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LOI Talk

LOI Talk
League Of Ireland
Galway United
Ireland
Poland
Cork City
National League
Athlone Town
Republic Of Ireland Women's National Team
Dublin
Meath FC
All-Ireland Cup
Academy
St Francis FC
All Ireland Cup
Dundalk
CK United
Shamrock Rovers
Gdansk
Villa FC
Ireland National Football Team

Join Jamie Daly and John Ó Gallćobhar every Thursday morning for all the latest League of Ireland news and analysis across the Premier and First Division. Featuring a dedicated women’s football podcast every Tuesday, alongside interviews with some of the league’s top players and managers. Covering: Athlone Town, Bohemians, Bray Wanderers, Cobh Ramblers, Cork City, Derry City, Drogheda United, Dund... more

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Latest Episodes

Recently LOI Talk's Jamie Daly spoke with Cobh Ramblers star Dylan McGlade to look back on the season so far aswell as looking ahead to the second half of the season

• Differences in playing in Ireland and Australia

• Playing with Jack Grealish... more

Tommy Barrett joins LOI Talk for an in-depth discussion on Treaty United's season so far.

After reaching the First Division Play-Off Final in 2025, Treaty United have endured a difficult first half of the 2026 campaign and currently sit bottom of th... more

On this week's episode of the LOI Talk Women's Show

James and Mya all the major stories making headlines across the Women's League Of Ireland.

We react to Lily Agg's appointment as Athlone Town manager, Gary Seery's departure from Peamount United, ... more

With the League of Ireland entering its summer break, Jamie and John take stock of the 2026 LOI Season so far

In this week's episode, we reveal our First Division Team of the Season So Far, discuss the standout performers from the opening half of th... more

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Recent Guests

Shane Dunphy
Sporting Director of CK United
CK United
Episode: Inside CK United’s FAI National League Plans | Shane Dunphy Interview
Stephen Bradley
Manager of Shamrock Rovers, interviewed after Galway United game
Shamrock Rovers
Episode: An Interesting Week at Cork City, Rovers Different Class | LOI Premier & First Division Analysis
Hans Mpongo
Hat-trick hero interviewed (referenced)
Cork City
Episode: An Interesting Week at Cork City, Rovers Different Class | LOI Premier & First Division Analysis
Jack Keller
Covers Cork City game for media (Cover Media)
Cork City
Episode: An Interesting Week at Cork City, Rovers Different Class | LOI Premier & First Division Analysis
Phil Trill
Manager of Galway United Women's team
Galway United Women
Episode: League of Ireland Women’s Premier Division Review Show | Early Season Analysis
Mark Jacobs
Chairman of Meath FC
Meath FC
Episode: Meath FC: The New Club Aiming for the League of Ireland
Ger Lynch
Public Relations Officer of Meath FC
Meath FC
Episode: Meath FC: The New Club Aiming for the League of Ireland
James Callan
Episode: O’Dwyer to Salzburg, Bohs Fail to Deliver | LOI Premier & First Division Review + Preview
Jack Kelleher
Episode: O’Dwyer to Salzburg, Bohs Fail to Deliver | LOI Premier & First Division Review + Preview

Hosts

James Daly
Host with focus on LOI and women's football; seen across multiple LOI Talk formats; frequently engages in tactical analysis and league-wide context.
Jamie Daly
Host with primary LOI Talk duties; provides league-wide insights and match context, often pairing with James Daly.
John Ó Gallóbhár
Co-host/host presence per show format; contributes LOI analysis and broader league insights.

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Apple Podcasts
#79
Ireland/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#208
Ireland/Sports

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St Francis FC: Sustainability, Ambition & the National League
Q: What does success look like for St Francis in the early stages of the National League—beyond trophies?
Success means maintaining financial stability, achieving academy status within three years, and creating a structured, sustainable pathway for players from youth levels into senior football while keeping the club's community ethos intact.
Athlone Town Win Presidents Cup | LOI Women’s Premier Division Opening Weekend Preview
Q: What benefits do you see from the new Development League for players and clubs like Cobh Ramblers?
The Development League provides a concrete pathway for young players to progress to senior football, offering real competition and a bridge to the Premier Division, which should help clubs retain talent and raise the standard overall.
Athlone Town Win Presidents Cup | LOI Women’s Premier Division Opening Weekend Preview
Q: What were your initial thoughts after the Presidents Cup game and how did Athlone perform?
Athlone showed they are the team to beat, with strong midfield control and effective pressing; Dana Sheriff's impact off the bench was pivotal, and their overall superiority suggested a challenging season ahead for opponents.
League of Ireland Women’s Premier Division Review Show | Early Season Analysis
Q: Coach, what adjustments did you make at half-time to turn the game around against Peamount, and how did those changes impact the tempo and control of the game?
We spoke about tightening up defensively and pushing higher up the pitch to stretch the middle of the park, then opened the pitch to utilize Kate's range of passing. The changes allowed us to impose our game more effectively and grind out the result in the second half.
Meath FC: The New Club Aiming for the League of Ireland
Q: How do you envision balancing academy development with long-term senior ambitions for Meath FC?
The plan is to develop a full academy system first, ensure the facilities and governance are solid, and then gradually introduce senior teams either in-house or through partnerships, never rushing ahead without the supporting structures.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LOI Talk

What is LOI Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the League of Ireland across both the Premier and First Divisions, with frequent attention to Galway United, Shamrock Rovers, Cork City, Sligo Rovers, and other widely followed clubs, plus national-team context and domestic cup competition. Episodes feature tactical analysis, transfer chatter, ownership and governance conversations, and pathway development for players and clubs, often balancing on-field results with strategic discussions about club infrastructure, youth systems, and regional development. A distinctive element is the regular rotation of club executives, managers, and notable players as guests, alongside a steady stream of in-depth, data-informed insights from a two-host panel, with a dedicated focus on w... more

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