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Galway Bay fm - SportsHURLING: Galway senior defender Fintan Burke with Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh ahead of the Leinster Final against KilkennyAhead of the Leinster Senior Hurling Final on Sunday (8th June 2025), Galway defender Fintan Burke chatted to Galway Bay FM about the year to date, the provincial championship campaign, the evolution of the panel and the massive test that awaits against Kilkenny.
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Throw-in at Croke Park on Sunday is 4pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.
2025-06-0309 minGalway Bay fm - SportsLGFA: Galway under-14 manager Séamus Tierney with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their All-Ireland Final against CorkGalway's under-14s are within 60 minutes of back-to-back titles when they clash with Cork in the All-Ireland Platinum decider on Sunday (8th June 2025).
The Tribesgirls are unbeaten all season, beating Mayo in the Connacht Final before overcoming Tyrone (3-15 to 1-9) and Clare in the semi-final (5-9 to 0-14).
Cork were Munster champions but did go down 3-5 to 2-4 to Galway in the National Festival of Football.
Leading up to the game, Galway manager Séamus Tierney has been talking to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.
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Throw-in at N...2025-06-0311 minGalway Bay fm - SportsLGFA: Galway senior manager Daniel Moynihan with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their All-Ireland championship clash with TipperaryFollowing successes in Division 2 of the league and the Connacht championship, the Galway senior ladies footballers commence their quest for All-Ireland honours this season when they host Tipperary on Saturday (7th June 2025).
The Tribeswomen also travel to Donegal the following week with two teams to qualify for the quarter-finals. The group winners will have a home fixture in the last eight.
Leading up to the game, Galway manager Daniel Moynihan has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.
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Throw-in at Tuam Stadium on Saturday is 2pm.
2025-06-0311 minGalway Bay fm - SportsBOXING: British Boxer Kaisee Benjamin with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan ahead of facing Kieran Molloy in Pearse StadiumBOXING: British Boxer Kaisee Benjamin with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan ahead of facing Kieran Molloy in Pearse Stadium
2025-06-0301 minGalway Bay fm - SportsBOXING: Oughterard's Kieran Molloy with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan ahead of his Pearse Stadium Boxing Show on June 28thBOXING: Oughterard's Kieran Molloy with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan ahead of his Pearse Stadium Boxing Show on June 28th
2025-06-0304 minGalway Bay fm - SportsBOXING: Stephen Molloy with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan at son Kieran's staredown in Pearse StadiumBOXING: Stephen Molloy with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan at son Kieran's staredown in Pearse Stadium
2025-06-0303 minGalway Bay fm - SportsBOXING: Galway GAA Finance & Operations Manager Sean O'Connor with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan at Kieran Molloy's staredownBOXING: Galway GAA Finance & Operations Manager Sean O'Connor with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan at Kieran Molloy's staredown
2025-06-0301 minGalway Bay fm - SportsBOXING: Promoter Izzy Asif with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan at Kieran Molloy's Staredown in Pearse StadiumBOXING: Promoter Izzy Asif with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan at Kieran Molloy's Staredown in Pearse Stadium
2025-06-0303 minGalway Bay fm - SportsBOXING: Commentators Adam Smith and Seán Ban Breathnach with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan at Kieran Molloy's staredownBOXING: Commentators Adam Smith and Seán Ban Breathnach with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan at Kieran Molloy's staredown
2025-06-0305 minGalway Bay fm - SportsBOXING: BUI President Mel Christle with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan at Kieran Molloy's staredown in Pearse StadiumBOXING: BUI President Mel Christle with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan at Kieran Molloy's staredown in Pearse Stadium
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Galway Bay fm - SportsPODCAST: The Full-Time Whistle with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly (1st June 2025)This week on 'The Full-Time Whistle' with Darren Kelly:
Galway senior footballers salvage a draw in Derry to stay in the All-Ireland Championship;
Naomh Anna Leitir Móir win the Comortás Peile na Gaeltachta intermediate women's title;
Galway minor hurlers crash out at the All-Ireland quarter-final stage;
Plenty of Galway hurling involvement in Croke Park successes for Roscommon, New York and London;
Galway senior camogie team make it 2 wins from 2;
And a draw for Galway United away to Shamrock Rovers;
All this and more....2025-06-0348 minGalway Bay fm - SportsRUGBY: Galway Bay FM's William Davies, John Morley and Darren Kelly react to the news that Stuart Lancaster will become the new Connacht Head CoachConnacht Rugby and the IRFU have announced the appointment of Stuart Lancaster as the club's new Head Coach.
