Between The Stripes Loi Podcast

Kieran Burke, Jon Brier & Gary Reilly look back on a dramatic Presidents Cup final before looking ahead to the opening round of fixtures in the Premier Division this weekend. There are also interviews with Dane Massey and Longford Town star Dean Byrne in another action-packed show. 

Between the Stripes LOI podcast is back for 2021 and it's back bigger & better than ever. This season's hosts are Kieran Burke, Gary Reilly & back once again is fan favourite Jon Brier!  On this week's show we hear from Hearts midfielder Aaron McEneff, ex-Dundalk number one Gary Rogers and Mark Hill who compiles stats on the LOI for the iconic Football Manager series.  We talk transfers, Presidents Cup and 2021 predictions so strap yourself in for another wild season and be sure to subscribe! 

Drogheda United chairman Conor Hoey tells us his LOI Life Story as we discuss following in his dads footsteps as Drogs chairman, mistakes of the past, rebuilding the club financially, the new stadium, WatchLOI, Dublin County FC, league structure & lots more! 

Today we're bringing you audio from our latest Between the Stripes TV League of Ireland Life Stories episode with former Shelbourne and Cabinteely defender Conor Keeley.  Now playing with Ballymena United in the NIFL we discuss the transition to a new league, playing without fans, working under David Jeffrey, his upbringing in the First Division, and more. 

Audio from our recent League of Ireland life stories episode on Between the Stripes TV (YouTube) with Irish football sensation Stephanie Roche.  The Peamount striker walks us through her career from girls' football to playing abroad and scoring big cup final goals.  We hear about her international hopes going forward, her new academy, working on TV, and of course that famous goal and photo. 

Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly look back on a crazy year by reviewing & rating all 20 clubs performances this season as well as chatting with guests Declan Devine, Gary Cronin & Chris Bennion.  Burko & Gaz also pick their Premier &n First Division teams of the season and compare it to how you the fans voted on our Twitter account. The lads also put together an out of contract XI.  There's a giveaway of Drogheda United's new Champions 2020 gin and so much more on a wonderful end of season podcast finale.  Thanks for your support in 2020 & as you'll hear on this week's pod there's a lot more to come from BTS in 2021. 

Our annual cup final special returns bigger & better than ever as James Rogers & Gary Reilly host the show alongside Kieran Burke. We've got interviews with Dundalk FC coach Shane Keegan, 2002 cup winner John Flanagan & Hoops legend Pat "Pajo" Flynn. Subscribe now & leave your reviews!

It's FAI Cup semi-finals weekend so hosts Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly chat with Athlone Town's hat-trick hero from the quarter-final win over Shelbourne, Dean George, while Shamrock Rovers legend Stephen Rice tells us about his new role with Crystal Palace as well as discussing his former clubs in the LOI.  There's an interesting debate on referees, transfer talk, and Gary responding to some fan mail so stick the kettle on and enjoy another action-packed pod. 

It's a Longford Town FC special as Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly bask in the glory of promotion to the promised land with guests Rob Manley, Daire Doyle, Aodh Dervin & Dean Zambra.  However, as ever there's loads for all LOI fans as Roddy Collins talks Ireland & dementia within football while Kieran & Gary cover all the latest LOI hot topics as well as previewing the FAI Cup quarter-finals. Cans & craic, this podcast has the lot! 

Kieran Burke, Gary Reilly & Ethan Fitzpatrick look back on a dramatic final night in the LOI Premier Division and speak to Sligo Rovers boss Liam Buckley after their 4th place finish.  We also hear from Martin from "TheMenWhoSavedFootball" podcast about Dundalk's off-field drama this campaign and what may lay in store for their Italian manager.  Another fan interview tonight is Shels supporter Aidan Geraghty while Longford Town boss Daire Doyle is also on ahead of Sunday's promotion/relegation play-off. 

For the first time ever, Kieran Burke has the luxury of calling on two co-hosts as Gary Reilly & James Donnelly feature in a debate filled show. The lads look back on the drama of the play-offs and hear from those involved in Longford's dramatic win (Joe Gorman, Dean Byrne & Daire Doyle) while there are also interviews with Athlone Town boss Adrian Carberry and Galway United fan Julian Canny. The lads look ahead to the final round of fixtures in the Premier and the possible permutations and there's our usual charity bet & Rapid Vienna v Dundalk chat. All this & so much more, you won't be bored! 

Following last night's First Division title success Drogheda United trio Conor Hoey, Tim Clancy & James Brown join us on this week's show. However, there's plenty for the non-Drogs among you as Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly review the final round of games in the second tier plus the latest top-flight action. There's talk on Cork City's relegation & potential sale, Shamrock Rovers title win, Dundalk v Arsenal, our weekly charity bet & so much more. One of our most packed shows of the season so no matter who you support this is a must-listen!

Kieran Burke co-hosts with Longford Town media manager James Donnelly while Kevin Galvin of Beat 102-103 talks Foras & Cork City, ex-Limerick boss Tommy Barrett reviews the First Division season so far while Bray Wanderers chairman Niall O'Driscoll also joins us on this weeks show.

Roddy Collins sits down with Kieran Burke to talk Champagne football, his dealings with the FAI & how they affected his career, the new FAI & why Stephen Kenny wasn't ready for the Ireland job. 

Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly are back to discuss Dundalk's Euro breakthrough, turmoil at Cork City, and the collapse of Longford Town against Galway among many other hot topics. Conan Byrne talks pre-season with Glenavon and evaluates some of his former clubs performances this term while also joining us for the first time tonight is legendary LOI boss John Caulfield. 

On this week's show Kieran Burke & Gary Reilly look back on the latest results including Rovers big win in Oriel while James Rogers joins us to preview Thursday's Europa League play-off at the Aviva between Dundalk & Ki. Andrew Dempsey helps us answer the question "what is happening at Cabinteely, there's Jack Byrne chat and much more so tune in!

The ups, the downs, the controversies, the myths, the past & the future. League of Ireland legend Roddy Collins sits down with Kieran Burke of Between the Stripes LOI podcast for an exclusive one-hour plus no holds barred chat as the Rodster reveals all. 

The one and only Jon Brier is back live in the Longford studio with Kieran Burke as the lads make a major announcement in regards to a podcast special coming up later this week while there's interviews on tonight's show with Bray Manager Gary Cronin and Longford Town striker Rob Manley. The boys talk Europe, Champagne football and all the usual bits so be sure to tune in and welcome the pride of Yorkshire back! 

Ethan Fitzpatrick hosts with Kieran Burke this week as the lads chat domestic & European matters while there are 3 top-class interviews with managers from within the league. Plenty of laughs included as well as our regular charity bet feature and all the rest. Subscribe now & share the show on your social pages! 

A 2 hour podcast bonanza but trust us you'll be left wanting more as co-hosts Kieran Burke & the brilliant Gary Reilly chat to Con Murphy on Rovers & broadcasting, John O'Sullivan on Cork & the FAI and finally Cobh boss Stuart Ashton with his side just 3 points off the top in a "bonkers" First Division. There's our charity bet, previews, reviews, discussion on Mandroiu, Peak 6 and much more. If you only listen to one show this year make it this weeks! Leave your reviews on apple podcast & please subscribe & share! Follow us on Twitter @BetweenStripes or find us on FB & Insta.