The Rebel Army Podcast

This week, Rory Feely is in studio talking about his journey in football and life so far - from being born in Belgium to playing GAA with Paul Mescal, become a qualified maths teacher in between!

This week, we're joined in studio by double winner, Steven Beattie! From being drafted to the MLS, then heading to Iceland, to his two spells at City and now a career selling houses in Dubai... he's had some journey!

Iconic Cork DJ and lifelong City supporter Stevie G joins us in studio for this week’s episode! Stevie is best known for his iconic radio shows and his role in shaping Cork’s club culture… but he’s also got plenty of stories from his time watching football at Flower Lodge, Turner’s Cross and more!

She's back at City for the 2026 season, and now Kate O'Donovan joins us in studio to preview the new season, and look back at her career so far!

It's three wins from three in the League for City, and up next is the first Cork Derby of the season! We also hear from our Charity Partner, the Crann Centre, as Louis O'Sullivan highlights their incredible work!

After an impressive 4-1 victory away to Wexford, we caught up with Conor Brann, Hans Mpongo & Ruairí Keating at a busy meet & greet at the club shop in Douglas!

After getting off to a winning start as City boss last Friday, Barry Robson joins the lads in studio to talk about his career and journey to becoming Cork City manager.Follow Cork City FC on social media to stay up to date with everything at the club!x.com/CorkCityFCinstagram.com/CorkCityFCfacebook.com/CorkCityFCtiktok.com/@CorkCityFC

We are back for the 2026 Season! Hear from Barry Robson, Seani Maguire & Fiacre Kelleher ahead of Friday's big kick-off.Follow Cork City FC on social media to stay up to date with everything at the club!x.com/CorkCityFCinstagram.com/CorkCityFCfacebook.com/CorkCityFCtiktok.com/@CorkCityFC

Episode 63 is here, just in time for Christmas! Stephen chats to Barry Ryan, our new Women's First Team boss!Barry chats through his plans for the 2026 Season, and his journey that led him to City.

It's FAI Cup Final week! Hear from City boss Ger Nash, Evan McLaughlin, Greg Bolger, Seani Maguire, & Matthew Kiernan ahead of Sunday's massive game at the Aviva!

With all the talk of the cup final this week, we're joined by a man who knows a thing or two about cup finals himself - Derek Coughlan! From scoring the winter in the '98 final, to managing his Women's Under 17 side into one this Sunday.

This week, we're joined by our youngest guest yet - Freddie Anderson!Freddie talks about his early journey in football, featuring for Man City, Stoke City and now onto Cork City!

Fresh from signing his new contract and scoring his first City goal, Josh Fitzpatrick joins us on studio for this week's episode of the podcast!

In this week's episode, Stephen chats to new club captain Fiacre Kelleher about his journey in football so far - from moving over to Celtic at a young age, to his time in England, and subsequent move back to Leeside and the pride that comes with playing in front of family and friends at home.

This week, we've got one of our most requested guests - former City chairman, Brian Lennox!Brian talks about everything from his Cork City FC “family”, to the difficult decision to close Jackie Lennox’s last year.

Kitt Nelson joins the lads in studio this week, talking all about his life in football, and how happy he was to extend his loan at City

In this week's episode, City's Chief Operating Officer, Éanna Buckley, joins us in studio to discuss the Club's current position.

Two huge fixtures to come in Waterford this weekend, with both the Men's & Women's first teams in Munster Derby action!

Next Tuesday, Cork City FC will take to the pitch for the first ever club football match to be played at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, as we take on Celtic in the Cork Super Cup. Ahead of the game, we chat to Kevin O'Donovan, CEO of Cork GAA, to find out more about the process that made it happen, and what it means for Cork!

This week, City's Shaunagh McCarthy is in studio to talk about getting into football late, her pride in pulling on a Cork City jersey, and getting help from Hector Bellerin during her recovery from a long-term ACL injury.

This week, Craig Robinson is in studio to talk about his new role as Community Coaching Manager, as well as his involvement with the Women's side of the club, from academy to the first team!

This week, we've got the longest serving member of the Men's First Team squad, as Darragh Crowley in in studio to talk about his time at City so far!

It's an exclusive chat with new City boss Ger Nash this week! He joined Stephen & Aaron in studio this week, as he gets stuck into his new role.

Last season, Conor Drinan suffered an ACL injury, and now, seven months on, he's well along the road to recovery. He joins Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey in the studio for this week's episode!

Some good news on the injury front this week, as City boss Tim Clancy confirmed that Seani Maguire is back in the mix for Friday night!Stephen & Aaron also chat through the three games from last weekend.

After a very busy period of matches, Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey are back in the studio this week to talk through everything from the last few weeks, as well as look ahead to a busy weekend at Turner's Cross!

This week, Stephen and Aaron are joined in studio by Cork City FC Amputee team manager, Dáire Coughlan, and player Ruairí Murphy!Ruairí shares his journey to becoming an amputee footballer, and Dáire gives an insight into the manager's role. Hear about their trip to last year's EAFF Champions League in Italy, and much more!

