Podcasts about Connacht

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.

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.

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.

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, an update from Ireland camp ahead of this weekend's visit of Australia to Dublin,After an impressive summer and Rugby Championship showing, what's gone wrong for the Wallabies this November?And Cullie Tucker leaves Connacht after a decade with the province, as the Ireland under-20s plan for the future.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Ballinasloe manager Derek Frehill and joint-captain Cathal O'Hanlon speak with Paul ahead of their Connacht Junior Hurling Championship semi-final against Moytura this 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

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.

Maigh Cuilinn manager Cathal Clancy spoke to Jonathan Higgins in the aftermath of his side's 1-20 to 1-9 victory over Shamrock Gaels in the Connacht Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final on Sunday afternoon.

Galway Bay FM Player of the Match Emma Reaney spoke to Tommy Devane after she helped her Caltra Cuans side to Connacht LGFA Intermediate Final glory over St.Barry's of Roscommon on Saturday afternoon. 

Caltra Cuans manager Peter Birch spoke to Tommy Devane after his side's 3-9 to 0-9 victory over St. Barry's (Roscommon) in the Connacht LGFA Intermediate Final in Kiltoom on Saturday afternoon. 

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

LGFA: Caltra Cuans manager Peter Birch with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane ahead of their Connacht intermediate final against Roscommon's St. Barry's

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

LGFA: Kilkerrin-Clonberne captain Louise Ward with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan ahead of their Connacht Senior Final against Roscommon's St. Brigid's

LGFA: Kilkerrin-Clonberne manager Willie Ward with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan ahead of their Connacht Senior Final against Roscommon's St. Brigid's

LGFA: Kilkerrin-Clonberne chairperson Freddie Gannon with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan ahead of their Connacht senior final against Roscommon's St. Brigid's

After winning a first county intermediate football championship since 1997, Caltra return to familiar territory for their first provincial fixture since an All-Ireland senior winning run in 2003-4. The boys in green face Mayo's Kilnaeema in a Connacht quarter-final in Tuam Stadium, just two weeks after their domestic success against An Spidéal.  They also won their semi-final against Corofin at the north Galway venue. Leading up to the game, Caltra manager Gabriel Naughton has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Tuam Stadium on Sunday is 1.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

For the first time in three years, Maigh Cuilinn are back in AIB Connacht Senior Football Championship action this Sunday (9th November 2025) when they travel to take on Sligo winners Shamrock Gaels. The west Galway men won their third Frank Fox two weeks previously against Salthill-Knocknacarra and they'll now hope to add to their 2022 provincial success.  But even though they'll start as favourites, the Yeats County did produce last year's winners (Coolera-Strandhill), so a tough test is expected. Leading up to the game, Maigh Cuilinn manager Cathal Clancy has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Kilcoyne Park, Tubbercurry on Sunday is 1.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

James Mannion reflects on the 2025 season with Salthill Knocknacarra and the lads also looks ahead to Moycullen's and Caltra's Connacht quarter-finals this 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

Menlough-Skehana captain Karen Dowd spoke to Tommy Devane after her side's Connacht LGFA Junior Final victory against Northern Harps of Roscommon on Saturday afternoon in Swinford.

Menlough-Skehana's Emma Barrett and Galway Bay FM Player of the Match speaks to Tommy Devane after her side were crowned Connacht LGFA Junior Champions after victory over Northern Harps of Roscommon in Swinford on Saturday.

Tommy Devane chats to Menlough-Skehana manager Thomas Flynn after his side won the Connacht LGFA Junior Championship on Saturday with a hard fought victory over Northern Harps of Roscommon in Swinford.

Kilkerrin-Clonberne manager Willie Ward spoke to Tommy Devane after his side qualified for the Connacht LGFA Senior Championship Final with victory over Westport on Sunday afternoon on a scoreline of 1-17 to 2-7.

Just 12 days after winning the Galway championship, Oranmore-Maree are FBD Connacht Minor A Football Champions after a thriller on Friday (31st October 2025) at the Connacht GAA Centre in Bekan. Oranmore-Maree trailed by 2-6 to 2-5 at half-time before hitting three second-half goals to seize the lead, before Mayo's Westport struck a late three-pointer. After the game, Oranmore-Maree manager Eoghan McGuire chatted to Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan. == It wasn't to be for Bearna na Forbacha in the B Final beforehand.  They went down 0-17 to 2-9 to Mayo's St. Jarlath's.

