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The COYGIG Pod
The COYGIG Pod in association with Cadbury - join Kathleen McNamee and former Ireland international Karen Duggan every week for a roundup of all the big news in women's football across Ireland and the WSL, with plenty of debate over our team of the week and of course, some big-name guests giving us all the info on life in the world of women's football.
Episodes
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The COYGIG Pod: Carla's contract, Arsenal's turning point? Bunny Shaw shines
On this week's episode of The COYGIG Pod, Karen Duggan & Scarlett Herron react to the Republic of Ireland's Nations League draw as Spain await. Will Carla…
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The COYGIG Pod is 5! Courtney Brosnan is our special guest
The COYGIG Pod is 5 years old! Kathleen McNamee and Scarlett Herron celebrate the birthday and our 200th episode with the Republic of Ireland Number 1…
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The COYGIG Pod | Ballon d'Or, Alexia the easy option: But who else?
Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron react the Alexia Putellas winning another Ballon d'Or. We wrap up the weekend's WSL action, Arsenal still…
The COYGIG PodKatie McCabe Inner Drive: From Ireland's youngest ever captain to qualifying for the World Cup
The COYGIG Pod will resume to normal service next week, but something we thought you'd be interested in... Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe joins Colm…
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The COYGIG Pod | The lift Troy Parrott gave the country, we can have those feelings again
Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron call out the nation to support the Girls in Green at the Aviva. We wrap up the weekend's WSL action, what's…
The COYGIG PodTHE COYGIG POD: ‘Jessie Stapleton was up for POTM tonight!’ | Next up: Poland | World Cup Play-Off final
The whole gang are in Cork! Kathleen McNamee spoke with Scarlett Herron immediately after full time of Ireland’s 4-0 victory over Kazakhstan in Páirc Uí…
The COYGIG PodThe COYGIG Pod | Goals Galore! 8-goal lead in World Cup play-off.
Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan give their instant reaction to Carla Ward's side thrashing Kazakhstan by 8 goals in the first leg of their World Cup…
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The COYGIG Pod | The World Cup qualifiers are here, Arsenal and Slegers feeling the pressure
On this week's episode of The COYGIG Pod, Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan & Scarlett Herron begin the build-up to the Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off…
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THE COYGIG POD: Carla Ward squad announcement | FAI Cup Final reaction
Scarlett Herron and Karen Duggan are back to bring you another episode of The COYGIG Pod in which they discuss Carla Ward's latest WNT squad announcement, the…
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The COYGIG Pod: Jamie Finn on getting back to the pitch & Ireland aspirations
Kathleen McNamee sat down with Jamie Finn to chat about getting back on the pitch with Burnley after an ACL injury, the great job Lily Agg is doing with…
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The COYGIG Pod | Lily Agg's Double Dream, FAI Cup final preview
With the FAI Cup final between Athlone and Shelbourne just days away, Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan & Scarlett Herron give their thoughts on how the game will…
The COYGIG PodTHE COYGIG POD: The woman leading the FAI's plans for the future of women and girls' football | LIZZY KENT
The COYGIG Pod sat down with the FAI's head of women and girls' football Lizzy Kent to talk about her plans for developing the sport in Ireland. Kent joined…
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The COYGIG Pod | Katie Taylor's legacy will have lasting impact & The WSL returns
As the new WSL season is underway, Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan & Scarlett Herron are back to give their thoughts on the opening weekend of action. While the…
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The COYGIG Pod | Saoirse Noonan on leaving Celtic, competitiveness of WSL 2, Irish ambitions
Kathleen McNamee spoke with Irish footballer Saoirse Noonan about her move from Celtic to Watford, coaching ambitions, playing at Pairc Ui Chaoimh and…
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The COYGIG Pod | Aoibheann Clancy from Shelbourne to Watford & Irish hopes
Kathleen McNamee spoke with exciting young Irish footballer, Aoibheann Clancy, about her move from Shelbourne to Watford, what it's like turning pro, and her…
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The COYGIG Pod | WSL Predictions & Messi's international farewell
As the new WSL season approaches, Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan & Scarlett Herron are back to give their predictions for the season ahead. With a surprising…
The COYGIG PodThe COYGIG POD | Denise O'Sullivan opens up on leaving Liverpool 'I needed to put my wellbeing first'
Denise O’Sullivan joins Kathleen McNamee for a very special edition of the COYGIG Pod, reflecting on her return to the States, why she left Liverpool, and the…
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The COYGIG Pod is back! Katie looks good in blue, Important transfer window for Irish ambitions
As the new WSL season approaches, Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan & Scarlett Herron are back to discuss what has been a busy transfer window for the Irish. From…
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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 183 | 'We've done it in style' | Playoffs await but Irish growth is obvious
It would have been great to be waking up this morning with a ticket to Brazil but overall it's been a time of growth and exceeding expectations for Carla Ward…
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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 182 | Ireland on brink of automatic World Cup qualification
It was another successful night in Páirc Uí Chaoimh for Ireland as they saw off the Dutch in a thrilling game. With automatic qualification for Brazil 2027 now…
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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 181 | McCabe completes Chelsea transfer | Could Ireland automatically qualify for the World Cup?
