Podcast appearances and mentions of mike rafferty

SOCCER: Galway United defender Wasiri Williams with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their Premier Division win over Derry City

Galway United marked their historic arrival to Pearse Stadium on Friday (19th June 2026) with a 2-1 victory over Derry City, to strengthen their seventh place position and move five points clear of the relegation positions. Two Stephen Walsh goals ensured him another place in the annals of the club as it proved enough to take the three points, giving them a first home win in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division since beating the same opposition back in April.  Michael Duffy got a late penalty for Derry City while James McClean also made an appearance from the bench. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is away to Shamrock Rovers next Friday (26th).  Kick-off at Tallaght Stadium is 7.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage on 'Over The Line.'

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-1 win over Derry City in Pearse Stadium

An injury time winner from Tyreke Wilson proved a cruel ending for Galway United as they went down by the one goal to Dundalk in their SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division fixture in Turners Cross, Cork on Friday (12th June 2026). The result leaves Galway United in seventh place on 21 points, still just two ahead of Sligo Rovers, and seven up on bottom side Waterford. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is against Derry City on Friday, 19th June.  Kick-off at Pearse Stadium is 7.45pm.

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their Premier Division defeat to Dundalk

Galway United's Remini Tillotson spoke to Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after victory against Athlone Town on Saturday afternoon...

Galway United Women's Manager Phil Trill spoke to Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after the most dramatic of victories over Athlone Town...

Galway United couldn't find a way back following the concession of two first half goals in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday (22nd May 2026). Dawson Devoy and Douglas James-Taylor gave the visitors a 2-0 interval lead before Ed McCarthy hit back with two second half Galway United goals.  Unfortunately each time, Bohemians found responses through Ross Tierney and Patrick Hickey to take the points, and leave Galway in seventh place, one point ahead of the relegation zone. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is away to Shelbourne next Friday (29th May 2026).  Kick-off at Tolka Park is 7.45pm.

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 4-2 loss to Bohemians

Commentary of Salthill Devon's Connacht Junior Men's Cup Final victory over Colga at Eamonn Deacy Park by Mike Rafferty and Derek Rodgers...

SOCCER: Galway United defender Gianfranco Facchineri with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their Men's Premier Division trip to Sligo Rovers

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their Men's Premier Division trip to Sligo Rovers

SOCCER: Colga manager Peter Greaney with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of the Connacht Cup Final against Salthill Devon

SOCCER: Salthill Devon manager Emlyn Long with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their Connacht Cup Final against Colga

Two early goals conceded proved costly for Galway United in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division as their winless run against Shamrock Rovers increased to 40 games at Eamonn Deacy Park (8th May 2026). Michael Noonan and Adam Brennan gave the visitors a 2-0 interval advantage before Matty Wolfe put United back in contention three minutes after the restart.  However, Tummise Sobowale guaranteed the points would go to Tallaght on 73 minutes. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is away to Sligo Rovers on Saturday, 16th May.  Kick-off at the Showgrounds is 7.45pm.

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and assembled media after their Premier Division defeat to Shamrock Rovers

SOCCER: Galway United 2-1 Peamount (Women's Premier Division commentary with Sean Carley and Mike Rafferty)

SOCCER: Galway United manager Phil Trill with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-1 victory over Peamount

Colga created history on Sunday (3rd May 2026) when they were crowned Western Hygiene Supplies Brod Trill Premier Division champions for the first time in their history. The Clarinbridge outfit beat Craughwell United 7-0 in Coleman Park thanks to goals from Calum Browne, Nathan Ward, Tom Daly, Ben Lalor, Jamie Cummins and a Mikey Donoghue brace. That result put them eight points clear of predecessors Salthill Devon. Colga manager Peter Greaney chatted to Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty afterwards. == Colga's next outing is away to Offaly's Coolraine SC in the FAI Junior Cup next Sunday (10th).  Kick-off at Durrow is 3pm.

Galway United look to maintain their perfect start to the SSE Airtricity League Women's Premier Division on Saturday (25th April 2026). While the battle to avoid relegation in the Western Hygiene Supplies Brod Trill Men's Premier continues. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and assembled media after therir defeat to Dundalk

Galway United didn't make it three wins in succession in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division at Oriel Park on Friday (17th April 2026) as Dundalk outscored them in a last 10 minute goal blitz to secure a first competitive victory over the Tribesmen since 2017. Declan McDaid scored for the Lilywhites on 81 and 85 minutes to put Ciarán Kilduff's team clear before Stephen Walsh replied with a Galway United consolation. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is away to bottom side Waterford next Friday (24th).  Kick-off at Waterford RSC is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

The men's FAI Junior Cup is the highlights on the local front with two games on Sunday (12th April) and another on Tuesday (14th). With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

SOCCER: Salthill Devon managaer Emlyn Long with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 3-2 Connacht Cup semi-final win over Moyne Villa

SOCCER: Moyne Villa 2-3 Salthill Devon (Connacht Cup semi-final report with Mike Rafferty)

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.

