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On Hurling Chat this week, Andy Coen & Cyril Farrell join Niall and Sean to chat about the week that was.  They... · Review Galway's win over Offaly · Look forward to Galway's meeting with Waterford · Look at the Div 1A Games, with Limerick sending out a warning · Also review Wexford, Dublin & Kildare games– Galway's Leinster Championship opponents · While also chatting about St Raphael's loss to St Kieran's

Connacht Coach John Muldoon and back-rower Paul Boyle speak to William Davies ahead of Connacht's United Rugby Championship clash with Glasgow Warriors at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday.

On the second hour of the programme, Cyril Farrell joined George to chat about Galway National Hurling League victory over Offaly; Jonathan Higgins looked back on Galway's National Football League loss to Roscommon; and Cian McGibney discussed Ireland's Six Nations win over England in Twickenham.

This week's special guest on 'Over The Line' was Kilkerrin-Clonberne Ladies Manager Willie Ward. Willie has built a dynasty in Kilkerrin-Clonberne GAA and has guided the team to an unprecedented five All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Titles in a row. He was chatting to Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Sean Carley looks back at the sporting weekend, which includes: - The Galway Footballers' defeat to Roscommon in the National Football League Division 1 - The Galway Hurlers' victory over Offaly in the National Hurling League Division 1A - St. Raphael's College, Loughrea's All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Senior A Hurling Championship quarter final defeat to St. Kieran's, Kilkenny - The Galway Ladies Footballers' victory over Armagh in the LGFA National Football League Division 1 - St. Cuan's Castleblakeney's historic All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Senior C Camogie Final victory - Galway United's hard-fought draw with Shelbourne at Tolka Park in the League of Ireland Men's Premier Division - Local soccer action, including big games in the Men's Premier Division - A big weekend of basketball, which saw three out of four Galway sides victorious - Racing at Naas The #fulltimewhistle is sponsored by GetSetGo Game-changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier! Weekend Results below:   National Football League Division 1  Roscommon 2-16 Galway 0-21  Kerry 1-16 Dublin 1-10  Mayo 2-30 Monaghan 2-11  Donegal 1-20 Armagh 0-19  National Football League Division 2  Derry 2-25 Offaly 0-8  Cork 1-23 Meath 1-21  Louth 1-15 Tyrone 0-13  Cavan 0-16 Kildare 0-13  National Football League Division 3  Sligo 1-18 Limerick 1-15  Clare 0-24 Laois 2-15  Westmeath 1-26 Fermanagh 2-11  Down 1-29 Wexford 1-19  National Football League Division 4  Carlow 1-26 Waterford 0-15  Wicklow 2-26 London 0-16  Antrim 2-20 Leitrim 1-15  Longford 1-15 Tipperary 0-18    National Hurling League Division 1A  Galway 2-23 Offaly 0-18  Limerick 0-36 Tipperary 0-21  Kilkenny 1-21 Waterford 1-20  National Hurling League Division 1B  Dublin 4-19 Wexford 3-22  Clare 0-27 Kildare 3-14  National Hurling League Division 2  Laois 1-18 Kerry 1-17  Westmeath 3-22 London 0-20  Meath 1-20 Derry 1-18  National Hurling League Division 3  Donegal 1-18 Armagh 1-9  Tyrone 2-18 Fermanagh 1-17  Roscommon 0-14 Louth 0-11  National Hurling League Division 4  Cavan 2-20 Lancashire 2-15  Sligo 2-34 Warwickshire 0-3  Leitrim 1-19 Monaghan 1-11    Ladies National Football League Division 1  Galway 3-11 Armagh 0-15  Meath 1-9 Waterford 0-10  Cork 0-16 Kerry 0-8  Dublin 3-5 Kildare 1-8  Ladies National Football League Division 2  Westmeath 4-10 Wexford 1-13  Tyrone 2-7 Mayo 