This week, the lads are joined by broadcaster & City fan, Trevor Welch!Trevor tells us a few secrets about his commentaries on the old Cork multichannel, as well as his memories of covering City over the years.

This week, it's an Italia '90-inspired episode, as Mick McCarthy, Kevin Sheedy & Chris Morris join us! We also look back at last Friday's draw with Shelbourne, the impressive victory over Sligo Rovers at the Cross, and the Italia '90 events from the RDS & the Cork Opera House.

An eventful Friday evening at Turner's Cross has provided plenty of talking points for this week's episode... handballs, penalty shouts and more!Hear Jamie Hamill's post-match reaction, as well as Frank Kelleher's account of Saturday's Women's Premier Division defeat away to Peamount.

In case you missed it, the Cork Super Cup was announced this week! City will take on Celtic in SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh in July, and we hear from Cathal O'Sullivan & Adam Idah ahead of the historic meeting. We also look back at a thrilling Friday night at Turner's Cross, as Keating struck late to beat Bohemians!

This week's main talking point is Sunday's trip to Tallaght, only to have the match postponed with 40 minutes to kick-off.The lads also look ahead to this weekend's double header against Bohemians and Waterford!

Ahead of the start of the EA SPORTS LOI Academy season, City's Head of Academy Liam Kearney is in studio to look back at 2024, as well as preview the coming season.The lads also look back at last week's season opener against Galway United!

It's match week! During a busy Saturday afternoon at the club shop, Stephen caught up with Seani Maguire, Tein Troost and Rio Shipston ahead of Friday's season opener against Galway.

Weekly episodes are back ahead of the 2025 Season kick-off! We look back at pre-season so far, the signings, the goals, and we also hear from City boss Tim Clancy. City's ELOI representative MrWeLLy also joins us to preview the start of the 2025 ELOI campaign.

The Rebel Army Podcast is back for 2025! To kick the year off, the lads are joined in studio by 2024's Player of the Year, Charlie Lyons! Charlie talks about his time abroad, his past as a striker for Innishvilla, and much more!

Episode 35 of The Rebel Army Podcast is here! Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey are back for a Christmas episode to chat about everything that has happened in the last few weeks, from fixture lists, merchandise launches to new signings and more!

Cork City FC owner Dermot Usher is back in studio this week, reflecting on a successful 2024 season, and looking ahead to what's to come in 2025 and beyond! Find out more about our recently launched 'Rebel Army Clothing' brand too!

As our matchnight announcer & longtime supporter, Colm O'Sullivan has had a front row seat for many iconic Cork City FC moments. He joins Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey in studio this week, to share some of his favourites memories from European trips, to half-time crossbar challenge mishaps, and much more!

City legend Roy O'Donovan joins the lads in studio this week, talking everything from his time on Leeside to settling down in Australia, and everything in between!

Head of Women's Football Danny Murphy is back in studio as we look back at the 2024 Women's Premier Division Season!

Episode 30 is here! This week, Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey look back at last Friday's entertaining game in Bray, while also previewing this week's game against Treaty at Turner's Cross, and our Women's side's final game of the season on Saturday.

Ruairí Keating joins us in studio this week, for a very open and honest chat about his career so far, a very difficult period in his life, his City departure and subsequent return to Leeside, where he now feels happy and at home. He also speaks about his aims for the future, and the partnership with Seani Maguire!

Episode 28 is here, and we've got some exclusive clips from our live show, including one where Gearóid Morrissey relives an interesting pre-season session from Roddy Collins! We also hear from City boss Tim Clancy, while Danny Murphy looks ahead to the Women's FAI Cup Semi-Final on Saturday.

City are Champions, we've done a live show at the Cork Opera House, and Becky Cassin is in studio! Becky recently rejoined the club after two years abroad, and is delighted to be back where she considers home! It's been another busy week at Cork City FC, and Episode 27 is here to talk you through everything.

This week, it's the one you've all been waiting for, as Seani Maguire joins the lads in studio! Hear all about his first spell at the Club, his career in England and then his move back to Leeside. We also find out what his favourite moment in a City shirt is, and surprisingly, it wasn't at the Aviva!

Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey are back in studio after another very busy week in the world of Cork City FC! In case you missed it, we followed up Ruairí Keating's return to the club, by re-signing Seani Maguire too!

This week, Stephen Ryan stops by Monday Morning Memories at Turner's Cross to hear from three supporters & regular attendees! Back in studio, Stephen & Aaron talk about a very busy couple of days at Cork City, with the big talking point being the return of fan-favourite Ruairí Keating!

This week's podcast was recorded live in the Club Shop, at Saturday's meet & greet, where Brad, Christina & Doro join us for a quick chat about how the 2024 Season is going!

The lads are joined in studio this week by '98 Cup Final hero, and City legend, Derek Coughlan! He talks us through his footballing career, balancing full-time work while also being a footballer, and much more!