Podcasts about Athenry

Pearse Kelly, Teagasc's Head of Drystock, is on this week's Beef Edge podcast to give an insight into what's in store at the Teagasc National Beef Conference which is taking place on 18th November in the Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry, Co.Galway, starting at 5pm. This year's theme is ‘Beef Farming 2025: Value, Profit and Renewal', with a strong focus on producing high-value weanlings, managing farm profitability, and supporting generational renewal.  There are two action-packed sessions featuring expert speakers, farmer insights, and panel discussions: Session I: High-Value Weanlings – From Breeding to the MarketTime: 5.00pm Chair: Keith Fahy, Teagasc Drystock Advisor & Host of Country Life on Galway Bay FMSpeakers and topics include:·      Prof. David Kenny, Head of Animal & Bioscience, Teagasc Grange – Managing the suckler cow before and after calving for better fertility and performance·      Dr. Katie Quigley, Geneticist, Irish Cattle Breeding Federation – Understanding the myostatin gene and finding the right balance between muscling and calving ease·      John Barry, Future Beef programme participant, will share his approach to breeding weanlings in demand at home and for export·      Thomas O'Connor, Beef finishing farmer from Co. Kildare, will discuss what he is looking for when buying cattle to finish on his farm·      Brendan Egan, Manager, Castlerea Mart – What the market wants and how to meet that demand Following this, there will be refreshments and an opportunity to meet Teagasc advisers and industry stakeholders Session II: Beef 2025 and Beyond – Prices, Profits & Passing on the FarmTime: 7.15pm Chair: Damien O'Reilly, former presenter of RTÉ Radio 1's Countrywide·      Rupert Claxton, Meat Director at GIRA – Global beef market trends, what's driving prices, and where the market is going·      Trevor Boland, Beef Farmer & IFAC Accountant – Farm profits in 2025 and beyond: practical advice on tax planning and staying profitable Following this is a panel discussion on Generational Renewal – tackling the challenges and solutions of succession on Irish beef farms.  Panellists include:·      Dr. Emma Dillon, Teagasc National Farm Survey Economist·      Ruth Fennell, Collaborative Farming Specialist, Teagasc·      Trevor Boland, Beef farmer & IFAC Accountant·      Eamonn & Donnchadh McCarthy, suckler farmers from Youghal The evening wraps up by 8.45pm.  Experts from the following Teagasc programmes will be available on the night to answer your questions:·      Future Beef & DairyBeef500·      Teagasc Organic Team·      Signpost Programme·      Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme As International Men's Day falls on 19th November, the conference will also highlight farmer health and wellbeing. There are information stands and free health checks with Croí, plus foot care advice and mental health supports, while local health initiatives like Healthy Galway and Taking Stock will also be present, offering resources and support. For further details: https://teagasc.ie/event/national-beef-conference/ For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast and to listen back to the other two episodes in the ‘Getting Winter Ready' series, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com 

Darren Kelly reports from Kenny Park, Athenry, as Meelick-Eyrecourt defeated Kinvara and were crowned the 2025 Galway Intermediate Hurling Champions for the first time since 1997.

Meelick-Eyrecourt joint captain James Downey speaks to Darren Kelly after his side were crowned Galway Intermediate Hurling Champions for 2025, after a 1-16 to 0-16 win over Kinvara on Sunday afternoon in Kenny Park, Athenry.

Meelick-Eyrecourt manager Niall Lynch speaks to Darren Kelly after his side were crowned Galway Intermediate Hurling Champions for 2025 after beating Kinvara on a scoreline of 1-16 to 0-16 in Kenny Park, Athenry, on Sunday afternoon.

Match report from Kenny Park, Athenry, on Sunday afternoon as Ballinasloe were crowned Junior 1 Hurling Champions for the third time in a row after beating Kiltormer by 3-13 to 1-12.    

Ballinasloe joint captains Eoin Coleman and Cathal O'Hanlon (Also Player of the Match) speak to Darren Kelly after they claimed a third successive Junior 1 Hurling Championship title with victory over Kiltormer in Kenny Park, Athenry on Sunday afternoon.

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.