1-10  Cavan 1-6 Donegal 0-7  Tipperary 1-12 Monaghan 1-12  Ladies National Football League Division 3  Clare 4-7 Laois 2-11  Down 1-12 Roscommon 2-6  Antrim 4-10 Fermanagh 2-10  Louth 2-7 Limerick 0-6  Ladies National Football League Division 4  Leitrim 7-16 Wicklow 2-0  Carlow 4-12 Derry 1-7  Offaly Longford was cancelled  Sligo 5-17 Kilkenny 1-0    National Camogie League Division 1A  Antrim 2-10 Cork 1-11  Kilkenny 0-15 Tipperary 0-10  National Camogie League Division 1B  Clare 0-16 Wexford 0-7  Down 1-10 Dublin 0-10  Limerick 1-15 Offaly 2-9  National Camogie League Division 2A  Laois 2-14 Derry 1-9  Kerry 2-10 Meath 1-11  Westmeath 3-8 Carlow 0-10  National Camogie League Division 3A  Kildare 0-16 Wicklow 1-1  Armagh 3-11 Roscommon 0-12  National Camogie League Division 3B  Mayo 3-11 Louth 1-10  Monaghan 6-6 Donegal 4-6    All-Ireland U16 Camogie Championship  Galway 5-12 Waterford 1-5    All-Ireland Post-Primary Schools Senior A Hurling Championship Quarterfinals  St Kieran's College 2-19 St. Raphael's College, Loughrea 0-16   St. Flannan's College Ennis 2-12 Kilkenny CBS 0-13  St. Flannan's will play Presentation College Athenry in the All-Ireland semi-final; the other semi-final will see St. Kiernan's College face Nenagh CBS.      All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Senior C Camogie Championship Final  St. Cuan's Castleblakeney 3-6 St. Mary's Charleville 0-10    All-Ireland Junior B Hurling Championship  Tommy Larkins 2-10 Silvermines 2-9    Soccer  Galway FA Men's Premier Division  Colga 3 Maree/Oranmore 3  Athenry 3 Moyne Villa 3  Mervue United 1 Salthill Devon 1  Corrib Celtic Renmore 11 OFF  Galway FA Men's Championship  Salthill Devon B 0 Loughrea 1  Galway Hibs 2 Knocknacarra 1  Dynamo Blues 1 Corofin United 2  Corrib Rangers 2 Colga B 4  Maree/Oranmore B 1 St. Bernard's 6  Galway FA Men's Division 1  Cois Fharraige 4 Athenry B 0   Mervue United B 0 Oughterard 3  Galway FA Men's Division 2  Merlin Woods Sports Club 1 Tuam Celtic 4  Corrib Celtic B 7 Moyne Villa B 2  St. Patrick's East Galway United was conceded by St. Pat's  FAI Youth Cup  Kinvara United 0 Kanturk AFC 4  Galway FA Women's Premier Division  Mervue United 2 Athenry 2  Knocknacarra 5 Moyne Villa 0 Galway FA Women's Championship   Merlin Woods Sports 3 Club Colga 1  Athenry B 0 Craughwell United 3  Bearna na Forbacha 2 Kinshanvey United 4  Ballinasloe Town 1 Tuam Celtic 0  League of Ireland Premier Division  Shelbourne 1 Galway United 1  Derry City 0 Bohemians 1  Waterford 0 Sligo Rovers 0  Dundalk 1 Drogheda United 1  Shamrock Rovers 2 St. Patrick's Athletic 0  League of Ireland First Division  Finn Harps 2 UCD 1  Kerry FC 0 Athlone Town 1  Treaty United 0 Bray Wanderers 1  Wexford FC 1 Cork City 4  Longford Town 1 Cobh Ramblers 2  English Premier League  Aston Villa 1 Leeds United 1  Brentford 0 Brighton & Hove Albion 2  Chelsea 1 Burnley 1  West Ham United 0 Bournemouth 0  Manchester City 2 Newcastle United 1  Crystal Palace 1 Wolves 0  Nottingham Forest 0 Liverpool 1  Sunderland 1 Fulham 3  Tottenham 1 Arsenal 4  Scottish Premiership  Aberdeen 2 Dundee FC 3  Dundee United 1 Kilmarnock 1  Hearts 1 Falkirk 0  St. Mirren 0 Motherwell 5  Celtic 1 Hibernian 2  Livingston 2 Rangers 2     Rugby  Six Nations  Ireland 42 England 21  Scotland 26 Wales 23  France 33 Italy 8  U20 Six Nations  Ireland 31 England 21  Wales 31 Scotland 21  France 32 Italy 17    Connacht J1A League Semi-Finals  Creggs 15 Ballina 14  Dunmore 31 Ballinasloe 19  National Basketball League Division 1  Titans 89 Malahide 80   Drogheda Wolves 90 Maigh Cuilinn 65  Maree 93 Moy Tolka Rovers 86   National Basketball League Women's Division 1  University of Galway Mystics 84 Abbey Seals Dublin Lions 68     

