Episodes
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Bonus Pod - Ireland Nations League Squad Reaction: Kosovan and Austria
Dylan Hudson and James ffrench react to Heimir Halgrimsson's latest Ireland squad for fixtures Vs Kosovo and Austria.
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Ep #41: Austria Expert Previews Ireland Clash
Dylan Hudson and James ffrench present from the aftermath of Ireland's game against Israel, and look ahead to Austria at the Aviva Stadium.
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Bonus Pod - Philip O'Connor on The Shitstorm That Flowed Downhill
Ronan Calvert is joined by Irish journalist Philip O'Connor to reflect on the Ireland vs Israel fixture which sadly took place in Hungary.
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Bonus Pod - Palestinian Sports Journalist Abubaker Abed on Gaza Horrors and #StopTheGame
A special bonus pod for you today ahead of Ireland's shameful Nations League fixture against Israel as Palestinian sports journalist, Abubaker Abed, who is now living in Ireland, discusses the issue.
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Bonus Pod - Ireland Lose to Kosovo as Grim Week Gets Grimmer
Instant reaction to Kosovo 1-0 Irelnad
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Ep #40: Kosovo Expert Gives Inside Line, plus Richard Fitzpatrick on Parrott's Betis Move
A look ahead to Kosovo Vs Ireland plus an interesting discussion with Irish journalist and Spanish football expert Richard Fitzpatrick who talked all thiings La Liga and Troy Parrott. There is also talk about the controversial upcoming fixtures against Israel.
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Bonus Pod - Ireland Nations League Squad Reaction!
James ffrench and Dylan Hudson react to Ireland's UEFA Nations League squad for upcoming fixtures. There are inclusions for the likes of Joel Bagan, Liam Kitching, Owen Elding and Jack Moylan.
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Ep #39: Parrott Party, plus Big Fat Season Preview
Dylan Hudson and James ffrench are joined by Donald Thomson and Conall Diggin for a special season preview pod revolving largely around Troy Parrott's move to Real Betis.
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Ep #38: An Hour Of Praying Troy Parrott Doesn't Join West Ham United Football Club
Dylan Hudson and James ffrench discuss Troy Parrott's transfer propsects, League of Ireland teams in Europe and all things in between.
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Ep #37: Debuts, Venues and Duffer's Brentford Venture
Dylan Hudson and James ffrench bring you all the latest from the world of Irish football. This episode includes a look back at Ireland's friendlies, the FAI's decision to bring the game against you-know-who to a neutral venue and Damien Duff's decision to become Keith Andrews' assistant at...
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Ep #36: Tennis Ball Fallout and Occasional Football Too
This week we discuss the tennis ball protest that took place during Ireland Vs Qatar at the Aviva Stadium. A night that saw Jack Moylan unfairly dismissed but Ireland still did enough to claim a victory thanks to captain Nathan Collins. The real story however is how viable a home game against...
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Ep #35: Zack Elbouzedi on Chasing League Title with St Pat's, plus Granada Friendly Reaction
Former Ireland under-21 winger Zack Elbouzedi joins the show to discuss St Pat's season so far under Stephen Kenny, plus much more including a discussion between Dylan and James about Ireland's current string of international friendlies.
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Bonus Pod - Shane Flynn: Leicester Life Didn't Prepare Me For LOI Football
Former Ireland under-21 left-back Shane Flynn joins Dylan Hudson to discuss why transitioning from Premier League academy football to League of Ireland football can be so very difficult. Shane featured on Europa League benches for Leicester under Brendan Rodgers and later joined Waterford FC…
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Ep #34: The Great Seamus Coleman w/ Tommy Martin, plus Younger Stars On Target
Virgin Media Presenter and Irish Examiner Tommy Martin joined this week's show to discuss Seamus Coleman's Ireland career and what could be next for the Donegal man. Hosts Dylan Hudson and James ffrench also discuss the hot form of Irish strikers like Owen Elding and Johnny Kenny.
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Ep #33: Where Do We Go From Here?
A special Prague post-mortem with Dylan Hudson and James ffrench. We are also joined by Portsmouth journalist Pepe Lacey who tells us a little bit about new Ireland call-up Millenic Alli.
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Ep #32: What To Expect From The Czechs w/ Josh Donaldson
Dylan Hudson and James ffrench preview Ireland Vs Czechia with Livesport expert Josh Donaldson.
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Bonus Pod - Ireland Vs Czechia Squad Reaction From Abbotstown
Dylan Hudson and James ffrench react to Heimir's Ireland squad for the crucial play-off away to Czechia.
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Ep #31: Meeting Heimir, Brennan's Rise, Didzy Considered
Dylan Hudson and James ffrench record live in Flirt FM studios to talk meeting Heimir Hallgrimsson, missing flights in Budapest, Adam Brennan's meteoric rise from UCD to the Irish provisional squad, Alan Browne's form and much more.
