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Welcome to The Rebel Army Podcast, the official Podcast of Cork City FC! Join us each week for a new episode, where Stephen Ryan chats to the guests, and Aaron Howey brings the latest from inside the club! Follow Cork City FC on Social Media! x.com/CorkCityFC instagram.com/CorkCityFC tiktok.com/@CorkCityFC facebook.com/CorkCityFC

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    • May 15, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 11m AVG DURATION
    • 48 EPISODES


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    Episode 48 - Conor Drinan Talks Injury Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 69:00


    Last season, Conor Drinan suffered an ACL injury, and now, seven months on, he's well along the road to recovery. He joins Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey in the studio for this week's episode!

    Episode 47 - Injury Updates!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 58:56


    Some good news on the injury front this week, as City boss Tim Clancy confirmed that Seani Maguire is back in the mix for Friday night!Stephen & Aaron also chat through the three games from last weekend.

    Episode 46 - Another Double Match Weekend!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 56:20


    After a very busy period of matches, Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey are back in the studio this week to talk through everything from the last few weeks, as well as look ahead to a busy weekend at Turner's Cross!

    Episode 45 - Ruairí Murphy & Dáire Coughlan talk Amputee Football!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 57:59


    This week, Stephen and Aaron are joined in studio by Cork City FC Amputee team manager, Dáire Coughlan, and player Ruairí Murphy!Ruairí shares his journey to becoming an amputee footballer, and Dáire gives an insight into the manager's role. Hear about their trip to last year's EAFF Champions League in Italy, and much more!

    Episode 44 - Trevor Welch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 64:38


    This week, the lads are joined by broadcaster & City fan, Trevor Welch!Trevor tells us a few secrets about his commentaries on the old Cork multichannel, as well as his memories of covering City over the years.

    Episode 43 - Mick McCarthy, Kevin Sheedy & Chris Morris!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 73:48


    This week, it's an Italia '90-inspired episode, as Mick McCarthy, Kevin Sheedy & Chris Morris join us! We also look back at last Friday's draw with Shelbourne, the impressive victory over Sligo Rovers at the Cross, and the Italia '90 events from the RDS & the Cork Opera House.

    Episode 42 - Talking Points...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 58:51


    An eventful Friday evening at Turner's Cross has provided plenty of talking points for this week's episode... handballs, penalty shouts and more!Hear Jamie Hamill's post-match reaction, as well as Frank Kelleher's account of Saturday's Women's Premier Division defeat away to Peamount.

    Episode 41 - Cathal O'Sullivan, Adam Idah & the Cork Super Cup!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 47:26


    In case you missed it, the Cork Super Cup was announced this week! City will take on Celtic in SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh in July, and we hear from Cathal O'Sullivan & Adam Idah ahead of the historic meeting. We also look back at a thrilling Friday night at Turner's Cross, as Keating struck late to beat Bohemians!

    Episode 40 - The Match That Never Was

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 55:13


    This week's main talking point is Sunday's trip to Tallaght, only to have the match postponed with 40 minutes to kick-off.The lads also look ahead to this weekend's double header against Bohemians and Waterford!

    Episode 39 - Academy Season Kick-Off!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 65:27


    Ahead of the start of the EA SPORTS LOI Academy season, City's Head of Academy Liam Kearney is in studio to look back at 2024, as well as preview the coming season.The lads also look back at last week's season opener against Galway United!

    Episode 38 - Shipston, Troost & Maguire at the Club Shop!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 50:56


    It's match week! During a busy Saturday afternoon at the club shop, Stephen caught up with Seani Maguire, Tein Troost and Rio Shipston ahead of Friday's season opener against Galway.

    Episode 37 - 2025 Season Kick-Off!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 47:04


    Weekly episodes are back ahead of the 2025 Season kick-off! We look back at pre-season so far, the signings, the goals, and we also hear from City boss Tim Clancy. City's ELOI representative MrWeLLy also joins us to preview the start of the 2025 ELOI campaign.

    Episode 36 - Charlie Lyons on 2024, His GAA Background & Scoring from Set Pieces!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 54:07


    The Rebel Army Podcast is back for 2025! To kick the year off, the lads are joined in studio by 2024's Player of the Year, Charlie Lyons! Charlie talks about his time abroad, his past as a striker for Innishvilla, and much more!

    Episode 35 - It's Christmas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 50:14


    Episode 35 of The Rebel Army Podcast is here! Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey are back for a Christmas episode to chat about everything that has happened in the last few weeks, from fixture lists, merchandise launches to new signings and more!

    Episode 34 - Dermot Usher

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 79:18


    Cork City FC owner Dermot Usher is back in studio this week, reflecting on a successful 2024 season, and looking ahead to what's to come in 2025 and beyond! Find out more about our recently launched 'Rebel Army Clothing' brand too!