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the Reds' win over Connacht that saw them pick up their fifth straight URC win. We'll also look ahead to Munster's clash with the Argentina XV, and Ireland's clash with New Zealand in Soldier Field. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ieSubscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Off The Ball app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join.

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. 

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 

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.

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up, Clayton McMillan on Munster's tough test against Connacht.Gerry Thornley on an Irish bolter.And another Springbok gets a ban, much to the chagrin of Rassie Erasmus.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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.

Trojan Track, BackAware and Slíglas have been named as Munster regional winners at this year's InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition. The three categories included Business-to-Business, Business-to-Consumer and Deep Tech. Trojan Track won in the B2B category, BackAware won in the B2C category, while Slíglas won in the Deep Tech category. Each company received €50,000 and will advance to the All-Island final in Dublin on November 13th. The InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition is the largest business competition of its kind on the island of Ireland, offering a total prize fund of €800,000 to promising start-ups and early-stage businesses. The Seedcorn competition offers start-up businesses the chance to win big without giving away an equity stake. B2B Category Trojan Track, based at the National Equine Innovation Centre at the Irish National Stud in Kildare, was founded in December 2021 by biomedical engineer Stephen O'Dwyer. Trojan Track provides an accessible, non-invasive way to monitor a horse's movement, without disrupting their routine or relying on expensive, uncomfortable wearable tech. The AI-driven platform delivers objective, science-backed insights into a horse's biomechanics. Whether the aim is to enhance performance, reduce the risk of injury, or support recovery, TrojanTrack gives the data required to make smarter decisions. Built on innovation, tested in real-world environments, and designed with the welfare of the horse at its core, TrojanTrack is shaping the future of equine care. Stephen O'Dwyer, Founder and CEO of Trojan Track, said: "Seedcorn has been a brilliant experience for us as a startup. It's validation that TrojanTrack isn't just a great product, but a scalable SaaS business with global potential. The feedback from judges and mentors has been invaluable as we prepare for our next funding round." B2C Category Meanwhile, BackAware, who are based in Kilkenny, won in the B2C category. The BackAware Belt is a wearable technology that gives instant feedback on your back position, allowing for better posture and lifting technique. Founder Eoin Everard's idea came about after he saw people exercise in the gym in a way that was going to cause a lot of problems. Eoin Everard, Founder and CEO of BackAware, said: "I am delighted to win in the B2C category in the Seedcorn Connacht and Leinster finals. I'm really looking forward to the national finals in Dublin next month. Thanks to InterTradeIreland for all of their support to date. Entering Seedcorn has been hugely valuable, and I feel our messaging for pitching to investors is now much clearer now. We received great feedback each step of the way to improve our investor readiness. The money from the regional competition will allow us to complete the development of our product, making us more attractive to investors in 2026." Deep Tech Category Slíglas was founded in 2024 by Paul McGoldrick and Sadhbh McCarrick and is based in Sligo. Slíglas transforms residual biomass into biochar for Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR). This is done by heating woody residues to create a stable form of carbon that can be sequestered in soil. Put another way, Slíglas is the reverse of fossil fuel extraction, instead returning carbon to the earth. Slíglas sells removals to companies looking to offset hard-to-abate emissions as part of their wider net-zero strategy. Paul McGoldrick, CEO of Slíglas, said: "We are delighted that Slíglas have won in the Seedcorn regional finals. Slíglas's USP encompasses both tech and market. The company is developing streamlined pyrolysis reactors optimised for carbon dioxide removal. Ireland is a massive untapped opportunity, with abundant residues suitable for conversion to biochar and a large agriculture sector that can benefit from biochar application to boost soil health." All companies emerged victorious from a group of six innovative start-ups and early-stage businesses representing Connacht and Leinster. T...