There'll be a guaranteed Galway winner in the 2026 Connacht FA Junior Cup following Monday's (2nd March) semi-final draw. League leaders Colga will host Mervue United, while Salthill Devon head to Moyne Villa. Colga knocked out defending champions Castlebar Celtic 1-0 in yesterday's quarter-final (1st March) and afterwards, manager Peter Greaney chatted to Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == In the Shield semi-finals, Kinvara United head to Sligo's Ballymote Celtic; and Galway Hibernians are on the road to Roscommon's Cloonfad United. All ties are currently scheduled for Sunday, 5th April.

Galway United claimed the bragging rights in the 100th Connacht Derby in Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday (27th February 2026) with their first victory in this season's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. Jimmy Keohane's goal on 19 minutes proved the difference and moved the Tribesmen up to seventh, with Sligo Rovers now firmly at the bottom. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is away to St. Patrick's Athletic on Monday, 2nd March.  Kick-off at Richmond Park is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

It was an exciting night on Friday (20th February 2026) in the Western Hygiene Supplies Brod Trill Galway FA Premier League with two 3-3 draws. Leaders Colga were held at home by a late equaliser for Maree-Oranmore, while Athenry also salvaged a point against Moyne Villa. With a full preview of all the weekend's Junior action, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

During the second hour of Monday night's 'Over The Line', George McDonagh, John Mulligan and Sean Carley looked back on the sporting weekend. Jason Byrne was on the line reviewing Galway's comeback to salvage a point against Kerry, Mike Rafferty spoke about the Oscar Traynor Cup success for Galway, and William Davies reviewed Ireland's performance against Italy in the Six Nations.

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

SOCCER: Galway United 0-1 Drogheda United (Men's Premier Division commentary with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers)

With just four days to go to the start of the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division, Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh hosted a special Galway United preview on Monday (2nd February 2026). Mike Rafferty, Derek Rogers, Cian O'Connell, Ollie Neary, Jonathan Higgins and Sean Carley all joined George to look ahead to a massive season for the club.

In the Galway FA Premier Division on Friday (30th January 2026), Salthill Devon were 2-0 victors away to Athenry, putting them joint top of the table.  Moyne Villa were held to a 0-0 draw by Renmore. Athenry went out of the Connacht under-19 Girls Cup with a 5-2 quarter-final defeat to Westport United.  A late winner gave Dunmore Town a 3-2 success against Salthill Devon. With a full preview of the weekend's action, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

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

SOCCER: Galway United midfielder David Hurley with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty before the new SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division

The Michael Byrne Cup got underway on Friday (19th December 2025) with two games.   Two Aaron Molloy goals overturned the deficit as Maree-Oranmore beat Athenry 3-2 away; JJ Oifoh and Darragh Forde both struck twice in Moyne Villa's 8-2 victory over Corrib Celtic in  Headford. Before those games concluded, Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty previewed this weekend's action on the domestic scene.

Galway League play their final group game in the Oscar Traynor Cup against Sligo-Leitrim on Sunday (14th December 2025). There's also action in the Women's Premier Division Cup. With a preview of all the action across all divisions, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == Galway League vs Sligo-Leitrim in the Oscar Traynor Cup takes place in Maree Astro on Sunday.  Kick-off is 2pm.

The Western Hygiene Supplies Brod Trill Galway FA Men's Premier Division reaches the halfway mark this weekend (5th/6th December 2025). Mervue United play their refixed game in the Connacht FA Junior Cup, while there's also action in the FAI under-17 Junior Cup. With a full preview,  here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

FOOTBALL: St. Brigid's 1-16 Maigh Cuilinn 1-14 (Connacht SFC match report with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty)

FOOTBALL: Caltra manager Robbie Kelly with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their U19C Final win over Cárna-Caiseal/Na Piarsaigh

FOOTBALL: Caltra 2-14 Carna-Caiseal Na Piarsaigh 0-13 (U19FC Final report with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty)

It's the last-16 of the Connacht FA Cup and six games include Galway teams.  The Galway FA Women's Premier League also takes place, and there are Connacht championship games at under-18. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

The Western Hygiene Supplies Brod Trill Premier Division is getting exciting this weekend as Mervue United went joint top on Thursday (20th November 2025) when they beat Renmore 3-2. Friday's game (updates on 'Over The Line') sees leaders Colga take on defending champions Salthill Devon. There's more action on Saturday. Looking ahead to those games and others, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

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.

The battle for the Galway FA Men's Premier Division is heating up ahead of another four games this weekend (7th-8th November 2025) And there are other intriguing contests throughout the various divisions. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

SOCCER: Waterford vs Galway United (Over The Line Preview with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and Darren Kelly)

SOCCER: Local Junior Preview with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty (31st October 2025)

SOCCER: Galway United's David Hurley with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-1 draw with Drogheda