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On Hurling Chat this week, Joe Hession joins Niall and Sean to look back at the weekend Hurling action in the Senior and Premier Intermediate championships. There was no shortage of shocks! 3 out of the 2025 County Senior Semi Finalists taste defeat County champions Loughrea overturned by Tommie Larkins Athenry, Liam Mellows, Clarinbridge & St Thomas all start in style 6 out of the 8 2025 Senior B teams win in new Premier Intermediate Championship Notable wins for Meelick Eyrecourt, Skehana Mountbellew Moylough & Tynagh Abbey Duniry   

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Galway Bay FM's Garry Curran to MC Historic Manchester United v Leeds Clash at Croke Park  Farmers Warn Dry Spell is Beginning to Bite  Nine-Day Walk Through Galway Helping Feed Hungry Children  10am-11am Fresh Blow for Families Fighting for Access to Friedreich's Ataxia Drug  Warning of Permanent Eye Damage Ahead of Solar Eclipse  Can the Circus Survive? Rising Costs Put the Big Top Under Pressure  11am-12pm FINANCIAL ADVICE  St. Columba's Credit Union welcome new CEO  The Wiz 

This week on 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh and Darren Kelly: We look back on Galway's All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final defeat to Cork and hear from Carrie Dolan and Cathal Murray; Cyril Farrell discusses the weekend's opening round of the club championships and we have the Galway Bay FM Senior Team of the Week; And fresh up World championship success in the USA, Cillian Hirst and his dad Joe tells us about his historic success in Pinehurst; All this and more. == 'Over The Line' broadcasts every Monday evening from 9pm on Galway Bay FM.

After joining an very exclusive Irish club of US Kids World Golf champions, 9-year-old Cillian Hirst from Maree, the World number one for his age, arrived home to Maree Community Centre last Saturday (8th August), after winning the global title by a convincing six shots in Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA. The Athenry club golfer joins Rory McIlroy and Tom McKibbin as the only two Irish golfers to win this prestigious title.  And Cillian did it just one week after claiming the 'Champion of Champions' crown in Fermanagh, the World's largest Junior Golf invitational. On this weekend's 'Over The Line,' Cillian Hirst, and his dad Joe, caught up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.

Racing in Ireland on Monday is in Ballinrobe (10th August 2026) with the first of seven races going to post at 5.26. The €15,000 Burleigh Accounty Handicap Hurdle is the feature at 7.27. Here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 0-0 Premier Division draw with Drogheda United

Galway United were held to a scoreless draw by Drogheda United in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division upon their return to Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday (7th August 2026). In a game of little chances, a David Hurley missed penalty could have made a massive difference to their league position but the Tribesmen remain in seventh place on 30 points, five clear of the relegation zone. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is against Bray Wanderers in the FAI Cup Round 3.  Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park next Friday (14th) is 7.45pm.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Wexford and Kilbeggan (8th August 2026). Cross-channel, there were meetings in Ascot, Haydock, Newmarket, Redcar, Ayr and Lingfield. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

RUGBY: Connacht head coach Craig Hansberry with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their women's interprovinical opener against Ulster

RUGBY: Connacht full back Clara Barrett with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their interprovincial opener against Ulster

RUGBY: Connacht co-captain Aoibheann Reilly with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their interprovincial opener against Ulster

The build-up continues to the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final between Galway and Cork, with the Tribeswomen aiming to win back-to-back O'Duffy Cups for the first time ever on Sunday (9th August 2026). Athenry's Dervla Higgins is one of the vice-captains and has had a year to remember, following up last year's Croke Park success with an AIB All-Ireland club title in January. At the recent open training session in Kenny Park, Athenry, Dervla chatted to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Croke Park on Sunday is 4.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Racing in Ireland on Friday is in Gowran Park and Wexford (7th August 2026). The feature in Gowran Park is the €50,000 Coolmore Stud Churchill Stakes at 7.20; while in Wexford, the feature is the €20,000 Neville Hotel Handicap Hurdle at 5.51. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

On Hurling Chat this week... Niall Canavan is joined by Galway Bay Fm analyst Cyril Farrell where they look ahead to the commencement of the Galway Senior and Premier Intermediate Hurling Championships. They discuss the chances of Loughrea winning a three in a row of championships, whether this could finally be Turloughmore's year or could the likes of Clarinbridge or other clubs reign supreme. They also discuss the highly competitive Premier Intermediate championship as well as taking a look at the All Ireland Senior Camogie Final between Galway and Cork.

