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SOCCER: Galway United defender Wasiri Williams with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their Premier Division win over Derry City

Racing in Ireland on Monday (22nd June) is in Ballinrobe with the first of seven going to post at 5.25. The two features are the €20,000 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden at 5.55, and the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap at 8.30. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Sean Carley looks back on the sporting weekend including: - Galway United's victory over Derry City on historic evening at Pearse Stadium - Galway United Women's draw with Waterford - Victory for Craughwell, Athenry and St.Colman's at Féile  Busy weekend of Gaelic Football and Hurling Championship action

Claddagh Watch Patrol will hold a fundraising 4-Ball Scramble at Oughterard Golf Club on Friday, 17 July. Since its establishment in mid-2019, Claddagh Watch has played a vital role in helping to prevent accidental deaths and suicides along Galway's waterways through its dedicated volunteer night patrols. The organisation has been fortunate to receive outstanding support from a number of sponsors over the years, none more so than the Windsor Motormall, Ballybrit. The title sponsor of this year's 4-Ball Scramble is Glenamaddy man, Sean Brogan of UTS Technologies, Dublin who has also been a long-time supporter and sponsor of Claddagh Watch Patrol. His commitment to the organisation and its work has been invaluable. Arthur Carr of Claddagh Watch joined John in studio.

Cunga Cycling Club in Cong will host the Cycling Ireland Road Race National Championships this week with events begininng on Thursday. The best cyclists in the country will be taking to the roads with the goal of becoming national champion. With preparations in full swing, Hannah Maria Gibney joined John in studio to talk about the event. 

The game of Cricket has seen a major increase in participation and interest in recent years. Most recently, the province has earned a place at the top table and last season, Galway County Cricket Club won the Cricket Ireland National Cup. This season, the province was due to play in a new competition, the Wild Atlantic Way. Unfortunately, both games were washed out.  William Davies Reports: 

There were huge celebrations among the Para Cycling Community in Ireland on Sunday when Ballymoe's Richael Timothy outsprinted Dutch rider Aniek van den Aarssen and France's Tifany Huot Marchand to win Gold at the UEC Para Cycling European Road Championships in Maniago and Montereale Valcellina. It was Timothy's second medal of the Championships, having already won bronze in the Women's C3 Time Trial on Friday. Richael spoke to John Mulligan following her return home. 

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-1 win over Derry City in Pearse Stadium

Galway United marked their historic arrival to Pearse Stadium on Friday (19th June 2026) with a 2-1 victory over Derry City, to strengthen their seventh place position and move five points clear of the relegation positions. Two Stephen Walsh goals ensured him another place in the annals of the club as it proved enough to take the three points, giving them a first home win in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division since beating the same opposition back in April.  Michael Duffy got a late penalty for Derry City while James McClean also made an appearance from the bench. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is away to Shamrock Rovers next Friday (26th).  Kick-off at Tallaght Stadium is 7.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage on 'Over The Line.'

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Down Royal (20th June 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Newmarket, Redcar, Ayr, Royal Ascot, Doncaster and Northampton. The £1m Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes is the feature in Royal Ascot at 3.40. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

The long wait is over as Galway United finally make their debut in Pearse Stadium this evening (Friday, 19th June 2026) when they host Derry City in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division. John Caulfield's team have already taken four points off the Candystripes in two prevous outings this season, but still find themselves four points behind their opponents, even if United have two games in hand. This fixture has always been an entertaining joust with the teams both scoring against each other in the last six fixtures. They've also traded wins regularly with one occcasion being in Eamonn Deacy Park back in 2009 when Galway United won 3-1 thanks to goals from Cian McBrien, Aaron Greene and Jason Molloy. Cian McBrien played for Galway United between 2007 and 2010 as well as representing his home club Salthill Devon, and Mervue United.  He joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to look back at his United career and look ahead to the game against Derry City. == Kick-off at Pearse Stadium is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage on 'Over The Line.'

Jeff Lynskey of the Hurling Expert Advisory Group & Laois Management Team and Johnny Coen joins Sean and Niall this week.  Jeff talks about the Joe McDonagh success with Laois and also the findings from the recent survey by the Hurling Expert Advisory Group and the areas targeted in the survey to improve Hurling. They include:        Handpass/Throw Ball       Inconsistent refereeing       Pass back to the goalie       Too much possession based play/short puck outs       Steps rule not enforced       Condensed inter county season & lack of hurling development in weaker counties In part 2, Johnny Coen reviews Galway's Minor All Ireland semi final defeat to Limerick and previews the All Ireland SHC Quarter finals: Clare v Dublin Offaly v Cork.

Tonight on 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh and Darren Kelly: Former Galway footballer Eddie Hoare looks back on Galway's qualification for the All-Ireland Senior Championship after beating Westmeath in Pearse Stadium; Darren chats about a busy weekend with both the Galway ladies footballers and camogie sides picking up big wins in their resepective competitions; And Denis Kirwan sets the scene this week's US Open in golf. All this and more. == 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh broadcasts every Monday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.

Sean Carley looks back on the sporting weekend including: - The Galway Footballer's book their place in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Quarter-Finals with victory over Westmeath at a sold out Pearse Stadium. - The Galway Minor Hurler's defeat to Limerick in the All-Ireland Semi-Final  - The Galway Ladies footballers victory over Tyrone - The Galway Camogie team's victory against Waterford  - Galway United Men's defeat against Dundalk at Turners Cross  - Galway United Women defeat Linfield to qualify for the All-Island Cup semi-final

Galway's Niamh McPeake spoke to Darren Kelly after Galway's victory over Waterford in Sunday's Camogie Championship clash at Walsh Park.

