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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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  • S10 · E29
    Wednesday · 1 hr 48 min

    S10 Ep29: Rovers bow out, Horgan & Coughlan award contenders?

    Kieran & Gary reflect on Shamrock Rovers sobering European exit, the reasons behind it and what the results of it may mean on and off the pitch. Are Daryl Horgan and Graham Coughlan leading the race for the player and manager of the year awards? Has the Louth derby surpassed the Dublin derby? All this and much more on the latest episode of BTS. Follow/Subscribe & rate/review wherever you're listening.

  • S10 · E28
    August 26 · 1 hr 52 min

    S10 Ep28: National League preview Mayo FC's Gary Armstrong & Ciaran Kilduff Interview

    The National League gets underway this weekend, Kieran & Gary discuss the pros and cons of the new third tier and also chat to Mayo FC midfielder Gary Armstrong. We also hear from Ciaran Kilduff on this week's pod as Dundalk FC begin to show signs of fatigue after a fantastic start to the season. Have things gone stale at Shamrock Rovers? What has Mark Connolly said to rile up Gary Reilly? Tune in to this week's show to find out. Follow us on Spotify or Apple. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

  • S10 · E27
    August 19 · 1 hr 26 min

    S10 Ep27: S10EP27

    Kieran & Gary react to a horrific week for Shamrock Rovers and a week that may have kept St.Pat's season alive. Find out why Gary feels the tide isn't yet turning at Derry despite Tiernan Lynch's exit, while the lads also discuss the growing gulf between the divisions after Longford's hammering against Bohs and two more heavy FAI Cup defeats for non-league sides. Did the FAI bottle it with Shamrock Rovers latest punishment? All this and more on another frank episode of BTS. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie).

  • S10 · E26
    August 12 · 1 hr 38 min

    S10 Ep26: S10EP26 McClean v Derry, Bradley v Killer and Bohs v De Town

    It’s the James McClean show this week as Kieran & Gary pick their way through the Brandywell mess. If that wasn’t juicy enough, there’s also been a beefy managerial spat involving Stephen Bradley and Ciaran Kilduff. Are people who attend Premier League friendlies in Ireland really “morons”? And should we be worried about a drop-off in LOI attendances? With all that going on, there’s just about enough time to preview the FAI Cup last 16 in a bumper edition of the show. Subscribe/follow wherever you’re listening in.

  • S10 · E25
    August 5 · 1 hr 25 min

    S10 Ep25: S10EP25 A big week in Europe | McClean Madness | Patrick McEleney Interview

    Wedding done and dusted, the lads are back, and they've plenty to catch up on. It's a huge week in Europe with Shelbourne's glamour tie with Ajax the headline act. Meanwhile, James McClean's online antics are up for debate, how should Tiernan Lynch and Derry City deal with the former Ireland international? Speaking of proud Derry men, Patrick McEleney is on the show having recently taken over at struggling Finn Harps. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

  • S10 · E24
    July 21 · 1 hr 54 min

    S10 Ep24: S10EP24 Brier's back to talk Europe

    Jon Brier is back! BTS's original co-host joins us to discuss his favourite subject, the coeffecient. Meanwhile, Kieran & Gary pick the bones of an FAI Cup weekend where all the headlines were generated by Shelbourne's defeat to Kerry FC. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

  • S10 · E23
    July 14 · 1 hr 38 min

    S10 Ep23: S10EP23 Russell Swaps Sligo for Shels | European Worries | Ringmahon Miss Out On the Magic of the Cup!

    Kieran & Gary give their no-holds-barred opinions on Shelbourne's decision to appoint John Russell as manager. Was Shamrock Rovers' defeat in Malta a sign of things to come, or can the summer be salvaged? Gary tells us about his glorious trip to the Cross, while Ringmahon's punishment is discussed ahead of FAI Cup second-round weekend. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

  • S10 · E22
    July 7 · 1 hr 50 min

    S10 Ep22: S10EP22 Ryan Departs but Lynch Remains

    LOI managers are under the spotlight on this week's show as the lads discuss the news, that BTS exclusively broke earlier today, that Ian Ryan and Athlone Town have parted ways. An interesting DM from a listener opens up a debate on the job security of some of the other bosses in the second tier, while Derry City's latest humilation under Tiernan Lynch is also discussed, can the Candystripes turn their season around in Europe this week? Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

  • S10 · E21
    July 1 · 1 hr 20 min

    S10 Ep21: S10EP21 Pico vs Messi, Ringmahon Drama & Joey Departure

    There's a great spread of topics on this week's show from the latest goings on at the World Cup to Ringmahon Rangers controversial FAI Cup withdrawl and Joey O'Brien's hasty Shelbourne exit. Kieran & Gaz also reflect on an unhappy trip to Tralee. Subscribe on Apple or Spotify and leave a rating/review. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

  • S10 · E19
    June 17 · 1 hr 15 min

    S10 Ep19: S10EP19 We Back | Pico's Heroics & McClean's RTE Mic Drop

    We're back after the summer break, and we have a lot to catch up on, not only across the League of Ireland, but at the World Cup too, where Pico Lopes has been making global headlines. Closer to home, James McClean has been making more headlines with his sensational pundit appearance on RTE. The lads also reflect on a seemingly positive set of European club draws for the Irish sides. In the First Division, Treaty United's name change is discussed, while Gary is happy after a good weekend for De Town. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

