Podcast appearances and mentions of 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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