Galway Camogie Manager Cathal Murray spoke to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after victory over Waterford on Sunday afternoon.

Damien Comer spoke to Jonathan Higgins after defeating Westmeath at Pearse Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The Galway Senior Football Manager Padraic Joyce spoke to Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after victory over Westmeath.

Kevin Dwyer reports from Pearse Stadium as Galway book their place in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Quarter-Finals after victory over Westmeath on Sunday afternoon.

Commentary of Galway's victory over Westmeath in Round 2A of the All-Ireland Football Championship at Pearse Stadium on Sunday afternoon by Jonathan Higgins, Gareth Bradshaw and Kevin Dwyer.

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their Premier Division defeat to Dundalk

An injury time winner from Tyreke Wilson proved a cruel ending for Galway United as they went down by the one goal to Dundalk in their SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division fixture in Turners Cross, Cork on Friday (12th June 2026). The result leaves Galway United in seventh place on 21 points, still just two ahead of Sligo Rovers, and seven up on bottom side Waterford. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is against Derry City on Friday, 19th June.  Kick-off at Pearse Stadium is 7.45pm.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Downpatrick (13th June 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Bath, Sandown, Chester, Hexham, York, Uttoxeter and Leicester. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Three weeks after beating Kildare, Galway stand 70 minutes away from reaching an All-Ireland senior football quarter-final in Croke Park, as they host Leinster champions Westmeath in Round 2A on Sunday (14th June 2026). The Tribesmen will be favourites but the Lake County have caused problems in the past, and will be full of confidence having beaten Longford, Meath, Kildare, Dublin and Cavan to reach this stage.  While Galway won thier previous championship meeting in 2024 (1-12 to 0-11), Westmeath's last visit to Salthill saw them leave victors in 2006 (1-8 to 0-10). Former Galway captain Gary O'Donnell joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to look ahead to the game. == Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Sunday is 2pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

For the fourth consecutive year, Galway United get ready for an All-Island Cup quarter-final this Saturday (13th June 2026) when they host Linfield. United were champions in 2023 and 2024 before relinquishing their crown last  year and they'll be targeting getting back in the final four.  The last time they met the south Belfast team was in 2023 when they claimed a 1-0 away victory. Leading up to the match, Galway United manager Phil Trill has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan. == Kick-off at Moyne Villa on Saturday is 5pm.

Racing in Ireland on Friday (12th June 2026) is in Fairyhouse and Gowran Park. The €25,000 Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden is the feature in Fairyhouse at 4.27. The €24,000 Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) Handicap is the feature in Gowran Park at 5.23. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

A young bodybuilder from Knocknacarra has returned from Spain where she won bronze at the highly prestigious Amateur Olympia.  21 year old Taylor Brown won bronze last weekend in Alicante to go with the gold and silver won at Muscle Contest Ireland that was held in Dublin last month. Taylor has been involved in Bodybuilding for the past two years and she spoke to John Mulligan about her success and her career so far. 

On Hurling Chat this week, Andy Coen and Cyril Farrell join Niall and Sean to review Galway's return to the summit in Leinster while Frank Roche, from the Irish Independent, gives an overview on the weekend's happenings. The lads review: - Galway's 4th Leinster title won in emphatic style - Hugely significant win in terms of this team's development - Dubs underperform in season of change in Leinster - An Ireland semi final now beckons - Limerick are kings of Munster again, as Cork rue the inches

Yesterday, it was confirmed that Galway United's upcoming Premier Division game with Dundalk will be held at Turners Cross in Cork on Friday evening.  The game was origionally scheduled for Pearse Stadium as Eamon Deacy Park is undergoing ground works.  However, this was not possible following the draw for the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Round 2A  which sees Galway take on Westmeath on Sunday afternoon at the same venue.  The decision to hold the game at Turners Cross has led to angry reactions by supporters from both clubs.  Galway United Manager John Caulfield spoke to John Mulligan about the decision to hold the game in Cork. 

Tonight on 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh and Darren Kelly: Cian O'Connell chats about Galway's Leinster Senior Hurling Championship victory and Galway United's home fixture in Cork; The lads discuss mixed fortunes for the Galway senior camogie and ladies football teams at the weekend; And soccer referee Marc Lynch discusses his involvement in officiating and how he reached the top level in that field; All this and more. == 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh broadcasts every Monday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.

Galway Bay FM's Sean Carley looks back on the sporting weekend: Galway crowned Leinster Senior Hurling Champions for the first time since 2018; Galway senior ladies footballers begin All-Ireland championship with comprehensive win over Meath; Galway's minor footballers end their season with quarter-final defeat to Tyrone; All-Ireland camogie champions Galway suffer first day defeat to Cork; All this and more == 'The Full-Time Whistle' broadcasts every Sunday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.

Racing in Ireland on Monday is in Roscommon (8th June 2026) with the first of eight races going to post at 4.43. There are two feature races - the €25,000 Dermot Hughes Car Sales Handicap Hurdle at 5.48, and the €25,000 tote.ie Connacht National Handicap Steeplechase at 6.48. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.