Galway Bay FM - Sports

Following their 3-in-a-row of Ask Acorn Junior 1 hurling titles, Ballinasloe will hope it'll be third time lucky this Saturday (22nd November 2025) when they challenge Easkey in the Connacht Final. The Sligo side are going for a fourth consecutive crown, and beat the east Galway outfit in the 2023 and 2024 deciders. Leading up to the game, Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly headed to Gullanes Hotel to catch up with Ballinasloe club officials, supporters and mammies to look ahead to the big game and the work being put into Gaelic Games in the club. He chatted to chairperson Shane O'Connell, secretary Gerry Seale, Denis Nolan, Eoin Fenton, Ronan, Senan and Sol Lally, Jim McDonnell, Pat O'Sullivan, Aileen Rohan and Martina Reynolds. == Throw-in at the Connacht GAA Centre, Bekan on Saturday is 1.30pm and we'll have full coverage on our website galwaybayfm.ie.

The last two Connacht Camogie Finals are this weekend (22nd/23rd November 2025). On Sunday (23rd), Athenry are away to Westport in the Rose Nixon Cup Final at 2pm. Beforehand on Saturday (22nd), Portumna hope to finish a successful year when they go up against Roscommon's Four Roads in the Pat Barrett Cup Final. The county Junior A champions are jointly managed by Johnny Keane and Johnny Kelly.  Johnny Keane joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to look ahead to the match. == Throw-in at Ballyforan on Saturday is 2pm.

Over 100 Galway qualifiers will compete in the National Evens Juvenile and National Senior Championships in Templemore, Co. Derry this Sunday (23rd November 2025). William Fitzgerald is among the main contenders in the senior men's event, a qualifier for next month's European Cross Country Championship in Portugal. The Craughwell athlete joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' on Friday to look ahead to the event.

Maree host third-placed Ulster University in the Domino's National League Men's Division 1 at Calasanctius College on Saturday (22nd November) at 7pm. Maigh Cuilinn are away to Team North West at 5pm; Titans travel to Dublin Lions at 5.30pm. In the Women's Division 1, University of Galway Mystics entertain Sword Thunder in the Kingfisher on Sunday (23rd) at 3pm. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill.

The Western Hygiene Supplies Brod Trill Premier Division is getting exciting this weekend as Mervue United went joint top on Thursday (20th November 2025) when they beat Renmore 3-2. Friday's game (updates on 'Over The Line') sees leaders Colga take on defending champions Salthill Devon. There's more action on Saturday. Looking ahead to those games and others, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

Rally driver Aoife Raftery was this week's special guest on 'Over The Line'. The Craughwell native, who is the only international female rally driver competing presently, spoke to John Mulligan and Gerry Murphy on Monday evening... 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh and John Mulligan is live every Monday night from 8-10 pm on Galway Bay FM.

Antoine Og Mainin has blazed a trail in professional boxing in Australia after just four professional fights. In the early hours of Saturday morning Irish time, the Ros Muc native stopped his opponent, Saharat Taehiru, in the fourth round to win the WBC Silver Australasian Super Lightweight Title at the Dunc Gray Velodrome in Sunday. The win was even more impressive as his opponent had won 12 of his 19 fights to date. John Mulligan caught up with Antoine to talk about his win and his career so far...

Galwegians Head Coach Brendan Guilfoyle speaks to Carl Blake after his side's victory away to UL Bohs on Saturday afternoon.

Carl Blake reports from Limerick as Galwegians maintained their 100% record at the start of the season, beating UL Bohs by 43 to 21 in a thrilling encounter on Saturday afternoon, a result which sees them extend their lead at the top of the Division 2A table to six points.

Corinthians captain Mark Boyle spoke to William Davies after his side recorded a one-point victory over Wanderers in the AIL Division 2A on Saturday afternoon.

Corinthians Head Coach Ambrose Conboy spoke to William Davies after his side's one-point victory over Wanderers in the AIL Division 2A.

William Davies reports from Corinthian Park on Saturday afternoon as the home side recorded a win by the narrowest of margins in the AIL Division 2A.

John Mulligan, Gerry Murphy, and Sean Carley look back on Ireland's historic victory over Hungary on Sunday afternoon, which saw the Boys in Green seal a place in the World Cup Playoffs next March. 

Commentary from Darren Kelly and Michael Cloherty 

John Mulligan looks back at the sporting weekend with reports and reaction from all the big games. 

Two weeks after they secured their SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division spot, Galway Bay FM commentators Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers joined Darren Kelly on Friday's 'Over The Line' to look back on Galway United's season and what lies ahead for John Caulfield's charges (14th November 2025). They reflect on Moses Dyer's impact and Stephen Walsh's record appearances, the sadness with the passing of Ollie Horgan, the performances that led to a relegation battle, the character shown to survive and what lies ahead in 2026. We were also joined by Galway Bay FM's Sean Carley, LIVE from Budapest, as Republic of Ireland fans travel in their droves to Hungary following Thursday's win over Portugal at the Aviva Stadium. As well as chatting about Pearse Stadium and Galway United securing another top-three finish in the Women's Premier Division, Mike also previewed the weekend's action on the local soccer scene. == The 'Over The Line' weekend preview show with Darren Kelly broadcasts every Friday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM.

