Between the Stripes LOI podcast
Episodes
S9 Ep37: Season Finale with Oisin Hand
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S9 Ep36: S9EP36 Baz Murphy, Xmas Tree Chaos and Cup Final Preview Pod
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S9 Ep35: S9EP35 Statements, Statements, and More Statements
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S9 Ep34: S9EP34 Does Anyone Want Europe?
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s another packed episode as Kieran and Gary open with a scathing assessment of Ireland’s lacklustre showing against Armenia. Did Bohemians act...
S9 Ep33: S9EP33 Lovely Lisbon & Dervin Delight
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 horr...
S9 Ep32: S9EP32 The Final Stretch
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
 As the 2025 League of Ireland season enters the final stretch, Kieran & Gary break down Friday’s thrilling Dublin derby, John Coleman’s sack...
S9 Ep31: We're Sorry (Ft. Joey O'Brien & Kev Doherty)
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S9 Ep30: S9EP30 with Steven Gray - Athlone Town CEO
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 coac...
EMERGENCY POD - No Plan In Yerevan
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
 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 c...
S9 Ep29: European Euphoria & Remembering Ollie
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode comes with mixed emotions as we celebrate Thursday’s historic European achievements by Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers, while a...
S9 Ep28: The Greatest Day Of Our Lives?
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Shelbour...
S9 Ep27: S9EP27 Euro Extravaganza
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S9 Ep26: S9EP26 Gary in flying form
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S9 Ep25: Reds Reign in Rijeka!
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Red Reign in Rijeka🔴 Kieran & Gary are back with almost-instant reaction to Shelbourne’s massive win away to Rijeka — one of the best Iri...
S9 Ep24: S9EP24 Brandywell violence, Cork condemned and Enda Curran
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
S9 Ep23: S9EP23 with Dean George
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S9 Ep22: S9EP22 with Nick Giannotti & Stevie Gavin
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 positio...
S9 Ep21: S9EP21 Brier's back!
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 lo...
S9 Ep20: S9EP20 with Alan Cawley
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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? A...
S9 Ep19: S9EP19 WHY DUFFER WHY
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lads react to Damien Duff's stunning LOI departure before breaking down a busy double game weekend across both divisions. Treaty United manager...
S9 Ep18: S9EP18 Duffer, Drogs and Pitbull
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
S9 Ep17: S9EP17 Mid-season review show
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
S9 Ep16: S9EP16 with Baz & Gaz
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Baz Murphy joins Kieran & Gary this week to review Shamrock Rovers excellent recent form, the stuttering start made by his other former club St.Pa...
S9 Ep15: S9EP15
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
S9 Ep14: S9EP14 with Dylan O'Connell
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eurovision, Louth GAA and Tim Clancy's shock Cork City departure help make up another uniquely weird & wonderful edition of your favourite weekly ...
S9 Ep13: BANK HOLIDAY BEDLAM
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Late goals, pitch invasions, touchline barneys, managerial spats and fresh appointments, the May Bank Holiday weekend really had it all in the LOI. ...
S9 Ep12: S9EP12 with Paddy Kav & Keego!
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paddy Kavanagh joins us following Bohs latest miraculous late recovery while he also gives us a general overview of the Premier Division season so far...
S9 Ep11: S9EP11 Easter Recap
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It all kicked off over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with Keith Long departing Waterford and Marc Canham announcing his departure from the FAI. T...
S9 Ep10: S9EP10 with Jamie Lennon
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Easter is fast approaching and aside from overpriced chocolate eggs it means a bonanza of LOI action! St.Pat's midfielder Jamie Lennon joins us to ...
S9 Ep9: S9EP9 Point deductions and statements - The good old days
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a week of LOI heritage with as many statements and counter statements released as games played. Naturally, the eligibility saga in the First...
S9 Ep8: S9EP8 Kav & Killer
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following his match winning heroics at the RSC on Friday night we catch up with St.Patrick's Athletic star Brandon Kavanagh. Meanwhile, Dundalk FC ...
S9 Ep7: S9EP7 Plovdiv ponderings
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a successful trip to Plovdiv and subsequent victory in Dublin the lads discuss rare back-to-back wins for the Boys in Green. There's plenty o...
S9 Ep6: S9EP6 EXPRESS POD
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Kieran off to Plovdiv to support the Boys in Green it's a slightly (and we mean slightly) snappier pod this week. Kieran & Gary reflect on...
