Podcasts about Connacht

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Salter and Cennydd Davies reflect on the opening weekend of European rugby with the return of the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup. Ospreys' comeback win over Connacht avoided a Welsh whitewash in Europe with Cardiff, Dragons and Scarlets all suffering defeat.

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Munster suffer an injury blow to their star fly-half.Connacht's Bundee Aki to skipper.And Nigel Owen's questions Eben Etzebeth's ban length.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Calasanctius College Oranmore were crowned Connacht LGFA Senior Post-Primary Schools B Champions on Monday afternoon after a hard-fought 3-8 to 3-7 victory over Scoil Mhuire Strokestown in the final at the Centre of Excellence, Bekan on Monday afternoon (1st December). Oranmore held off a late comeback to be crowned champions by a single point in a thrilling final. The Calasanctius College manager, Eoghan Mullin, spoke to Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan after the game...

It was a disappointing weekend for Australian F1 driver Oscar Piastri as Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix. There are now only 12 points between Verstappen and Lando Norris in the battle for the championship. In rugby, Connacht and Leinster both secured wins in the URC while Munster's unbeaten streak came to an end in Thomond Park against the Stormers. And in the NFL, down native Charlie Smyth scored a 56-yard field goal on his first start for the New Orleans Saints.Colm Boohig takes a look back on the weekend of sport.

RUGBY: Connacht  head coach Stuart Lancaster with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy after their 44-17 URC win over Sharks

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)

On this week's show (30th November 2025): Heartbreak for Maigh Cuilinn in Connacht Senior Men's Football Final; Kilkerrin-Clonberne and Caltra Cuans book All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Final places in Croke Park; Athenry senior camogie team will join them following their win over Dicksboro; Connacht deliver a five-star performance in the United Rugby Championship against the Sharks; All this and more. == The #fulltimewhistle is Sponsored by Getsetgo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!

RUGBY: Connacht captain Paul Boyle with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy after their URC win over the Sharks

John Duggan is joined by Will O'Callaghan and Alanna Cunnane to bring you all of today's sporting news including a jam-packed Premier League slate today and the return of the United Rugby Championship with Munster and Connacht in action

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.'

Ireland have been experiencing a golden age of rugby, but now their fans are starting to get angry - why? Is it just because results have started to turn, and if so what are the reasons for that? I was joined by my friend and colleague Caolan Scully to debate Andy Farrell's position as Ireland coach. We look at Ireland's tactics and ask if they have gotten stale before reviewing Andy Farrell's decisions not just regarding selection but also in his backroom staff. Have mistakes been made and if so, were they avoidable? We then get into the provinces - are Leinster being hurt by Ireland's over reliance on them? Are Munster back? What of Ulster and Connacht this season? Plus: reacting to the latest women's rugby contracts. #ireland #rugby #irish #debate #podcast #leinster #munster #connacht #ulster Why Ireland Can't Compete Anymore. Chapters 0:00 The Dissatisfaction 3:00 Schmidt Hangover 7:30 Stale Coaching Staff 12:20 The PR Struggle 16:40 Stubborn Farrell 20:45 The Leinster Problem 26:27 No New Talent? 30:48 Representation MATTERS 36:34 Provincial Performances 43:45 Constant Injuries 48:37 Rugby Journalism In Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the build-up continues to the AIB Connacht Senior Club Football Final between Maigh Cuilinn and Roscommon's St. Brigid's on Sunday (30th November 2025), Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins headed out to Moycullen Central School (Scoil Mhuire) to sample the atmosphere ahead of the BIG MATCH! Jonathan caught up with many excited pupils looking forward to cheering on Maigh Cuilinn, teacher and school's football coach Seán Flaherty, underage coach and Maigh Cuilinn GAA executive member Olivia Traynor and school principal Terry Kavanagh. But he started with everyone's favourite teacher and Maigh Cuilinn sharp shooter Dessie Conneely. == Throw-in at Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday is 1pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

It's the last-16 of the Connacht FA Cup and six games include Galway teams.  The Galway FA Women's Premier League also takes place, and there are Connacht championship games at under-18. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

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

RUGBY: Connacht backs coach Rod Seib with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of thier 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.

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.

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.

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.

William Davies joined Darren Kelly on Monday's 'Over The Line' to discuss all things Irish Rugby after the Autumn Internationals and also looks ahead to Connacht's slate of 10 back-to-back games.

Connacht player Sean Jansen spoke to William Davies at the Hello Fresh event at Connacht's High Performance Centre. Sean spoke about his ambitions for the future as well as a range of other topics.

Connacht's Byron Ralston spoke to William Davies at the recent 'HelloFresh' event as Connacht Rugby announced 'HelloFresh' as official partners of the Connacht Rugby Summer camps and Halftime Minis Shows. Byron talked about his injury, which may rule him out for the remainder of the season and all things Connacht Rugby.

Connacht's Hugh Gavin spoke to William Davies at Connacht Rugby's recent 'HelloFresh' event. He spoke about his time playing mini's rugby and also about the upcoming slate of games.

In Andy Farrell's own words it was a "chaotic" 80 minutes in the Aviva Stadium last night as Ireland went down 13-24 to the visiting World Champions.In this Sunday Special of Rugby Daily, hear from Farrell, Rassie Erasmus, Irish players, and former Leinster and Connacht professional, Andy Dunne, straight after the final whistle.#Rugby Daily is on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

HURLING: Galway Bay FM commentator Cyril Farrell looks back on Ballinasloe's Connacht Junior Final defeat to Easkey on 'Sunday Sport'  with Darren Kelly

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: Ballinasloe joint manager Derek Frehill with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after their Connacht Junior Final defeat to Sligo's Easkey

HURLING: Easkey 2-17 Ballinasloe 2-15 (Connacht Junior Final Commentary with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane and Cyril Farrell)

HURLING: Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan and Andy Coen look back on Meelick-Eyrecourt's Connacht intermediate final defeat to Mayo's Tooreen

HURLING: Tooreen 3-21 Meelick-Eyrecourt 2-12 (Connacht Intermediate Final Commentary with Sean Walsh and Andy Coen)

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

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.

Former Galway footballer Seán Ó Domhnaill and Paul look back on Moycullen's victory over Leitrim Gaels and they also look back on Carna Cashel's defeat in the Connacht Junior Football Championship semi-final.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

Cyril Farrell and Paul preview Ballinasloe's and Meelick Eyrecourt's Connacht hurling 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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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. 

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.