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Galway Bay fm - SportsCounty Senior and Intermediate Championship Preview2025-07-2732 minGalway Bay fm - SportsGeorge McDonagh on the Galway Races2025-07-2716 minGalway Bay fm - SportsMicheal Verney2025-07-2710 minGalway Bay fm - SportsBrian O'Keeffe2025-07-2707 minGalway Bay fm - SportsDaragh O Conchuir2025-07-2714 minGalway Bay fm - SportsPaul Gilligan2025-07-2710 minGalway Bay fm - SportsPatrick Mullins2025-07-2709 minGalway Bay fm - SportsGordon Elliot2025-07-2704 minGalway Bay fm - SportsMichael maloney pre Galway Races2025-07-2706 minGalway Bay fm - SportsJohn Mullarkey Fundraiser2025-07-2705 minGalway Bay fm - SportsGalway v Tipperary FT Report2025-07-2702 minGalway Bay fm - SportsCathal Murray Post Tipperary2025-07-2602 minGalway Bay fm - SportsCarrie Dolan Post Tipperary2025-07-2601 minGalway Bay fm - SportsAilish O'Reilly Post Tipperary2025-07-2602 minGalway Bay fm - SportsNiamh Mallon Post Tipperary2025-07-2601 minGalway Bay fm - SportsGalway v Tipperary Camogie Commentary2025-07-261h 19
Galway Bay fm - SportsSOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 4-2 Men's Premier Division defeat to WaterfordSOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 4-2 Men's Premier Division defeat to Waterford
2025-07-2507 minGalway Bay fm - SportsSOCCER: Galway United 2-4 Waterford (Men's Premier Division commentary with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers)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...2025-07-251h 54Galway Bay fm - SportsHORSE RACING: 'Saturday Six' with Galway Bay FM's George McDonaghRacing in Ireland on Saturday (25th July 2025) is in Gowran Park.
Cross-channel, there are meetings in Ascot, York, Chester, Newcastle, Windsor and Salisbury.
With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh
2025-07-2505 minGalway Bay fm - SportsCAMOGIE: Galway senior manager Cathal Murray with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane ahead of their All-Ireland semi-final against TipperaryGalway have made two changes for their Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior camogie semi-final against Tipperary on Saturday (25th July 2025).
Former captain Róisín Black returns at full back, while Ailish O'Reilly is named at full forward. Ally Hesnan and Sabina Rabbitte make way while Rachael Hanniffy moves to midfield.
Before the team was announced, Galway senior manager Cathal Murray chatted to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane.
Throw-in at UPMC Nowlan Park, Kilkenny on Saturday is 3pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.
2025-07-2507 minGalway Bay fm - SportsPhil Trill Preview2025-07-2406 minGalway Bay fm - SportsGalway Bay FM's Hurling Chat PodcastConor Hayes is this week's special guest on Galway Bay FM's weekly hurling podcast.
2025-07-2355 minGalway Bay fm - SportsLouise Creaven2025-07-2314 minGalway Bay fm - SportsEmma Helebert Pre Tipperary2025-07-2205 minGalway Bay fm - SportsCarrie Dolan pre Tipperary2025-07-2202 minGalway Bay fm - SportsOver The Line - The Orla Dixon Interview2025-07-2140 minGalway Bay fm - SportsPower Soccer Feature2025-07-2115 minGalway Bay fm - SportsPaul KellyWith Galway facing Tipperary in the All-Ireland Semi-Final, the chairperson of Galway Camogie has appealed for a big Galway support in Nowlan Park on Saturday afternoon.
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Galway Bay fm - SportsTHE FULL-TIME WHISTLE with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly (20th July 2025)On this week's show (20th July 2025):
Galway senior ladies footballers beaten by Dublin in All-Ireland senior semi-final;
Galway United and Salthill Devon both enjoy victories in the men's FAI Cup;
All this and more.