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Ep #30: Pre-Prague Radar w/ David Sneyd, plus Johnny Kenny's Bolton Breakout
Hosts Dylan Hudson and James ffrench are joined on the line by special guest David Sneyd, football writer with The42.ie. That's as we analyse the form and fitness of Ireland's key players ahead of this month's all-important clash with Czechia. We also hear from Bolton FM's Ryan Wood who has been...
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Ep #29: Daniel Lambert on Israel Boycott, Dalymount Redevelopment and KNEECAP's Next Steps
Bohemian FC CCO and KNEECAP manager Daniel Lambert was our special guest this week to discuss Ireland vs Israel, Bohemians' start to the new League of Ireland season, and KNEECAP's new album Fenian.
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Ep #28: Boycotting Ireland Vs Israel, plus Kieran Sadlier Interview Ahead Of Florida Adventure
Dylan Hudson and James ffrench discuss Ireland's UEFA Nations League Draw, which will see the Boys in Green face Israel - if there is not a full Irish boycott, that is. Ronan also interviews former Sligo Rovers and Cork City magician Kieran Sadlier about his fascinating but sometimes frustrating...
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Ep #27: Evan's Ankles, Czech Logistics, plus Jack Moylan Update w/ Michael Hortin
Dylan Hudson and James ffrench are joined by Fionn Murray to talk about Irish fan logistics for Czechia Vs Ireland, discuss some extremely concerning comments about Evan Ferguson's recurring ankle injuries, and hear from BBC Lincolnshire's Michael Hortin about the scintillating form of attacking...
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Ep #26: Whopper LOI Preview w/ Con Murphy, plus Deadline Day Madness!
Dylan Hudson and James ffrench are joined by esteemed Irish Football broadcaster Con Murphy for this week's episode. Big questions surround whether James McClean's Derry can clinch the title, whether Shamrock Rovers can retain it, what Stephen Kenny has up his sleeve to rejuvinate St Patrick's...
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Ep #25: Anselmo Garcia MacNulty on Heimir Talks and Why More Irish Players Should Play In Europe
This week we are joined for a special interview with recent Ireland under-21s captain Anselmo Garcia MacNulty who is currently plying his trade for PEC Zwolle in the Dutch Eredivisie. Anselmo discussed playing against Troy Parrott, the talent of Andy Moran, where he watched Ireland Vs Hungary…
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Ep #24: Johnny Ward on the LOI Transfer Window, plus Troy Parrott's future - Live on Flirt FM
Dylan Hudson and James ffrench are joined by LOI Central, Irish Independent and Off The Ball contributor Johnny Ward who discusses LOI transfers, the best paths for young Irish players and much more.
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Ep #23: Talking Sir Keith Andrews w/ Michael Johnston, Ireland's Midfield Answer - Live On Flirt FM
Dylan and James do their thing.
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Ep #22: Heimir's Domestic XI, Trump's World Cup, Fergie's Future - Live on Flirt FM
Dylan Hudson and James ffrench talk the 2026 World Cup draw, Ireland's potential opponents, Heimir Hallgrimsson's plans to host a domestic Ireland camp next month, the form of Mark McGuinness and Joel Bagan, and Evan Ferguson's future at Roma.
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Ep #21: Keith Andrews And The Irish Coaching Boom - Live on Flirt FM
Dylan Hudson and James ffrench record live from Flirt FM studios to discuss the recent success of Irish coaches, Troy Parrott's penalty pain and much more.
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Ep #20: Czech Mates w/ Josh Donaldson, plus Fergie Off The Mark for Roma - Live on Flirt FM
Dylan Hudson and James ffrench present live from Flirt FM to talk Ireland's World Cup Playoff draw Vs Czechia. To get into the weeds, the lads were joined by Prague based journalist Josh Donaldson who painted a picture of severe unrest in the Czech camp. There was also talk of Evan Ferguson's…
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Ep #19: Troy Parrott And The Greatest Days Of Our Lives w/ Stephen Finn - Live on Flirt FM
Troy Parrott, Troy Parrott, Troy Parrott, Troy Parrott and Troy Parrott. The five-goal man captures our attention and hearts on this week's podcast as Dylan and James are joined by Irish football analyst and coach Stephen Finn for reflections on Ireland 2-0 Portugal and Hungary 2-3 Ireland. Wow.
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Ep #18: Who On Earth Is Kevin O'Toole w/ Glen Crooks - Live on Flirt FM
Dylan Hudson and James ffrench discuss the FAI Cup final between Shamrock Rovers and Cork City, Rovers' excellent 1-1 draw with AEK Athens, the Ireland squad to face Portugal and Hungary, the call-up of NYCFC left-back Kevin O'Toole, the Ireland under-17s at the World Cup and the recent...
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Ep #17: LOI Wraps Up, Kenny Steps Up, Injuries Ramp Up - Live on Flirt FM
Dylan Hudson hosts live from Flirt FM studio as James ffrench and Joseph Murray talk the League of Ireland finale, Conference League involvement for Irish players, Evan Ferguson's status at Roma, Ireland's injury list and the Ireland under-17s heading to the World Cup. There are also 'Under The...
