The 1895 Podcast

Doody and Ben are still laughing after a hilarious Friday night in Inchicore, as Shelburne come from behind to beat Pats 2-1 — Sean Moore and the ever-reliable Dickie Kelly doing the damage.

There’s chat on the gameplan, the second-half turnaround, leaving three up at set pieces, and why Dickie can genuinely play anywhere (hairband buffs included). Plus shoutouts for Kam’s recent form, Odhran Casey’s rise, and Eddie Beach’s “highlight reel” save.

We also preview Sean Russell’s huge Galway trip with Europe on the line, get stuck into Richie Rankings, answer listener questions, and finish with a serious word on mental health: Mind yourself, mind your mates, mind your family. Up the Reds.

Doody and Ben are joined by Evan Caffrey this week for a proper deep dive — from family trees and golf beef to cut socks, fry-up essentials, and why he’s still calling it a “fake shot”.

Ev chats honestly about a tough spell this season, the Kerry cup low, and the buzz of that five-goal win in Tolka.
Plus: Ireland U19s, THAT 96th-minute winner in Inchicore, Derry league night emotion, Europe (Ajax in Tolka, Cruyff Arena), wrestling quickfires, and teammate chaos. Up the Reds.

Doody and Ben are in flying form — starting with a look back at the women’s 4-0 win, the post-cup professionalism, and why it never really felt in doubt (despite the nerves on socials).

Then it’s pure Friday-energy chaos: alternative jobs for the squad, Kam’s cut socks getting put on trial, and the modern football trends that do our heads in — tiny shinguards, “no celebrations”, and referees acting like they’re being mauled.

There’s also a proper listener Q&A on Jarvo, John Martin’s impact in the run-in, and whether Europe would actually “paper over” a rough season.

Richie Rankings are back, and there’s a big announcement: Evan Caffrey in the hot seat next week. Up the Reds.

Doody is joined by Shels Women’s manager Sean Russell for a proper deep dive after that unbelievable 3-1 FAI Cup final win over Athlone. They chat the week of prep after the Rovers defeat, leaning into the occasion, what “being us” actually looks like, and how the first-half gameplan clicked.

Sean gives huge credit to the group (and the staff), with special mentions for the young players’ maturity and Mya Sanchez’s massive saves at massive moments — plus what the cup win means, and why Europe has to be the next target.

Then Ben drops in late as the lads break down Galway away: a grim one-all, a ridiculous penalty, Chuck’s “professional foul” attempt, Connor Walsh’s big save, Casey brilliance, and the latest Richie Rankings. Up the Reds.

Positivity is (finally) back on the 1895 Podcast. Doody and Ben soak up Shelbourne’s first league win since July — a mad, dramatic night in Dundalk where the Reds were full value, showed real urgency, and somehow still had to do it the hard way.

They break down the performance, the sloppy goals conceded, and a big shift in intensity — with loads of praise for Chuck, a solid debut from Connor Walsh, and a proper “Rolls-Royce” display from Odhrán Casey.

Plus: massive respect for Sean Boyd (and Luke Byrne) after Boydie’s injections-just-to-make-the-bench story ends in two scrappy, glorious goals.

On the women’s side: it’s all eyes on Sunday’s FAI Women’s Cup final vs Athlone in Tallaght — rivalry, drama, and “moments” guaranteed. Up the Reds.