Galway Bay FM - Sports

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Navan and Gowran Park (20th September 2025) Cross-channel, there are meetings in Newmarket, Ayr, Newbury, Chester and Wolverhampton. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Hurling Chat this week looks ahead to the weekend action. Cyril Farrell joins Niall and Sean and they preview: - The 4 Senior Preliminary Quarter Finals - The 2 Senior B Quarter Finals - The 4 Intermediate Preliminary Quarter Finals & - The 2 Senior Relegation Semi Finals The possibility of the County Final being under lights & Henry Shefflin being named as new Kilkenny U20 boss are also discussed.

John Mulligan has all the reports from the weekend in Gaelic Games, Soccer, Rugby and much more in this extended Full Time Whistle. The #fulltimewhistle is sponsored by GetSetGo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!

It was a memorable weekend for Connacht golf at Athlone Golf Club as Claremorris and Gort claimed their first AIG Pierce Purcell Shield and Women's Intermediate Foursomes Championships respectively. Gort claimed victory in the Women's Intermediate Foursomes. Having eased past Monkstown 3.5–0.5 in Friday's semi-final, they maintained that form against Munster West champions, Ballyneety in the final. Petra O'Connor and Sinead Collins set the tone with a 6&5 win, before Joan Fogarty and Sara Broderick quickly doubled the advantage by taking their match 7&5. Jane Joyce and Geraldine Connors then secured the half point needed, shaking hands on the 14th green to confirm victory and a first AIG Women's Intermediate Foursomes title for the Galway club. “We weren't expecting to get this far but it's absolutely fantastic for our team,” said Gort team captain Hannah McInerney. “We're just thrilled and very proud of this team. They put a lot of teamwork and dedication into it.” “We have some very seasoned golfers that would be used to match play and then we have a few golfers that are new to golf. One of the women in our first match is two years playing golf so a nice mix.” Team Captain Hannah McInerney spoke to John Mulligan on Saturday Sport.

The IPFBA (Irish Professional Footballers Benevolent Association) held a very successful Golf Classic at the Galway Bay Golf Resort on Friday last.  The association was set up to help former footballers who may have fallen on hard times or need help with medical bills.  Members Gerry Daly and John Mannion joined John in the studio and they were also joined by David Morrissey who won the signed Johnny Giles Leeds Jersey from the 1972 FA Cup Final. 

The knockout stages have arrived in the Bon Secours Senior Football Championship, and the Sweeney Oil Intermediate Football Championship as teams strive for places in the final eight of their respective championships this weekend (Saturday/Sunday 13th/14th September 2025). And four clubs in each competition are also battling relegation to preserve their status. Galway Bay FM's Kevin O'Dwyer joined Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' this week to look ahead to all the games, the junior finals taking place, and to chat about Padraic Joyce's reappointment as Galway Senior Football Manager. == Galway Bay FM's coverage this weekend. == Saturday, 13th September 2025 OCC Construction Junior D Football Championship County Final Tuam Stars v Oughterard, Cregg 1pm (Ben Cooley updates) Sweeney Oil Intermediate Football Championship Relegation Semi-Final Clifden v Oranmore-Maree, Killannin, 2pm (Domhnall Ó Confhaola updates) Sweeney Oil Intermediate Football Championship Preliminary Quarter Final Caltra v Micheal Breathnach, Pearse Stadium 3.15pm (LIVE commentary with Jonathan Higgins and Brian O'Donoghue) OCC Construction Junior B Football Championship County Final Corofin v Annaghdown, Tuam Stadium 3.15pm (Kevin O'Dwyer updates) Bon Secours Hospital Senior Football Championship Preliminary Quarter Final Oughterard v Claregalway, Pearse Stadium 5pm (LIVE commentary with Jonathan Higgins and Brian O'Donoghue) Bon Secours Hospital Senior Football Championship Relegation Semi Final Annaghdown v St Michael's, Tuam Stadium 5pm (LIVE online coverage with PJ Lynch and Kevin O'Dwyer on galwaybayfm.ie) == Sunday, 14th September 2025 Bon Secours Hospital Senior Football Championship Relegation Semi Final Monivea-Abbey v Bearna na Forbacha, Headford, 12 noon (LIVE online coverage with Ollie Turner and Padraic Cunningham on galwaybayfm.ie) OCC Construction Junior C Football Championship County Final Killererin v Claregalway, Corofin 12.30pm (Ben Cooley updates) Sweeney Oil Intermediate Football Championship Relegation Semi Final An Cheathrú Rua v St Gabriel's, The Prairie, 1pm (PJ Lynch updates) Sweeney Oil Intermediate Football Championship Preliminary Quarter Finals Cortoon Shamrocks v Menlough, Duggan Park 1.30pm (Darren Kelly updates) Kilconly v Caherlistrane, Tuam Stadium 2.45pm (LIVE commentary with Tommy Devane and Alan Keane) Corofin v Glenamaddy, Duggan Park 3.15pm (Darren Kelly updates) Bon Secours Hospital Senior Football Championship Preliminary Quarter Finals Dunmore MacHales v Naomh Anna Leitir Mor, Pearse Stadium, 3pm (LIVE commentary with Ollie Turner and Padraic Cunningham) Milltown v St James, Tuam Stadium, 4.30pm (LIVE commentary with Tommy Devane and Alan Keane) Killannin v Mountbellew/Moylough, Pearse Stadium, 4.45pm (LIVE commentary with Ollie Turner and Padraic Cunningham)

