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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.

With 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.

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. == The #fulltimewhistle is Sponsored by Getsetgo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!

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.'

Despite 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 in the commentary box and joined Darren Kelly on 'Sunday Sport' to look back on the contest.  

LADIES FOOTBALL: Galway senior manager Daniel Moynihan with Galway Bay FM's Katelyn Hayes after their All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Dublin

LADIES FOOTBALL: Galway senior captain Kate Geraghty with Galway Bay FM's Katelyn Hayes after their All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Dublin

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, Galway refused to concede as Trill and Olivia Divilly scored late Galway goals, but time eventually ran out. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Tommy Devane and Katelyn Hayes.

The 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 explain more. == The St. Joseph's 'The Bish' School Grounds car park (EIRCODE H91C3X5) is open from 8am-8pm, seven days per week, with parking at just €2.50 per hour.  Full day rates are also available and all proceeds go directly to the Bish Rowing Club Boat Fund. Whether you're in town for the Arts Festival, Galway Races, exploring the city, shopping, or meeting friends for coffee, lunch, or dinner — park with a purpose and support local youth sport!

SOCCER: Salthill Devon manager Emlyn Long with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-0 FAI Cup victory over St. MIchael's

SOCCER: Salthill Devon defender Ben Molloy with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-0 FAI Cup win over St. MIchael's

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. == Galway United are also in the draw, which will take place on Tuesday(22nd July).

SOCCER: Galway United defender Rob Slevin with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-0 FAI Cup win over Tolka Rovers