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster's superb showing in Croke Park as they defeat old rivals Leinster, and to preview Saturday's clash with Connacht at Thomond Park. The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Off The Ball app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join

In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Steve Crosbie, former professional rugby player turned founder of Fad Saoil Saunas — one of the pioneers of Ireland's sauna movement. After years playing for Leinster, Munster, and Connacht, Steve walked away from his dream rugby career at just 26. The transition from athlete to entrepreneur wasn't easy, but it led him somewhere unexpected: into the cold Irish sea. Out of heartbreak and healing came Fad Saoil Saunas - a business that began with one barrel sauna at the 40 Foot and grew into a nationwide wellness brand. Steve shares how he rebuilt his identity, how sport shaped his approach to business, and why starting small (and freezing cold) can sometimes lead to the warmest success. If you've ever wondered what happens after the dream ends, this story proves that endings can be the start of something extraordinary. Show Notes In this episode, we cover:

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, we'll take a pause from the Leinster-Munster buildup to talk about Connacht and Ulster,Gerry Thornley's surprising shout for a replacement at full-back for Ireland, with Hugo Keenan unavailable,And some interesting selection calls by Australia in their squad for the November internationals.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am We talk all things budget   Motorists to pay 2.5 cents more per litre because of higher carbon tax   Health budget increase will not meet the needs of a growing population and this budget fails to invest in our future   Introduction of new minimum wage will lead to many business closures   10am-11am Calls to stop plans for construction eight industrial-scale wind turbines in the Killimordaly area  Galway City Council stalls on parking payment fix but promises new signage   Motoring slot  We speak to the author of The Bailout Babies  11am-12pm Financial advice with Dave McCarthy We hear about a charity trek in aid of Parkinson's Ireland  History Talks - we hear about a lecture on insights from Ó Cellaig Country in eastern Connacht

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily with David Wilson.Coming up, Leinster face the music as the Lions are welcomed back.Connacht switch focus from the Scarlets to Cardiff.Munster CEO Ian Fitzgerald hits back at transfer dealings.And tributes paid to English World Cup winner Lewis Moody who has been diagnosed with MND.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily with David Wilson.Coming up, Storm Amy causes an Ulster cancellation.Leinster and Connacht name their URC teams.Irish players get a warning regarding the rogue R360.And Joe Schmidt has his say on what the new face of rugby could look like.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up today, Munster assess their squad ahead of the visit of Cardiff this weekend.Fiona Hayes on the start of the Lancaster era at Connacht,Nic White is coming back out of retirement for a second time,And players at a French club are threatening strike action over the suspension of one of their coaches.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up, we will get the latest from both the Leinster and Connacht camps after contrasting starts to their United Rugby Championship campaigns.Leinster's Robin McBryde apologises for the poor showing.Stuart Lancaster says that there is good work done, but plenty more to do.Rassie Erasmus on a phenomenal performance from his out-halve.And which Scottish lock could be on his way out the door of Bordeaux-Begles?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On this week's show (28th September 2025): Maigh Cuilinn, Corofin, Salthill-Knocknacarra and Tuam Stars qualify for the Bon Secours Senior Football Semi-Finals, while St. Michael's suffer relegation; Caltra, Corofin, An Spidéal and St. Brendan's are the final four in the race for the intermediate title; Connacht begin life under Stuart Lancaster with victory in the BKT United Rugby Championship; And Galway United get their first win in 12 games in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division; All this and more. == The #fulltimewhistle is Sponsored by Getsetgo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier! == Senior Football Championship Quarter-Finals Maigh Cuilinn 2-19 Oughterard 2-12 Corofin 2-20 Dunmore MacHales 0-10 Tuam Stars 1-21 Killannin 0-17 AET Salthill-Knocknacarra 5-15 St. James 0-17 Senior Football Relegation Final Bearna na Forbacha 2-11 St. Michael's 1-7 Intermediate Football Championship Quarter-Finals St. Brendan's 5-15 Caherlistrane 1-25 AET An Spideal 4-10 Cortoon Shamrocks 2-14 Corofin 1-12 Kilkerrin-Clonberne 0-12 Caltra 2-20 Oileain Arann 0-21 Intermediate Football Relegation Semi-Finals Oranmore-Maree 3-14 Clifden 3-11 An Cheathru Rua 1-14 St. Gabriel's 2-9 Primary Junior Football West Semi-Final Carna-Caiseal 3-13 Clonbur 2-16 AET (Carna-Caiseal won 4-2 on penalties) Primary Junior Football North Semi-Final Headford 3-16 Killererin 3-13 Primary Junior 2 Football Quarter-Final Annaghdown 2-11 Maigh Cuilinn 2-10 Tuam Stars 0-20 St. James 1-11 Junior A North Board Football Final Oranmore-Maree 2-12 Glinsk 1-13 Junior A West Board Final Kinvara 3-16 Na Piarsaigh 0-4 Senior LGFA Semi-Finals Claregalway 2-13 Salthill-Knocknacarra 3-6 Kilkerrin-Clonberne 4-17 Maigh Cuilinn 0-4 Senior LGFA Relegation Play-Off Dunmore MacHales 4-12 Naomh Mhuire 1-12 Intermediate LGFA Semi-Finals Tuam Stars 3-13 Oughterard 1-8 Caltra Cuans 1-10 Naomh Anna Leitir Moir 0-4 Intermediate LGFA Relegation Play-Off Bearna na Forbacha 4-7 St. James 3-8 Junior A LGFA Semi-Final Monivea-Abbey 4-14 Caherlistrane 2-10 Menlough-Skehana 2-12 Grainne Mhaols 2-7 Junior A LGFA Relegation Clonbur 4-7 Milltown 3-7 Junior B LGFA Semi-Finals Kilkerrin-Clonberne 6-18 Kilconly 1-15 Salthill-Knocknacarra 2-13 Annaghdown 0-5 Junior B LGFA Relegation Ballinasloe 2-9 Corofin 1-6 Junior B Hurling Semi-Final Tommy Larkins 1-11 Turloughmore 0-12 Junior E Hurling Semi-Final Loughrea 4-18 Annaghdown 3-9 Under 17A Hurling Semi-Finals Athenry 2-30 Craughwell 4-24 (3-1 on penalties) Oranmore-Maree 2-19 Loughrea 5-9 Under 17B Hurling Semi-Finals Michael Cusacks 1-18 Portumna 1-13 Gort 4-12 Moycullen 0-13 Under-17B1 Hurling Semi-Finals Ahascragh-Fohenagh 3-20 Annaghdown 3-9 Micheal Breathnach 2-25 Padraig Pearses 5-8 Under 17C Hurling Final Abbeyknockmoy 5-23 Liam Mellows 4-15 Under 16A Hurling Shield Final Carnmore 2-13 Turloughmore 0-7 Intermediate Camogie Championship Play-Off St. Colman's 1-9 Cappataggle 0-6 United Rugby Championship Connacht 26-15 Benetton Stormers 35-0 Leinster Glasgow Warriors 35-19 Sharks Ulster 42-21 Dragons Bulls 53-40 Ospreys Zebre 31-28 Edinburgh Scarlets 21-34 Munster Cardiff 33-20 Lions SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division Galway United 2-1 Cork City Drogheda United 1-1 Derry City Shamrock Rovers 2-1 Bohemians Shelbourne 2-1 Waterford Sligo Rovers 1-0 St. Patrick's Athletic SSE Airtricity League Women's Premier Division Wexford 1-0 Galway United Bohemians 3-2 Sligo Rovers Shelbourne 1-2 Athlone Town Treaty United 0-6 Peamount Waterford 1-8 Shamrock Rovers Galway FA Men's Premier Division Moyne Villa 2-1 Athenry Salthill Devon 3-2 Mervue United Maree-Oranmore 1-4 Colga Renmore 3-3 Corrib Celtic Salthill Devon 4-12pts, Colga 10pts, Moyne Villa 9pts