Tonight on 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh and Darren Kelly: We look back on Galway's first All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship victory in 22 years as they team arrive home; The men's club football championship began and we've the Senior Team of the Week; And we look back on a busy week at the Galway Races. All this and more. == 'Over The Line' broadcasts every Monday evening from the new time of 9pm on Galway Bay FM.

LGFA: Galway centre back Nicola Ward with Galway Bay FM's Ollie Turner at the homecoming in Tuam Stadium

LGFA: Galway midfielder Louise Ward with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan at the homecoming at Tuam Stadium

LGFA: Galway's Síofra Ní Scanláin with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan at the homecoming in Tuam Stadium

LGFA: Galway selector Nicolas Mac Donnacha with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan at the homecoming in Tuam Stadium

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after Men's Premier Division draw with Bohemians

LGFA: Galway 2-7 Kerry 0-12 (All-Ireland Senior Final report with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane)

LGFA: Galway's Shauna Hynes with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after beating Kerry in the All-Ireland Senior Final

LGFA: Galway sisters Louise and Nicola Ward with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins at Crumlin Children's Hospital

LGFA: Galway midfielder Siobhán Divilly with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins in Crumlin Children's Hospital on Monday morning

Galway's Louise Ward spoke to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after beating Kerry in the All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship Final at Croke Park this afternoon.

Galway LGFA Chairperson John Devlin spoke to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after Galway defeated Kerry in the All-Ireland Final on Sunday afternoon at Croke Park.

Ollie Turner hosted a special preview of the All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship Final between Galway and Kerry on Galway Talks on Friday (31st July 2026). He was joined by Councillor Andrew Reddington, Chairperson of the Ladies Football Board John Devlin, All-Ireland winner with Galway Lorna Joyce, former All-Ireland winner and Irish soccer international Niamh Fahey, Radio Kerry's Breda O'Shea and Galway Bay FM's Ladies Football Correspondent Tommy Devane...

It's Ladies Day at the Galway Races with the first of eight races going to post at 2.10 (Thursday, 30th July 2026). The feature is the Galway Hurdle which gets underway from 4.30. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Jamesie O' Connor is our special guest this week on Hurling Chat. The Clare legend joins Sean Walsh and among the items discussed are: - Jamesie gives an 'outside' view on Galway's loss to Limerick in the All Ireland Final - The quality of the 2026 Hurling Championship was disappointing - where game at? - Munster v Leinster: difference in competitiveness, quality & atmosphere - What are the Rules Expert committee likely to come up with to improve the game? - How do we get more quality games to showcase the game? And - How do the counties, outside of the elite group, be meaningfully improved?

HURLING: Galway captain Fergal Healy with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their All-Ireland Masters Final win over Tipperary

HURLING: Galway's man of the match Ger Farragher with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their All-Ireland Masters Final win over Tipperary

Galway United and Waterford couldn't be separated in a scoreless stalemate on Saturday (25th July 2026) in the final game of the Salthill Summer Series at Pearse Stadium. The result leaves the Tribesmen in seventh place on 28 points, six points clear of the relegation places. Galway United manager John Caulfield shared his views with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == Galway United's next game is away to Bohemians on Sunday (2nd August).  Kick-off at Dalymount Park is 7pm.

Galway United reduced the gap to Women's Premier Division leaders Athlone Town to just two points following a 2-0 win over DLR Waves on Sunday (26th July 2026). Emma Doherty and Isabella Beletic got the goals in Headford. Afterwards, Galway United manager Phil Trill chatted to Galway Bay FM's James Doyle. == Galway United's next game is against Sligo Rovers in the FAI Cup quarter-final next Saturday (1st August 2026).

