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SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their Men's Premier Division trip to Sligo Rovers
On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson previews all the night's LOI action plus a look ahead to the Premier League action at the weekend.Full preview of Friday night's League of Ireland action with all 10 Premier Division teams in action across a huge evening of football.Galway United host Shamrock Rovers at Eamonn Deacy Park as Stephen Bradley's side look to extend their long unbeaten run against the Tribesmen.Insight from Johnny Dunleavy on Galway boss John Caulfield and what makes the experienced manager such a strong presence in the dressing room.Bohemians travel to Oriel Park desperate to end a nine-game winless streak against a Dundalk side chasing a top-four finish.Graham Coughlan begins his reign as Waterford manager with a difficult trip to face Stephen Kenny's in-form St. Patrick's Athletic.Shelbourne continue their search for a first home win of the season as they welcome a confident Sligo Rovers side to Tolka Park.Drogheda United and Derry City meet in a tightly poised clash with just three points separating the teams in the table.Aston Villa book their first European final since 1982 after a dominant Europa League semi-final victory over Nottingham Forest.Crystal Palace reach the UEFA Conference League final while Chelsea, Tottenham and Real Madrid all make headlines in a busy European football roundup.Former Republic of Ireland international Jason McAteer reflects on the controversial Saipan movie and explains why he believes it did not accurately portray events.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
Stephen Doyle was in Galway as league leaders Shamrock Rovers defeated Galway United 1-3 on Friday Night in the League of Ireland. He spoke with Rovers Boss Stephen Bradley and Galway manager John Caulfield after the game!
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and assembled media after their Premier Division defeat to Shamrock Rovers
Stephen Doyle is joined this week by the not-so-usual suspects, as former Cork City title winner Johnny Dunleavy stepped in for Gareth McGlynn, whilst Vinny Perth was along as usual to talk all things League of Ireland.Graham Coughlan was named as Waterford manager after Jon Daly was appointed, but can someone who spent most of their career in the UK translate success to the League of Ireland?After St. Patrick's Athletic dropped points twice over the weekend, can anyone maintain consistency in their bid to knock Shamrock Rovers off their perch?Dunleavy explains the aura around Galway United manager John Caulfield.Can Shamrock Rovers cope without their talismanic leader Pico Lopes? And will Galway put them under pressure at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday in our live commentary game?Ciaran Kilduff continues to pull up trees as Dundalk manager, and Dunleavy explains what makes them so good in an attacking sense.Bohs atrocious in the first half against Derry, but what happened in the second half? And is it a matter of time as to when Alan Reynolds departs?A huge win for Shelbourne and Joey O'Brien, can they start to turn their season around?Sligo Rovers had a pretty decent weekend last time out but can they now turn attentions to moving further up the table, away from basement side Waterford?Drogheda's leaky defence, how can they fix that and turn things around? Derry City turn a corner under Tiernan Lynch, but what have they done differently over the last few weeks?And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing theloipod@offtheball.comContact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram.And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinThe LOI Pod on Off The Ball.
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their 1-1 draw with Waterford
Tá tús á chur leis an bhféile idirnáisiúnta, CÚIRT, i nGaillimh inniu.
Dundalk FC's good form continues with a youthful side progressing against Shelbourne in the Leinster Senior Cup with a 3 - 1 victory on Tuesday before a Declan McDaid brace secures a 2 - 1 victory over John Caulfield's Galway Utd. WIth inspirational captain Daryl Horgan getting a 2 year contract extension all seems rosey for the Oriel faithful as we head towards summer.
