RTÉ Soccer Podcast's LOI Team of the Half Season

The international window has filled the League of Ireland mid-season void.

It also provided former Dundalk goalkeeper Gary Rogers and St Patrick's Athletic stalwart Johnny McDonnell - appearing on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast - with the perfect chance to select their team of the season so far.

Here's the XI the lads settled on.

GOALKEEPER:

Ed McGinty (Sligo Rovers)

McGinty has endured another solid season between the sticks at the Bit O'Red. It’s been a mixed bag for the team in general after the sacking of former boss Liam Buckley, however the former Irish under-21 shot-stopper has maintained a level of consistency and is now regarded as one of the top 'keepers in the league. Rogers described him as "so important to Sligo Rovers. In some of the big games he’s been excellent."

There was no mention for James Talbot despite his call-up to the senior Ireland team.

Honourable mentions: Nathan Sheppard (Dundalk FC), Joseph Anang (St. Patricks Athletic) Brian Maher (Derry City).

DEFENDERS:

Ronan Boyce (Derry City) Joe Redmond (St Patrick's Athletic) Andy Lyons (Shamrock Rovers) Sean Roughan (Drogheda United)

Ronan Boyce has been in superb form for Derry City this season. The flying full-back has had three goals and two assists so far in 18 appearances and has been one of the reasons as to how Derry have been challenging at the top end of the table.

Joe Redmond "is nailed on for me," said Rogers. Redmond made the move south from Drogheda United to join his former boss Tim Clancy at St. Patricks Athletic and it’s proven to be a success. A tall, rangy centre half who is quick on the turn and comfortable in possession has provided a stability for the Pat’s defence in the absence of Lee Desmond who left at the end of last season. Redmond has also