LOI Talk

In this week’s episode of LOI Talk, we break down all the key talking points from the latest round of action in the League of Ireland before looking ahead to the upcoming fixtures across the division.

We also discuss the four League of Ireland players named in the provisional Republic of Ireland national football team squad ahead of the World Cup playoff semi-final. Do any of them have a genuine chance of making the final squad?

Topics include:


The biggest results and storylines from the latest LOI games


Key matches to watch in the upcoming round of fixtures


Which LOI players could break into the Ireland squad


The growing impact of the League of Ireland on the national team setup

All that and much more in the latest episode of LOI Talk.

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This week on LOI Talk we are joined by Labour TD Duncan Smith for an in-depth conversation about the state and future of Irish football.

We discuss the growth of the League of Ireland, the challenges facing clubs across the country, and what role government policy could play in improving facilities, funding and infrastructure within the game.

Topics covered include:


The rise in popularity of the League of Ireland


Investment in stadiums and football infrastructure


Government support for Irish football


The role of politics in sport development


The future growth of the League of Ireland

A fascinating discussion about where the domestic game is heading and what needs to happen next for Irish football to continue its progress.

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In this episode of LOI Talk we review the Presidents Cup Final as Athlone Town WFC defeated Shelbourne FC Women 1-0 to lift the first trophy of the 2026 season.

We break down the key moments from the game, what the result means for both sides heading into the new campaign, and which players impressed.

We also preview the opening weekend of the League of Ireland Women's Premier Division with discussion on the major fixtures, teams to watch, and early predictions for the season ahead.

Delighted to also be joined by Cobh Rambler's Women's Development League manager Barbara O'Connell to discuss how her side have found the new womens development league

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This week on LOI Talk, we break down all the major talking points from the latest round of League of Ireland action.

Are St Patrick’s Athletic finally beginning to reflect Stephen Kenny’s identity and style of play? We analyse their recent performances and what it means for their season trajectory.

We also discuss the latest drama involving Derry City, Bohs’ impressive showing, and all the key results across the League of Ireland Premier Division.

Plus, we look ahead to the upcoming fixtures with our full weekend preview and predictions.

If you’re following the League of Ireland, this is your complete weekly review and preview show.

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This week on LOI Talk, we are joined by former League of Ireland title winner and manager Owen Heary for an in-depth interview.

Heary reflects on his decorated playing career with Shelbourne and Bohemians, winning multiple League of Ireland Premier Division titles and competing at the highest level domestically.

We also discuss his transition into management, his time in charge of Bohemians, Sligo Rovers and Shelbourne, and the challenges of managing in the League of Ireland.

Finally, we get his thoughts on the 2026 League of Ireland season so far, the current standard of the Premier Division, and where the league is heading.

If you follow the League of Ireland, this is an exclusive long-form interview with one of the most experienced figures in the modern era of Irish football.

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