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LOI Central

LOI Central
League Of Ireland
Derry City
Shamrock Rovers
Galway United
Dundalk
Sligo Rovers
Noel King
St Patrick's Athletic
Bohemian Football Club
St. Patrick's Athletic
Football
Damien Duff
Finn Harps
Waterford FC
FAI
Padraig Amond
Eoin Doyle
Shane Farrell
Shelbourne
Dundalk FC

#LOICentral is a podcast with opinion, analysis and interviews on all the latest happenings in the League of Ireland, hosted by Johnny Ward & Dan McDonnell

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Latest Episodes

We are ten games into our tenth season and whether you're in Vietnam or in the shower, we hope there's something for you here as we wrap on a dramatic weekend where there was courage and controversy in Dundalk, more Galway joy, a bit of Bohs and Shel... more

Some walk by night, some fly by day, nothing can change us, 'cept and sure of the way. We are moonlighting back into the LOI scene as the Prague hangover looms over all strands of Irish football. This is the show you've kinda all been expecting. The ... more

It's St Patrick's Night and Dan and Johnny are just two fortysomething dads recording a pod and debating the mechanics of the passing of time. They spend less than a hour of their existence picking over the talking points of the double header with Jo... more

The lads are remote this week, and a bit distant at times as they struggle to process the big questions floating around their heads at this early stage of the season. What is a title race? Who will Galway United finish ahead of? What's wrong with Der... more

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Recent Guests

Carl Winchester
Professional footballer, Derry City
Derry City FC
Episode: S10E08 Post-Prague LOI, Late Night TV & Carl Winchester
Joey O'Brien
Former Republic of Ireland international, coach
Episode: S10E06 Tolka Drama, Title Discussions & Terrible Decisions
Paul O'Hehir
Sports journalist and commentator
Episode: S10E05 with Paul O'Hehir and Paddy Kavanagh
Paddy Kavanagh
Football analyst and former player
Episode: S10E05 with Paul O'Hehir and Paddy Kavanagh
Tommy Barrett
Manager known for his experience in the League of Ireland
3D United
Episode: S10E03: Pitch Battles and Frustrating Fridays with John Caulfield and Tommy Barrett
Richard Brush
Former goalkeeper and current coach, known for his humorous anecdotes
Sligo Rovers
Episode: S10E02 The Weekend That Was & Brush/Doyle at Rascals
John O'Sullivan
Professional football player
Shelbourne FC
Episode: S09E39 It’s Almost Christmas! with John O’Sullivan
Mark Scanlon
League of Ireland director
League of Ireland
Episode: S09E38: Review of 2025 and Plans for 2026 with Mark Scanlon
Johnny Dunleavy
Professional footballer, former Cork City player
Episode: S09E36 Live from Rascals with Dunleavy & Amond

Hosts

Johnny Ward
Co-host with a strong background in football media and storytelling, regularly engages in banter and analysis.
Dan McDonnell
Co-host with a journalism background, provides balanced analysis and questions, often anchor in match critiques.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 507 ratings
  • NY LOI

    Love the podcast lads, living in NY and have not missed a podcast since ye started. Ye have had some great guests on the show with brilliant interviews. One man that i would love to hear on the show is Pat Dolan, he comes up on yer show a lot and I’m sure he has a lot to tell from his time in the league . Hoping ye can pull it off !!!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Toffee4Life
    United Statesa year ago
  • FANtastic football pod

    Love this show. John and Dan have great chemistry and obvious respect for each other. Nearly always objective ;-). Never miss it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spiderman80884
    Irelanda year ago
  • Great show just need to lay off the political statements

    Great bunch of lads who have a real genuine love of the LOI. Very informative and to the point. Also the chemistry of the two is brilliant, they’ll defo come to blows some day but make up quickly.

    At the same time I don’t know if Johnnys been hanging around Hugh Cahill too much or what but leave the personal opinions on politics to one side. We’ve to hear enough from the likes of Cahill on RTE so we could do without that on here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pedro_33
    Irelanda year ago
  • Essential listening

    Best Irish football pod in the country

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fig800
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Keeps me up to date

    Enjoyable & informative listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndyMc25
    Ireland3 years ago

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Listeners praise the chemistry between the hosts and the high-quality guest lineups.
Some feedback asks for broader coverage of tactics and away-from-home perspectives.
Fans highlight honest, impartial analysis and entertaining banter.

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#116
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S10E03: Pitch Battles and Frustrating Fridays with John Caulfield and Tommy Barrett
Q: What is a good season for you this year, Tommy?
A good year would be winning the league and getting promoted.
S10E03: Pitch Battles and Frustrating Fridays with John Caulfield and Tommy Barrett
Q: What needs to be done for more Academy players?
We need to scratch up to 20 league and bring in the reserve league.
S09E32: European Odysseys, Waterford Whispers and Seani Maguire’s FAI Cup Feelings
Q: Is there anything you would have done differently yourself or had any regrets?
I don't think so; I believe everything happens for a reason. My goal now is to help the younger lads progress and be successful with Cork City.
S09E32: European Odysseys, Waterford Whispers and Seani Maguire’s FAI Cup Feelings
Q: How do you feel you've performed yourselves this season?
I think I started this season really well, but I did pick up an injury that sidelined me for some time. I've done okay overall, but it has been a tough season with a lot of changes.
S09E33 International Break Time with Kevin Doherty
Q: What do you think about the challenges of managing a team in these competitive conditions?
You have to be flexible and continual in improving to keep up with the league's demands.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LOI Central

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

A lively, analysis-driven show focused on the League of Ireland, combining game-by-game breakdowns with player performances, club strategies, and insider storytelling from journalists and club insiders. Regular duos host conversations that mix tactical insights, transfer chatter, and fan culture, often featuring guests from players to managers and pundits. Notable for its candid banter, strong listener engagement, and a mix of on-field discussion with off-field anecdotes that capture the league's community, identity, and evolving infrastructure. The format tends to include live show moments, guest interviews, and mailbag segments, making it useful for listeners seeking both expert perspectives and entertaining football storytelling.

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1. Between the Stripes LOI podcast
2. OTB Football
3. Indo Sport
4. The Second Captains Podcast
5. RTÉ Soccer Podcast

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LOI Central launched 9 years ago and published 402 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on LOI Central include:

1. Carl Winchester
2. Joey O'Brien
3. Paul O'Hehir
4. Paddy Kavanagh
5. Tommy Barrett
6. Richard Brush
7. John O'Sullivan
8. Mark Scanlon

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