The Galway Senior Hurling Manager, Micheal Donoghue, spoke to Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan after his side's victory over Offaly in the National Hurling League Division 1A on Sunday afternoon...

Sean Walsh, Andy Coen, Cyrill Farrell and Niall Canavan reflect on Galway's victory over Offaly in St.Brendan's Park, Birr, on Sunday afternoon...

Commentary from Galway's victory over Offaly in Division 1 of the National Hurling League Division 1 by Sean Walsh, Andy Coen, Cyrill Farrell and Niall Canavan.

FOOTBALL: Galway manager Padraic Joyce with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their NFL defeat to Roscommon

FOOTBALL: Roscommon manager Mark Dowd with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their NFL win over Galway

Despite leading by 13 points early in the second half, Galway surrendered their advantage as goals from Daire Cregg and Enda Smith launched a Roscommon comeback in Pearse Stadium on Saturday evening (21st February 2026). The Tribesmen led 0-19 to 0-6 before the visitors turned the tide and secured their third victory of this year's National Football League.  The Tribesmen now sit on three points after four games. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Jonathan Higgins, Gareth Bradshaw and Kevin Dwyer. == Galway's next game is away to Donegal on Sunday, 1st March.  Throw-in at Fr. Tierney Park, Ballyshannon is 1.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

For the first time in their history, St. Cuan's Castleblakeney are All-Ireland camogie champions after they won the Senior C decider in McDonagh Park, Nenagh on Saturday (21st February 2026). Two early Emma Barrett goals put them in control before Clodagh Jordan added another before half-time.  And the north Galway school showed their resilience during the second period to hold off a determined Charleville fightback. After the game, St. Cuan's joint manager Darren Daly chatted to Galway Bay FM's Eanna O'Reilly.

LGFA: Galway senior manager Daniel Moynihan with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after their National League win over Armagh

LGFA: Galway's player of the match Leanne Coen with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after their National League win over Armagh

Galway made it three wins from four in the Lidl Ladies National Football League with a five-point victory over Armagh in Duggan Park, Ballinasloe on Saturday (21st February 2026). Andrea Trill's goal before half-time put the Tribeswomen in front, before two Leanne Coen green flags early in the second period put them in a winning position, even if the Orchard County did stay in contention until the closing stages. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Tommy Devane and Tracey Leonard. == Galway's next game is away to Kerry on Sunday, 1st March.  Throw-in at Austin Stack Park, Tralee is 2pm.

In his first professional tournament on the Alps Tour on Thursday (19th February 2026), Portumna's Sam Murphy held his nerve to hold off the chasing pack and take victory at the Ein Bay Open in Suez, Egypt. He beat Dublin's Robert Moran by two shots at the finish for a dream debut.  The 23-year-old Glenlo Abbey golfer, where he is trained by Gary Madden, finished on 11-under-par to take an early lead on the Order of Merit. It's the first of three events in Egypt for the former Irish boys champion, who has overcome multiple injuries during his amateur career to earn this chance and take home the first prize of €6,200. Following a practice session, he took time out to join Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Saturday Sport' to chat about the last few days and his plans for the year ahead. == Sam will tee off in his second three-day event, the Red Sea Little Venice Open, on Sunday (22nd) before heading off to Cairo next Friday (27th) for the New Giza Open.

Ireland Senior Men's Basketball international Jordan Blount spoke to Galway Bay FM's Sean Carley ahead of Ireland's EuroBasket 2029 Pre-Qualifiers against Luxembourg and Azerbaijan.  Jordan spoke about the upcoming games, as well as talking about his career to date, including playing college basketball for the University of Illinois in Chicago.