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2025-07-2050 minGalway Bay fm - SportsSOCCER: Galway Bay FM's Derek Rogers reflects on two Galway victories in the men's FAI Cup with Darren Kelly on 'Sunday Sport'Two Galway teams advanced to the third round of the men's FAI Cup this weekend and will be in the last-16 draw, which takes place on Tuesday (22nd July 2025).
Goals from Stephen Walsh and David Hurley helped Galway United to a 2-0 victory over Dublin's Tolka Rovers in Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday; Timmy Molloy's strike secured Salthill Devon a 1-0 win over Tipperary's St. Michael's on Saturday.
Galway Bay FM's Derek Rogers was in the commentary box for both games and he joined Darren Kelly on 'Sunday Sport.'
2025-07-2014 minGalway Bay fm - SportsLGFA: Galway Bay FM's Katelyn Hayes looks back on the All-Ireland senior semi-final between Galway and Dublin with Darren Kelly on Sunday SportDespite two late goals from Andrea Trill and Olivia Divilly, Galway's dreams of returning to the All-Ireland senior ladies football final came up just short as Dublin got over the line on Saturday night's semi-final in Tullamore (19th July 2025).
Trill nearly won it with a point in normal time, only for Hannah Tyrrell to equalise. But in a game of many frees, no yellow cards and dark conditions by the finish, the Metropolitans made their experience stand out to set up a clash with neighbours Meath in two weeks.
Galway Bay FM's Katelyn Hayes was i...2025-07-2023 minGalway Bay fm - SportsLADIES FOOTBALL: Galway senior manager Daniel Moynihan with Galway Bay FM's Katelyn Hayes after their All-Ireland semi-final defeat to DublinLADIES FOOTBALL: Galway senior manager Daniel Moynihan with Galway Bay FM's Katelyn Hayes after their All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Dublin
2025-07-1903 minGalway Bay fm - SportsLADIES FOOTBALL: Galway senior captain Kate Geraghty with Galway Bay FM's Katelyn Hayes after their All-Ireland semi-final defeat to DublinLADIES FOOTBALL: Galway senior captain Kate Geraghty with Galway Bay FM's Katelyn Hayes after their All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Dublin
2025-07-1901 minGalway Bay fm - SportsLADIES FOOTBALL: Dublin 3-14 Galway 2-14 AET (All-Ireland Senior Semi-Final commentary with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane and Katelyn Hayes)Galway are out of the All-Ireland senior ladies football championship after a heartbreaking semi-final defeat to Dublin in Glenfisk O'Connor Park, Tullamore on Saturday night (19th July 2025).
In an enthralling encounter, a Hannah Tyrrell first-half penalty kept Dublin in the hunt, but Andrea Trill, with her first kick of the game, looked to have scored the match winner in normal time, only for Tyrrell to equalise at 0-13 to 1-10 and force extra-time.
The Leinster champions edged in front before two second-period goals from Carla Rowe and Kate Sullivan put nine points between them. However, G...2025-07-191h 53Galway Bay fm - SportsROWING: Orla Quigley from the Bish Club tells Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly about their new fundraising initative, a car park at the School GroundsThe Bish Rowing Club is now managing the St. Joseph's 'The Bish' School car park as a fundraising initiative to help replace their ageing fleet of boats. As a school-based club, they rely entirely on community support and fundraising.
Formed in 1932, the club has a proud tradition in Galwya, nurturing generations of student rovers. With the growing popularity of rowing among young people, the club hope sto expand access and improve training with updated equipment.
Orla Quigley from Bish Rowing Club joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on the QFinancial.ie Saturday Sports Show to ex...2025-07-1910 minGalway Bay fm - SportsSOCCER: Salthill Devon manager Emlyn Long with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-0 FAI Cup victory over St. MIchael'sSOCCER: Salthill Devon manager Emlyn Long with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-0 FAI Cup victory over St. MIchael's
2025-07-1905 minGalway Bay fm - SportsSOCCER: Salthill Devon defender Ben Molloy with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-0 FAI Cup win over St. MIchael'sSOCCER: Salthill Devon defender Ben Molloy with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-0 FAI Cup win over St. MIchael's
2025-07-1903 minGalway Bay fm - SportsSOCCER: Salthill Devon 1-0 St. Michael's (Men's FAI Cup Round 2 match commentary with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers)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.
