Podcast appearances and mentions of mike rafferty

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 3-2 defeat to Bohemians

Galway United suffered a devastating defeat to Bohemians in Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday (11th September) after seeing a two-goal lead wiped away. Stephen Walsh put the hosts 1-0 up in the first half before Kris Twardek doubled that advantage on 52 minutes. But two Colm Whelan goals in the final quarter hour, plus a Ross Tierney strike gave Bohemians the spoils, leaving United just three points off the relegation zone. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is away to Sligo Rovers this Monday (14th September).  Kick-off at the Showgrounds is 7.45pm and we'll have full coverage on our website galwaybayfm.ie.

Tonight on 'Over The Line' with Darren Kelly; The group stages are over in the Forvis Mazars Senior Hurling Championship and Niall Canavan looks back on the weekend's action, plus we have the Galway Bay FM Senior Team of the Week; Galway United are into the men's FAI Cup semi-finals after beating Drogheda United.  Mike Rafferty reflects on that game, Derry City's visit in October, and the start of the domestic season; And Great Britain and Ireland come from behind to win the Walker Cup for the first time since 2015. Denis Kirwan tells us about a special Sunday afternoon, and looks ahead to the AMGEN Irish Open starting this Thursday; All this and more.

Mervue United began the new FAI National League with a 1-1 draw against Donegal's Cockhill Celtic in Fahy's Field on Saturday (29th August 2026). The visitors looked set to spoil the day thanks to Tiernan Ruddy's goal two minutes into the second half.  But Gavin Smyth stepped up with a 94th minute equaliser for Mervue United to leave four teams tied at the top in Group 1 (the others are Bonagee United and Home Farm DCU). Afterwards, Mervue United manager Brendan O'Connor shared this thoughts with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == Mevue United's next game is away to Lucan United next Satuday (5th September). Kick-off at Westmanstown Road is 3pm.

Jimmy Keohane's equaliser on 94 minutes rescued Galway United a draw in Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday evening (28th August 2026) in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division. The visitors got in front 10 minutes from when after Hugo Cunha saved Daniel Kelly's penalty, James Norris got a rebound into the net but United found a way to rescue the spoils. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is their FAI Cup quarter-final against Drogheda United next Friday (4th September). Kick-off at Sullivan & Lambe Park is 7.45pm.

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

Galway United were held to a scoreless draw by Drogheda United in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division upon their return to Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday (7th August 2026). In a game of little chances, a David Hurley missed penalty could have made a massive difference to their league position but the Tribesmen remain in seventh place on 30 points, five clear of the relegation zone. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is against Bray Wanderers in the FAI Cup Round 3.  Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park next Friday (14th) is 7.45pm.

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 0-0 Premier Division draw with Drogheda United

Galway United and Waterford couldn't be separated in a scoreless stalemate on Saturday (25th July 2026) in the final game of the Salthill Summer Series at Pearse Stadium. The result leaves the Tribesmen in seventh place on 28 points, six points clear of the relegation places. Galway United manager John Caulfield shared his views with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == Galway United's next game is away to Bohemians on Sunday (2nd August).  Kick-off at Dalymount Park is 7pm.

Bearna Na Forbacha Aontaithe will host a Comórtas Sacair Na Gaeltachta tournament for U12 teams on the 29th of August at An Sportlann Na Forbacha.  Six teams will be involved with all teams from the Gaeltacht. Hosts Bearna Na Forbacha will be joined by West Coast United, Chois Fharraige and MacDara from Galway and by Iorras Aontaithe and Ruagairi Acla from Mayo.  Mike Rafferty was at the launch, and he first spoke to Joacim Lydon from West Coast United, Aodan Malone from Chois Fharraige and Diarmuid O Ceide from MacDara. 

Galway United Women's Manager Phil Trill spoke to Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after defeat to Shelbourne in the All-Island Cup Final at Tolka Park on Saturday evening.

The commentary from Mike Rafferty and Anne Regan of Galway United's defeat to Shelbourne in the All-Island Cup Final at Tolka Park on Saturday evening.

Galway United are through to the last-16 of the men's FAI Cup following a comfortable victory over Dublin's Crumlin United in Pearse Stadium on Friday (17th July 2026). Matty Wolfe struck two first half goals (including a penalty) while Francely Lomboto helped make it 3-0 at the break.  Stephen Walsh added the fourth on 50 minutes. 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 Pearse Stadium on Saturday week (25th July 2026) is 5pm.

SOCCER: Galway United midfielder Abbie Callanan with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty before their All-Island Cup Final against  Shelbourne 

SOCCER: Galway United manager Phil Trill with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their All-Island Cup Final against Shelbourne

SOCCER: Galway United striker Emma Doherty with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their All-Island Cup Final agaisnt Shelbourne 

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.