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HURLING: Oranmore-Maree manager Brian O'Connell with Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh after their 2-19 to 1-21 SHC win over Sarsfields

HURLING: Oranmore-Maree 2-19 Sarsfields 1-21 (SHC report with Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan)

Racing in Ireland on Saturday (9th August 2025) is in Curragh and Kilbeggan. Cross channel, there are meetings in Ascot, Newmarket, Redcar, Haydock, Lingfield and Ayr. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Galway senior camogie manager Cathal Murray has named an unchanged side for their Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Final against Cork on Sunday (10th August 2025). The Tribeswomen beat Tipperary 1-18 to 1-11 in the semi-final two weeks ago; while the Rebelettes also start the same 15 from that which beat Waterford by 10 points. Before the team was announced, 1996 All-Ireland winning captain Imelda Hobbins joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to look ahead ot the match. ==

RUGBY: Ireland head coach Scott Bemand with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their World Cup warm up against Canada

RUGBY: Ireland captain Neve Jones with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their World Cup warm up against Canada

The 2025 Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final takes place on Sunday (10th August) when Galway chase a fifth O'Duffy Cup, and first since 2021. As well as winning intermediate and under-23 titles, Galway manager Cathal Murray would become the first to win three O'Duffy senior cups if the Tribeswomen prevail against the Rebelettes. Cathal Murray has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane. == Throw-in at Croke Park on Sunday is 5.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

The Connacht team has been announced for Sunday's interprovincial opener against Munster (10th August 2025). Ros A'Mhil's Eabha Nic Dhonnacha captains the team. Jemima Adams Verling and Poppy Garvey are vice-captains. Head coach Emer O'Dowd has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's William Davies. == The Connacht team in full: 15. Clara Barrett (UL Bohemian RFC) 14. Emily Foley (Galwegians RFC) 13. Orla Dixon (Galwegians RFC) 12. Éabha Nic Dhonnacha (UL Bohemian RFC) Captain 11. Ava Ryder (Blackrock College RFC) 10. Siofra Hession (Creggs RFC) 9. Grainne Moran (Galwegians RFC) 1. Ella Burns (Tuam/Oughterard RFC/Galwegians RFC) 2. Lily Brady (UL Bohemian RFC) 3. Megan Collis (Railway Union) 4. Poppy Garvey (Railway Union) Vice-Captain 5. Grace Browne Moran (Galwegians RFC) 6. Beibhinn Gleeson (Tuam/Oughterard RFC) 7. Lesley Ring (Old Belvedere) 8. Jemima Adams Verling (Creggs RFC) Vice-Captain 16. Stacy Hanley (Galwegians RFC) 17. Hannah Coen (Creggs RFC) 18. Roisin Maher (Galwegians RFC) 19. Ailish Quinn (Galwegians RFC) 20. Caoilfhionn Morrissey (Ennis/Kilrush RFC) 21. Karly Tierney (Tuam/Oughterard RFC) 22. Sinead O'Brien (Galwegians RFC) 23. Fódhla Ní Bhraonáin (Tuam/Oughterard RFC) Kick-off at Virgin Media Park, Cork on Sunday is 4.15pm.

The 2025 Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final takes place on Sunday (10th August) when Galway chase a fifth O'Duffy Cup, and first since 2021. Athenry's Paul Kelly became the new Galway chairperson last winter and has already seen the under-16s and under-23s beat Cork for silverware. Paul Kelly has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane. == Throw-in at Croke Park on Sunday is 5.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

The 2025 Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final takes place on Sunday (10th August) when Galway chase a fifth O'Duffy Cup, and first since 2021. Athenry's Dervla Higgins has been a consistent presence in Galway's defence in recent years, winning an All-Ireland senior in 2021, and taking the Galway Sports Award for camogie last year. Dervla Higgins has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane. == Throw-in at Croke Park on Sunday is 5.15pm, and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

The 2025 Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final takes place on Sunday (10th August) when Galway chase a fifth O'Duffy Cup, and first since 2021. St. Thomas' Áine Keane had established herself in the team before an ACL injury in the first round against Dublin ended her inter-county season, and she'll play the supporting role for the team. Áine Keane has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane. == Throw-in at Croke Park on Sunday is 5.15pm, and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

On 'Hurling Chat' this week: Galway Bay FM's Cyril Farrell, Andy Coen, Niall Canavan and Sean Walsh get together to look ahead to the start of the Forvis Mazars Senior and Senior B championships, and the Steeltech Sheds intermediate championship. == 'Hurling Chat,' Galway Bay FM's weekly hurling podcast is available every Wednesday on galwaybayfm.ie.