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Galway United are also in the draw, which will take place on Tuesday(22nd July).
2025-07-191h 42Galway Bay fm - SportsSOCCER: Galway United defender Rob Slevin with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-0 FAI Cup win over Tolka RoversSOCCER: Galway United defender Rob Slevin with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-0 FAI Cup win over Tolka Rovers
2025-07-1902 minGalway Bay fm - SportsSOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-0 FAI Cup win over Tolka RoversSOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-0 FAI Cup win over Tolka Rovers
2025-07-1802 minGalway Bay fm - SportsSOCCER: Galway United 2-0 Tolka Rovers (Men's FAI Cup 2nd Round commentary with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers)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.
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Galway United's next game is against Waterford in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier...2025-07-181h 43Galway Bay fm - SportsHORSE RACING: 'Saturday Six' with Galway Bay FM's George McDonaghRacing in Ireland on Saturday (19th July 2025) is in the Curragh.
Cross-channel, there are meetings in Market Rasen, Cartmel, Newbury, Ripon, Newmarket, Doncaster and Haydock.
With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
2025-07-1804 minGalway Bay fm - SportsLGFA: Former Dublin goalkeeper Ciara Trant with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of the All-Ireland senior semi-final between Dublin and Galway.Former Dublin goalkeeper Ciara Trant played against Galway in the 2019 All-Ireland senior final in front of a record 56,114 Croke Park attendance on a rainy day where the Metropolitians completed a three-in-a-row with a 2-3 to 0-4 victory on a rainy day.
She also played against the Tribeswomen in the 2018 semi-final, but has seen improvement in the Connacht champions since, including their performance in the 2024 quarter-final in Parnell Park.
Ciara caught up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to look ahead to the 2025 meeting between the two All-Ireland contenders.
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Throw-in at Glenfisk...2025-07-1818 minGalway Bay fm - SportsRUGBY: Ireland joint captain Edel McMahon with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of the 2025 World CupRUGBY: Ireland joint captain Edel McMahon with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of the 2025 World Cup
2025-07-1704 minGalway Bay fm - SportsRUGBY: Connacht and Creggs back row Ivana Kiripati with Galway Bay FM's William Davies before the 2025 World CupRUGBY: Connacht and Creggs back row Ivana Kiripati with Galway Bay FM's William Davies before the 2025 World Cup
2025-07-1702 minGalway Bay fm - SportsRUGBY: Ireland 2nd row Siobhán McCarthy with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of the 2025 World CupRUGBY: Ireland 2nd row Siobhán McCarthy with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of the 2025 World Cup
2025-07-1703 minGalway Bay fm - SportsLGFA: Galway under-16 joint manager Eugene Kearney with Galway Bay FM's Kevin Egan after their All-Ireland B Final defeat to ArmaghLGFA: Galway under-16 joint manager Eugene Kearney with Galway Bay FM's Kevin Egan after their All-Ireland B Final defeat to Armagh
2025-07-1605 minGalway Bay fm - SportsLGFA: Armagh 7-18 Galway 1-12 (All-Ireland u16B Final match report from Galway Bay FM's Kevin Egan)LGFA: Armagh 7-18 Galway 1-12 (All-Ireland u16B Final match report from Galway Bay FM's Kevin Egan)
2025-07-1602 minGalway Bay fm - SportsHURLING CHAT with Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh, Niall Canavan and Damien Joyce (16th July 2025)Former Galway captain and selector Damien Joyce joins Niall Canavan and Sean Walsh this week on 'Hurling Chat' to discuss:
The lads look forward to the All Ireland Hurling Final.
Can Cork end a 20 year barren spell or can Tipperary rise to the challenge and win for the first time since 2019 in what is the first ever meeting of the age old rivals in an All Ireland Final?
Damien also looks ahead to the upcoming Club championship as clubs continue their preparations.
