The big kick off is just around the corner and we have big news. Independent.ie has teamed up with eir Sport to bring you #LOIWeekly - a weekly podcast focusing on the League of Ireland, hosted by Dan McDonnell and Johnny Ward.

As far as opening nights go, it couldn't be more exciting with champions Dundalk hosting Shamrock Rovers (live on eir Sport 1) while last season's runners-up Cork City take the trip to Ballybofey to take on Finn Harps.

Elsewhere, Pat's host Bray, Bohs are at home to Derry City, Drogheda travel to Galway while Limerick and Sligo Rovers will battle it out in Markets Field.

In this episode, Dan and Johnny are joined by former Bohs and Pat's star and current eir Sport pundit Damien Lynch, Galway United boss Shane Keegan and Waterford's Pat Fenlon.

And you can get involved yourself by tweeting @LOIweekly.

Download episode one now on ITunes by clicking here

Or you can tune in on SoundCloud below:

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