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Bonus Pod - Paul Page (Whipping Boy) talks Bohs, Lou Reed and Irish Music, Ft. Dan Hoff (Gurriers)
A special interview with Whipping Boy guitarist and co-writer Paul Page for the 30 year anniversary of their seminal album 'Heartworm', featuring Dan Hoff of Gurriers.
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Ep #16: Dissecting The Dentist, Sicknote Szmodics, LOI Run-In - Live On Flirt FM
Dylan Hudson and James ffrench broadcast live from Flirt FM to disucss Heimir Hallgrimsson's reign as Ireland manager compared to Stephen Kenny's, Sammie Szmodics' withdrawals from Ireland squads and the LOI run-in.
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Bonus Pod - Instant Reaction from Ireland 1-0 Armenia
Ireland stumble to a 1-0 win against ten-man Armenia.
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Ep #15: Portugal 1-0 Ireland Review - Live on Flirt FM
Dylan Hudson hosts a live podcast from the Flirt FM studio as Ireland battle well against Portugal but suffer injury time heartbreak.
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Ep #14: The Worst Irish Performance In Living Memory
Ronan, Dylan and James react to Ireland's 2-1 away defeat to Armenia.
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Ep #13: Two Very Different June Friendlies
Dylan Hudson is joined by James Ffrench for a review of Ireland Vs Senegal and Luxembourg Vs Ireland.
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Bonus Pod - Neil Atkinson on Caoimhin Kelleher's move to Brentford
Dylan Hudson is joined by Neil Atkinson of the Anfield Wrap to discuss Caoimhin Kelleher's imminent move to Brentford.
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Ep #12: James Pearce on Kelleher, John Patrick Time, Shape of Shels
This week we discuss the League of Ireland season at the halfway mark, analyse an exciting Ireland squad for matches against Senegal and Luxembourg and hear from James Pearce of the Atheletic about Caoimhin Kelleher's Liverpool future. Plus a lot lot more including talk about Adam Idah, Cathal...
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Ep #11: Ireland are Back, Parrott Flies, Midfield Struggles
Dylan Hudson and James ffrench sit down to discuss Ireland's back to back wins against Bulgaria in their UEFA Nations League play-off tie. On the agenda is Evan Ferguson, Troy Parrott, the improved quality of the squad, midfield struggles, and whether we can start booking tickets to the USA!
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Ep #10: John Joe Patrick Finn Is The Messiah
Dylan Hudson hosts this week's podcast as we run through a huge month of Irish news. John Patrick's breakthrough in Ligue 1, Omobamidele's big transfer, Ferguson's future and the League Of Ireland's Broadcast deal with Virgin Media all discussed. Find out more at IrelandRadar.com
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Ep #9: Rovers Rocking, Heimir's Dream, Vata Vibes
Joseph Murray is joined by Ronan Calvert and Dylan Hudson for this week's episode of The Ireland Radar Podcast. The lads discuss Shamrock Rovers' UEFA Conference League heroics, Heimir Halgrimsson's reaction to the World Cup Qualification draw and Rocco Vata's emergence as a real weapon for…
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Bonus Pod - Philip O'Connor on Grassroots Football and AstroTurf Politics
Bonus podcast today as producer Ronan Calvert sits down for a conversation with esteemed journalist, communications expert and photographer Philip O'Connor. From the rise of the League of Ireland to the rise of the Irish far-right, this is a wide-ranging chat which also focuses on the media...
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Ep #8: Drogs In Dreamland, Poppy Season, Crawford's Crop
The lads discuss the FAI Cup Final, James McClean's beliefs and the latest Ireland senior and under-21 squads.
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Ep #7: Duff Love, Terrific Travers, Moran In
Joseph is joined by James and Dylan for a fast-paced discussion about Shelbourne's league triumph, Mark Travers' return to the Bournemouth team and Andrew Moran's Ireland credentials. May also include Liam Scales love.
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Ep #6: Doherty's Delusion, Connolly's Courage, Dundalk's Demise
It's Joseph, it's James, it's Dylan and it's the sixth episode of The Ireland Radar Podcast. This week the lads talk Matt Doherty's controversial interview with David Sneyd, Aaron Connolly's commendable interview with Sunderland and Dundalk's depressing relegation to the League of Ireland First...
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Ep #5: Feckin' Greeks, Indecisive Ireland, Under-21s Undone
Joseph is joined by James and Dylan to reflect on Ireland's 2-0 defeat to Greece in Athens. It was a mixed bag of a performance with plenty learned from the game.
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Ep #4: Sticky Finland, Shaky Shels, O'Mahony On The Mark
Joseph is joined by James and Dylan to talk Ireland Vs Finland, the League of Ireland title race and upcoming Ireland underage fixtures.
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Ep #3: Doc's Days Are Over, Azaz Pizzazz, Rovers Recover
Ronan, James and Dylan react to the latest Republic of Ireland squad.