Athenry Camogie Captain Dervla Higgins speaks to Tommy Devane ahead of Sunday's Senior Camogie Final against Sarsfields in Kenny Park.

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.

Sarsfields Senior and Intermediate captains, Kate Gallagher and Aisling Dillon spoke to Tommy Devane ahead of Saturday's Intermediate Final in Duggan Park against Killimor, and Sunday's Senior Final against Athenry in Kenny Park.

Athenry Senior manager Joe Rabbitte spoke to Tommy ahead of Sunday's Senior Hurling Final against Sarsfields in Kenny Park. It is Athenry's first in 16 years...

Carna-Caiseal contest their first county football final in 13 years this Saturday (25th October) when they take on Williamstown in the Primary Junior decider.  The west Galway club accounted for Fr. Griffin's/Éire Óg in the West Board Final two weeks previously. They beat Athenry in the 2012 intermediate decider and victory in this final will move them within 60 minutes of a return to Galway football's second tier. Leading up to the game, Carna-Caiseal manager John Casey has been chatting 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.

Niall Canavan Reports from Kenny Park, Athenry as Kinvara booked their place in the Intermediate Hurling Championship final after a narrow win over Beagh.

Liam Mellows defender Stephen Barrett speaks to Niall Canavan after his sides victory over Ahascragh-Fohenagh in the Senior B Hurling Championship Final in Kenny Park, Athenry on Sunday afternoon.

Niall Canavan reports from Kenny Park, Athenry as Liam Mellows were crowned Senior B Hurling Champions and will play Senior Hurling next year after defeating Ahascragh Fohenagh by three points in the final.

Athenry senior hurling manager Niall Sunderland joined Paul to look back on Athenry's senior hurling championship. Niall and Paul also look back on the games in the Senior, Senior B and Intermediate Hurling Championships over the weekend. If you have any questions or thoughts for upcoming podcasts, email the maroonwhitepod@gmail.com.This Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ie

Cahal Dunne - Athenry: A Famine Tale of Love and Survival

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. Athenry's Paul Kelly became the new Galway chairperson last winter and has already seen the under-16s and under-23s beat Cork for silverware. Paul Kelly 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 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. Athenry's Dervla Higgins has been a consistent presence in Galway's defence in recent years, winning an All-Ireland senior in 2021, and taking the Galway Sports Award for camogie last year. Dervla Higgins 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.

Meelick Eyrecourt's James Burke, Skehana Mountbellew-Moylough's Jason Fahy Hansberry, Athenry's Michael Mullins and Sylane manager Ronan Higgins join Paul on the club series

Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett:  9am-10am Tsunami waves hit Hawaii as people urged to head for high ground – we hear from a Hawaiin woman living in Galway Government bans semi synthetic cannabinoid HHC but will it be enough- a galway senator who campaigned for the ban gives his response People of Galway urged to take a stand against rising hate crimes 10am-11am Galway man in Greece brings us an update on the latest wildfires there and the state response Gerry Murphy will be here to chat all things motoring We'll have the latest update on the reviews into maternity services underway at Portiuncula Hospital 11am-12pm Do we need more transparency in the home buying process Why Cost Pressures are fForcing Asthma Patients to Cut Back on Medication History Talks - new exhibition in Athenry castle on Athenry's revolutionary past

In this episode, Paul is joined by Athenry senior hurling captain Shane Quirke, Gort senior hurler Greg Lally, and Cappataggle senior hurler James Egan as they look ahead to the upcoming Galway senior hurling championship.This Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ieSubscribe for more content!

Cathal Moore, Principal of Presentation College in Athenry, discusses his school's involvement in a new schools entrance pilot.