It's been a big couple of weeks for Irish players in their respective leagues but all eyes are on Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Friday as Carla Ward's side look to take…
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NIAMH FAHEY: 'Play as many sports as possible!' | THE COYGIG POD | For the love our sport
Former Galway Gaelic footballer and Irish international Niamh Fahey joins the COYGIG pod to speak on the Ladies Gaelic Football Association's campaign 'For the…
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THE COYGIG POD: "Left a bit of a sour taste" | McCabe leaves Arsenal | Agg Spotted at the LOI 👀
The COYGIG pod is here! Scarlett Herron and Karren Duggan bring you all the latest updates from the WSL and the Women's League Of Ireland. The COYGIG Pod is on…
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BONUS: Arsenal confirm Katie McCabe EXIT | Off The Ball reacts...
Off The Ball was live on air when the news dropped that Republic of Ireland International and club legend Katie McCabe would be leaving Arsenal Football Club…
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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 178 | Man City look for McCabe | Is VAR the right choice for WSL?
A big week for Arsenal in the Champions League as they look to go for back-to-back finals. Manchester City falter (slightly) in their title bid and Manchester…
The COYGIG PodThe COYGIG Pod Ep. 175 | Poland await in crucial World Cup qualifiers | Ward gives LOIW nod
Ireland are set to face Poland in their bid to qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.Kathleen McNamee is joined by Scarlett Herron to look at what Ireland…
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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 172 | LOIW returns with big results | Chelsea find their groove
It was a busy weekend as Chelsea claimed the League Cup, both Merseyside teams got big wins and (most importantly we might say in COYGIG Towers) the league…
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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 171 | Positives aplenty despite defeat | The importance of an U23s Irish side
Ireland may have walked away with no points but the scoreline doesn't tell the full story of this international window. Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen…
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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 170 | Chelsea show Bompastor commitment | Relegation battle heats up | City stutter
Arsenal's victory against Manchester City may have come as a surprise but it's all but a little stutter in Andrée Jergletz's side's run to the Women's Super…
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The COYGIG Pod Ep 169 | Arsenal are champions of the world (kinda) | Transfer Deadline Day | Chelsea collapse vs. City
It's been a dramatic couple of days of football as the transfer deadline day approached, Arsenal oversaw Corinthians in an entertaining inaugural women's…
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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 168 | City cement title hopes | Liverpool secure first league win
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan to chat through a weekend which saw Manchester City fly nine points ahead in the Women's Super League while the…
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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 167 | "Always a dream for me to play in England" | KELLY BRADY
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Kelly Brady to take a look back at her incredible season last year with Athlone FC and her recent move to Crystal Palace F.C…
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THE COYGIG POD Ep. 166 | WSL Returns! | O'Sullivan rumours | Man City's strengths
The WSL is back after the winter break and so is the COYGIG podcast! Join Scarlett Herron and Karen Duggan as they chat through the latest transfer rumours…
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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 164 | Back to back World Cups for Ireland? | City cement title challenge
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Scarlett Herron to reflect on an epic month for the Irish men and women and dream about the possibility of back-to-back World Cup…
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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 163 | Ireland learns League A fate | Does the WSL need VAR? | LCL impress
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan as they reflect on Ireland's Nations League A draw and how things could have been worse as well as looking at an…
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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 162 | Earps' autobiography causes waves | Fans unhappy with WSL broadcast times
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to discuss a weekend which saw former England No. 1 Mary Earps cause waves with her new…
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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 161 | Larkin leads Ireland into League A | Is this Ireland's turning point?