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and assembled media after therir defeat to Dundalk
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their 3-2 victory against Drogheda United
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the League of Ireland, the Premier League, Europe and the international game.Bohemians aim to stay top of the League of Ireland Premier Division as they host Dundalk at Dalymount ParkDawson Devoy reacts to February Player of the Month award for Bohs and discusses Ireland squad ambitionsTeam news and key absences ahead of tonight's crucial clash in DublinShamrock Rovers look to extend remarkable unbeaten run against Galway United at Tallaght StadiumStephen Bradley praises Galway's progress under John Caulfield ahead of their meetingDerry City, Drogheda United, Waterford and St. Pat's all in action across a packed LOI scheduleFirst Division fixtures including Cork City, UCD, Finn Harps and Kerry FCTroy Parrott shines for AZ Alkmaar with goal, assist and Man of the Match display in EuropeHeimir Hallgrimsson calls for composure ahead of Ireland's high-stakes playoff in PragueEuropa League and Conference League roundup plus England squad call-ups from Thomas TuchelPremier League preview, Manchester United praise for Bruno Fernandes, and latest Chelsea developmentsBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their 4-3 victory over Waterford
After a draw on the road against John Caulfield's Galway United, Dundalk FC take their first win of the season with an emphatic hammering of Waterford in Oriel Park, as Teahan, McDaid, Horgan and Kenny grab the goals in a 5 nil victory. With 2nd from bottom Sligo Rovers due in town on Monday night episode 206 discusses what looks like a pivotal weekend of fixtures, the likely impact of Conor Kearn's long term injury, who is our best centre half due and the Lilywhites prospect for upcoming trips to the capital.
On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the League of Ireland, the Irish international side and the Premier League.Preview of tonight's League of Ireland Premier Division action, including the live commentary game between St Patrick's Athletic and Drogheda United.Stephen Kenny's St Pat's look to continue their strong start after last week's late win away to Shelbourne FC.Midfielder Barry Baggley discusses his recent form and his partnership with Jamie Lennon in the Pats midfield.Drogheda United attempt to end a difficult run and break their recent scoring drought against St Pat's under manager Kevin Doherty.Live commentary details from Richmond Park with Phil Egan and Richie Towell.Derry City and Shelbourne FC both aim to improve inconsistent starts to the season.Tiernan Lynch reacts to criticism following Derry's defeat to champions Shamrock Rovers.Tactical debate on the LOI Pod as former midfielder Gareth McGlynn questions Derry's defensive setup.League leaders Bohemian FC look to continue their winning run against Galway United at Dalymount Park.John Caulfield's Galway side continue their battle for points, with Patrick Hickey set to face his former club.Winless sides Dundalk FC and Waterford FC meet at Oriel Park in search of their first victory of the season.Troy Parrott scores twice for AZ Alkmaar against Sparta Prague in the UEFA Europa Conference League.European round-up including a win for Robbie Keane's Ferencvárosi TC and Aston Villa's advantage over Lille OSC.Reece James signs a new long-term contract with Chelsea FC.David McGoldrick discusses the possibility of a return to the Republic of Ireland national football team ahead of the upcoming international break.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their 1-0 defeat to Bohemians
Galway United ended up sharing the spoils with Dundalk in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division in Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday evening (6th March 2026). Daryl Horgan set up Gbemi Arubi to put the visitors ahead on 12 minutes, giving them a 1-0 interval lead. Stephen Walsh equalised for Galway United on 51 minutes before Kristopher Twardek put them in front 10 minutes later. But former United player Bobby Burns scored Dundalk's second goal nine minutes from time to ensure the draw. Afterwards, Galway United manager John Caulfield spoke to Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and assembled media. == Galway United's next game is away to league leaders Bohemians on Friday, 13th March. Kick-off at Dalymount Park is 7.45pm.