This week on 'The Full-Time Whistle with Darren Kelly (29th June 2025): Heartbreak for the Galway senior footballers as they are beaten by Meath in the All-Ireland quarter-final in Croke Park; Turloughmore, Killimordaly and Skehana-Mountbellew-Moylough win hurling league titles; Victories for the Galway senior and under-23 camogie teams in Athenry; Galway United men draw with Shelbourne, but the women lose out in the 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! == All-Ireland Senior Football Quarter-Finals Meath 2-16 Galway 2-15 Kerry 0-32 Armagh 1-21 Donegal 1-26 Monaghan 1-20 Tyrone 0-23 Dublin 0-16 Semi-Finals - Donegal vs Meath, Kerry vs Tyrone Under-19A West Board Football League Final Oranmore/Maree 1-15 An Cheathru Rua 1-11 Under-19C North Board Football League Final Caltra 2-13 Northern Gaels 2-8 Division 4A Football League Semi-Final Kilkerrin/Clonberne 0-22 Williamstown 1-9 Division 4B Football League Semi-Finals Corofin 2-11 Ballinasloe 2-7 Claregalway 4-11 Renvyle 0-10 Division 1 Final – Corofin vs Tuam Stars – Friday 7.30pm Tuam Stadium Division 3B Final – Caltra vs St. Brendna's Friday 7.45pm Duggan Park == All-Ireland Under-16B LGFA Semi-Finals Galway 4-11 Westmeath 3-9 Armagh 2-14 Waterford 1-5 *Galway vs Armagh in All-Ireland Final on Wednesday, 16th July Feile LGFA Division 1 Final Claregalway 2-8 Ballinderry 1-6 Feile LGFA Region 3 Final St. Michael's 3-4 Castledermot 1-4 Feile LGFA Region 2 Final Kilkerrin/Clonberne 3-3 Naomh Ciarán 2-4 == All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Galway 0-17 Waterford 0-11 Dublin 7-19 Derry 1-11 Cork 5-21 Wexford 0-11 Tipperary 4-17 Clare 0-10 *Galway & Cork qualify for semi-finals in Nowlan Park on 26th July.  Next week's quarter-finals in Croke Park – Waterford vs Clare (Saturday), Tipperary vs Kilkenny (Sunday). All-Ireland under-23 Camogie Semi-Finals Galway 1-13 Kilkenny 1-12 Cork 3-13 Tipperary 0-15 *Final scheduled for Wexford Park on Saturday, 12th July == Division 1 Hurling League Final Turloughmore 2-22 Cappataggle 1-23 Division 2 Hurling League Final Killimordaly 0-25 Ballygar 2-10 Division 3 Hurling League Final Skehana/Mountbellew-Moylough 1-16 Kinvara 1-15 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Final Waterford 1-18 Clare 0-10 == FAI Women's Cup Final Athenry 0-2 Callan United SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division Galway United 1-1 Shelbourne Bohemians 1-1 Sligo Rovers Cork City 0-0 St. Patrick's Athletic Derry City 3-0 Drogheda United Shamrock Rovers 1-0 Waterford FAI Women's Cup Round 1 Shelbourne 2-1 Galway United Cork City 2-3 Peamount AET Wexford 1-2 Bohemians Athlone Town 6-0 Terenure Shamrock Rovers 3-1 Waterford Sligo Rovers 2-3 DLR Waves Treaty United 8-0 Ferns United Newbridge Town 2-1 Whitehall Rangers

Skehana-Mountbellew-Moylough are the JFW Renewables Division 3 Hurling League champions following this one-point victory over Kinvara in Kenny Park, Athenry on Friday (27th June 2025). The victors overcame a poor start, going four points down before Oisín Lohan's goal gave the north Galway team a 1-10 to 0-10 interval lead.  Kinvara came back after the restart with Darragh Helebert, who finished with 1-10, forcing parity.  But Ger Flahive's ninth point of the evening proved to be the winner. Afterwards, Skehana-Mountbellew-Moylough manager Dessie O'Brien caught up with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane. == Turloughmore take on Cappataggle in the JFW Renewables Division 1 Hurling League  Final on Saturday (28th June 2025) at 6.15pm in Duggan Park and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM. Beforehand, there will be updates from the Division 2 decider between Killimorday and Ballygar from 4.30pm.

This week, Adam talks about mega finishers in the cattle trade while Darren gives the lowdown on Athenry Sheep Festival 2025 and Aidan chats about what to expect at Moorepark 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SOCCER: Athenry manager Mike Noone with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their FAI women's under-17 Cup Final against Kikenny's Callan United

Galway senior camogie manager Cathal Murray has made one change for their second fixture in the 2025 Glen Dimplex All-Ireland championship away to Derry on Saturday (31st May 2025). Athenry's Sabina Rabbitte comes into the team replacing the injured Áine Keane. Before the team was announced, Galway Bay FM's camogie analyst Imelda Hobbins looked ahead to the contest on 'Over The Line' with Darren Kelly.

