RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Rovers v APOEL, snail pace title race, LOI academy funding, FAI Cup semis and Champions League week

Former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy, ex-Shamrock Rovers and St Pat's goalkeeper Barry Murphy and ex-Girls in Green international Méabh De Búrca join Raf Diallo for a preview of Shamrock Rovers v APOEL in the UEFA Conference League, a review of the men's and women's Premier Division title races, look-ahead to the FAI Cup semi-finals, discussion on LOI academy funding, Aaron Connolly's move, Saoirse Noonan's form and Matt Doherty's status, and the week's Champions League action.

Timestamps for this week's episode are available in the description box under the video on YouTube.

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Watch Shelbourne v St Patrick's Athletic in the League of Ireland on Monday from 7pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player. Kick-off 7.15pm. Follow a live blog on RTÉ.ie/sport and the RTÉ News app

Watch Liverpool v Bologna in the 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. Digital highlights of games available from Thursday morning.

Watch the FAI Cup semi-finals, Bohemians v Derry City on Friday from 7.35pm and Drogheda United v Wexford on Sunday from 2.45pm. Both game on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player with live blog on rte.ie/sport and the RTÉ News app

Watch Shamrock Rovers v Shelbourne in the League of Ireland on Sunday from 5.15pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player. Follow a live blog on RTÉ.ie/sport and the RTÉ News app