Former Republic of Ireland, Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham defender Stephen Kelly, ex-Shamrock Rovers, Dundalk and Celtic midfielder Richie Towell and Shelbourne and ex-Ireland international Rachel Graham join Raf Diallo as the Boys in Green look to build on the comeback draw versus Hungary when they visit Armenia in Tuesday’s second World Cup qualifying group game; men’s and women’s FAI Cup fixtures loom at the weekend, and Colin Fortune’s resignation as Athlone Town manager comes out of the blue.

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00:35 Stephen and Richie review the Republic of Ireland’s 2-2 draw against Hungary, piecing through the torrid first half and the more stirring second ’45, before turning their attentions to the demands and potential changes for the second World Cup qualifying group game in Armenia on Tuesday (live on RTÉ). Plus, Bosun Lawal’s potential earns glowing comparisons to one of Stephen’s former Tottenham Hotspur team-mates.

41:10 Richie previews the upcoming Sports Direct FAI Cup quarter-finals including the live RTÉ2/RTÉ Player game between holders Drogheda United and favourites Shamrock Rovers, before touching on the league fixture between Bohemians and Derry City.

48:55 Rachel reacts to the resignation of Athlone Town manager Colin Fortune almost on the eve of their Women’s Europa Cup first leg against Glasgow City, before touching on Saturday’s domestic action which had seen the Midlanders capitalise on a defeat for her own Shels side.

01:02:55 Rachel looks ahead to Saturday’s Sports Direct Women’s FAI Cup semi-finals.

01:06:20 Rachel talks Tara O’Hanlon’s loan move to Sunderland to bolster a large Irish contingent at the club, while Jamie Finn makes her return to competitive action for the Black Cats.

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