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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.

SOCCER: Galway United assistant manager Ollie Horgan with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-0 Men's Premier Division defeat to Sligo Rovers

Galway United suffered their first away defeat of this season's SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division on Friday (2nd May 2025) after going down to St. Patrick's Athletic. First-half strikes from Kian Leavy and Zach Elbouzedi gave the Dublin side the three points and sent them to the top of the table. United drop to fourth on 20 points, but are still only two points behind St. Pat's. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United are back in action on Monday (5th May) when they host Bohemians.  Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park is 5pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

SOCCER: Galway United goalkeeper Brendan Clarke with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-0 Premier Division defeat to St. Patrick's Athletic

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

Moses Dyer did it again for Galway United as two second-half goals within three minutes overturned this SSE Airtricity League Premier Division contest on Friday  (25th April 2025) in Eamonn Deacy Park. As a result, Galway United are level on points with leaders Drogheda United with only goal difference favouring the Louth side. 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 Friday (2nd May).  Kick-off at Richmond Park is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

SOCCER: Galway United attacker Sean Kerrigan with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-1 Premier Division win over Drogheda

SOCCER: Galway United assistant manager Ollie Horgan with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-1 Premier Division win over Drogheda

SOCCER: Galway United assistant manager Ollie Horgan with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 3-2 Premier Division defeat to Derry City

Galway United suffered their second successive home defeat in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division on Friday (18th April 2025) as Derry City left Eamonn Deacy Park with the points. Despite late goals in each half from Patrick Hickey and Vince Borden, the Candystripes took the spoils thanks to strikes from Daniel Mullen, Robbie Benson and Gavin Whyte. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United are back in action next Monday (21st April) when they travel to Shelbourne.  Kick-off at Tolka Park is 5pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Both Galway United teams are in action this weekend (12th/13th April 2205) while Salthill Devon play their long awaited FAI Junior Cup quarter-final against Castlebar Celtic. The Michael Byrne Cup semi-finals take place on Saturday while there are two games in the Galway FA Premier League. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == Selected Fixtures: • (Saturday 2pm) – Galway Hibs vs Athenry, Moyne Villa vs Mervue United (Michael Byrne Cup SF) • (Saturday 2pm) – Loughrea vs Renmore, University of Galway vs Maree/Oranmore (Premier League) • (Saturday 5pm Eamonn Deacy Park) – Galway United vs Wexford (Women's Premier) • (Saturday 7.45pm Showgrounds) – Sligo Rovers vs Galway United (Men's Premier) • (Sunday 2pm Celtic Park Castlebar) – Castlebar Celtic vs Salthill Devon (FAI Junior Cup QF) • (Tuesday 7pm Mervue) – Mervue United vs Athenry (U18 Jimmy Sullivan Premier and Champ Cup SF) • (Wednesday 7pm Athenry) – Athenry vs Westport United (FAI Women's U17 Cup Round 3) • (Thursday 6.30pm Cappagh Park) – Knocknacarra vs Maree/Oranmore (U18 Jimmy Sullivan Premier and Champ Cup SF)

SOCCER: Galway United defender Aoibhinn Costello with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 3-2 Premier Division win over Shamrock Rovers

SOCCER: Galway United manager Phil Trill with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 3-2 Premier Division victory over Shamrock Rovers

Both Galway United men and women are in action this weekend. (28th/29th/30th March 2025). There are also Connacht Cup action, Premier Division games, and Mervue United compete in the FAI Youth Boys Cup Semi-Final. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == Selected Fixtures • (Friday, 7.45pm) – Bohemians vs Galway United (Men's Premier) • (Saturday 2pm Mervue) – Mervue United vs Killarney Celtic (FAI Youth Boys Semi-Final) • (Saturday 2.30pm) - University of Galway vs Athenry, Colga vs Salthill Devon (3pm) – Galway FA Men's Premier) • (Saturday 5pm Eamonn Deacy Park) – Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers (Women's Premier) • (Sunday 2pm Loughrea) – Loughrea Rams vs Mervue United (Women's Connacht Cup QF) • (Sunday 2pm) – Boyle Celtic vs Mervue United, Moyne Villa vs Manulla, Renmore vs Castlebar Celtic (Connacht FA Junior Cup QFs) • (Tuesday 7.30pm Athenry) – Athenry vs Mervue United (GFA Women's Premier Cup) • (Thursday 7.30pm Mervue) – Mervue United vs Renmore (Galway FA Men's Premier)

Galway United women are on the road; and there's action in the Men's Premier Division. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == The 'Over The Line' weekend preview show with Darren Kelly broadcasts every Friday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM.