S9 Ep5: S9EP5 UNPREDICTABLE
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The only thing more unpredictable than a big handicap at the Cheltenham Festival is trying to predict the LOI results! Kieran & Gary drill down in...
S9 Ep4: S9EP4 DOUBLE DELIGHT!
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following the first Friday-Monday game week of the new season we have an action-packed pod coming your way as Kieran & Gary examine the big winner...
S9 Ep3: S9EP3 with Shane Farrell & Mick McDermott
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Has Shane Farrell put "chicken fillet roll gate" behind him and how is his relationship now with his former boss Damien Duff? The Drogheda United midf...
S9 Ep2: S9EP2 - Humble Pie
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lads are left (gladly) eating humble pie on this week's show as the reflect on the record-breaking Dublin derby at the Aviva Stadium last Sunday. ...
S9 Ep1: S9EP1 with Leo Gaxha & Aidan Keena
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Between the Stripes LOI podcast is back for a ninth series as the lads revel in the news of new TV & radio deals for the league as well as the lau...
S8 Ep39: BTS XMAS POD 2024 WITH STEPHEN ELLIOTT & DERMOT USHER
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Christmas to LOI fans everywhere! On this year's BTS Xmas special we bring you interviews with former Ireland international and the new Wexford ...
S8 Ep38: S8EP38 Season Finale with Joanna Byrne!
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the 2024 season finale, and we're reflecting on Drogheda United's stunning FAI Cup success with Drogs chairperson Joanna Byrne. The lads refle...
S8 Ep37: S8EP37 A toast to Duffer & Cup Final preview pod!
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's our penultimate pod of the season as Kieran & Gary react to Shelbourne's stunning title success. Drogheda United defender Andrew Quinn joins ...
S8 Ep36: S8EP36 - Ian Harkin & decision day!
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here we are then, it's the final week of the Premier Division season and the title will stay in Dublin but will it be a historic 5-in-a-row for Rovers...
S8 Ep35: S8EP35 with Graham Kelly & Paul Francis
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seven title contenders are now four and we could even have a new champion as soon as this Sunday but nothing is ever that simple in the LOI! On thi...
S8 Ep34: S8EP34 with Gerry Lennon of Dundalk FC Supporters Trust
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Dundalk FC potentially set to be relegated this Friday night, we focus on the off-field future of the club by chatting to Gerry Lennon of the new...
S8 Ep33: S8EP33 - Express pod....Yeah right
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the lads away to Helsinki, this week's show was meant to be something of an express pod. However, you know Kieran & Gaz by now, they can't st...
S8 Ep32: S8EP32 - Monday Night Madness!
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The lads are back and they're energised from one of THE great LOI TV games on Monday night at Tolka Park. Are Shels folding? Can St.Pat's mount a late...
S8 Ep31: S8EP31 with Cameron McJannet
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former Derry City defender and current Grimsby Town man, Cameron McJannet joins us on this week's show to chat among other things about THAT decision ...
S8 Ep30: S8EP30 Dundalk Lives On!
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rescued from the brink of extinction, the lads discuss the fresh takeover at Dundalk FC. Despite understandable outpourings of relief from the Dundalk...
S8 Ep29: Who's the boss Heimir & Dundalk despair
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's pod is understandably Ireland and Dundalk FC heavy as the lads blow off some steam after a dark week for Irish football. Sponsored by Q...
S8 Ep28: S8EP28 with Darren Murphy
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you thought managing a team in the First Division was all about team selection, tactics and transfers, you are mistaken as Finn Harps manager Darre...
S8 Ep27: S8EP27 with Dermot Keely
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LOI legend Dermot Keely joins us to discuss his new book, the late Jim McLaughlin, his concern for Dundalk FC, and of course, he has plenty to say abo...
S8 Ep26: S8EP26 Cup drama, Bohs meltdown and Rovers v RTE
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the episode title suggests, it's been another insane week across the LOI. From Cup upsets to calls for Rennies head and the return of Danny Mandrio...
S8 Ep25: S8EP25
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does anyone want this title? What's going on at Dalymount Park? Did Stephen Kenny disrespect Galway United? Will Aidan O'Brien be a hit at Tolka Park?...
S8 Ep24: S8EP24
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Where do you even start this week? Duffer v Higgins, Maguire's Rebels return, Dundalk's hostile home reaction, Dawson Devoy suspension gate, Sligo Rov...
S8 Ep23: S8EP23
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show: - Optimism following Rovers Prague display - Vaduz victory a turning point for Kenny? - Can Aidan Keena break the Saints s...