Galway have made two changes from their league final defeat for Saturday's Glen Dimplex All-Ireland championship opener against Dublin (24th May 2025). Portumna's Alannah Kelly comes into the defence, while Shamrocks' Ally Hesnan is named in midfield. Leading up to the game, and before the monumental Special Congress that saw 98% of delegates vote to allow shorts or skorts to be worn in competitive action, Galway manager Cathal Murray spoke to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane. ==   This is an intriguing affair as Dublin have consistently pushed Galway to the wire in recent seasons. There was six points between them in Kilbeacanty last March but after starting with a draw against Tipperary, the Dubs failed to secure another positive result and were relegated from Division 1A of the League. Galway beat Cork in the final group game to book their place in the decider but never showed up, with the Rebels exacting swift and severe retribution with the silverware on the line. The lack of provincial games for the westerners has often led to a slow championship start for the Tribeswomen so Dublin will look to rattle them early but last year's All-Ireland finalists will be favoured to prevail. Throw-in at Kenny Park, Athenry on Saturday is 4pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

9am-10am Department to announce proposals to curb spread of bovine tuberculosis  Bearna families launch fundraising campaign and renew protests over dangerous road conditions for primary school children  Special congress called to vote on Camogie skorts issue  Cathaoirleach Martina Kinane's Charity Ball to be held in Athenry next month  == 'Galway Talks with John Morley' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.

On Hurling Chat this week, Conor Hayes and Tony Og Regan join Niall and Sean to discuss: Galway v Wexford on Saturday, and what a big game it is. Are Limerick coming right? Galway Minors win in Athenry, while the U20s now play Dublin in their Leinster semi-final. And much more. 

Tara from Galway SPCA rescued a cat trapped for six weeks in the wall of Dealz in Athenry

Both Galway United teams are in action this weekend (12th/13th April 2205) while Salthill Devon play their long awaited FAI Junior Cup quarter-final against Castlebar Celtic. The Michael Byrne Cup semi-finals take place on Saturday while there are two games in the Galway FA Premier League. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == Selected Fixtures: • (Saturday 2pm) – Galway Hibs vs Athenry, Moyne Villa vs Mervue United (Michael Byrne Cup SF) • (Saturday 2pm) – Loughrea vs Renmore, University of Galway vs Maree/Oranmore (Premier League) • (Saturday 5pm Eamonn Deacy Park) – Galway United vs Wexford (Women's Premier) • (Saturday 7.45pm Showgrounds) – Sligo Rovers vs Galway United (Men's Premier) • (Sunday 2pm Celtic Park Castlebar) – Castlebar Celtic vs Salthill Devon (FAI Junior Cup QF) • (Tuesday 7pm Mervue) – Mervue United vs Athenry (U18 Jimmy Sullivan Premier and Champ Cup SF) • (Wednesday 7pm Athenry) – Athenry vs Westport United (FAI Women's U17 Cup Round 3) • (Thursday 6.30pm Cappagh Park) – Knocknacarra vs Maree/Oranmore (U18 Jimmy Sullivan Premier and Champ Cup SF)

Both Galway United men and women are in action this weekend. (28th/29th/30th March 2025). There are also Connacht Cup action, Premier Division games, and Mervue United compete in the FAI Youth Boys Cup Semi-Final. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == Selected Fixtures • (Friday, 7.45pm) – Bohemians vs Galway United (Men's Premier) • (Saturday 2pm Mervue) – Mervue United vs Killarney Celtic (FAI Youth Boys Semi-Final) • (Saturday 2.30pm) - University of Galway vs Athenry, Colga vs Salthill Devon (3pm) – Galway FA Men's Premier) • (Saturday 5pm Eamonn Deacy Park) – Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers (Women's Premier) • (Sunday 2pm Loughrea) – Loughrea Rams vs Mervue United (Women's Connacht Cup QF) • (Sunday 2pm) – Boyle Celtic vs Mervue United, Moyne Villa vs Manulla, Renmore vs Castlebar Celtic (Connacht FA Junior Cup QFs) • (Tuesday 7.30pm Athenry) – Athenry vs Mervue United (GFA Women's Premier Cup) • (Thursday 7.30pm Mervue) – Mervue United vs Renmore (Galway FA Men's Premier)