Lancaster has signed a two-year contract and arrives at the province with a wealth of coaching experience at the highest level of the sport, across all three major European leagues and at international level.
He most recently served as Head Coach of Racing 92 in France, and before then enjoyed a hugely successful seven-year spell as Senior Coach of Leinster Rugby. With primary responsibility for the day-to-day coaching of the team, he helped lead Leinster to four consecutive...2025-06-0312 minGalway Bay fm - SportsSarah Ni Loingsigh2025-06-0202 minGalway Bay fm - SportsPOM Andrea Trill2025-06-0201 minGalway Bay fm - SportsAva Mac Muiris2025-06-0201 minGalway Bay fm - SportsClaregalway FT2025-06-0200 minGalway Bay fm - SportsPaddy Tally post Galway2025-06-0202 minGalway Bay fm - SportsCein D'Arcy post Derry2025-06-0202 minGalway Bay fm - SportsPadraic Joyce post Derry2025-06-0204 minGalway Bay fm - SportsGalway v Derry Post Match2025-06-0208 minGalway Bay fm - SportsGalway v Derry FT2025-06-0203 minGalway Bay fm - SportsKenneth Burke post Clare2025-06-0205 minGalway Bay fm - SportsGalway v Clare Post Match2025-06-0207 minGalway Bay fm - SportsGalway v Clare FT2025-06-0202 minGalway Bay fm - SportsCAMOGIE: Galway senior manager Cathal Murray with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their victory over Derry in the All-Ireland ChampionshipGalway made it two wins from two in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship on Saturday (31st May 2025) after a resounding 4-26 to 0-5 victory over Derry in Owenbeg.
First half goals from Mairead Dillon, Aoife Donohue, Sabina Rabbitte and another green flag after the break for Caoimhe Kelly allowed the Tribeswomen pull off a comfortable result.
Afterwards, Galway manager Cathal Murray joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on the QFinancial.ie Saturday Sports Show.
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Galway now have two wins from two and top Group 2 with six points. Waterford beat K...2025-05-3107 minGalway Bay fm - SportsBOXING: National Senior Cadet Champions John Ward and Martin Sweeney chat to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on Saturday SportGalway secured three National Cadet Championships at the National Stadium on Friday (30th May 2025).
Monivea’s John Ward won the men’s 75kg title with a unanimous decision over Baldoyle’s Martin Collins.
Galway’s Martin Sweeney was victorious by the same score in the men’s 70kg final against Sacred Heart’s Hughie Lee Nevin.
They both joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to chat about their success on the QFinancial.ie Saturday Sports Show.
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Olympic’s Ruth Dossen was already a champion as she received a walkover in the 60kg.2025-05-3107 minGalway Bay fm - SportsHURLING: Ardrahan's Conor Cosgrove chat to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after captaining Roscommon to Nicky Rackard Cup glory over MayoTwo Ardrahan hurlers led their respective inter-county teams to All-Ireland championship silverware in Croke Park on Saturday (31st May 2025).
With plenty of Galway involvement across the three games taking place, Conor Cosgrove got the distinction of lifting the Nicky Rackard Cup for Roscommon following their thrilling 3-16 to 1-21 win over Mayo.
And not long after leading his team to national silverware, Conor Cosgrove joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on the QFinancial.ie Saturday Sports Show.
