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Hurling Chat this week focuses on the Liam Mellows Club and looks back at their recent Senior B Championship win. David Collins, Sean Morrissey and Aonghus Callanan join Niall and Sean to chat about: - the Senior B success - the story of the season - the difficulty of getting back to Senior and the positive impact of it - challenges facing Mellows, including the drop in numbers coming from their traditional base - Club and city-wide Coaching initiatives, including a new County Board-led County Games Development Coordinator (Hurling) position to be based in Galway City - new City Schools amalgamation at Junior level & the possible benefits Join us each Wednesday on Hurling Chat, Galway Bay FM's weekly Hurling Podcast.
LGFA: Kilkerrin-Clonberne manager Willie Ward with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after their All-Ireland senior semi-final win over Comeragh Rangers
RUGBY: Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy after their 44-17 URC win over Sharks
LGFA: Kilkerrin-Clonberne 1-11 Comeragh Rangers 0-3 (All-Ireland Senior LGFA Semi-Final match report with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane)
LGFA: Kilkerrin-Clonberne's Louise and Nicola Ward with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after their All-Ireland senior semi-final win over Comeragh Rangers
FOOTBALL: Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins and Gareth Bradshaw look back on Maigh Cuilinn's defeat to Roscommon's St. Brigid's in the Connacht SFC Final
FOOTBALL: St. Brigid's 1-16 Maigh Cuilinn 1-14 (Connacht SFC Final commentary with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins and Gareth Bradshaw)
FOOTBALL: Maigh Cuilinn manager Cathal Clancy with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their Connacht SFC Final defeat to St. Brigid's
FOOTBALL: St. Brigid's 1-16 Maigh Cuilinn 1-14 (Connacht SFC match report with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty)
RUGBY: Connacht captain Paul Boyle with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy after their URC win over the Sharks
CAMOGIE: Killimor manager Darren McDonagh with Galway Bay FM's Eanna O'Reilly after their All-Ireland intermediate semi-final defeat to Camross
CAMOGIE: Camross 2-11 Killimor 0-12 (All-Ireland Intermediate Semi-Final match report with Galway Bay FM's Eanna O'Reilly)
Connacht produced their best performance since beating Lyon in the Challenge Cup last January with a stunning 27-point victory over South Africa's HollywoodBets Sharks on Saturday (29th November 2025) to pick up their second win in this season's BKT United Rugby Championship. Tries from Paul Boyle, Chay Mullins, Hugh Gavin, Matthew Devine and Sam Illo gave Stuart Lancaster's side a five-star result, moving them up to 10th, just one point outside the top-8. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Rob Murphy and Joe Healy. == Our Connacht Rugby Coverage is brought to you by 'Screene's On The Square.'
Sylane's Keelyn Mangan is the IABA National Intermediate 60kg boxing champion following a split decision victory over Corpus Christi's Ella McDonald at the National Stadium in Dublin on Saturday (29th November 2025). It was the second big bout for the Celtic Eagles boxer after she had a unanimous decision win over Emerald's Catriona Moore the previous evening. The result is a reward for the hard work and sacrifice put in by Keelyn, who'd lost three national semi-finals in previous years but has been showing signs of a change in fortune in 2025. On her way home, National champion Keelyn Mangan and her coach Pawel Popko popped into studio on 'Saturday Sport' to chat to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.
FOOTBALL: Caltra manager Robbie Kelly with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their U19C Final win over Cárna-Caiseal/Na Piarsaigh
FOOTBALL: Caltra 2-14 Carna-Caiseal Na Piarsaigh 0-13 (U19FC Final report with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty)
CAMOGIE: Athenry manager Joe Rabbitte with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after their All-Ireland senior semi-final win over Kilkenny's Dicksboro
CAMOGIE: Athenry captain Dervla Higgins and player of the match Sabina Rabbitte with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after their All-Ireland senior semi-final win over Kilkenny's Dicksboro
CAMOGIE: Athenry legends Therese Maher and Jessica Gill with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after their All-Ireland senior semi-final win over Kilkenny's Dicksboro
CAMOGIE: Athenry 1-9 Dicksboro 0-10 (All-Ireland Senior Camogie Semi-Final Commentary with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane and Imelda Hobbins)
Galwegians made it a magnificent seven wins from seven in the Energia All-Ireland Rugby League Men's Division 2B on Saturday with this 17-point victory over Enniscorthy in Crowley Park (29th November 2025). Rob Deacy got a hat-trick, while there were also two tries for Finn Treacy and one for Jack Winters. Afterwards, Galwegians head coach Brendan Guilfoyle chatted to Galway Bay FM's Carl Blake. == In the men's Division 2A, Corinthians suffered a 21-0 away defeat to Shannon. And it wasn't to be for Galwegians' women in Division 1 as they surrendered a 19-point lead in a 22-19 reversal.