Connacht begin the 2025/26 BKT United Rugby Championship season this Saturday (27th September 2025) when they host Italy's Benetton. They last met in March when Connacht were 38-30 victors in Galway thanks to tries from Finn Treacy, Shayne Bolton, Paul Boyle, Shamus Hurley-Langton and Matthew Devine. Galway Bay FM's William Davies looks ahead to the game and chats to Connacht lineout & maul coach John Muldoon, and Benetton assistant coach (and former Connacht head coach) Pete Wilkins. == Kick-off at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM. Our Connacht Rugby coverage is brought to you by 'Screene's on the Square.'

Galway Bay FM were in Screene's on the Square this Thursday (25th September) for a special online BKT United Rugby Championship Preview ahead of Connacht's opening game against Benetton this Saturday (27th). Ollie Turner and William Davies were joined by Jimmy Screene, Orla Dixon, Emer O'Dowd, Alan Deegan, Dave Finn and former Connacht stars Johnny O'Connor and Jarrad Butler. == Our Connacht Rugby coverage for this season is brought to you by ‘Screene's on the Square'. Kick-off between Connacht and Benetton at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Ulster head coach Richie Murphy as his side gear up for the new URC season.Stuart Lancaster on building on Connacht's potential in his first season in charge.And Matt Williams talks URC, while Rassie Erasmus talks Matt Williams.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting