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Joe Hession is the guest this week on Hurling Chat and he joins Niall and Sean to look ahead to the first weekend of knockout Hurling in the Senior and Premier Intermediate Club Championships in Galway. They discuss: - The Senior & Premier Intermediate Prelim Quarters finals. - All games hard to call with the do or die element now to the fore. - ⁠A number of local derbies will add to the plot. - while the relegation semi finals will ensure tension filled games with so much at stake.

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their 3-1 win over Sligo Rovers

SOCCER: Galway United players David Hurley and Jimmy Keohane with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their 3-1 win over Sligo Rovers

Even though bragging rights were at stake, it turned out to be a priceless three points for Galway United in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division at the Showgrounds on Monday evening (14th September 2026). Cian Kavanagh gave the hosts a 1-0 lead on eight minutes before Jimmy Keohane converted the first of two Galway United penalties 10 minutes later. Stephen Walsh put United ahead on 39 minutes before Keohane wrapped up the points four minutes from time.  United move up to sixth, but are still only three points ahead of the relegation places. Galway Bay FM's match commentator was Jonathan Higgins. == Galway United's next game is away to Derry City on Friday (18th September 2026). Kick-off at the Ryan McBride Brandywell is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage on 'Over The Line.'

HURLING: Moycullen manager Kevin Walsh with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their Minor C Final win over Sylane

HURLING: Moycullen captain Brendan Walsh and man of the mathch Henry Óg Lydon with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their Minor C Final win over Sylane

HURLING: Moycullen 3-16 Sylane 3-11 (Minor C Final match report with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly)

Saturday the 26th September will see one of the most colourful and exciting events of the year as the Colour Run returns for another unforgettable day of fun, fitness, and community spirit to celebrate.  Whether you run, jog, walk, roll or wheel your way around the course, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Along the route, participants will be showered in vibrant colours, creating a fantastic atmosphere full of energy, laughter, and memories. This year, there is an exciting development with an Inclusive Colour Run also being held on the evening. This is designed to ensure that people of all abilities can take part in the fun and experience the excitement of the day in a welcoming and accessible environment. Active Cities Officer Declan Burke spoke to John Mulligan about the Colour Run on Sunday Sport and also called on clubs to register their events for European Week of Sport. 

This coming weekend, Colga FC  are hosting an event in Paddy Burkes in Clarinbridge as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of the clubs founding. The celebrations begin on Friday evening and continues into Saturday and ties in with Paddy Burkes September Fest.  Founding member Darragh Brogan, First team Captain Mark Greaney and PRO Julian Sammon joined John in studio on Sunday Sport to talk a little about the club, it's history and the celebrations.   

Sean Carley looks back on the sporting weekend, including: The preliminary quarter finals of the County Senior and Intermediate Football Championships Headford's victory over Oughterard in the County Junior B Football Final Galway United's defeat to Bohemians in the League of Ireland Men's Premier Division Galway's Liam Nolan's credible effort in the Irish Open in Doonbeg  

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 3-2 defeat to Bohemians

Galway United suffered a devastating defeat to Bohemians in Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday (11th September) after seeing a two-goal lead wiped away. Stephen Walsh put the hosts 1-0 up in the first half before Kris Twardek doubled that advantage on 52 minutes. But two Colm Whelan goals in the final quarter hour, plus a Ross Tierney strike gave Bohemians the spoils, leaving United just three points off the relegation zone. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is away to Sligo Rovers this Monday (14th September).  Kick-off at the Showgrounds is 7.45pm and we'll have full coverage on our website galwaybayfm.ie.

The knockout stages in the Bon Secours Senior Football Championship have arrived with two preliminary quarter-final double headers this weekend (12th-13th September 2026). On Saturday (12th) in Pearse Stadium, Claregalway and Bearna na Forbacha get the action underway for a place in the final eight from 3.15pm; Oughterard take on Dunmore MacHales in the second game at 5pm. On Sunday (13th) in Tuam Stadium, Tuam Stars meet Mountbellew-Moylough at 2.45pm; before Milltown and Monivea-Abbey go head-to-head at 4.30pm. There's also relegation semi-finals featuring Caltra and St. James' on Saturday (Tuam Stadium, 5pm), and Killannin against Naomh Anna Leitir Móir on Sunday (Pearse Stadium, 3.15pm) Galway Bay FM's Kevin O'Dwyer joined Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to look ahead to the action. == All four preliminary football quarter-finals will be LIVE on Galway Bay FM.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Leopardstown (12th September 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Doncaster, Bath, Chester, Lingfield and Musselbrough. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Racing in Ireland on Friday is in Ballinrobe (11th September 2026). The feature is the €26,000  Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle at 5.00. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Tonight on 'Over The Line' with Darren Kelly; The group stages are over in the Forvis Mazars Senior Hurling Championship and Niall Canavan looks back on the weekend's action, plus we have the Galway Bay FM Senior Team of the Week; Galway United are into the men's FAI Cup semi-finals after beating Drogheda United.  Mike Rafferty reflects on that game, Derry City's visit in October, and the start of the domestic season; And Great Britain and Ireland come from behind to win the Walker Cup for the first time since 2015. Denis Kirwan tells us about a special Sunday afternoon, and looks ahead to the AMGEN Irish Open starting this Thursday; All this and more.

