Troy Parrott upsets Real Madrid, FAI Cup outcomes & Katie Taylor the footballer | RTÉ Soccer Podcast

Alan Cawley, Rachel Graham and Keith Treacy join Raf Diallo to react to all the latest from the world of Irish soccer including Troy Parrott's winner against Real Madrid, Irish transfers, the weekend's action in the FAI Cup and Men's and Women's Premier Division, as well as discussing Katie Taylor the footballer. TIMESTAMPS 03:30 Reaction to Troy Parrott's first goal for Real Betis which turned up out to be a winner against no less than the mighty Real Madrid, as well as the other significant performers and storylines abroad from an Irish perspective over the last few days. 08:50 Analysis of the weekend's Club Orange Men's FAI Cup quarter-finals, reaction to the semi-final draw and post-match interviews from Stephen Kenny, Alan Reynolds, Ciarán Kilduff and Mark Connolly, including the latter's remarks about whether James McClean could work his way back into selection contention. 49:10 Cork City's promotion back to the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division, a breakdown of Shamrock Rovers v Shelbourne and reaction to Rory Gaffney's retirement and the Paddy Barrett situation. 59:20 Discussion on the situation for Irish players who did and didn't move on transfer deadline day including Jake O'Brien, Johnny Kenny and Jason Knight. 01:10:40 A review of a consequential Saturday at the top end of the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division. 01:24:00 A quietly encouraging weekend for the Irish players in the WSL and WSL2. 01:26:20 Rachel reflects on the experience of being at Croke Park for Katie Taylor's farewell fight and her memories of the boxing legend's time playing football domestically and internationally. Subscribe    / @rtesport   Web http://www.rte.ie/sport X: https://x.com/RTEsport Follow us on Facebook   / rtesport