ON THIS week's podcast, Kieran catches up with Bandon man Richie Holland about his new assistant manager role with Galway United.Holland has linked up with fellow West Cork man John Caulfield for the League of Ireland Premier Division club.When Caulfield was manager of Cork City (2014 to 2019), he handed Holland a coaching break in 2017. Nine years on, the two join forces, this time with the Connacht club.Also on the show, we look back at Cork's heavy defeat to Derry (1-31 to 0-14) in National Football League Division 2.John Cleary's side are still in the promotion race but this could be a damaging result later in the campaign.Ben O'Connor's hurlers continued their Division 1A winning form in beating Kilkenny. They go into the clash with Limerick in good spirits.Joe Carroll's LGFA are one win from a Division 1 final too after victory over Waterford.All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast. Watch above. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, by using the player below or by searching 'Southern Star Sport Podcast' wherever you get yours.Follow our hosts on X: @matt_hurley01 and @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Matthew Hurley***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community. For more visit www.accesscu.ie Subscribe to The Southern Str's digital edition for less than €2 per week via https://subscribe.southernstar.ie/plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their 1-0 defeat to St. Patrick's Athletic
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Jonathan Higgins after their 1-1 Premier Division draw with Shelbourne
We're back indoors at Oliver Ireland wondering if we're going to be outdoors anywhere this weekend after another interrupted League of Ireland Friday. John Caufield joins us from Galway where a frustrating start to the season has followed a challenging winter, while Tommy Barrett dials in after an an agonising loss to Cork City on Friday. Season and league structure and the difficulties of recruitment are recurring themes in conversations that prove that it's a test out west. In addition to that we've got a packed mailbag that brings us from killing fields to artificial fields, and gambling partners to Bohs strike partners amongst other talking points that we wouldn't be able to bring to you withour our friends at Rascals, Collar & Cuff, Future Ticketing and Planify
Following their disappointing 1-0 defeat to Drogheda United last week, Galway United are on the road this Friday (13th February 2026) to St. Patrick's Athletic. It's not been a happy hunting ground for John Caulfield's men in recent times, having drawn twice and lost three times in their last five visits, including last year's FAI Cup quarter-final after extra-time. Galway United last won in Inchicore in the FAI Cup in 2017, but their last league victory was a 3-1 success in March 2026 thanks to goals from Vinny Faherty, John Sullivan and Enda Curran. Vinny Faherty, who represented the club in four spells between 2007 and 2020, scored nearly 50 goals during his Galway United career and also represented St. Patrick's Athletic on two occasions. He's been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly and they started by looking back on the Drogheda game. == Kick-off at Richmond Park on Friday is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage on 'Over The Line' on Galway Bay FM.
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and assembled media after their 1-0 Premier Division defeat to Drogheda
Ahead of the return of the League of Ireland season on Friday, Galway United manager John Caulfield joined Odhrán Johnson at the launch at Whelans.The Corkman spoke about ambitions for 2026, the huge change in playing and coaching personnel, and You can listen to live commentary of Shamrock Rovers' game with Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium this Friday night with Stephen Doyle and Vinny Perth on the GoLoud App and Newstalk from 7 o'clock.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of the start of the new SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has fall out from both Irish teams in Europe as Shelbourne are beaten by AZ Alkmaar and Shakhtar Donetsk dispatch of Shakhtar Donetsk.Stephen Bradley on a night where Rovers go close against one of Europe's best.The return of Jack Byrne.Joey O'Brien rues missed chances yet again.Paddy Barrett feels that Shels are close.Mark Coyle on a disappointing night.Troy Parrott impressed by Shels' resistance.John Caulfield signs a new deal.Dundalk get their licence.A big night for Martin O'Neill with Celtic.And a World Cup on the island of Ireland?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Two weeks after they secured their SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division spot, Galway Bay FM commentators Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers joined Darren Kelly on Friday's 'Over The Line' to look back on Galway United's season and what lies ahead for John Caulfield's charges (14th November 2025). They reflect on Moses Dyer's impact and Stephen Walsh's record appearances, the sadness with the passing of Ollie Horgan, the performances that led to a relegation battle, the character shown to survive and what lies ahead in 2026. We were also joined by Galway Bay FM's Sean Carley, LIVE from Budapest, as Republic of Ireland fans travel in their droves to Hungary following Thursday's win over Portugal at the Aviva Stadium. As well as chatting about Pearse Stadium and Galway United securing another top-three finish in the Women's Premier Division, Mike also previewed the weekend's action on the local soccer scene. == The 'Over The Line' weekend preview show with Darren Kelly broadcasts every Friday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM.