Presentation Secondary School, Kilkenny 2-0 Presentation College, Athenry Roisin Foley (50), Emily Phelan (67)                                     Two second half goals ensured Cup success for Presentation Secondary School, Kilkenny over defending Champions Presentation College, Athenry in a sun-soaked Athlone Town AFC this afternoon (March 19). It's been some season for the Kilkenny kingpins as this victory confirmed a Cup double for the girls with their Senior crew capturing the National title five weeks ago in the same venue with six of the Junior squad involved in that showpiece. It was a case of taking their chances when they came with a sublime effort from Roisin FOLEY to open her account for Kilkenny with twenty minutes of the game remaining.  Vice Captain Emily PHELAN made sure of the win three minutes from time when she saw her effort go in off the keeper. Kilkenny made the brighter start to the contest with Hannah Griffey forcing a brilliant save from Jane Brennan with 13 minutes on the clock. Towards the latter stages of the first half, it was Athenry that dominated most of the possession but just couldn't get the ball on target as the teams went in goalless at the break. Within four minutes, Kilkenny broke the deadlock with a superb set piece from Roisin FOLEY that sailed over the head of Brennan and into the top corner, leaving the Galway shot-stopper no chance. The Galway side had a great opportunity to draw level a few moments later when Niamh Kilgannon had a glancing header goal bound only for Isabelle Carroll to produce a top class save at the near post to deny the youngster. Noone, Duffy and McNamara had half chances blocked down with some solid defensive play from Presentation, Kilkenny. The killer blow for Athenry came three minutes from time when Emily PHELAN'S cross slipped through the hands of Brennan and in for Kilkenny's second of the afternoon. After the game, Presentation College manager Joe Finnerty spoke to Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == PRESENTATION SECONDARY SCHOOOL, KILKENNY | Isabelle Carroll, Anna Morrissey, Roisin Foley, Hannah Griffey, Maria Ryan, Ellie Barron, Kate Ryan, Olivia Dunphy ©, Emily Phelan ©, Meadhbh Doherty, Ellen Treacy SUBS USED | Kate Dalton for Treacy (46) Amy O'Shea for Barron (46). Chloe Tennyson for K Ryan (70) Sophie McCabe for Morrissey (70+3), Ella Cody for Foley (70+3) SUBS NOT USED | Emily Doyle, Tara Rose Dunphy, Brooke Quirke EXTENDED PANEL | Kate Daly, Megan O'Reilly, Kara Canavan, Grace O'Farrell, Emily O'Rourke, Lauren Moran, Katie O'Shea, Sophie Malone. TEACHERS | Colin Kinsella, Orlaith Conlon COACHES | Ray Meagher, David Doyle   PRESENTATION COLLEGE, ATHENRY | Jane Brennan, Cadhla Fox, Saoirse Counihan, Brooke Corcoran, Kate Kennedy, Niamh Kilgannon ©, Sophie Hogan, Abbie Duffy, Mollie Noone ©, Amira Bouhlel McNamara, Anna Jordan SUBS USED | Lily Mae Feeney for Counihan (67), Aideen Kilgannon for Hogan (70+5), Aoibhe Corcoran for McNamara (70+5),  Isobel Behan for Jordan (70+6) SUBS NOT USED | Aoibhín Hannon, Katie Noone,  Isobel Furey, Isobel Beldon, Ciara Doyle EXTENDED PANEL | Sarah Egan, Ailbhe Mannion, Charolette Mangan, Chloe Keane, Ciara Mullins Eve Connolly Ledwith, Kacie Lally Duffy, Leah Mullins, Sarah Egan, Tegan Kilkenny. TEACHERS | Joe Finnerty, Edel Kilgannon, Dom Coll