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Jonathan Higgins after their 1-1 Premier Division draw with Shelbourne

SOCCER: Galway United goalscorer Kristopher Twardek and vice-captain David Hurley with Jonathan Higgins after their 1-1 draw with Shelbourne

Galway United picked up their first point of the 2026 SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division on Friday (20th February 2026) following a draw with Shelbourne in Tolka Park. Substitute Kristopher Twardek put the Tribesmen ahead on 62 minutes, but a first league win away to the Reds in 10 years was thwarted by the concession of a penalty immediately afterwards, which Harry Wood converted. United move up to eighth place on one point, ahead of St. Patrick's Athletic and Sligo Rovers on scoring difference. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Jonathan Higgins and Kevin Horgan. == Galway United's next game is at home to Sligo Rovers on Friday, 27th February.  Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy 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.

All four Galway teams are on the road this Saturday (21st February 2026) with Maigh Cuilinn away to table toppers Drogheda Wolves in the Domino's Men's Division 1 from 7.30pm. At the same time, Maree head to Moy Tolka Rovers; while Titans are in Malahide an hour earlier.  University of Galway Mystics tip off away to Dublin Lions at 3.30pm in the Women's Division 1. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Fairyhouse (21st February 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Newcastle, Kempton, Lingfield, Chepstow and Chelmsford City. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Two weeks after defeat in the Connacht Post Primary Schools Hurling Final, St. Raphael's Loughrea begin their All-Ireland championship quest when they face St. Kieran's, Kilkenny in the quarter-final on Saturday (21st February 2026). It's a repeat of the 2024 final, which the Leinster college won after extra time.  St. Kieran's clinched a 60th provincial title recently by beating Kilkenny CBC 2-25 to 0-11. St. Raphael's led for most of their battle with Presentation Athenry, only for Ciarán Leen's goal to swing the result against them 1-21 to 1-18. Leading up to the game, St. Raphael's Loughrea manager Francis Forde has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Toomevara on Saturday is 12.30pm.  We'll have the first half on our website galwaybayfm.ie, plus the second half LIVE on Galway Bay FM.

As the 2026 National Football League reaches its midpoint, Connacht rivals Galway and Roscommon face off on Saturday (21st February 2026) in Round 4, with the winner effectively guaranteed Division One survival. The Rossies sit on four points, one ahead of the Tribesmen, who came from 12 points down to draw with Kerry last week.  When they last met in the league in Salthill, the visitors won 0-9 to 0-8 in 2023. Two years previously, Galway were 2-16 to 1-13 victors in what was the final season in maroon and white for Tuam Stars' Gary O'Donnell.  The former Galway captain joined up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to look ahead to the game. == Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Saturday is 7pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

St. Cuan's Castleblakeney are 60 minutes away from a first-ever All-Ireland schools title this Saturday (21st February 2026) as they clash with Cork's St. Mary's Charleville in the Senior C Final. The Galway school have contested five previous finals without success.  Darren Daly, who is joint manager with Noreen Coen and Declan Connolly, caught up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to look ahead to the fixture and tells us how preparations are going. == Throw-in at Nenagh on Saturday is 2pm and we'll have updates here on Galway Bay FM.

Following their 12-point comeback to draw with Kerry last week, Galway welcome Connacht rivals Roscommon on Saturday (21st February 2026) in Round 4 of the National Football League. The in-form Rossies have beaten Monaghan and Armagh to sit in second place on four points, one ahead of the Tribesmen. Roscommon won the last league clash in Salthill back in 2023.  Two years previously, goals from Paul Kelly and Tomo Culhane gave the maroon and white a 2-16 to 1-13 result. New Galway captain John Maher caught up with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins ahead of the fixture, which will be his first appearance in Salthill since a serious injury suffered in last year's county semi-final victory for Salthill-Knocknacarra against Corofin. == Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Saturday is 7pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Following their 12-point comeback to draw with Kerry last week, Galway welcome Connacht rivals Roscommon on Saturday (21st February 2026) in Round 4 of the National Football League. The in-form Rossies have beaten Monaghan and Armagh to sit in second place on four points, one ahead of the Tribesmen. Roscommon won the last league clash in Salthill back in 2023.  Two years previously, goals from Paul Kelly and Tomo Culhane gave the maroon and white a 2-16 to 1-13 result. Roscommon captain Diarmuid Murtagh acknowledged the year had begun in ideal fashion. == Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Saturday is 7pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