Presentation Secondary School, Kilkenny 2-0 Presentation College, Athenry Roisin Foley (50), Emily Phelan (67)                                     Two second half goals ensured Cup success for Presentation Secondary School, Kilkenny over defending Champions Presentation College, Athenry in a sun-soaked Athlone Town AFC this afternoon (March 19). It's been some season for the Kilkenny kingpins as this victory confirmed a Cup double for the girls with their Senior crew capturing the National title five weeks ago in the same venue with six of the Junior squad involved in that showpiece. It was a case of taking their chances when they came with a sublime effort from Roisin FOLEY to open her account for Kilkenny with twenty minutes of the game remaining.  Vice Captain Emily PHELAN made sure of the win three minutes from time when she saw her effort go in off the keeper. Kilkenny made the brighter start to the contest with Hannah Griffey forcing a brilliant save from Jane Brennan with 13 minutes on the clock. Towards the latter stages of the first half, it was Athenry that dominated most of the possession but just couldn't get the ball on target as the teams went in goalless at the break. Within four minutes, Kilkenny broke the deadlock with a superb set piece from Roisin FOLEY that sailed over the head of Brennan and into the top corner, leaving the Galway shot-stopper no chance. The Galway side had a great opportunity to draw level a few moments later when Niamh Kilgannon had a glancing header goal bound only for Isabelle Carroll to produce a top class save at the near post to deny the youngster. Noone, Duffy and McNamara had half chances blocked down with some solid defensive play from Presentation, Kilkenny. The killer blow for Athenry came three minutes from time when Emily PHELAN'S cross slipped through the hands of Brennan and in for Kilkenny's second of the afternoon. After the game, Presentation College manager Joe Finnerty spoke to Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == PRESENTATION SECONDARY SCHOOOL, KILKENNY | Isabelle Carroll, Anna Morrissey, Roisin Foley, Hannah Griffey, Maria Ryan, Ellie Barron, Kate Ryan, Olivia Dunphy ©, Emily Phelan ©, Meadhbh Doherty, Ellen Treacy SUBS USED | Kate Dalton for Treacy (46) Amy O'Shea for Barron (46). Chloe Tennyson for K Ryan (70) Sophie McCabe for Morrissey (70+3), Ella Cody for Foley (70+3) SUBS NOT USED | Emily Doyle, Tara Rose Dunphy, Brooke Quirke EXTENDED PANEL | Kate Daly, Megan O'Reilly, Kara Canavan, Grace O'Farrell, Emily O'Rourke, Lauren Moran, Katie O'Shea, Sophie Malone. TEACHERS | Colin Kinsella, Orlaith Conlon COACHES | Ray Meagher, David Doyle   PRESENTATION COLLEGE, ATHENRY | Jane Brennan, Cadhla Fox, Saoirse Counihan, Brooke Corcoran, Kate Kennedy, Niamh Kilgannon ©, Sophie Hogan, Abbie Duffy, Mollie Noone ©, Amira Bouhlel McNamara, Anna Jordan SUBS USED | Lily Mae Feeney for Counihan (67), Aideen Kilgannon for Hogan (70+5), Aoibhe Corcoran for McNamara (70+5),  Isobel Behan for Jordan (70+6) SUBS NOT USED | Aoibhín Hannon, Katie Noone,  Isobel Furey, Isobel Beldon, Ciara Doyle EXTENDED PANEL | Sarah Egan, Ailbhe Mannion, Charolette Mangan, Chloe Keane, Ciara Mullins Eve Connolly Ledwith, Kacie Lally Duffy, Leah Mullins, Sarah Egan, Tegan Kilkenny. TEACHERS | Joe Finnerty, Edel Kilgannon, Dom Coll

Galway United are the only undefeated team left in this year's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division following a 1-0 victory over Waterford FC in Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday (14th March 2025). Vince Borden's 80th-minute strike was the difference as the Tribesmen moved to 3rd place on 10 points after six games, just one behind leaders Drogheda. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Gareth Gorman. == Galway United's next game is away to Bohemians in two weeks (Friday, 28th March 2025).  Kick-off at Dalymount Park is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage on 'Over The Line' here on Galway Bay FM.

