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HURLING: St. Thomas' captain Éanna Burke with Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan ahead of their SHC Final against Loughrea

HURLING: St. Thomas' manager Cathal Daly with Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan ahead of their SHC Final against Loughrea

Hurling Chat this week looks forward to Saturday's County Senior Hurling Final in the company of Loughrea's 2006 championship winner Brian Mahony and St Thomas' 2012 winning captain Robert Murray. Brian and Robert chat with Niall and Sean about the two teams, the County Final day, the factors that have led both teams to the Final and what we can expect.

Kinvara go in search of a third Steeltech Sheds intermediate hurling championship on Sunday (2nd November) when they meet Meelick-Eyrecourt. It's the south Galway side's third final.  Champions in 1966 and 2019, they reached last year's decider before going down to Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry. Kinvara overcame Beagh 1-21 to 1-19 in the semi-final.  Leading up to the game, their manager Mike Helebert has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh. == Throw-in at Kenny Park, Athenry on Sunday is 2pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

John Mulligan and Sean Carley look back at a bumper weekend with County Finals in football and camogie, soccer, rugby, athletics and racing.  The #fulltimewhistle is sponsored by GetSetGo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!

Tommy Devane reports as Menlough-Skehana booked their place in the Connacht LGFA Final after a five-point win over Sligo. They will now meet Northern Harps of Roscommon in the final next Saturday at 1 pm.

Skehana-Menlough's Player of the Match, Tessa Mullins, speaks to Tommy Devane after her side's five-point victory over Curry of Sligo in the Connacht LGFA Junior Championship Semi-Final. They will face Northern Harps of Roscommon in the final next Saturday, 1st November.  

Menlough-Skehana manager Thomas Flynn speaks to Tommy Devane after a 0-10 to 0-5 victory over Curry of Sligo in the Connacht Junior A Ladies Football semi-final. They will meet Northern Harps of Roscommon in the final next Saturday November 1st. 

SOCCER: Galway United's David Hurley with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-1 draw with Drogheda

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-1 draw with Drogheda United

SOCCER: Galway United 1-1 Drogheda United (Men's Premier Division match commentary with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and Gerry Murphy)

The all-Galway derby between Maree and Maigh Cuilinn is the standout fixture in the Men's Division 1 National League this weekend (25th-27th October 2025).  Tip-off at Calasanctius College on Saturday (25th) is 7pm. It's a busy weekend with all teams doubling up.  Maigh Cuilinn host Limerick Sport Eagles at the Kingfisher on Monday (27th) at 3pm; Maree travel to Tipp Talons at 4pm. Titans are away to Limerick Sport Eagles on Sunday (26th) at 3pm; before hosting Killarney Cougars on Monday.  That's in the Jes at 2pm. In the Women's Division 1, University of Galway Mystics just have one fixture.  They are away to the Cleveland Rockets in Lisburn on Saturday at 3pm. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill.

The Galway October Races Bank Holiday weekend begins on Saturday (25th October 2025). Racing cross-channel is in Newbury, Cheltenham, Doncaster, Kelso and Wolverhampton. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

On Wednesday, AIB proudly marked the launch of the AIB GAA, LGFA, and Camogie All-Ireland Club Championships, underscoring its unique support for four codes of Gaelic Games, celebrating the joy and support that defines the club experience. Joining AIB for the launch are ambassadors Louise Ward (Kilkerrin-Clonberne), Aoife Prendergast (Dicksboro), Shane O'Donnell (Éire Óg), and Jordan Morris (Kingscourt Stars), who all embody the spirit of their clubs. Louise Ward caught up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly at the event. == Kilkerrin-Clonberne travel to Westport in the AIB Connacht Senior Ladies Football Championship Semi-Final on Sunday, 2nd November.  Throw-in at Westport GAA is 1pm.

Rod Seib joins William Davies ahead of a big weekend for Connacht Rugby. Head coach Stuart Lancaster has included Josh Murphy in nine changes for tomorrow's United Rugby Championship trip to Munster. Ballina native Harry West makes his senior debut at full back. Kick-off at Thomond Park tomorrow (Saturday) at 7.45pm, and we'll have full coverage on our website http://galwaybayfm.ie 

FOOTBALL: An Spidéal selector Dónal De Barra with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their intermediate final against Caltra

FOOTBALL: An Spidéal's Conal Ó Caoimh with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their intermediate final against Caltra

FOOTBALL: An Spidéal's Finnian Ó Laoi with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their intermediate final against Caltra

FOOTBALL: An Spidéal captain Liam Ó Ceallaigh with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their intermediate final against Caltra

Just one year after losing their intermediate status, Williamstown continue in thier attempt to return to the second tier of Galway football on Saturday (25th October) when they clash with Carna-Caiseal in the Primary Junior Final. Williamstown secured the North Board crown two weeks ago when they overcame Headford on penalties.  And while promotion isn't on offer in this weekend's fixture, a second trophy will also secure qualification to the Connacht championship. Leading up to the game, Williamstown manager Sean Keaveney spoke to Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan. == Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Saturday is 5.30pm and we'll have full coverage on our website galwaybayfm.ie.

On Hurling Chat this week, Andy Coen joins Niall and Sean to discuss the weekend Hurling action, which saw St Thomas and Loughrea qualify for the County Senior Final, Liam Mellows become the Senior B Champions, while Meelick Eyrecourt and Kinvara will contest the Intermediate Final. In the second part, Galway Camogie Manager Cathal Murray, talks about the wonderful year that was 2025 and the big fundraising events that are coming up to fund a players holiday. During the course of the chat, Cathal spoke about his surprise that the Senior Camogie manager position is open to expressions of interest, though he indicated that he will go for an interview for the position.

Salthill-Knocknacarra player Emily Maloney speaks to Tommy Devane ahead of the Senior B Camogie Final on Sunday against Shamrocks.

Salthill-Knocknacarra Camogie Club Chairperson Patrick O'Reilly spoke to Tommy Devane ahead of Sunday's Senior B Camogie Final against Shamrocks.

Shamrocks captain Katie Gilchrist speaks to Tommy Devane ahead of Sunday's Senior B Camogie Final against Salthill-Knocknacarra.

Shamrocks Manager Des O'Halloran spoke to Tommy Devane to look forward to Sunday's Senior B Camogie Final against Salthill-Knocknacarra in Kenny Park, Athenry at 2 pm.

Tommy Devane caught up with Portumna's captain, Alannah Kelly ahead of Saturday's Junior A Camogie Final against Turloughmore in Duggan Park.