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Between the Stripes LOI podcast

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League Of Ireland
Shamrock Rovers
Derry City
Cork City
Longford Town
Dundalk FC
Drogheda United
Sligo Rovers
Shelbourne
St. Patrick's Athletic
Galway United
Bohemian FC
FAI Cup
Athlone Town
Waterford
First Division
Waterford FC
Cobh Ramblers
Treaty United
Dundalk

Between the Stripes LOI podcast coming your way each and every week with the very best in debate, big name interviews, and fixture previews/reviews from our co-hosts Kieran Burke, Jonathan Brier and Gary Reilly. Subscribe now on Apple podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast app. For more BTS content visit our website BetweenTheStripes.net.

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Latest Episodes

It's FAI Cup Final and playoff final week. Kieran & Gary look ahead to the two showpiece games of the season. The lads also reflect on the final night of the Premier Division season and discuss a potential rebuild at Dundalk. Should St.Pat's allow Ch... more

Shamrock Rovers have secured a sixth league title in seven seasons. What do the chasing pack need to close the gap? As Drogheda United prepare for the likelihood of a promotion/relegation play-off, Kieran & Gary examine the chances of Bray & UCD. Is ... more

Are we witnessing the dying embers of the 2026 league season (and maybe even the podcast)? Who will escape relegation, and could Longford Town or maybe even Kerry FC go all the way to the promised land?

Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+,... more

Having made up part of the record-breaking crowd at Tallaght Stadium on Monday night, Gary gives us the scoop on what may have been a season-defining Dublin Derby. Kieran asks questions of Alan Reynolds team selection against both Waterford and Shamr... more

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Recent Guests

Shane Lohman
Investor, Monarch Sports Partners
Monarch Sports Partners
Episode: S10 Ep33: Shane Lohman on Cork City takeover bid | Heimir getting off lightly? | Bolger retires | McClean at it again
Darren Purse
Football manager discussed in interview
Episode: S10 Ep31: Saints go top | Shels 2020 vibes | Darren Purse & Kevin Doherty interviews
Kevin Doherty
Football manager discussed in interview
Episode: S10 Ep31: Saints go top | Shels 2020 vibes | Darren Purse & Kevin Doherty interviews
Anthony Quinn
Sponsor, Quinn AV, and predictions league participant
Quinn AV
Episode: S10 Ep30: Is it Bohs year? | Gaffney hangs up his boots | SEI punished
Amir (Amir or Zaki)
Fandom guest, Longford Town supporter
Longford Town supporter
Episode: S10 Ep29: Rovers bow out, Horgan & Coughlan award contenders?
Gary Armstrong
Former Longford Town and Sligo Rovers player, joined Mayo FC
Mayo FC
Episode: S10 Ep28: National League preview Mayo FC's Gary Armstrong & Ciaran Kilduff Interview
Patrick McEleney
Finn Harps manager; former player
Finn Harps
Episode: S10 Ep25: S10EP25 A big week in Europe | McClean Madness | Patrick McEleney Interview
Jon Brier
Europe-focused football analyst and former pod host
Episode: S10 Ep24: S10EP24 Brier's back to talk Europe
Tommy Barrett
Manager of Treaty United
Treaty United
Episode: S10 Ep18: S10EP18 Mid-Season Report Cards & Tommy Barrett Interview

Hosts

Kieran Burke
Host and co-hosting analyst with a strong track record in LOI discussions and club context.
Gary Reilly
Co-host known for candid, humorous, and data-driven LOI banter with club-insider insights.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 275 ratings
  • In-depth LOI analysis & banter

    Started listening this season & loving the pod. Keeps me up to date with the first division which I normally wouldn’t actively follow in addition to other teams’ european exploits and things (I can only dream of having a reason to actively follow that!). The lads give very insightful analysis of matches and the wider league and always include an interview with someone from around the league past or present. It’s brilliant. 3 points though:

    - Everyone needs to lay off referees or go pick up a whi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cellitron
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Genuinely Great

    A terrific insight into the League of Ireland & a great help to those of us who live abroad!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NeilMcLoughlin
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Very poor podcast

    Burke supports 2 teams for a start. Longford & Dundalk. Never shuts up about how hard he works, or his sore knee. Has most likely masterbated to a picture of Aodh Dervin. Reilly isn't too bad.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Alan Cawley
    Ireland3 years ago
  • K donner

    Plenty of good ol Loi jibber jabber -togs full of kebab reviews and much more….

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dkitlad100
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Brilliant League of Ireland has podcast for fans of any club

    Brilliant podcast which covers both divisions. Always insightful, amazing knowledge of the league and will give you a few laughs along the way. Even though as a bohs fan we often get a good slagging from Gary, the lads always put on a great show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CSBIreland23
    Ireland4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Engaging and informative for LOI fans fed up with surface-level coverage.
Insightful LOI analysis with great guest interviews.
Consistently good guests and strong coverage of governance and off-field issues.
Lively banter and authentic LOI coverage; fans love the wide scope from top flights to First Division.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#79
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Apple Podcasts
#232
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Talking Points

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S10 Ep33: Shane Lohman on Cork City takeover bid | Heimir getting off lightly? | Bolger retires | McClean at it again
Q: What are the key foundations you believe are necessary to make a League of Ireland club sustainably viable?
The guest outlines establishing strong foundational investment in facilities, academies, training infrastructure, revenue generation streams, and a local community-centric leadership, ensuring any investment is driven by long-term sustainability rather than short-term cost-cutting.
S10 Ep33: Shane Lohman on Cork City takeover bid | Heimir getting off lightly? | Bolger retires | McClean at it again
Q: Shane, what is Monarch Sports Partners' view of the League of Ireland and Cork City as an investment?
Shane Lohman describes the League as an emerging, investable opportunity with untapped potential in Cork City due to population growth, passion for sport, and a favorable catchment area; the focus is on professionalization, infrastructure, and a long-term, club-led approach rather than a quick flip.
S10 Ep25: S10EP25 A big week in Europe | McClean Madness | Patrick McEleney Interview
Q: Patrick, was the baptism of fire not it? You couldn't have asked for a tougher task against Cork last week and you come to Longford this week.
He explains that while the opposition is challenging, the focus is on establishing the playing style and foundation, regardless of the immediate results, and on building a better future for the club.
S10 Ep17: S10EP17 with Mark Coyle
Q: How did Mark describe his transition to Coleraine and adapting to a new league?
He said it took him time to adjust, especially coming from Shelbourne, but the Coleraine environment and staff helped him settle quickly and he found his feet after a period of adjustment.
S10 Ep15: S10EP15 with Luke Turner, Alan Reynolds & Ciaran Kilduff
Q: What is it like to be the first name on the team sheet every week and to play every minute of every game?
Turner explains that the current run of games is a privilege, feels the freedom to express attacking football with teammates, and hopes it sustains with continued consistency and performance.

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Two regular hosts deliver a brisk, opinionated breakdown of League of Ireland action each week, mixing match analysis with banter, listener interactivity, and interviews. Coverage spans the top two divisions, with frequent takes on governance, stadiums, attendance, and off-field club issues, alongside previews and predictions for coming fixtures. A standout trait is consistently strong guest and interview segments from coaches, former players, and club insiders, plus candid debates about refereeing, budgets, and the league's evolving structure. The show has built a loyal following among LOI fans who value detailed analysis delivered with personality and accessible banter.

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2. Darren Purse
3. Kevin Doherty
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6. Gary Armstrong
7. Patrick McEleney
8. Jon Brier

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