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Then 2017 Galway All-Ireland winner Jonathan Glynn made it a historic day for his club...2025-05-3105 min
Galway Bay fm - SportsSOCCER: Galway United assistant manager Ollie Horgan with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their 0-0 draw with Shamrock RoversSOCCER: Galway United assistant manager Ollie Horgan with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their 0-0 draw with Shamrock Rovers
2025-05-3002 minGalway Bay fm - SportsSOCCER: Galway United defender Rob Slevin with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their 0-0 draw with Shamrock RoversSOCCER: Galway United defender Rob Slevin with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their 0-0 draw with Shamrock Rovers
2025-05-3002 minGalway Bay fm - SportsSOCCER: Shamrock Rovers 0-0 Galway United (Men's Premier Division match commentary with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins and Johnny Ward)Galway United secured their fourth consecutive away draw against SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division leaders Shamrock Rovers on Friday (30th May 2025).
As a result, United stay in seventh position and are now 39 games without victory over the Hoops, who remain top of the table with a six point advantage.
Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Jonathan Higgins and Johnny Ward.
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Galway United's next game is away to Derry City on Friday, 13th June. Kick-off at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage on 'Over T...2025-05-301h 44Galway Bay fm - SportsFOOTBALL: Former Galway player Barry Cullinane with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of Galway's clash with Derry in the All-Ireland Senior ChampionshipIt could be a case of winner takes all on Sunday (1st June 2205) when Galway travel to Derry in Round 2 of the group stages of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.
After opening day defeats for both counties, defeat could result in elimination from the All-Ireland championship. In Galway's case, they would need Dublin to beat Armagh if they lose to the Oak Leaf County. The Tribemen's record though is superb with five wins from as many championship meetings.
Leading up to the game, former Galway player Barry Cullinane joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'O...2025-05-3018 minGalway Bay fm - SportsCAMOGIE: Former All-Ireland winning Galway captain Imelda Hobbins looks ahead to Galway vs Derry in the All-Ireland senior championship with Galway Bay FM's Darren KellyGalway senior camogie manager Cathal Murray has made one change for their second fixture in the 2025 Glen Dimplex All-Ireland championship away to Derry on Saturday (31st May 2025).
Athenry's Sabina Rabbitte comes into the team replacing the injured Áine Keane.
Before the team was announced, Galway Bay FM's camogie analyst Imelda Hobbins looked ahead to the contest on 'Over The Line' with Darren Kelly.
2025-05-3011 minGalway Bay fm - SportsHORSE RACING: 'Saturday Six' with Galway Bay FM's George McDonaghRacing in Ireland on Saturday is in Listowel and Tramore (31st May 2025).
Cross-channel, there are meetings in Haydock, York, Chester, Southwell, Stratford and Lingfield.
With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
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Galway Bay fm - SportsThe Full Time Whistle - May 25thJohn Mulligan rounds up the sporting weekend in Galway.
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2025-05-2306 minGalway Bay fm - SportsSOCCER: Galway United 2-1 Cork City (Men's Premier Division match commentary with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers)Galway United are back to winning ways in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division following this 2-1 victory over Cork City in Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday (23rd May 2025).
Second-half goals from Moses Dyer and Conor McCormack put the Tribesmen up to seventh place, despite a Djenairo Daniels penalty for the visitors in between.
Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers.
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Galway United's next game is away to Shamrock Rovers on Friday, 30th May 2025. Kick-off at Tallaght Stadium is 8pm and we'll have LIVE coverage o...2025-05-231h 47Galway Bay fm - SportsHORSE RACING: 'Saturday Six' with Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh (24th May 2025)Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in the Curragh (24th May 2025).
Cross-channel, there are meetings in Haydock, Goodwood, Beverly, Catterick, Cartmel, Salisbury and Windsor.
With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
2025-05-2308 minGalway Bay fm - SportsCAMOGIE: Galway senior manager Cathal Murray with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane ahead of their All-Ireland championship opener against DublinGalway have made two changes from their league final defeat for Saturday's Glen Dimplex All-Ireland championship opener against Dublin (24th May 2025).