S8 Ep22: S8EP22
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's pod the lads look back on Shamrock Rovers defeat to Sparta Prague, is it the end of the European dream for the Hoops? Derry's embarr...
S8 Ep21: Euro Dreams, Cup Fever and Derby Day Violence
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've got an assortment of topics and competitions to cover on this week's show. LOI TV Commentator Barry Murphy dials in from Tallaght Stadium with i...
S8 Ep20: S8EP20 with Louie Annesley
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're going international on this week's pod as Gibraltar's Louie Annesley joins us to discuss Derry City and Shelbourne's upcoming European ties agai...
S8 Ep19: S8EP19 with Georgie Kelly
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is Georgie Kelly returning to the LOI this summer? The Carlisle United striker sparked rumours after he was spotted in the stands at LOI matches recen...
S8 Ep18: S8EP18 - Back to business
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The LOI returns on Friday night following the summer break and Kieran & Gary are here to ease you back into the swing of things by previewing all ...
S8 Ep17: S8EP17 - Mid season review show with Shane Keegan
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the LOI summer break underway, Kieran (a Longford Town legend apparently) and Gary chew the fat on the season so far. The lads start the show by ...
S8 Ep16: S8EP16 with Gareth McGlynn & Alan Cawley
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're pulling out the big guns this week as decorated former players and current LOI pundits, Gareth McGlynn and Alan Cawley join us to breakdown the ...
S8 Ep15: S8EP15 with Wayne Groves!
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The LOI's newest managerial name joins us on this week's show as we find out who the new Longford Town FC manager Wayne Groves is and what he's all ab...
S8 Ep14: S8EP14 with Kevin Doherty!
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following the concession of two goals in injury time at home to Galway on Friday, Drogheda United boss Kevin Doherty joins us for an extended chat on ...
BTS BONUS POD - A TALE OF TWO KINGS
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The lads are back for a second pod in the space of 2 days due to the stunning return to LOI management of Stephen Kenny at St.Pat'. Meanwhile, on W...
S8 Ep13: S8EP13 with Tommy Barrett
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Treaty United manager Tommy Barrett sits down for a lengthy discussion with the lads with the Limerick native admitting this season has been his most ...
S8 Ep12: S8EP12 - WE WON A GAME!
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The long wait is finally over, for the first time since September 2023, the lads witnessed Longford Town win a competitive game. However, that surp...
S8 Ep11: S8EP11 with Jacob Derham & Wayne Groves
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Given the lad's recent scepticism of stats, we're joined on this week's pod by Cobh Ramblers head of analytics, Jacob Derham. We've also got some e...
S8 Ep10: S8EP10 with Ian Harkin
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kieran is back from Vegas, where he well and truly hit the jackpot (I mean, look at him), and he is making up for lost time as himself and Gary catch ...
S8 Ep9: S8EP9 with Conor McCarthy
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You've got to feel for the lads (not really). Kieran & Gary are broken men following their trip to Tralee last Friday but they did at least get to...
S8 Ep8: S8EP8 with Aaron Dobbs!
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a manic Easter weekend, Kieran & Gary chew the fat (as opposed to the Easter eggs) on all the big talking points from the 20 matches played ...
S8 Ep7: S8EP7
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a mental week for the lads as you'll hear on the show. As a result, there's lots to cover between the international and domestic football sc...
S8 Ep6: S8EP6 with Dylan Hand
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shels keep on trucking, Rovers off the mark, dire Derry, Dundalk's LSC humiliation, woeful defending & goalkeeping in the First Division, we've go...
S8 Ep5: S8EP5 with Gary Hunt
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the LOI's newest managers joins us on this week's show as Cobh Ramblers boss Gary Hunt reflects on his first win as a permanent gaffer at Finn ...
S8 Ep4: S8EP4 with John Flanagan
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What a mental 72 hours that was in the LOI as Friday's fixtures were decimated by the Dublin snow while Sligo Rovers demolition of Dundalk was one of ...
S8 Ep3: S8EP3 with Enda Curran
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's pod comes super-sized as Kieran and Gary tackle a range of off-the-field issues, including the serious flares incident at Richmond Park, w...
S8 Ep2: S8EP2 with Jack Doherty!
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What a start to the new League of Ireland season it was! Unpredictable results, lots of goals, red cards and our first Damien Duff viral video of the ...
S8 Ep1: S8EP1 with Dane Massey!
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Love is in the air, and we aren't talking about Valentine's day either, the League of Ireland is back and so is Between the Stripes LOI podcast for an...