HURLING: Loughrea 3-22 Oranmore-Maree 2-25 (Under 20A Final commentary with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly and Gordon Duane)

HURLING: Loughrea 3-22 Oranmore-Maree 2-25 (Under 20A Final post match reaction with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly and Gordon Duane)

HURLING: Loughrea 3-22 Oranmore-Maree 2-25 (Under 20A Final match report with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly)

HURLING: St. Thomas 3-18 Portumna 1-11 (under-20B1 Final commentary with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly and Gordon Duane)

HURLING: Carnmore manager Aaron Fox with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their under-20A1 final victory over Castlegar

HURLING: St. Thomas' manager Cathal Burke with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their under-20B1 Final victory over Portumna

HURLING: St. Thomas' 3-18 Portumna 1-11 (Under 20B1 Final match report with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly)

Galway United will park their Men's Premier Division form this season as they focus on getting back into an FAI Cup semi-final for the first time since 2023 when they travel to St. Patrick's Athletic this Sunday (14th September 2025). United's last league win was against the Inchicore outfit back in June.  But they have had two victories since over Tolka Rovers and Salthill Devon.  They've beaten St. Pat's twice in Eamonn Deacy Park this season but went down 2-0 on their last trip to Dublin. Leading up to the game, Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins joined Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to look ahead to the game. == Kick-off at Richmond Park on Sunday is 6pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Galway Bay Rugby Club host a 'Fun Day' this Saturday (13th September 2025) with activities in St. Mary's College from 10am. The event lasts for two hours and is open to everyone, especially those interested in mini and underage rugby.  There will be games, food, special guests from Connacht Rugby, and so much more, and all are welcome. Galway Bay Rugby Club has grown from its formation in 2007 and now has over 400 players, ranging from under-6 to under-18.  And plans are underway for a new home at Kingston Park Community Centre in Knocknacarra. Galway Bay chairperson Justin Healy joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to chat about Saturday's Fun Day and their plans for the future.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday (13th September 2025) is in Leopardstown. Cross channel, there are meetings in Doncaster, Lingfield, Chester, Bath and Musselburgh. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

The Irish Ice Hockey Team are currently in Boston, Massachusetts playing four matches as part of a mini tour.    Called the Irish Heritage Series, the team are opening their tour with a match against the Boston Police Hockey Club followed by games against Boston Fire, Mass State Police and Buffalo Police.   All matches are taking place in the Bog Ice Arena in Kingston.    President of Irish Ice Hockey Association Aaron Guli and player Aidan Connolly joined David Snow and John Mulligan to talk about the team, the tour and the challenges facing Irish Ice Hockey.   

Hurling Chat this week is delighted to have County Board Chairman Paul Bellew as our special guest. Niall & Sean spoke to Paul about several topics, including: · Galway Hurling & Football Advisory Groups · New U20 Manager Gavin Keary · Galway Club Championships 2025 – leading to new structure 2026 · Academies – changes and progress · Galway United to play in Pearse Stadium · Roscommon Clubs in Galway Competitions · Facilities – where the mooted use of Galway Airport at? This week's pod finishes with a quick look at Round 3 of the Championships from last weekend.

Hughie Keleghan, Chairman of the WGOBA and Peter Mulroney, Sponsor, joined George McDonagh to review the On FAYA Kennels Galway Oaks and Crafty Kennels Novice 525 at Galway Greyhound Stadium. They also looked ahead to some big events coming up.  Broadcast on Monday Night's Over The Line.   

Galway's Eddie McCormack from Galway Bay Golf Club, Joe Lyons from Galway and Matt Donohue from Portumna have returned home following their performances with the Irish Senior Men's Team, who won the European Championship for the first time in eight years on Saturday. Following a stunning performance from Joe Lyons, who topped the individual leaderboard after the Strokeplay, Ireland beat Spain 4-1 in the Quarter Final, with McCormack a 4 and 3 winner over Gonzalo Paradinas. In the Semi-Final, Ireland were 3.5 to 1.5 winners over Finland, and on Saturday in the final, Ireland beat France 3-2, with Joe Lyons the big winner, beating Albert Galloy 2 and 1 in the deciding match. Portumna's Matt Donohue was the team's captain. All three spoke to John Mulligan on Over The Line.  

John Mulligan presents a bumper Full Time Whistle this week with all the reports from the County Senior and Intermediate Hurling Championships, reports and reaction from Galway United's games in the Men's and Women's Premier Division, Kieran Molloy on his win on Friday night, reaction to Galway United playing in Pearse Stadium next year and LOADS MORE!   The #fulltimewhistle is sponsored by GetSetGo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!