SOCCER: Galway United assistant manager Ollie Horgan with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-0 victory over Waterford

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

The new SSE Airtricity League Women's Premier Division season begins on Saturday (8th March 2025) when Galway United hosts Dublin's DLR Waves. The Tribeswomen were 4-0 victors when they last met in September 2024.  United enjoyed a best-ever third placed finish, six points behind victors Athlone Town.  DLR Waves came 10th and have been beaten, and have yet to score, in all four previous meetings against Galway United. Galway United manager Phil Trill has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty leading up to the game. == Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday is 5pm.

Galway play their second game in this year's Very National Camogie League on Saturday (1st March 2025) away to Waterford. Carrie Dolan and the evergreen Ailish O'Reilly came up with some important scores as Galway got the wraps off their season with a win down in UPMC Nowlan Park over Kilkenny. It's another away day for Cathal Murray's crew, and a first home tie for the Suirsiders and with both sides assimilating younger players into the panels and dealing with injuries, it should be an enlightening game. Having faced the All-Ireland champions, Cork in the opening round, Waterford must now take on the runners-up. Beth Carton remains their attacking talisman but the concession of early goals had them on the back foot. They showed good resolve in the second half, however, without ever looking like reeling in the Rebels. Galway senior manager Cathal Murray gave his thoughts to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane. == Galway have made three changes for their game against Waterford. Carnmore's Jennifer Hughes and St. Thomas' Áine Keane return following their Ashbourne Cup success with University of Limerick.  Oranmore-Maree's Ailish O'Reilly struck 0-3 against Kilkenny and that earns her a starting spot.  They replace Katie Manning, Annmarie Starr and Niamh McInerney.

Presentation College Athenry are the Connacht Junior Schools Girls Cup champions following a 3-0 victory over Colaiste na Coiribe this morning (Friday, 28th February 2025) in Fahy's Field. Molly Noone, Anna Jordan and Lily Mae Feeney got the goals. Afterwards, Presentation Athenry manager Joe Finnerty shared his thoughts with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == Athenry will now play Munster champions Scoil Mhuire Greenhill, Carrick on Suir, who beat Mercy Mounthawk Tralee 5-3, in the FAI Schools All-Ireland semi-final.  That game is fixed for Tuesday (4th March) at 1pm with a venue to be determined.

SOCCER: Galway United assistant manager Ollie Horgan with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-1 Premier Division victory over St. Patrick's Athletic

SOCCER: Galway United defender Jeannout Esua with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-1 Premier Division victory over St. Patrick's Athletic

As well as Galway vs Waterford in the Oscar Traynor Cup quarter-final on Sunday (23rd February) 2025, the GFA Women's Premier Cup semi-finals take place.  And there are two all-Galway ties in the FAI women's under-17 Cup. For a full preview of all the Galway Junior League action (22nd February 2025), here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == Selected Fixtures (Friday, 7.45pm Eamonn Deacy Park) – Galway United vs St. Patrick's Athletic (Men's Premier) (Sunday 11.30am) – Corrib Celtic vs Athenry, Mervue United vs Salthill Devon (2pm) (GFA Women's Premier Cup Semi-Finals) (Sunday 2pm Eamonn Deacy Park) – Galway League vs Waterford League (Oscar Traynor Cup Quarter-Final) (Sunday 2pm) – Mervue United vs Knocknacarra, Oughterard vs Athenry (FAI Women's U17 Cup)

Two Galway sides are on the road this Sunday (16th February 2025) in the FAI Junior Cup. There's also action in the Men's Premier League, U16 Interleague Boys and the U19 Girls Connacht Cup. With all this and more, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == Selected Fixtures (Saturday 2pm) – Loughrea vs Renmore (2pm), Moyne Villa vs University of Galway (2.15pm), Colga vs Athenry (3pm), Maree-Oranmore vs Galway Hibs (3.30pm) (Men's Premier League) (Sunday 2pm) – Evergreen vs Salthill Devon (FAI Junior Cup Round 6) (Sunday 2pm Eamonn Deacy Park) – Galway vs Donegal (U16 Interleague Boys Semi-Final) (Sunday 2pm Cloonaboy) – Swinford vs Athenry (U19 Girls Connacht Cup Semi-Final)

The Michael Byrne Cup and men's divisional knockout competitions get underway this weekend (7th-9th February 2025). There's also action in the Women's Premier and the Connacht Girls under 17 semi-finals. With all this and more, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == The 'Over The Line' weekend preview show with Darren Kelly broadcasts every Friday evneing from 7pm on Galway Bay FM.

