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LOI Central

LOI Central
League Of Ireland
Shamrock Rovers
Derry City
Galway United
St. Patrick's Athletic
FAI Cup
Dundalk
Sligo Rovers
Cork City
Shelbourne
Damien Duff
Shelburne
Football Management
FAI
Bohs
Shelbourne FC
Waterford FC
Drogheda United
Dundalk FC
Bohemians

#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 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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Recent Guests

Eoin Doyle
Former professional footballer and League of Ireland pundit
Episode: S10E36 Rovers Are Champions with Eoin Doyle and Tim Clancy
Tim Clancy
Former professional footballer and football manager
Episode: S10E36 Rovers Are Champions with Eoin Doyle and Tim Clancy
Stephen McGuinness
General secretary of PFA Ireland
PFA Ireland
Episode: S10E35 PFA Ireland Announcements, Lonergan Chat, Pat's Pressure & McClean's Message
Tommy Lonergan
Waterford forward and Ireland under-21 international
Waterford
Episode: S10E35 PFA Ireland Announcements, Lonergan Chat, Pat's Pressure & McClean's Message
Chris Blake
Founder of the LOI Central podcast
LOI Central
Episode: S10E34: Rovers Roar, Kacper's Ghost & The End of Our Era
Darren Purse
Football manager with recent role at Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers (manager at time of discussion)
Episode: S10E31 Three Way Title Race, Johnny Mc’s Vision, Shels Hell & Purse on Purse
Paul O'Hehir
Analyst in-studio guest
Episode: S10E30 Cup Dramas, Shels Strife & Conscious Conspiracy Theories
Will Clarke
Academy Director/Head of Coaching
League of Ireland Academy program (as discussed)
Episode: S10E29 Will Clarke Chat, Waterford Wonders & The Week That Was
Mark Connolly
Former player featured in a live interview
Dundalk FC / Galway United?
Episode: S10E28 Return to Oliver, National League Launch & Galway in Europe?

Hosts

Johnny Ward
Host of LOI Central, involved in LOI coverage and studio banter across episodes
Dan McDonnell
Co-host and host of LOI Central, provides journalistic and analytical take on LOI topics

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 531 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 States2 years 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
    Ireland2 years 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
    Ireland2 years 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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Show keeps fans up-to-date and entertained, with strong fan engagement
Listeners praise chemistry and informed discussions between hosts
Guests consistently provide high-quality LOI insights and diverse perspectives

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#83
Ireland/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#249
Russia/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S10E36 Rovers Are Champions with Eoin Doyle and Tim Clancy
Q: What now for Darren Purse at Sligo Rovers?
Tim Clancy says Purse appeared unfamiliar with the standard of the League of Ireland after coming from the UK under-23 system. Eoin Doyle describes Sligo's season as disappointing and says the league has become more competitive.
S10E36 Rovers Are Champions with Eoin Doyle and Tim Clancy
Q: How will we remember this Shamrock Rovers league win?
Tim Clancy calls it a routine title win that felt inevitable, while Eoin Doyle says Rovers' squad depth and home form were decisive despite a mid-season wobble.
S10E35 PFA Ireland Announcements, Lonergan Chat, Pat's Pressure & McClean's Message
Q: What difference does that make to you when you have forms like that?
Lonergan says playing against strong international opposition, including England, and contributing to a win has reinforced his belief that he can progress to a high level.
S10E35 PFA Ireland Announcements, Lonergan Chat, Pat's Pressure & McClean's Message
Q: What do you put it down to this sort of form you're in right now, which is now becoming the norm for you?
Lonergan credits his stronger mindset, which he says developed with age and sports therapy after a difficult spell at Fleetwood. He says he can put setbacks behind him and focus on what comes next.
S10E31 Three Way Title Race, Johnny Mc’s Vision, Shels Hell & Purse on Purse
Q: Has this job been harder than you expected it would be?
No, I'm loving every minute of it and I know what I'm good at. It's been tough due to the unique challenges, but I'm committed to building the team and improving day by day.

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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, 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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1. Between the Stripes LOI podcast
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3. RTÉ Soccer Podcast
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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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What guests have appeared on LOI Central?

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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