After a week off, Galway return to LIDL Ladies National Football League action this Saturday (21st February 2026) when they host Armagh. The Tribeswomen sit in third following two wins from their opening three games.  They beat Kildare 3-12 to 1-17 in Tuam Stadium two weeks ago.  Armagh have suffered two defeats in their three outings, including last week's 2-8 to 1-9 reversal against Cork and are in sixth, just outside the relegation spots. That being said, Armagh were league champions in 2024 and runners-up 12 months ago.  They beat Galway in their last meeting (0-8 to 0-6) in 2024.  The girls in maroon last defeated the Orchard County back in 2017 when two late Mairead Seoighe goals gave them a 2-11 to 1-12 success in Tuam. Leading up to the game, Galway manager Daniel Moynihan has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly and agreed that two wins from three wasn't a bad start. == Throw-in at Duggan Park, Ballinasloe on Saturday is 4.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Kevin Lally is this week's guest on Hurling Chat with Niall & Sean. Kevin gives his views on: Galway's NHL campaign to date and Sunday's clash with Offaly The Limerick dominance of this year's Fitzgibbon Cup ATU Galway's relegation from the Fitzgibbon, although their Freshers team look impressive AND As Kevin enters his second year as Ballybrown manager, he chats about the Limerick Club championship, the strength of the Munster Senior Championship, the Black Card, his success with St Thomas & much more. Hurling Chat, Galway Bay Fm's weekly hurling podcast, available every Wednesday.

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.

George McDonagh has all the details of the announcement of the 2026 Aintree Grand National weights. The race is scheduled for Saturday, April 11th.   

This week's special guest on 'Over The Line' was Glasgow Warriors assistant coach Nigel Carolan (16th February 2026). Nigel was involved with Connacht Rugby for 25 years before taking up roles with the Ireland U20 squad that made a World Cup Final, and currently finds himself as assistant coach of the URC table toppers, Glasgow Warriors. Nigel Carolan was talking to Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh. = 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh broadcasts every Monday evening from 8 pm on Galway Bay FM.

Sean Carley looks back on the sporting weekend, which includes the Galway League's first Oscar Traynor Cup win since 1971, the Galway Footballers' dramatic comeback to salvage a valuable point against the Kingdom, the Galway Senior Camogie Team return to action with a narrow defeat to Kilkenny, St. Joseph's 'The Bish' loss to St. Nathy's Ballaghadarreen as well as all the local soccer, basketball and racing.   The #fulltimewhistle is sponsored by GetSetGo Game-changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!

Dunmore MacHale's clubman Shane McGrath spoke to Jonathan Higgins after scoring the crucial equalising two-pointer at the end of a gripping 2-17 to 3-14 draw with Kerry in Round 3 of the National Football League Division 1 in Austin Stack Park, Tralee on Saturday night...

Jonathan Higgins spoke to the Galway Senior Football Manager, Padraic Joyce, after his side's thrilling 2-17 to 3-14 draw with Kerry. Padraic confirmed that Paul Conroy has committed to the panel for 2026...

Jonathan Higgins and Gareth Bradshaw's commentary of Galway's thrilling comeback draw against Kerry in Tralee in Round 3 of the National Football League Division 1 on Saturday night...

The Galway Senior Camogie Manager, Cathal Murray, spoke to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after his side were defeated by Kilkenny by a single point in Round 1 of the National Camogie League Division 1A in Duggan Park on Saturday afternoon.

The live commentary from Galway's opening round defeat to Kilkenny in the National Camogie League Division 1A at Duggan Park, Ballinasloe, on Saturday afternoon by Darren Kelly and Imelda Hobbins.