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to reflect on how Carla Ward's troops proved them wrong with a 5-4 aggregate win over Belgium in…
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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 159 | United finally get (some) success vs. Chelsea | Arsenal woes worsen
Have Arsenal blown their season in October? Could Marc Skinner finally be coming good for Man United? Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan discuss this and plenty…
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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 158 | Arsenal falter as United drive on | Athlone close in on title
It's only four rounds into the season but should Arsenal fans be concerned after dropping more points? Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett…
The COYGIG PodThe COYGIG Pod Ep. 157 | Football pays tribute to the legendary Matt Beard
It was a difficult weekend across the world of football after the tragic passing of Matt Beard was announced. Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and…
The COYGIG PodThe COYGIG Pod Ep. 156 | Sam Kerr strikes 100 | Arsenal, United show their intentions
Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan reflect on a Women's Super League weekend which saw Sam Kerr mark her arrival back on the scene with her 100th goal and look…
The COYGIG PodThe COYGIG Pod Ep. 155 | Athlone take on Europe | New transfers impress | Winning starts for stars
The Women's Super League season is back and so is The COYGIG Pod. This week Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan take you through all the action from the first…
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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 154 | Dingley to depart? | WSL comes to an end | Season's winners & losers
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Shamrock Rovers' Scarlett Herron to discuss the end of the Women's Super League season and the reported news that head of women's…
The COYGIG PodThe COYGIG Pod Ep. 152 | Exclusive Carla Ward reaction to Louise Quinn retirement | What next for WNT?
Kathleen McNamee sat down with Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward to chat about the breaking news that Louise Quinn was retiring from football. They…
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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 151 | Champions League Final Beckons For McCabe | Chelsea Exit | Spicy WSL Finish
Alanna Cunnane is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look back on the crazy weekend of Champions League and WSL action that was, including a…
The COYGIG PodThe COYGIG Pod Ep. 150 | Marc Canham departs FAI | Chelsea suffer another blistering Barca beating
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to discuss the breaking news of Marc Canham's departure from the FAI as well as another…
The COYGIG PodThe COYGIG Pod Ep. 149 | Tempering expectations despite averting Greek tragedy
Kathleen McNamee, Scarlett Herron and Karen Duggan reflect on Ireland's underwhelming victory over Greece in the Nations League B. The COYGIG Pod on Off The…
The COYGIG PodThe COYGIG Pod Ep. 147 | FAI plan for women and girls' football massively underwhelms
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to react to the release of the FAI's plan for women and girls' football as well as Hannah…
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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 146 | No more relegation in the WSL? | Beard, Kaminski lose jobs | McCabe scores
Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan sat down to look at a dramatic weekend in women's football with managers departing clubs, big score lines, relegation…
The COYGIG PodThe COYGIG Pod Ep. 145 | Naivety, doubt & a question of "where next" after sloppy Slovenia showing
Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan gather themselves and attempt to solve where it all went wrong for Ireland in their 4-0 hammering at the hands of Slovenia in…
The COYGIG PodTrying to sign McCabe | Ireland's new style of play? | Returning home to Irish soil | Alan Mahon
Ahead of the start of Ireland's Nations League B campaign vs. Turkey on Friday, new Irish assistant coach Alan Mahon sat down with the media to talk about his…
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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 144 | Ward faces first challenge | Turkey come to Tallaght | Kelly, Shaw return
Kathleen McNamee was joined by Scarlett Herron to look ahead to Ireland's first game under Carla Ward this Friday as well as reviewing all the action from the…
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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 143 | Julie-Ann Russell retires | Arsenal-City entertain | Chelsea's super powers
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look back on an epic football career for Julie-Ann Russell. They also rate the now closed…
The COYGIG PodThe COYGIG Pod Ep. 142 | McCabe's red card, United jump into UWCL spot & Girma arrives at Chelsea
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to discuss Arsenal's disappointing performance against Chelsea, Manchester United's impressive…
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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 141 | Carla Ward's appointment | United blow city away
Kathleen McNamee caught up with Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to run through an exciting round of fixtures in the WSL while discussing the recent…
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The COYGIG Podcast Ep. 140 | Kelly Cates on the changing landscape of sports broadcasting
Kathleen McNamee caught up with new Match of the Day presenter Kelly Cates at the launch of the Lidl LGFA National League on the eve of becoming the first…
The COYGIG PodThe COYGIG Pod Ep. 139 | Carla Ward on why she's excited to join Ireland, her ambition for the team & what to expect
For a very special episode of The COYGIG Podcast, Kathleen McNamee was joined by new manager Carla Ward as she was unveiled in Dublin as Eileen Gleeson's…
The COYGIG PodThe COYGIG Pod Ep. 137 | Ireland's Euro 25 dreams lie in tatters | What comes next?
Kathleen McNamee was joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look back on Ireland's failure to qualify for next summer's European Championships in…
The COYGIG PodThe COYGIG Pod Ep. 136 | History awaits, Are Ireland the favourites?
Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan, Jamie Finn and Scarlett Herron look ahead to the first leg of Ireland's Euro qualifier clash with Wales. Got a question for the…
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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 135 | Doubt over Aoife Mannion | Relegation battle heats up?
The COYGIG Pod is back and this week Karen is sitting in the hosting seat! Joined by Jamie and Scarlett, they delve into the weeks football news including…