Eoin Sheahan is joined by Galway United manager John Caulfield this evening, who reminisces on memories of the late Ollie Horgan, as well as talks about the growth of the League of IrelandFootball on Off The Ball with William Hill
Galway United manager John Caulfield speaks to Jonathan Higgins after his sides 1-1 draw against Waterford at the RSC on Saturday evening, a result that secures the Tribesmen's Premier Division status for 2026.
Jonathan Higgins chats to Kevin Doherty of Drogheda United, John Caulfield and Patrick Hickey of Galway United, following a 1-1 draw between the sides this evening in Eamonn Deacy Park.League of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0#leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-1 draw with Drogheda United
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-0 Men's Premier Division win over Bohemians
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and assembled media after their 1-1 draw with St. Patrick's Athletic
We are back after an international break to forget and savouring a weekend to remember in the FAI Cup unless you happen to be from Connacht. Kerry FC's heroic exploits take top billing, but there's a heavy Sligo Rovers angle to that drama too while Johnny was down at Richmond Park to hear from Kian Leavy and John Caulfield after St Patrick's Athletic got the better of Galway. Dan details a dramatic night in Drogheda and there's a bit of Derry chat too in a crowded mailbag that includes TV statistics, Israel, the DUP and why the difficult child has become the FAI's favourite distraction. In a week of 4-3 wins, we remain grateful to our four sponsors who make this happen consistently - our friends at Future Ticketing, Rascals Brewing, Collar & Cuff and Sport Cosanta
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-1 defeat to Derry City
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 4-0 FAI Cup victory over Salthill Devon
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their 1-0 Men's Premier Division defeat away to Cork City
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 4-2 Men's Premier Division defeat to Waterford
Bohemians have defeated Galway United 3-0 in Dalymount Park to keep their title hopes alive.Reaction from Stephen O'Donnell and John Caulfield.LOI on Off the Ball with RockshoreTo become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
Won't somebody think of the football? After a day dominated by the latest Bohs jersey launch and another famous face performing an acting masterclass at the Cross, Dan and Johnny try to merge Tuesday's box office activity with the oft forgotten events on the pitch. This wide-ranging session brings us from Oasis to Odubeko, and from Keane to Keena while there's also enough there for the obsessives – be they journalists or non-Shels fans – who can still hear the sound of Duff. We hear from Joey O'Brien about a relationship that will live forever, while John Caulfield tells us the story behind Moses relocating half the world away and the lads also analyse the reasons behind Douglas James Taylor just yesterday morning letting Drogheda know he was gone. All these shoehorned song lyrics are brought to you in association with our friends at Sport Cosanta, Collar and Cuff, Future Ticketing and Rascals Brewing. Lame jokes? Yes but, by now, you should have somehow realised what we were going to do.
Galway hold Shelbourne to a 1-1 draw at Eamonn Deacy Park as Jonathan Higgins gets the reaction of John Caulfield, Joey O'Brien and Bobby BurnsLOI on OTB w/Rockshore 0.0 #LeagueofOurOwn
Beidh an t-Uachtarán Michael D. Higgins in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe inniu, agus é ag bronnadh a chartlann Uachtaránachta ar an Ollscoil. Labhair an Dr. John Caulfield le Aoife Ní Chonghaile.
Hear from Drogheda's Kevin Doherty, Bohs boss Alan Reynolds, Damien Duff of Shelbourne, Sligo gaffer John Russell, Galway manager John Caulfield, Cork City boss Gerrard Nash, and Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley on this comprehensive roundup of LOI manager interviews from the past weekend.