S7 Ep41: BTS Xmas Special!
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ho Ho Ho! It's the Between the Stripes LOI podcast Christmas Special as Kieran & Gary reflect on the year that was, examine the transfer presents ...
S7 Ep40: SEASON FINALE with Barry Murphy & Dean McMenamy
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's our final pod of the season as Kieran & Gary reflect on Sunday's historic FAI Cup final between Bohemians and St.Pat's while former goalkeepe...
S7 Ep39: CUP FINAL SPECIAL with Jamie Lennon, Gaz Cronin & Mark Rossiter
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Cup Final week and we've got a foot in both camps as we hear from St.Pat's midfielder Jamie Lennon and Bohs number two Gary Cronin. And yes, w...
S7 Ep38: James Rogers, O'Donnell & guard of honour gate
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's show features more fireworks than your local Halloween festival and more gates than a farmers yard. Kieran & Gary talk to James Rog...
S7 Ep37: Kerry FC CEO Brian Ainscough
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kieran & Gary are back from supporting the Boys in Green over in Portugal and they've another excellent show lined up as Kerry FC CEO Brian Ainsco...
S7 Ep36: LOI Takeover Special with Joanna Byrne & Ciara McCormack
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've got a very special edition of the show for listeners this week as Kieran chats with a couple of Women who have made history in their respective ...
S7 Ep35: Ticketing chaos, supporter bans & Canadian takeovers? Just a normal week of LOI
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gary is back from his football holiday in Germany and gives us the low down on pints, currywurst, and kebabs. While he's been away, Kieran has been...
S7 Ep34: Marc Ludden
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Having recently passed 400 LOI career appearances, Treaty United full-back Marc Ludden joins us on this week's show. Ludden chats about passing suc...
S7 Ep33: Dayle Rooney
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just hours after taking social media by storm thanks to his Goal Of The Season contender against St.Pat's, Drogheda United's Dayle Rooney joins us on ...
S7 Ep32: Cian Byrne
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from lifting the Leinster Senior Cup as Bohs captain on Monday night, Cian Byrne joins us on this week's Between the Stripes LOI podcast. The...
S7 Ep31: S7EP31
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kieran & Gary start this week's show by addressing the alleged racist incident that marred the First Division game between Kerry FC and Longford T...
S7 Ep30: Bonjour de BTS
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Kieran Paris bound for the big game, the lads rushed to Bishopsgate on Sunday morning to put together this week's show. Given the setting for thi...
S7 Ep29: Gary Shaw & Alan Keane
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's our lengthiest pod of the season and with good reason as we hear from two now-retired LOI stars, Gary Shaw and Alan Keane. Shawsey tells us wh...
S7 Ep28: Ryan Flood
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Having been joined Frantz Pierrot of Athlone Town last week, the lads speak to another First Division star who has been tearing it up since arriving f...
S7 Ep27: Frantz Pierrot
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following his stunning late double in the Midlands derby on Saturday night, Athlone Town's Haitian striker Frantz Pierrot joins us on this week's show...
S7 Ep26: S7EP26 with Declan Devine
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bohemians manager Declan Devine is this week's very special guest on Between the Stripes LOI podcast. We also bring you interesting audio from Damien ...
S7 Ep25: S7EP25 with James Donnelly
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we bring you behind the scenes in running a League of Ireland club as Longford Town FC's Head of Operations James Donnelly joins us on the ...
S7 Ep24: S7EP24 feat. Russell, Doherty, Daly & Hendo
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You better make it an extra long walk today or find a scenic route to work as we've got a bumper edition of the show covering the latest FAI Cup, Leag...
S7 Ep23: S7EP23 with Ian Harkin & Portlaoise AFC
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Europe, the league, and the FAI Cup, we've got it all covered on this week's Between the Stripes LOI podcast. Kieran & Gary start the show by d...
S7 Ep22: S7EP22 with David McMillan, Liam Feeney & half the league!
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Possibly one of our busiest shows ever as we're joined this week by special guests David McMillan and Liam Feeney. We also have audio with Ruaidhrà H...
S7 Ep21: S7EP21 with Beineón O'Brien-Whitmarsh
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a run of 4 goals in his first 5 matches since joining Longford Town as a free agent, Beineón O'Brien-Whitmarsh explains why he was without a cl...
S7 Ep20: S7EP20 with Mark Rossiter
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a busy few days in the LOI, former league winner Mark Rossiter joins us to reflect on the season so far, the upcoming European matches, his old ...