  • S10 · E18
    June 2 · 1 hr 35 min

    S10 Ep18: S10EP18 Mid-Season Report Cards & Tommy Barrett Interview

    It's the 2026 Mid-Season Special. Kieran & Gary grade all 20 clubs' efforts so far this term and offer their thoughts on where improvements can be made. We also hear from Treaty United manager Tommy Barrett. Please consider leaving a rating/review wherever you listen and hit that follow/subscribe button. We're brought to you by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

  • S10 · E17
    May 27 · 1 hr 42 min

    S10 Ep17: S10EP17 with Mark Coyle

    Mark Coyle is in the house as we catch up with the Coleraine midfielder fresh from his Irish Cup win. We chat Finn Harps & Ollie Horgan, Shelbourne & Duffer/Joey, playing gaelic football with Donegal, that European run, improving standards up north and future ambitions. Meanwhile, Kieran & Gaz reflect on a Monday's incredible Dublin Derby at Dalymount Park.....Did Bohs bottle it? Is Tiernan Lynch the worst manager in League of Ireland history? That's just one of the juicy questiond fielded in the BTS Hotline, while the lads also discuss James McClean's latest Insta outburst. Subscribe/follow wherever you're listening, leave a rating/review and get in touch via @BetweenStripes on X or get us on email Betweenthestripes1924@gmail.com Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

  • S10 · E16
    May 20 · 1 hr 24 min

    S10 Ep16: S10EP16 Murcia Review | The Worst Decision in LOI history? | Louth Derby Headlines MD18

    Kieran is back from Murcia and is already looking ahead to the next international window given it will contain four League of Ireland players. Meanwhile, on home soil, did we witness the worst refereeing decision in LOI history at the RSC on Monday? The lads pick back up on their recent debate on how refereeing standards could be improved in Ireland. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

  • S10 · E15
    May 13 · 1 hr 46 min

    S10 Ep15: S10EP15 with Luke Turner, Alan Reynolds & Ciaran Kilduff

    It's Eurovision week, so Gary Reilly is in flying form, but he's top of Kieran's hit list as are Shelbourne after the Reds let down the lads latest charity bet. It's a busy pod with St.Pat's defender Luke Turner joining us, while we've got audio with Alan Reynolds and Ciaran Kilduff. Sponsors: QuinnAv.ie | BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

  • S10 · E14
    May 6 · 1 hr 29 min

    S10 Ep14: S10EP14 Daly Departs | Bradley Backlash | Cork City Crisis

    What a dramatic May Bank Holiday in the League of Ireland. We saw our first managerial casualty as Jon Daly finally fell by the wayside at Waterford, but who wants the job as Tony Soprano once said? At the top, Rovers are back in control, but find out why Stephen Bradley was unhappy on two fronts this weekend. Meanwhile, in the First Division, the Usher out brigade are back in full swing following a shocking weekend for Cork City. Surely they can't blow promotion, can they? Sponsored by QuinnAV.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

  • S10 · E13
    April 29 · 1 hr 39 min

    S10 Ep13: S10EP13 All Change at the Top, Standards Debate & the Widening Financial Gap

    Where is the standard of the league at right now? Is it already a two-horse title race? How does the FAI combat the growing financial losses at League of Ireland clubs while also addressing the widening gap between the two divisions? All this and much more on this week's Between the Stripes LOI podcast. Follow/Subscribe and leave a rating/review. Follow Between the Stripes on X and TikTok. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

  • S10 · E12
    April 22 · 1 hr 44 min

    S10 Ep12: S10EP12 | Dublin Derby Drama, Paddy McClean's Takeaway & LSC Comedy

    On this week's show: - Dublin Derby Review - Are Waterford really that bad? - Pressure mounts on Joey O'Brien - The key to Dundalk's success - Should we be worried about Drogheda? - Patrick McClean's takeaway tiktok - Underperforming Kerry FC - BTS Predictions League - BAR 1 Betting Charity Bet - BTS Hotline - Where next for Troy Parrott and why it shouldn't be Italy Sponsored by QUINNAV.IE & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

  • S10 · E11
    April 15 · 1 hr 42 min

    S10 Ep11: S10EP11 with Meath FC Chairman Mark Jacob

    Meath FC Chairman Mark Jacob joins the pod to lift the lid on the club’s ambitious plans to enter the League of Ireland, while we also bring you some fascinating audio from Tiernan Lynch and Ciaran Kilduff. Kieran & Gaz break down James McClean’s red card and debate whether he should be in the Derry squad right now. There’s also chat on Shamrock Rovers ominously hitting top spot, a massive Dublin Derby on the horizon, and a huge relegation six-pointer between Sligo Rovers and Waterford FC. Plus, the BTS Hotline is back with plenty of First Division reaction, including frustrated Bray Wanderers and Kerry FC supporters. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

  • S10 · E10
    April 8 · 1 hr 29 min

    S10 Ep10: S10EP10 Easter Extravaganza

    Kieran & Gary reflect on a bumper Easter Weekend across the League of Ireland. James McClean's Insta outbursts are up for debate, as is the future of his Derry City boss Tiernan Lynch. Is Ciaran Kilduff the second coming of Stephen Kenny at Dundalk? Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie)

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