Presentation College Athenry will hope their long wait is over this Monday (St. Patrick's Day - 17th March 2025) when they take on Thurles CBS in the Masita All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Senior A Hurling Final. Galway are also seeking to end a 30-year famine since St. Raphael's, Loughrea were victors in 1995. It's a repeat of the 2023 semi-final when Athenry edged their opponents 0-15 to 0-14.  Aaron Niland, Seán Murphy, Aodhán McDonagh, Darragh Counihan and Michael Fallon are still involved from that victory. This is Presentation's fifth final appearance following defeats in 1976, 2018, 2019 and 2023.  The latter three came at the expense of St. Kieran's, Kilkenny but Presentation Athenry got a measure of revenge in this year's semi-final, winning 4-13 to 2-11 thanks to goals from Oscar Fitzpatrick, Ciarán Leen, Eoin Hannon and Ethan O'Brien.  Thurles CBS, chasing a first title since 2009, overcame Coláiste Bhaile Chláir 0-21 to 0-17 in their semi-final. Leading up to the game, Presentation Athenry manager Paul Hoban has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Croke Park on St. Patrick's Day is 3pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

SOCCER: Presentation Athenry joint managers Joe Finnerty and Johnny Linnane with Galway Bay FM's Darren Keilly after their 3-1 Connacht Junior Boys Cup Final win over St. Gerald's, Castlebar

Presentation College Athenry are the Connacht Junior Schools Girls Cup champions following a 3-0 victory over Colaiste na Coiribe this morning (Friday, 28th February 2025) in Fahy's Field. Molly Noone, Anna Jordan and Lily Mae Feeney got the goals. Afterwards, Presentation Athenry manager Joe Finnerty shared his thoughts with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == Athenry will now play Munster champions Scoil Mhuire Greenhill, Carrick on Suir, who beat Mercy Mounthawk Tralee 5-3, in the FAI Schools All-Ireland semi-final.  That game is fixed for Tuesday (4th March) at 1pm with a venue to be determined.

SOCCER: Mervue United manager Eimear Whelan with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their Connacht under-17 Cup Final against Athenry

SOCCER: Athenry under-17 manager Mike Noone with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to look ahead to their Connacht u17 & u19 Cup Finals

Galway begin their Very National Camogie League campaign on Saturday (22nd February 2025) when they travel to Kilkenny in Division 1A. The game was moved from Nowlan Park on Friday after it was deemed unplayable and will now take place in Dunmore Training Centre in Kilkenny. Manager Cathal Murray has made seven changes from last year's All-Ireland Final defeat to Cork.  Shauna Healy returns to the starting team, while there are also starts for Alannah Kelly, Katie Manning, Sabina Rabbitte, Niamh McInerney, Mairéad Dillon and Niamh Niland. Clarinbridge's Carrie Dolan was named as the new captain this week, while Mullagh's Aoife Donohue and Athenry's Dervla Higgins were named as vice-captains. Leading up to the game, Galway manager Cathal Murray has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane. == Throw-in at Dunmore GAA Training Centre, Kilkenny on Saturday is 2pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Breandán is an inspirational, rising TikTok star in the Gaeltok, who is ensuring that Gaeilge has its place on the global app. My favourite creator on Tiktok by far! He believes that the accessibility of TikTok and its high usage among our youth is key to the revitalisation of our beautiful language. He brings us right back to his school days in Athenry where he was immersed in the language in his youth and how that has had such a positive effect on his love for the language today. Breandán's energy is refreshing as he avidly believes that Irish should be spoken as a living, thriving language as opposed to getting caught up on "cruinneas" or rigid accuracy. This bilingual conversation includes acúpla focal (a couple of words) as they naturally weave through our conversation. This effortless shift between the languages is representative of Breandán's relaxed, innate approach to Irish. He speaks to me about his complicated relationship with An Caighdeán (The Standard) and how it was something he had to learn to navigate during his time in DCU studying Irish at university level. Breandán is a fun, practical advocate for Irish language but he is adamant that he is not a Garda na Gaeilge (language guard) and rather, a person who is speaking and living our language by choice. Breandán warmly reminds us, "remember - it doesn't have to be cruinn, it just has to be Irish!" Absolutely loved chatting to you, a chara! Míle buíochas! Many thanks! I encourage you all to check out Breandán on Tiktok @gaelscoilis