Podcast appearances and mentions of mike rafferty

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 2-14 Carna-Caiseal Na Piarsaigh 0-13 (U19FC Final 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

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 1-1 Drogheda United (Men's Premier Division match commentary with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and Gerry Murphy)

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-1 draw with Drogheda United

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

FOOTBALL: An Spidéal captain Liam Ó Ceallaigh with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their intermediate final against Caltra

FOOTBALL: An Spidéal's Finnian Ó Laoi with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their intermediate final against Caltra

FOOTBALL: An Spidéal's Conal Ó Caoimh with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their intermediate final against Caltra

FOOTBALL: An Spidéal selector Dónal De Barra with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their intermediate final against Caltra

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 midfielder Axel Piesold with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-0 win over Bohemians

SOCCER: Galway United 2-1 Cork City (Men's Premier Division commentary with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and Gerry Murphy)

SOCCER: Galway United assistant manager Jon Daly with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-1 win over Cork City

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

SOCCER: St. Patrick's Athletic 1-1 Galway United (Men's Premier Division commentary with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and Dave Kelly)

SOCCER: Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty, Derek Rogers and Darren Kelly remember Ollie Horgan on 'Over The Line'

The Irish Professional Footballers Benevolent Association will hold a Golf outing at Galway Bay Golf Club on Friday, September 12th.  The association was set up to help former professional footballers who may have fallen on hard times financially or those with health issues and a Galway branch was set up by Gerry Daly, John Mannion, Ronan Kinneen, amongst others. The launch of the golf outing took place this morning in City Hall, hosted by Mayor Mike Cubbard, was attended by a large number of former League of Ireland players. The guest speaker at the launch was former Republic of Ireland striker Niall Quinn who is one of the patrons of the Irish Professional Footballers Benevolent Association (IPFBA) and he spoke to Mike Rafferty.

Galway United are now eight games without a win in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division, and just one point ahead of the relegation play-off position following this defeat to Derry City in Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday (22nd August 2025). Jimmy Keohane got United's first league goal in three games to put them ahead on 17 minutes, but they found themselves level at half-time following Dip Akenyemi's equaliser just before the break.  And even though the visitors went down to 10 men following Jamie Stott's second yellow card, Adam O'Reilly struck the winner for the Candystripes on 93 minutes. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Gareth Gorman. == Galway United's next game is away to Shelbourne on Sunday, 31st August 2025.  Kick-off at Tolka Park is 5pm.

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-1 defeat to Derry City

SOCCER: Salthill Devon midfielder Alex Byrne with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 4-0 Premier Division defeat to Galway United

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 4-0 FAI Cup victory over Salthill Devon

Galway United are through to the quarter-finals of the men's FAI Cup after beating Salthill Devon 4-0 in the Galway City Derby in Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday (15th August 2025). First-half goals from Garry Buckley and Stephen Walsh gave the 'visitors' in this cup tie a two-goal interval advantage; Patrick Hickey and Dara McGuinness doubled the lead during the second half. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United are back in action in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division next Friday (22nd August).  Kick-off in Eamonn Deacy Park is 7.45pm.  Salthill Devon will start their defence of the Western Hygiene Supplies Brod Trill Premier League in the next few weeks.

SOCCER: New Galway United assistant manager Jon Daly with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their men's FAI Cup meeting with Salthill Devon

SOCCER: Galway United captain Greg Cunningham and Salthill Devon captain Shane O'Rourke with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their FAI Cup clash

SOCCER: Galway United manager Phil Trill with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-0 All-Island Cup semi-final defeat to Wexford

SOCCER: Galway United 0-1 Wexford (Women's All-Island Cup semi-final match report with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty)

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 4-2 Men's Premier Division defeat to Waterford

Galway United suffered their third consecutive defeat (and fourth in five games) as they were beaten by Waterford in Eamonn Deacy Park in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division on Friday (25th July 2025). Despite Galway second-half strikes from Stephen Walsh and substitute Dara McGuinness, goals from Conan Noonan, Padraig Amond (2) and Darragh Leahy gave the visitors a first away win over United since 2007. With Sligo Rovers coming back to beat Cork City 3-2, it now means Galway United are just three points ahead of the relegation places. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is away to Cork City on Friday, 1st August.  Kick-off at Turners Cross is 7.45pm.

SOCCER: Galway United defender Rob Slevin with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-0 FAI Cup win over Tolka Rovers

Salthill Devon are through to the third round of the men's FAI Cup following this one goal victory over Tipperary's St. Michael's in Drom on Saturday (19th July 2025). Timmy Molloy's 12th-minute goal was the difference, securing their place in the last-16. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United are also in the draw, which will take place on Tuesday(22nd July).

SOCCER: Salthill Devon defender Ben Molloy with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-0 FAI Cup win over St. MIchael's

SOCCER: Salthill Devon manager Emlyn Long with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-0 FAI Cup victory over St. MIchael's

Stephen Walsh's first goal since last October put Galway United ahead before David Hurley ensured victory in the second of the men's FAI Cup against Dublin's Tolka Rovers on Friday (18th July 2025). Walsh struck on 18 minutes against the Glasnevin outfit, securing Galway's first goal in three games, before Hurley on 74 minutes ended a four-match winless run, and put United into the last-16 draw next Tuesday. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is against Waterford in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division.  Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday, 25th July is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-0 FAI Cup win over Tolka Rovers

SOCCER: Galway United assistant manager Ollie Horgan with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-1 draw with Shelbourne

Bobby Burns' first goal of the season secured Galway United a share of the spoils in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday (27th June 2025). The visitors led at half-time thanks to Ademipo Odubeko's 25th-minute strike.  But substitute Burns profited from a goalkeeping error six minutes from time to ensure these two teams couldn't be separated again for the third time this season. == Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is away to Drogheda United on Friday, 4th July 2025.  Kick-off at Weavers Park is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Galway United shared the spoils with Derry City at the Ryan McBride Brandywell in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division on Friday (13th June 2025). David Hurley's penalty on 10 minutes gave the Tribesmen the lead, but the hosts equalised through Kevin Holt eight minutes later. It leaves Galway United in seventh place on 25 points, two behind last year's winners Shelbourne in sixth.  Shamrock Rovers lead the table on 39 points. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is at home against St. Patrick's Athletic on Friday, 20th June.  Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park is 7.45pm.

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-1 Premier Division victory over Cork City