AIB is proud to continue its support for the GOAL Mile for the fifth year and as part of the campaign, AIB is offering participants the chance to win €7,000, €2,000 or €1,000 for their Gaelic Games club by registering for their GOAL Mile and entering the AIB GAA GOAL Mile competition AIB, proud supporter of the GOAL Mile, has today teamed up with former Cork hurler Patrick Horgan, Galway LGFA player Ailbhe Davoren, Fermanagh footballer Darragh McGurn, and Kilkenny Camogie player Katie Power to encourage communities in Ireland to ‘Step Up Together' and take part in the GOAL Mile this Christmas. At the press day, Ailbhe Davoren caught up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to chat about the GOAL Mile, this Sunday's (30th November) All-Ireland senior ladies football semi-final for Kilmacud Crokes against Antrim's Moneyglass, and Galway's inter county year. == As part of this year's campaign AIB is also announcing the return of the GOAL Mile GAA competition. Members of the public who register for the GOAL Mile will have the chance to win €7,000, €2,000 or €1,000 for their Gaelic Games club. To win one of these three prizes, participants need to register for their GOAL Mile and then enter their details in the AIB GAA GOAL Mile competition at https://goalmile.org/aibgaacompetition. Having supported the GAA for decades, this year marks AIB's second year as proud sponsor uniting the four codes of Gaelic Games, as part of the AIB Club Championships. AIB is now calling on club members from all codes to register for their GOAL Mile and continue to play a part in this long-established Christmas tradition, demonstrating the incredible community spirit thriving within clubs nationwide. AIB is encouraging Gaelic Games clubs to sign up to host the GOAL Mile at their clubs, providing a local hub for their communities to participate. AIB will help clubs on their GOAL Mile journey by providing GAA Registration Packs to several newly enrolled clubs across Ireland this December. This year, through AIB's sponsorship of the GOAL Mile, AIB is underscoring both its unique support for the four codes of Gaelic Games and its commitment to GOAL's impactful humanitarian and development. A beloved tradition spanning over four decades, the GOAL Mile originated in 1982 and annually unites tens of thousands who run or walk a mile (roughly 2,000 steps) to support GOAL during the festive season. These vital funds directly contribute to GOAL's impactful humanitarian and development programmes, assisting vulnerable communities in 13 countries across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Europe. It's an inclusive event where everyone, from individuals to families, friends, and entire communities, can ‘step up together' to walk, stroll, jog, or run. To get involved individuals can join one of the more than 150 organised events across Ireland, or they can choose to register and complete their own mile at www.goalmile.org. AIB is also proud that the public can donate to GOAL directly through the AIB app, providing flexible options for everyone to contribute to this great cause.
Following three All-Ireland senior final appearances, including their win in 2011, Killimor are back on the national stage for the first time in 10 years this Sunday (30th November 2025) when they clash with Laois' Camross in the AIB intermediate semi-final. The east Galway club came from behind twice to beat Sarsfields after a replay in the county final, and followed it up with a one-point victory to Roscommon's St. Dominic's in the Connacht decider. Leading up to the game, Killimor manager Darren McDonagh has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Trim on Sunday is 1pm and we'll have updates here in Galway Bay FM.
With an eighth consecutive Connacht championship secured along with a 13-in-a-row of Galway crowns, Kilkerrin-Clonberne turn their attentions to the AIB All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football championship this weekend as they host Waterford's Comeragh Rangers in the semi-final. (30th November 2025). The five-in-a-row chasing national champions play a semi-final in Clonberne for the first time in four years, when two Nicola Ward goals gave them victory over Donaghmoyne on the way to their first All-Ireland success. Leading up to the game, Kilkerrin-Clonberne manager Willie Ward has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Fr. Stephen's Park, Clonberne on Sunday is 2pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.