The Connacht Wheelchair Camogie Hurling club are holding a unique event in Clarin College Athenry on Sunday, 7th December. A number of teams will play a blitz on the day (from 10am to 2pm), including the Connacht and Munster wheelchair teams, Galway senior hurling and camogie teams, Limerick senior hurling and camogie teams, and All-Star recipients from GAA and camogie sides, and present All-Stars in wheelchair camogie and hurling. It's a fun event with a different twist on a competitive fun sport.  The idea is to promote awareness of wheelchair hurling and camogie. Connacht Camogie Development Officer and coach David Cunningham, and Connacht hurling wheelchair player Shane Curran came into studio to join Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to let us know what to expect. == To find out more about Connacht Wheelchair Hurling and Camogie Club, check out their Facebook page HERE. If anybody wants to get involved or learn more about Wheelchair hurling and camogie, contact David Cunnigham at developmentofficer.connacht@camogie.ie. For more information on Galway Speeders, a Sports Club for young people with a physical disability, click HERE.

Fresh from achieving the Galway Junior 1 three-in-a-row with their victory over Kiltormer two weeks previously, Ballinasloe begin their quest for the one title to elude them in recent years when they meet Mayo's Moytura in the Connacht hurling semi-final on Saturday (15th November 2025). Their opponents recently reformed in 2022 after an eight-year break and include many top players from the Mayo senior set-up that reached this year's Nicky Rackard Cup Final in Croke Park. Leading up to the game, Ballinasloe joint manager Derek Frehill caught up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Duggan Park on Saturday is 1.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Despite not gaining promotion to intermediate football, Primary junior football champions Cárna-Caiseal take a step into the unknown when they travel to Leitrim's Aughavas in the AIB Connacht Junior Football Semi-Final on Sunday (16th November 2025). Victories over Fr. Griffin's Éire Óg and Williamstown gave the Connemara club their first Galway silverware since 2012.  But they face an in-form Aughavas outfit who will play Division 1 football in their county in 2026. Leading up to the game, Cárna-Caiseal bainisteoir John Casey chatted to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Ballinamore on Sunday is 1.30pm and we'll have full coverage on our website galwaybayfm.ie.

Just seven days after overcoming Sligo's Shamrock Gaels, Maigh Cuilinn are back in AIB Connacht Senior Football championship action this Sunday (16th November 2025) when they take on Leitrim Gaels. Maigh Cuilinn are seeking to reach a first provincial decider since their last sojourn outside Galway in 2022, but the first-time winners in Leitrim will come to Salthill with nothing to lose. Leading up to the game, former Maigh Cuilinn and Galway football star Gareth Bradshaw looked ahead to the game on 'Over The Line' with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Sunday is 1.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

In the Domino's Men's National League Division 1 on Thursday (13th November 2025), Titans were 95-84 victors over Maigh Cuilinn in an all-Galway derby. On Saturday, all three Galway teams are in action. Maigh Cuilinn host Tipp Talons at the Kingfisher from 7pm; Titans are away to Portlaoise Panthers at the same time; Maree head to Killarney Cougars at 7.30pm. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Navan (15th November 2025). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Uttoxeter, Wetherby and Cheltenham. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

The Galway League will be looking to make it two wins in a row in Sunday when they face Mayo in Round Two of the Oscar Traynor Cup at Eamon Deacy Park.    Galway beat the Roscommon and District League 5-2 in their opening game while Mayo drew 1-1 with Sligo-Leitrim.   The Galway Manager, Brendan O'Connor, has been speaking to John Mulligan ahead of Sunday's Game.    The interview begins with John asking him about their recent game against Roscommon & District League.

Teachers at Ballinfoyle National School, Nicola and David, joined George McDonagh and John Mulligan on Monday's 'Over The Line' to discuss the 'Bring Cillian Home' initiative. Cillian O'Brien is a young pupil at Ballinfoyle NS who was sadly hospitalised in February due to a catastrophic brain bleed which occurred from a rare condition called Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM). His family are raising funds to make his home accessible for his needs as well as to finance his specialist medical care and rehabilitation.  You can help Cillian by donating to his idonate page at https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/cillianobrien?  

Connacht Head Coach Stuart Lancaster was this week's special guest on 'Over The Line' (Monday 10th November 2025). Stuart spoke about his time in England, his departure from Leinster, and moving to Galway to take over Connacht. He was chatting to Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh and John Mulligan. 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh broadcasts every Monday evening from 8 pm on Galway Bay FM.

Caltra manager Gabriel Naughton speaks to Tommy Devane after his side's three-point loss to Kilmeena in the Connacht Intermediate Club Football Championship on Sunday afternoon in Tuam Stadium.

Tommy Devane reports from Tuam Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Kilmeena advanced to the Connacht Intermediate Football Championship semi-final after a 1-21 to 0-21 victory over Caltra after extra time.