    Episode 33 - Colm O'Sullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 78:30


    As our matchnight announcer & longtime supporter, Colm O'Sullivan has had a front row seat for many iconic Cork City FC moments. He joins Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey in studio this week, to share some of his favourites memories from European trips, to half-time crossbar challenge mishaps, and much more!

    Episode 32 - Roy O'Donovan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 74:10


    City legend Roy O'Donovan joins the lads in studio this week, talking everything from his time on Leeside to settling down in Australia, and everything in between!

    Episode 31 - WPD Season Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 67:16


    Head of Women's Football Danny Murphy is back in studio as we look back at the 2024 Women's Premier Division Season!

    Episode 30 - Goals, Goals, Goals!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 44:22


    Episode 30 is here! This week, Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey look back at last Friday's entertaining game in Bray, while also previewing this week's game against Treaty at Turner's Cross, and our Women's side's final game of the season on Saturday.

    Episode 29 - Ruairí Keating in studio!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 57:56


    Ruairí Keating joins us in studio this week, for a very open and honest chat about his career so far, a very difficult period in his life, his City departure and subsequent return to Leeside, where he now feels happy and at home. He also speaks about his aims for the future, and the partnership with Seani Maguire!

    Episode 28 - Take Me To Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 58:49


    Episode 28 is here, and we've got some exclusive clips from our live show, including one where Gearóid Morrissey relives an interesting pre-season session from Roddy Collins! We also hear from City boss Tim Clancy, while Danny Murphy looks ahead to the Women's FAI Cup Semi-Final on Saturday.

    Episode 27 - Becky Cassin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 80:08


    City are Champions, we've done a live show at the Cork Opera House, and Becky Cassin is in studio! Becky recently rejoined the club after two years abroad, and is delighted to be back where she considers home! It's been another busy week at Cork City FC, and Episode 27 is here to talk you through everything.

    Episode 26 - Seani Maguire

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 79:16


    This week, it's the one you've all been waiting for, as Seani Maguire joins the lads in studio! Hear all about his first spell at the Club, his career in England and then his move back to Leeside. We also find out what his favourite moment in a City shirt is, and surprisingly, it wasn't at the Aviva!

    Episode 25 - Maguire & Keating Return Reaction!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 59:31


    Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey are back in studio after another very busy week in the world of Cork City FC! In case you missed it, we followed up Ruairí Keating's return to the club, by re-signing Seani Maguire too!

    Episode 24 - Ruairí Keating is back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 70:21


    This week, Stephen Ryan stops by Monday Morning Memories at Turner's Cross to hear from three supporters & regular attendees! Back in studio, Stephen & Aaron talk about a very busy couple of days at Cork City, with the big talking point being the return of fan-favourite Ruairí Keating!

    Episode 23 - Brad Wade, Christina Dring & Dorothea Greulich!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 42:17


    This week's podcast was recorded live in the Club Shop, at Saturday's meet & greet, where Brad, Christina & Doro join us for a quick chat about how the 2024 Season is going!

    Episode 22 - Derek Coughlan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 84:37


    The lads are joined in studio this week by '98 Cup Final hero, and City legend, Derek Coughlan! He talks us through his footballing career, balancing full-time work while also being a footballer, and much more!

    Episode 21 - Jake O'Brien

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 67:44


    This week, the lads are joined in studio by one of the most in demand young players in Europe.... former City player and current Lyon player Jake O'Brien! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

    Episode 20 - Andrew Ryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 77:30


    Comedian Andrew Ryan is the guest on this week's episode! He's here to tell us about his memories of supporting City, his current life in Belfast, and gives us the inside scoop on what to expect from the big comedy night in October! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

    Episode 19 - Colleen Kennedy O'Connell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 62:16


    After a great start to life at City, Colleen Kennedy O'Connell joins the lads in studio to explain how the move came to be, and also her gives her thoughts about what's to come from this Cork City FC Women's team! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

    Episode 18 - WPD Season So Far with Danny!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 66:25


    As we approach the midpoint of the Women's Season, Danny Murphy is back in studio to share his thoughts on 2024 so far, Eva Mangan's Ireland call-up, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

    Episode 17 - Dermot Usher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 111:35


    This week, it's the one listeners have been waiting for! City owner Dermot Usher joins us in studio to talk about 2024 so far, the mistakes of last season, plans and ambitions for the future, fundraising, rumours about our new kit manufacturer, and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

    Episode 16 - Ruairí O'Hagan & Philip Long

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 95:46


    Our commentary dream team are in studio this week - Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey are joined by Ruairí O'Hagan & City legend Philip Long! The two lads have been commentating on City's streams since 2021, and both have incredible stories from their time supporting (and playing for!)) the Rebel Army! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

    Episode 15 - The Season So Far!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 67:42


    As we approach the halfway point of the season, the lads look back on everything that has happened so far, while also looking ahead at what's to come, as well as the current developments at the club! We've got the latest on the plans for our LOITV streams, our newest team at the club, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

