: S10EP3 Rain Rain Go Away

    Another weekend of disruption isn't enough to stop Kieran & Gaz from rambling on about the League of Ireland for almost 90 minutes. Derry's less than convinving start, the late penalty given against Dundalk, Jon Daly's sluggish start at Waterford, and the opening weekend of the First Division are...

  34. S10 Ep2: S10EP2 with Jack Brady : Opening weekend review & First Division Preview

    The League of Ireland roared back into life last week, with late drama in Derry and Galway grabbing the headlines. That momentum took a hit on Sunday at the Aviva, though, raising fresh questions about hosting league games at the national stadium — something Kieran and Gaz get stuck into.…

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  35. S10 Ep1: S10EP1 with Alan Cawley!

    We're back with series 10 of Between the Stripes LOI podcast! Alan Cawley is our first guest of the year, as he runs the rule over the pack for 2026, and offers us an alternative title selection. Kieran & Gary reflect on the main lessons to be taken from the Presidents Cup, and offer their own...

  36. S9 Ep37: Season Finale with Oisin Hand

    The curtain comes down on another season of the pod as Shamrock Rovers complete a historic double and Waterford FC secure their status as a top-flight team for 2026. Kieran & Gaz reflect on the year that was by dishing out their cup final and play-off reflections and their club by club season...

  37. S9 Ep36: S9EP36 Baz Murphy, Xmas Tree Chaos and Cup Final Preview Pod

    Our penultimate pod of the season is a big one — and maybe our best yet! Barry Murphy joins us to preview Sunday’s FAI Cup Final and reflect on a dramatic Premier Division campaign. Kieran and Gary dive into all the major talking points from the final day — from Rovers’ fifth title in six years…

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  38. S9 Ep35: S9EP35 Statements, Statements, and More Statements

    It's the final week of the season in the LOI Premier Division and everything is still up for grabs. Meanwhile, Dundalk are once again on the brink of implosion as a very bitter and public ownership battle plays out, the lads have their say. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

  39. S9 Ep34: S9EP34 Does Anyone Want Europe?

    It’s another packed episode as Kieran and Gary open with a scathing assessment of Ireland’s lacklustre showing against Armenia. Did Bohemians act too soon handing Alan Reynolds and his staff new two-year deals before securing European football? And does anyone actually want those final European...

  40. S9 Ep33: S9EP33 Lovely Lisbon & Dervin Delight

    The lads are back from Lisbon and are keen to catch up on the latest LOI talking points from Dundalk's return to the big time to St.Pat's FAI Cup horror show and the launch of gov support for LOI acadmies. Dundalk Vice Captain Aodh Dervin joins us to reflect on the Lilywhites title success and…

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  41. S9 Ep32: S9EP32 The Final Stretch

    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...

  42. S9 Ep31: We're Sorry (Ft. Joey O'Brien & Kev Doherty)

    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...

  43. S9 Ep30: S9EP30 with Steven Gray - Athlone Town CEO

    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...

  44. EMERGENCY POD - No Plan In Yerevan

    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

  45. S9 Ep29: European Euphoria & Remembering Ollie

    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...

  46. S9 Ep28: The Greatest Day Of Our Lives?

    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…

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  47. S9 Ep27: S9EP27 Euro Extravaganza

    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…

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  48. S9 Ep26: S9EP26 Gary in flying form

    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…

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  49. S9 Ep25: Reds Reign in Rijeka!

    Red Reign in Rijeka🔴 Kieran & Gary are back with almost-instant reaction to Shelbourne’s massive win away to Rijeka — one of the best Irish results in Europe? The lads break it all down and chat about where it ranks among the great Irish club results. There’s also post-match audio from Joey...

  50. S9 Ep24: S9EP24 Brandywell violence, Cork condemned and Enda Curran

    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...

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