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OTB’s Ben Symes chats to Pats manager Stephen Kenny and midfielder Barry Baggley ahead of their game against Drogheda on Friday night.

This week's live commentary comes from Inchicore on Friday night as St. Patricks Athletic host Drogheda United at Richmond Park. Phil Egan will be joined by Richie Towell in the gantry, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm, and kick off at 7-45.

Ireland may have walked away with no points but the scoreline doesn't tell the full story of this international window. Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to discuss the highs and the lows of the last week.
They also look at the new FAI Strategy launched this week and return to their old favourite topic of why an U23s squad is so important for the development of the senior national side.
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Shelbourne captain Pearl Slattery spoke to our own Stephen Doyle at the launch of the Women's League of Ireland Premier Division ahead of the new season.
'Pearlo' who has won three FAI Cups and two league titles, will turn 37 next month and has been a stalwart for Shels over the years.
Here she speaks of the ambitions for next season, blending experience and youth, and attempting to win the title back.
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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout from last night's Champions League action, a look ahead to the Irish involvement tonight in Europe, and who could be in with a shout of making the Ireland squad next week.
Champions League shock in Madrid – Manchester City suffer a heavy 3–0 defeat away to Real Madrid as Federico Valverde scores a stunning first career hat-trick at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
Pep Guardiola admits his side face an “uphill battle” to stay in the tie despite Madrid missing stars like Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé.
Holders Paris Saint‑Germain punish Chelsea 5–2 in Paris with goals from Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia despite a spirited fightback from the visitors.
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior takes responsibility for his side’s late collapse but insists there were positives against the reigning European champions.
Arsenal rescue a 1–1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen thanks to a dramatic late penalty from Kai Havertz.
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal must be more clinical in the second leg as the Champions League knockout stage shows its difficulty.
Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt make the most of their Arctic home advantage with a dominant 3–0 win over Sporting CP.
Europa League action tonight: Aston Villa host Lille OSC as boss Unai Emery demands a return to their usual structure.
Relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest juggle domestic survival with Europe as they face FC Midtjylland at the City Ground.
Robbie Keane leads Ferencvárosi TC into a tough Europa League tie against SC Braga in Budapest.
Conference League spotlight: Troy Parrott and AZ Alkmaar take on SK Slavia Prague while Crystal Palace face AEK Larnaca.
Championship roundup: Coventry City edge closer to promotion with a 3–0 win over Preston North End as the Sky Blues go eight points clear at the top.
Ireland striker crisis deepens: veteran forward David McGoldrick could make a shock return to the Republic of Ireland national football team squad ahead of the World Cup play-off with Czech Republic national football team.
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Stephen Doyle was joined by Gareth McGlynn and Ben Symes to dive into a huge week of League Of Ireland action
The trio review previous weekend's action including St. Patricks Athletic's late win over Shelbourne last Friday.
What is going on at Derry City? And is Tiernan Lynch's days numbered?
Dundalk steady the ship but why can't they get a win? Shamrock Rovers' form improves but they're yet to fire on all cylinders.
Bohemians continue their good form, but are Drogheda United beginning to come unstuck losing two of their last two.
Sligo Rovers, a notorious tough place to take points from, whilst Galway United are hard to beat yet again.
This week's live commentary comes from Inchicore as St. Patricks Athletic host Drogheda United at Richmond Park. Phil Egan will be joined by Vinny Perth in the gantry, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm, and kick off at 7-45.
And of course they answered YOUR questions which you can send to [email protected].
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