    Episode 14 - Barry Coffey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 98:53


    Barry Coffey joins Stephen & Aaron in studio this week to talk all about how he gave up Hurling to pursue a career in football, his time in England, then Scotland, and how much he's enjoying life at City! He also reflects honestly on last year's disappointing season, and talks about his goals for 2024! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

    Episode 13 - Éanna Buckley & Padraig Mallon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 90:59


    Stephen Ryan is joined in studio by Éanna Buckley, who has plenty of stories to share from his 18 years at the club so far! Crann CEO, Padraig Mallon, also joins to raise awareness of the incredible work that The Crann Centre do in Cork. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

    Episode 12 - Dan Murray

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 78:10


    City legend Dan Murray joins the lads in studio this week, to relive his time at City as a player, from arriving on loan in 2002 to settling on Leeside and captaining the 2005 league winning side! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

    Episode 11 - Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 78:02


    No guest this week due to a last minute change of plans, so instead Stephen Ryan chats to Aaron Howey about how he landed his role at the club, and what his position entails! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

    Episode 10 - Anthony & Trish Fennelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 88:27


    Goalkeeping siblings Anthony & Trish Fennelly have both had impressive careers as in the League of Ireland, and now both find themselves back at City: Anthony, as a goalkeeping coach with the Men's First Team, and Trish, as manager of our Women's Under 19 side! They join the Stephen Ryan and Aaron Howey in studio this week, for episode ten of The Rebel Army Podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

    Episode 9 - Mick Ring

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 88:43


    This week, Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey are joined by First Team kitman, Mick Ring! Mick talks about his time as Chairman of City, and how he nearly ended up as a substitute for a game away to Derry City! Stephen and Aaron look back at last Friday's victory over Cobh Ramblers at a very wet and windy Turner's Cross. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

    Episode 8 - Ciara McNamara

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 86:58


    As she enters her 11th season at the club, Ciara McNamara has a wealth of experience, and stories to share! Captain of the FAI Cup winning side in 2017, 'Mac' joined Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey in studio this week to talk through her footballing journey, and talk about the continued growth of the Women's game in Ireland! The lads also look back at a busy Easter weekend, with 3 first team fixtures to talk about! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

    Episode 7 - Greg Bolger

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 71:07


    After weeks of being the number one requested guest, we finally got Greg Bolger into the studio! Stephen Ryan chats to Greg, while Aaron Howey has the latest from Tim Clancy & Danny Murphy after last weekend's results! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

    Episode 6 - Damien Delaney

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 91:54


    On this week's pod, Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey are joined by former City player Damien Delaney, to talk everything from his spells at City, to his time at Crystal Palace, Leicester City, Ipswich Town and more, while also talking about his current role as a TV pundit! The lads also look back at last weekend's matches, and also look ahead to Friday's top of the table clash away to Treaty United at the Market's Field. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

    Episode 5 - Malik Dijksteel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 58:40


    From filming adverts for Ryan Reynolds to scoring screamers at Turner's Cross, Malik Dijksteel's story is one that can't be missed! He joined Stephen Ryan and Aaron Howey in studio this week to tell all about his footballing career so far. Cork City FC's Football & Social Responsibility Officer Conor McKahey also joins, to talk about the club's community initiatives. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

    Episode 4 - Danny Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 89:06


    In this week's episode, Stephen Ryan and Aaron Howey look back at Friday's victory over UCD, and look ahead to the start of the Women's Premier Division season this weekend. "The Cockney Rebel" joins the lads in studio this week, to look back at his playing career, his time un the US, and now his current focus, as manager of Cork City FC's Women's First Team! The club's commercial manager, Anthony O'Sullivan also joins to share information on sponsorship opportunities at the club. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

    Episode 3 - Liam Kearney

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 71:27


    Liam Kearney won the League and FAI Cup as a City player, but now oversees the development of the next generation, as the Head of the Boys Academy at Cork City FC! He joined the Stephen Ryan and Aaron Howey in studio to talk everything from his playing days to his current role, and his famous goal against Malmo even gets a mention! Mr Welly also joins to talk to us about the upcoming 2024 ELOI season, which kicks off this week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

    Episode 2 - Nathan Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 74:41


    New City signing Nathan Wood was one of many players to make his debut last Friday, and this week he joins Stephen Ryan & Aaron Howey in studio to talk about his journey in football so far. From coming up against Manchester United in the FA Cup, to signing for Cork City less than a week later, Nathan's story means this episode is not to be missed! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

    Episode 1 - Tim Clancy & Brian O'Sullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 109:37


    The first episode is here, and it's a big one! Two guests this week, as City boss Tim Clancy and Zeus Packaging founder, Brian O'Sullivan, join the lads in the studio ahead of the start of the 2024 Season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cork-city-fc/message

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