Portumna's Alannah Kelly comes into the defence, while Shamrocks' Ally Hesnan is named in midfield.
Leading up to the game, and before the monumental Special Congress that saw 98% of delegates vote to allow shorts or skorts to be worn in competitive action, Galway manager Cathal Murray spoke to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane.
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This is an intriguing affair as Dublin have consistently pushed Galway to the wire in r...2025-05-2307 minGalway Bay fm - SportsLGFA: Galway senior manager Daniel Moynihan with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their Connacht Final against MayoFollowing two group victories, Galway prepare to defend their TG4 Connacht senior ladies football title on Sunday (25th May 2025) when they meet Mayo.
It's a repeat of last year's decider which saw Andrea Trill get a late winner for the Tribeswomen. But Mayo were champions in 2023 when they ran out seven point winners.
The winners will seed an All-Ireland championship group containing Donegal and Tipperary, two sides Galway beat in the league. The runners-up must negotiate Cork and the Munster champions (Kerry or Waterford) to try and reach the quarter-finals.
Leading up to th...2025-05-2309 minGalway Bay fm - SportsMicheal Donoghue pre Dublin2025-05-2208 minGalway Bay fm - SportsDeclan Burke2025-05-2202 minGalway Bay fm - SportsFeile Playoff Report2025-05-2202 minGalway Bay fm - SportsGalway Bay FM's Hurling ChatHurling Chat this week sees Andy Coen, Niall and Sean discuss:
Galway's win over Antrim and the clash with Dublin next Saturday
Can Galway overcome Dublin in what is a Leinster semi-final?
The disappointment of Galway's U20 loss to Dublin and where do we go now?
And a quick look ahead to the Minor Leinster Final where Galway meet Kilkenny on Saturday, and Limerick's statement win last Sunday.
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2025-05-1603 minGalway Bay fm - SportsSOCCER: Galway United 0-1 Sligo Rovers (Men's Premier Division commentary with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers)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.
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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 ha...2025-05-161h 52Galway Bay fm - SportsHORSE RACING: 'Saturday Six' with Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh (17th May 2025)Racing in Ireland on Saturday (17th May 2025) is in Navan and Wexford.
Cross channel, there are meetings in Newbury, Newmarket, Thirsk, Bangor-on-Dee, Uttoexter and Doncaster.
With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
2025-05-1605 minGalway Bay fm - SportsFOOTBALL: Former Galway captain Barry Brennan looks ahead to Galway vs Dublin in the All-Ireland Senior Championship with Galway Bay FM's Darren KellyFollowing their fourth consecutive Connacht senior football championship victory, Galway begin their quest for Sam Maguire this Saturday (17th May 2025) when they host Dublin in the opening game of the round-robin series.
Padraic Joyce's charges are in a difficult group that also includes Armagh and Derry and will be determined to repeat last June's stunning quarter-final victory over the Metropolitians.
Former Galway captain Barry Brennan played in the 1983 All-Ireland Final against Dublin and also won five Connacht championships between 1982 and 1987.
The two-time county senior championship winner with St. Grellan's looked ahead to the...2025-05-1618 minGalway Bay fm - SportsRUGBY: Connacht interim head coach Cullie Tucker with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their final URC game of the season away to ZebreRUGBY: Connacht interim head coach Cullie Tucker with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their final URC game of the season away to Zebre
2025-05-1603 minGalway Bay fm - SportsRUGBY: Connacht scrum half Ben Murphy with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their final URC game of the season away to ZebreRUGBY: Connacht scrum half Ben Murphy with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their final URC game of the season away to Zebre
2025-05-1603 minGalway Bay fm - SportsSOCCER: Galway United's Moses Dyer and manager John Caulfield chat to assembled media including Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty in Eamonn Deacy Park before they play Sligo RoversGalway 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 Sl...2025-05-1623 min