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Phil Egan brings you Thursday’s Football Daily, with all the latest from Ireland and beyond.
Ireland defender Andrew Omobamidele makes a surprise loan switch from Strasbourg to Anderlecht, while Shamrock Rovers legend Rory Gaffney announces his retirement after a trophy-laden spell at Tallaght Stadium. There’s also news of Ireland midfielder Aoibhe Brennan joining WSL champions Manchester City.
Plus, Celtic keep their perfect start going, Lawrence Shankland hits a Rangers double, and we hear from Wouter Vrancken ahead of his first Edinburgh derby.
And there’s transfer talk too, including Bradley Barcola’s Liverpool debut plans and more on the Balogun/Everton deadline-day saga.
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Kathleen McNamee spoke with exciting young Irish footballer, Aoibheann Clancy, about her move from Shelbourne to Watford, what it's like turning pro, and her aspirations for breaking into the Irish squad ahead of the World Cup qualifiers
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Katie Taylor's former Republic of Ireland football teammates Méabh De Búrca and Olivia O'Toole join Eoin Sheahan to remember her time as a footballer before she had to commit to professional boxing. They look back on her work ethic, the goals she scored, her achievements in boxings and much, much more!

Stephen Doyle, Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth are back for another episode of the LOI Pod following the weekends action that saw Louth Derby heartbreak for Drogheda who lost 3-2 to Dundalk, and we hear from Sligo boss Darren Purse after his sides heavy defeat by 3-0 to Bohemians.
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Phil Egan is here with Wednesday’s Football Daily, and it’s a busy one as the transfer window shuts and the FAI tie down key members of Heimir Hallgrímsson’s backroom team.
John O’Shea and Paddy McCarthy sign new deals through to Euro 2028, with goalkeeping coach Gunnmundur Hreiðarsson also agreeing fresh terms ahead of September’s Nations League run.
Plus, Irish players on the move: Chiedozie Ogbene to Lincoln, Johnny Kenny joins Preston, Warren O’Hora heads to Leicester, and more.
We also look back on a monster Premier League deadline day — and get the latest on Julián Álvarez, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid with Dermot Corrigan.
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