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'Hurling Chat' is available on our website g...2025-07-161h 03Galway Bay fm - SportsLGFA: Galway senior manager Daniel Moynihan with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their All-Ireland semi-final against DublinLGFA: Galway senior manager Daniel Moynihan with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their All-Ireland semi-final against Dublin
2025-07-1614 minGalway Bay fm - SportsSOCCER: Salthill Devon manager Emlyn Long with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their FAI Cup clash with Tipperary's St. Michael'sAfter taking a short end-of-season break, Salthill Devon return to action this Saturday (19th July 2025) when they host Tipperary's St. Michael's in Round 2 of the FAI Men's Cup.
Both non-league teams have been consistent performers at the business end of the junior competition in recent years, and one will qualify for the last-16 of the senior event. Salthill Devon were junior semi-finalists this year, St. Michael's won the final in 2019.
Salthill Devon wrapped up last season with victory over Mervue United in the league title race, after beating Liffey Wanderers 2-1 in the FAI Cup t...2025-07-1612 minGalway Bay fm - SportsSOCCER: Former Galway United and Republic of Ireland star Julie-Ann Russell looks ahead to Galway United's trip to Athlone Town with Galway Bay FM's Darren KellyGalway United head to the home of the league champions this Saturday (19th July 2025) when they go up against Athlone Town in the SSE Airtricity League Women's Premier Division.
The Tribeswomen have won four of their last five games, following a mid-season slump, and are currently third on 22 points, nine behind their opponents.
Athlone Town have only conceded two goals this season and were 3-0 victors when they visited Galway back in May.
At the end of the last season, Julie-Ann Russell was among the goal scorers in a 3-2 victory for Galway...2025-07-1613 minGalway Bay fm - SportsRUGBY: New Connacht Head Coach Stuart Lancaster Chats to Galway Bay FM's William DaviesConnacht Rugby's announcement back in June (2025) that former England head coach and Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster caught a lot of attention.
Lancaster brings experience probably not seen by any of his predecessors, including leading his country into the 2015 World Cup, helping Leinster to four PRO14 titles and the 2018 European Champions Cup, and he recently served as head coach in Racing 92 in France.
His career spans over 20 years, and he'll have responsibility for defence as well as his Head Coach role.
Stuart Lancaster has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's William Davies.
2025-07-1535 minGalway Bay fm - SportsLGFA: Galway under-16 joint manager Eugene Kearney looks ahead to their All-Ireland B Final against ArmaghGalway under-16 joint managers Paul Jordan and Eugene Kearney have made two changes for their All-Ireland B Final against Armagh on Wednesday (16th July). Caherlistrane's Ciara O'Neill is named at corner back, while Dunmore MacHale's Eva Daly plays corner forward.
The Tribesgirls were 4-10 to 3-9 victors over Westmeath in the semi-final, and are looking to achieve national success in the 'B' competition for the first time.
Armagh won the All-Ireland B crown in 2024, and in a repeat of that fixture, beat Waterford 2-14 to 1-5 to get back into the final.
Galway j...2025-07-1501 minGalway Bay fm - SportsGalway v Cork FT Report2025-07-1403 minGalway Bay fm - SportsCamogie Presentations2025-07-1403 minGalway Bay fm - SportsUS Sport's Roundup2025-07-1419 minGalway Bay fm - SportsGalway LGFA Organising Supporters Buses For Saturday's All-Ireland Semi-FinalNext Saturday sees Galway's Senior Ladies Footballers face Dublin in the All-Ireland Semi-Final in O'Connor Park, Tullamore. (Throw in - 7.30pm)
The game is a repeat of last year's epic Quarter-Final that Galway won by 3-7 to 1-12 after extra time.
In conjunction with travel partner Burkesbus, Galway LGFA has announced that two supporter buses will be running for the Senior All-Ireland Semi-Final in Tullamore on Saturday, July 19th.
Chairperson of Galway LGFA John Devlin spoke to John Mulligan on Saturday Sport.
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