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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
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
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-0 FAI Cup win over Tolka Rovers
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
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their 1-0 Premier Division defeat to Drogheda United
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.
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-1 Premier Division victory over Cork City
Galway United aim to get back on track after three defeats in the men's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division on Friday (16th May 2025) when they host Sligo Rovers. John Caulfield's side won 2-1 away in April, but haven't secured a home victory over their Connacht rivals since 2017. Recent back-to-back braces led to Moses Dyer being named the SSE Airtricity League Men's Player of the Month. Leading up to the game, Moses Dyer joined manager John Caulfield at a media event in Eamonn Deacy Park to look ahead to the game with Sligo Rovers and they spoke to assembled media including Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE on ‘Over The Line' on Galway Bay FM.
Reece Hutchinson's 69th-minute goal condemned Galway United to a fourth straight SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division defeat in Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday (16th May 2025). It means John Caulfield's side remain in eighth place on 20 points, nine behind leaders Shamrock Rovers. But they now hold just an eight-point advantage on Cork City and Sligo Rovers. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is at home to Cork City on Friday, 23rd May. Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage on 'Over The Line' on Galway Bay FM.
On Tuesday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news from Ireland, the UK and all over Europe as the season reaches boiling point.Trim's Tim Clancy believes investment is needed to compete with the top and burnout was the reason he had to step away from Cork.John Caulfield pays tribute to his star striker Moses Dyer and calls him a 'beautiful person.'Dyer himself eyes a New Zealand call up and looks on Nando Pijnaker and Max Mata as inspirations.Atalanta guarantee Champions League football, whilst Antony is on his way out of Old Trafford, but where?And Frank Lampard wants his side to step in the lions den as Coventry push for promotion.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
On Tuesday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news from Ireland, the UK and all over Europe as the season reaches boiling point.Trim's Tim Clancy believes investment is needed to compete with the top and burnout was the reason he had to step away from Cork.John Caulfield pays tribute to his star striker Moses Dyer and calls him a 'beautiful person.'Dyer himself eyes a New Zealand call up and looks on Nando Pijnaker and Max Mata as inspirations.Atalanta guarantee Champions League football, whilst Antony is on his way out of Old Trafford, but where?And Frank Lampard wants his side to step in the lions den as Coventry push for promotion.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their 1-0 Premier Division defeat to Waterford
Jonathan Higgins speaks with victorious St Patrick's Athletics manager Stephen Kenny as well as disappointed Galway United FC manager John Caulfield after 10-man St Pat's moved to the top of the League of Ireland table.League of Ireland coverage on Off The Ball with Rockshore | #LeagueOfOurOwn
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-0 Premier Division defeat to St. Patrick's Athletic
We almost needed 90 minutes to get through a weekend where every club played 180 minutes in a league that is going the full 360 in terms of storylines. Since our last show, we've had several open letters, one managerial departure, two injury time goals for the ages and the death of a pontiff. And that's before we even get to Marc Canham. We eventually manage to do that after hearing a little bit of John Caulfield and Damien Duff and more about the Galway United old lads Whatsapp group. There's a bit of Mauro Picotto, the mandatory Father Ted nostalgia, a Jeff Bezos tribute in Drogheda and Louth being very proud. Throw in Johnny's fine dining update and speculation about a managerial party that will never happen and this Future Ticketing, Sport Cosanta, Collar & Cuff and Rascals Brewing sponsored bonanza might just qualify for the good 15pc that makes the other 85pc of life worth it.
This week we discuss Eric's recent escapades, as well as the incredibly successful Mythic Legions Beyithirr campaign. Join Mike, Noah, Eric, and JoeBro as we go over recent acquisitions, projects and anything else they get distracted by. Buckle up and get your ears ready for the editing magic of John Caulfield of The Euro Legions Podcast fame as he graciously agreed to help us as Wy is out. Thanks John! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.