Two of Connacht football's top teams this decade collide this Sunday (30th November 2025) in the AIB provincial senior football final when Galway champions Maigh Cuilinn meet Roscommon kingpins St. Brigid's, managed by former Galway hurling boss Anthony Cunningham. Maigh Cuilinn were winners in 2022, while their Kiltoom opponents picked up the Shane McGettigan Cup the following year. Roscommon sides have won three of their last four encounters with Galway clubs, but the west Galway side did beat Strokestown three years ago. Leading up to the game, Maigh Cuilinn manager Cathal Clancy has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at King & Moffat Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday is 1pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.
On Hurling Chat this week, Cyril Farrell and Andy Coen look back on the Connacht Club Finals, which saw Meelick Eyrecourt and Ballinasloe lose out in their efforts to attain provincial glory. Special Guest Jason Flynn, who recently announced his retirement from inter-county hurling, looks back on his time with Galway and the highlights of a career that spanned 12 years and saw the Tommie Larkins clubman win an All-Ireland medal in 2017.
For the first time in 14 years, Caltra Cuans contest an AIB All-Ireland intermediate ladies football semi-final on Sunday (30th November 2025) when they travel to face Louth's St. Fechin's. Six survivors from the 2010 All-Ireland winning juniors remain, while they'll also have eight starts from the Ahascragh-Caltra camogie side that played in Croke Park last year. Ahead of the game, Caltra Cuans manager Peter Birch has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Integral GAA Grounds, Drogheda on Sunday is 1.15pm and we'll have updates here on Galway Bay FM.
RUGBY: Connacht players Darragh Murray and Jordan Duggan with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC encounter with South Africa's Sharks
Menlough-Skehana head into uncharted waters this Sunday (30th November 2025) when they travel to Kilkenny's Muckalee in the AIB All-Ireland junior ladies football semi-final. The north Galway team accounted for Monivea-Abbey and Roscommon's Northern Harps on their way to County and Connacht championship success, and are aiming to become just the third team from Galway to reach the final. Leading up to the game, Menlough-Skehana manager Tom Flynn looks ahead to the contest with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Muckalee GAA on Sunday is 2pm and we'll have updates here on Galway Bay FM.
RUGBY: Connacht backs coach Rod Seib with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of thier URC encounter with South Africa's Sharks
For the first time at senior level since 2009, Athenry return to an AIB All-Ireland senior camogie semi-final on Saturday (29h November 2025) when they go up against Kilkenny's Dicksboro. The girls in maroon beat 2024 All-Ireland winners Sarsfields in the county final last month, and now must take down the 2023 champions if they are to finally earn a place in Croke Park. Leading up to the game, Athenry manager Joe Rabbitte caught up with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane. == Throw-in at Kinnegad on Saturday is 1pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.
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On this week's show (23rd November 2025): Defeats for Meelick-Eyrecourt and Ballinasloe in their respective Connacht hurling finals; It's getting tight at the top of the Galway FA Premier Division following leaders Colga drawing with defending champions Salthill Devon; And a round-up of the National Basketball League with wins for Maree, Maigh Cuilinn and University of Galway Mystics; All this and more. == The #fulltimewhistle is Sponsored by Getsetgo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!
HURLING: Galway Bay FM commentator Cyril Farrell looks back on Ballinasloe's Connacht Junior Final defeat to Easkey on 'Sunday Sport' with Darren Kelly
HURLING: Easkey 2-17 Ballinasloe 2-15 (Connacht Junior Final Commentary with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane and Cyril Farrell)
HURLING: Meelick-Eyrecourt manager Niall Lynch with Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh after their Connacht intermediate final defeat to Mayo's Tooreen
HURLING: Tooreen manager Ray Larkin with Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh after their Connacht intermediate final win over Meelick-Eyrecourt
HURLING: Ballinasloe joint manager Derek Frehill with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after their Connacht Junior Final defeat to Sligo's Easkey
HURLING: Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan and Andy Coen look back on Meelick-Eyrecourt's Connacht intermediate final defeat to Mayo's Tooreen
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LGFA: Caltra Cuans joint captain Denise Kelly with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane ahead of their Connacht intermediate final against Roscommon's St. Barry's
Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Gowran Park (8th November 2025). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Kelso, Doncaster, Aintree, Wincanton and Wolverhampton. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
LGFA: Caltra Cuans chairperson Dan Keane with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane ahead of their Connacht intermediate final against Roscommon's St. Barry's