There's racing in Galway on Monday (7th September 2026) with the first of eight going to post at 4.07. The feature is the €25,000 Boyle Sports Handicap Steeplechase at 7.11. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Sean Carley looks back on the weekend in sport, including: The County Senior and Premier Intermediate Hurling Championships group stages come to a close and the draws for the preliminary quarter finals and relegation semi-finals are confirmed Galway United reach the FAI Cup Semi-Finals where they will take on Derry City after quarter-final victory over Drogheda on Friday night Local soccer round up as the Galway FA Men's leagues make their return

The draws for the Preliminary Quarter Finals in the Forvis Mazars Senior and Steeltech Shed Intermediate Hurling Championships was broadcast live on Galway Bay FM this afternoon. The games will take place on the weekend of the 19th and 20th of September. Here is the draws with Sean Walsh and Niall Canavan joined by Joe Hession, Claude Geoghegan of the Hurling Board and Aisling Callinan of senior sponsors Forvis Mazars.   

SOCCER: Galway United assistant manager Richie Holland with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their 2-1 FAI Cup quarter-final win over Drogheda

SOCCER: Galway United goal scorers Stephen Walsh and Lee Devitt after their 2-1 FAI Cup quarter-final win over Drogheda United

For the first time in three years, Galway United are through to the FAI Cup semi-finals after coming from behind to beat Drogheda United away on Friday night (4th September 2026). Stephen Walsh equalised on 23 minutes before Lee Devitt struck the winner with eight minutes remaining. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Jonathan Higgins and Johnny Ward. == Galway United's next game is against Bohemians in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division next Friday (11th). Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park is 7.45pm.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Navan. Cross-channel, there are meetings in Haydock, Thirsk, Ascot, Kempton, Stratford and Newcastle. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Racing in Ireland on Friday is in Down Royal and Kilbeggan (4th September 2026). The joint features in Down Royal are the €25,000 Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden at 3.53, and the €25,000 Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden at 4.58. in Kilbeggan, the feature at 5.45 is the Hughes Memorial 110 Series Final Handicap Hurdle. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

On our weekly Hurling Chat Podcast this week, McDara McDonnacha and Joe Hession join the lads to discuss all things hurling. McDara casts his eye over Ballygunner's continued dominance in Waterford and looks at: · The All Ireland Club champions were fully tested by Fourmilewater · The impact of Ballygunner's dominance; 13 titles in a row and a second Senior team · Club hurling over in Waterford by the end of August! Then Joe Hession looks ahead to Round 3 of the Senior & Premier Intermediate Championships upcoming at the weekend: · The final 12 teams will be known in both championships by Sunday evening · Who will join Tommie Larkins and Athenry directly in the Senior quarter finals? And Skehana Mountbellew Moylough & Ballinderreen in the Premier Intermediate quarters? · Big implications in some games: For instance Castlegar v Oranmore Maree and Carnmore v Killimor – winner into knockouts (though draw will do Castlegar), with loser into relegation.

Tonight on 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh and Darren Kelly; With the groups decided in the Bon Secours Senior Football Championship and Sweeney Oil intermediate, Gareth Bradshaw joins us to look back on the weekend action and we have the Galway Bay FM Team of the Week; And we hear from Jonathan Higgins to chat about a good weekend for Galway United and the action in the Premier League cross channel; All this and more. == 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh and Darren Kelly broadcasts every Monday evening from 9pm on Galway Bay FM.

Galway United produced a stunning comeback from two goals down in Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday (29th August 2026) to secure a crucial win in the SSE Airtricity League Women's Premier Division. After going 2-0 down inside 16, Abbie Callanan halved the deficit by half-time. Second half strikes from Isabella Beletic and Lucy-Jayne Grant ensured the home side's return to their traditional home venue was a winning one. Afterwards, Galway United manager Phil Trill chatted with Galway Bay FM's James Doyle. == Galway United's next game is at home to Treaty United next Saturday (5th September). Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park is 7.35pm.

Mervue United began the new FAI National League with a 1-1 draw against Donegal's Cockhill Celtic in Fahy's Field on Saturday (29th August 2026). The visitors looked set to spoil the day thanks to Tiernan Ruddy's goal two minutes into the second half.  But Gavin Smyth stepped up with a 94th minute equaliser for Mervue United to leave four teams tied at the top in Group 1 (the others are Bonagee United and Home Farm DCU). Afterwards, Mervue United manager Brendan O'Connor shared this thoughts with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == Mevue United's next game is away to Lucan United next Satuday (5th September). Kick-off at Westmanstown Road is 3pm.

Racing in Ireland on Monday is in Downpatrick and Roscommon (31st August 2026). The feature in Roscommon is the first race of a seven-race card at 4.50 - the €25,000 Irish EBF Median Sires Series Race. Downpatrick begins at 2.12 with their feature being the last of seven races - €15,000 Downpatrick Racecourse Style Handicap Steeplechase at 5.30. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.