RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Ireland's play-off push begins in Georgia, Shels soar, LOI title race, Dundalk down and Hoops up for Larne

Former Republic of Ireland international Méabh De Búrca, ex-Dundalk striker David McMillan, former Shamrock Rovers and St Pat's goalkeeper Barry Murphy and RTÉ Sport journalists Anthony Pyne and Niall McCoy join Raf Diallo on this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast.

Ireland's upcoming Women's Euro 2025 playoff tie against Georgia and Larne v Shamrock Rovers in the UEFA Conference League are both previewed, while Shelbourne's emphatic Women's FAI Cup final win over Athlone Town; the enthralling men's League of Ireland title race; Dundalk's relegation and uncertain future; looming First Division play-offs; and Liverpool overcoming a test against Chelsea are also up for discussion.

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Watch RB Leipzig v Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday from 7.30pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player. Follow a live blog on rte.ie/sport and the RTÉ News app.

Watch Georgia v Republic of Ireland in their UEFA Euro 2025 play-off first leg on Friday from 4.30pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player. Follow a live blog on RTÉ.ie/sport and the RTÉ News app.

Watch Georgia v Republic of Ireland in their UEFA Euro 2025 play-off first leg on Friday from 4.30pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player. Follow a live blog on RTÉ.ie/sport and the RTÉ News app. Listen to first half commentary on Radio 1 Extra, with second half on 2fm's Game On.

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