The 2025 Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final takes place on Sunday (10th August) when Galway chase a fifth O'Duffy Cup, and first since 2021. Galway are captained this season by Clarinbridge's Carrie Dolan, who finally picked up her first All-Star in 2024.  She struck six points in the semi-final against Tipperary. Carrie Dolan has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane. == Throw-in at Croke Park on Sunday is 5.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

The 2025 Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final takes place on Sunday (10th August) when Galway chase a fifth O'Duffy Cup, and first since 2021. Former Down star Niamh Mallon made the move to the Tribeswomen last year and finished the year with an All-Star.  She scored a cracking goal in the semi-final victory over Tipperary. Niamh Mallon has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane. == Throw-in at Croke Park on Sunday is 5.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

The GAA community in Galway and Roscommon is in mourning following the announcement that Don Connellan died on Monday (4th August 2025). The Kilmore native won the Connacht Senior Football Championship as a player with Roscommon in 2001 before making his mark with Maigh Cuilinn. He led the west Galway club to their first-ever Frank Fox Cup (senior football championship) in 2020, beating Mountbellew-Moylough, before repeating the trick against Salthill-Knocknacarra two years later.  They also won the Connacht crown in 2020.  He was Maigh Cuilinn for six seasons between 2018 and 2023. A brother-in-law of former Galway player Paul Clancy, the Kilmore native was a Garda based in Galway for 24 years, and he was also part of the NUIG Galway backroom team that won the Sigerson Cup in 2022. On Galway Talks on Tuesday, Maigh Cuilinn chairperson Sean Houlihan and Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins joined John Morley and Darren Kelly to pay tribute to Don.

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their 1-0 Men's Premier Division defeat away to Cork City

Galway United's woes in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division continued on Friday (1st August 2025) as they suffered a single goal defeat to Cork City in Turners Cross. Joshua Fitzpatrick's goal on five minutes was the difference as the bottom side took the three points, and the Tribesmen are now six games without a win. Galway Bay FM's match commentator was Jonathan Higgins. == Galway United's next game is at home against Shamrock Rovers on Sunday, 10th August.  Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park is 5pm.

FOOTBALL: Dunmore MacHales manager Denis Fallon and man of the match Colm Costello after their 3-19 to 0-16 SFC win over Annaghdown

FOOTBALL: Dunmore MacHales 3 GOALS vs Annaghdown in the opening round of the 2025 Senior Championship

On Hurling Chat this week: Liam Gordon spoke to Niall Canavan about his experience of being the All Ireland hurling final referee, how he got into refereeing, the importance of refereeing and the recruitment of referees while Liam also spoke openly about being diagnosed in 2016 with Cardiac Myopothy and being fitted with an ICD Pacemaker and the importance for people to get regular health check ups. Joe Connolly spoke to Sean Walsh about receiving the GPA's Lifetime Achievement Award, the legacy of 1980 and the importance of Galway driving the recently proposed football and hurling review to drive real success in the future. == 'Hurling Chat,' Galway Bay FM's weekly hurling podcast is available every Wednesday on galwaybayfm.ie.

SOCCER: Galway United manager Phil Trill with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-0 All-Island Cup semi-final defeat to Wexford

SOCCER: Galway United 0-1 Wexford (Women's All-Island Cup semi-final match report with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty)

John Mulligan looks back at the sporting weekend including Galway's win over Tipperary in the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Semi-Final.   The #fulltimewhistle is sponsored by #Getsetgo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 4-2 Men's Premier Division defeat to Waterford

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 Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is away to Cork City on Friday, 1st August.  Kick-off at Turners Cross is 7.45pm.

Racing 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

Galway 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.

Conor Hayes is this week's special guest on Galway Bay FM's weekly hurling podcast.