The Connacht FA Junior Cup features multiple Galway teams this weekend (1st/2nd February 2025) while there are also two games in the Western Hygiene Supplies Brod Trill Premier League. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == Salthill Devon moved four points clear at the top of the Western Hygiene Supplies Premier Division on Friday (31st January 2025) following a 2-0 home victory over Galway Hibs.

Mervue United and Salthill Devon are in FAI Junior Cup action this weekend (18th/19th January 2025). There are three men's Premier League games, plus fixtures in the Women's Connacht FA Cup. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == The 'Over The Line' weekend preview show with Darren Kelly broadcasts every Friday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM.

The Connacht Junior Cup gets underway this weekend (11th/12th January 2025) with 10 Galway teams in action including an all-Galway derby. There's a big game in the Men's Premier League plus a couple of important matches in the Women's Premier League. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == Fixtures (Saturday 2pm Clarinbridge) – Colga vs Moyne Villa (Connacht Junior Cup R1) (Saturday 2pm Drom) – Salthill Devon vs University of Galway (Premier League) (Sunday 12pm) – Ballygalway Celtic vs Colemanstown United, Mervue United vs Cloonfad United (Connacht Junior Cup R1)  (Sunday 2pm) – Ballina Town vs Maree/Oranmore, Castlerea Celtic vs Athenry B, Craughwell vs Ballisodare United, Dromhair vs Loughrea Rams, Renmore vs Calry Bohs, Ballyheane vs Dunmore Town, Ballinasloe Town vs Manorhmilton Rangers (Connacht FA Junior Cup) (Sunday 2pm) – Maree/Oranmore vs Athenry, Mervue United vs Corrib Celtic (Women's Premier)

Presented by Darren Kelly, in the opening hour (7pm) he chatted with: HURLING - Niall Canavan, Andy Coen and Cyril Farrell RUGBY - William Davies, Alan Deegan and John Mulligan SOCCER/MOTORSPORT - Gerry Murphy, Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers == The 'Over The Line' weekend preview show with Darren Kelly broadcasts every Friday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM.

There's a full round of games in the Western Hygiene Supplies Brod Trill Men's Premier League, plus action in the Women's Premier Cup (14th/15th December 2024). For a full preview of the weekend's action,  here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == The 'Over The Line' weekend preview show with Darren Kelly broadcasts every Friday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM.

SOCCER: Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty pays tribute to former Galway United chairperson Joe Hanley who has passed away

SOCCER: Galway Junior League Weekend Preview with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty (6th December 2024)

SOCCER: Galway Junior Fixtures preview with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty (29th November 2024)

Storm Bert and the red weather warning has played havoc with this weekend's Galway FA local junior fixtures (22nd-24th November). Two games took place in the Premier League on Friday evening, and there is a full programme of games on Sunday.

SOCCER: Local Soccer Preview with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty (17th November 2024)

CAMOGIE: Ahascragh/Caltra 0-11 Oran 1-5 (Fr. Vincent Lawless Final full-time wrap with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty)

CAMOGIE: Ahascragh/Caltra joint captain Sarah Noone with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their Fr. Vincent Lawless Connacht Final win over Roscommon's Oran

CAMOGIE: Ahascragh/Caltra manager Paddy Hartigan with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their Fr. Vincent Lawless Connacht Final win over Roscommon's Oran

SOCCER: Local Junior League Preview with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty (Friday, 15th November 2024)

SOCCER: Weekend Local Review with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty (10th November 2024)

SOCCER: Galway League manager Brendan O'Connor with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-1 draw with Mayo in the Oscar Traynor Cup

FOOTBALL: An Cheathru Rua 1-8 Salthill/Knocknacarra 0-6 (Primary Junior Promotion Play-off match report with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty)

FOOTBALL: An Cheathru manager Maghnus Breathnach with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their Junior promotion play-off win over Salthill/Knocknacarra

SOCCER: Local Preview with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty (Friday, 1st November 2024)

SOCCER: Galway United 2-2 Sligo Rovers (SSE Airtricity League Premier Division commentary with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers)

SOCCER: Galway United assistant manager Ollie Horgan with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-2 Premier Division draw with Sligo Rovers

SOCCER: Galway United assistant manager Ollie Horgan with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and assembled media after their 1-0 victory over Shelbourne