
#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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 428 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

We were back in Rascals on Monday night with a cheeky duo who have divided opinion throughout the years. Fresh from his retirement, Greg Bolger arrived on stage along with late doubt Paddy Barrett for a conversation that merged talking points from bo... more
Johnny is off this week, preparing for our sold out live show in Rascals next Monday - entering this week's trivia quiz gives you a last chance to join us - so Dan dialled up old pals Eoin Doyle and Tim Clancy who discussed old photos and unfortunate... more
The PFA Ireland's main man Stephen McGuinness joins us in studio this week to finish the annual tradition of naming the union's shortlists for their big awards on our show. He reveals the Premier Division team of the year, the three candidates for th... more
There’s a lot to digest this week, as we reflect on Monday night’s drama in Tallaght and the implications for the title race, with Stephen Bradley now in pole position to both win the league and outlast our podcast as we reveal the news that we are n... more
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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 !!!!!!!
Love this show. John and Dan have great chemistry and obvious respect for each other. Nearly always objective ;-). Never miss it.
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.
Best Irish football pod in the country
Enjoyable & informative listen.
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A lively, opinionated sports show focused on the League of Ireland, with regular deep-dives into teams, European campaigns, and the broader Irish football landscape. Listeners get a mix of tactical analysis, behind-the-scenes club dynamics, transfer chatter, and banter between two hosts who balance passion with insight. Noteworthy are wide-ranging guest interviews from players, managers, pundits, and journalists, plus a recurring mailbag that reflects fan engagement and sponsorship integration. The format likely appeals to LOI fans who want candid discussion, current-season context, and personal anecdotes from the game's insider community.
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LOI Central launched 10 years ago and published 428 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. Eoin Doyle
2. Tim Clancy
3. Stephen McGuinness
4. Tommy Lonergan
5. Chris Blake
6. Darren Purse
7. Paul O'Hehir
8. Will Clarke
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