HURLING: Galway joint manager Conor Dervan with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their All-Ireland Masters Final win over Tipperary

The Galway Races Summer Festival gets underway today (Monday, 27th July 2026) with seven races to be decided in Ballybrit. Action gets underay from 5.10pm, with the last race taking place at 8.20.  The €110,000 Connacht Hotel Handicap is the feature from 6.40. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

The Senior Football Championship gets underway next Friday (31st July 2026) with three games taking place, before another five on Saturday (1st August). On Friday at 7.30pm, Corofin clash with Claregalway in Kenny Park; Killannin meet Mountbellew-Moylough in Pearse Stadium; and Milltown go head-to-head with Salthill-Knocknacarra in Tuam Stadium. Saturday starts with a double header in Kenny Park.  Caltra battle Bearna na Forbacha at 4.15pm, before Annaghdown against St. James' throws in at 6pm.  In Pearse Stadium, Oughterard takes on Tuam Stars at 4.45pm, followed by defending champions Maigh Cuilinn and Naomh Anna Leitir Móir beginning at 6.30pm.  Dunmore MacHales and Monivea-Abbey will face off in Tuam Stadium at 6.15pm. Leading up to the start of the club championship, Galway Bay FM's Kevin O'Dwyer and Tommy Devane joined Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to look ahead to the action.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Gowran Park (25th July 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Ascot, York, Newcastle, Chester, Lingfield and Salisbury. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

'Galway Talks' hosted an All-Ireland Senior Football Final preview in Supermacs, Ballindine on Friday (24th July), two days before Mayo attempt to end 75 years without Sam Maguire when they meet the defending champions Kerry in Croke Park. Presented by Galway Bay FM's Ollie Turner, he was joined by John Stagg, Ciarán McGrath, Enda McGearty, Danny McHugh, John Dooley, James Regan and Billy Kearns. == Throw-in at Croke Park on Sunday is 3.30pm.

Racing in Ireland on Friday (24th July 2026) is in Cork and Kilbeggan. The feature in Cork is the €50,000 Doneraile Handicap at 5.58; the feature in Kilbeggan is the €15,000 Egan Stone Kilbeggan Handicap Steeplechase at 7.56. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Hurling Chat, Galway Bay Fm's weekly Hurling Podcast, looks back at Sunday's All Ireland Final and Limerick's victory over Galway. Andy Coen and Cyril Farrell join Niall Canavan and Sean Walsh to examine the game and they chat about: Limerick worthy winners and a generational Team Galway's lack of a performance will disappoint them Limerick gained early control and maintained it Conor Cooney makes his 74th championship appearance and becomes Galway's record SHC appearance holder Limerick's hurling, physicality, structure, game smarts and overall organisation are outstanding Galway had a fine year – Leinster Champions and new players introduced Finals are for winning: squad, game plan tweaks likey ahead of 2027?

The road to Croke Park continues this Saturday (25th July 2026) as four of camogie's leading counties battle for a place in the 2026 Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final. FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles will host a mouth-watering double-header on Saturday 25th July, with Galway taking on Kilkenny at 4pm before Cork and Tipperary face off at 6pm. Both matches will be broadcast live on RTÉ. With a place on All-Ireland Finals Day at Croke Park on Saturday 9th August at stake, there is no margin for error as the remaining four contenders bid to keep their championship dreams alive.  Galway and Kilkenny renew their rivalry in the opening tie, with the Cats bidding for their first final appearance in 2022. The Tribe are bidding for back-to-back titles for the first time in their history. Galway camogie captain Carrie Dolan chatted to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.

Nine-year-old Cillian Hirst from Maree, and representing Athenry Golf Club, will head to Pinehurst, North Carolina next week (Thursday, 30th July - Saturday, 1st August) to take part in the US Kids World Championship. Playing for just over two years, the young golfer has made an impression with Irish and European glories to his name.  And his ascent up golf's junior rankings sees him earn his qualification for the World stage for the second time.  And he has already earned a slot again at the 2027 event. Cillian and his dad Joe joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly for a chat ahead of the World Championships. == This week (21st-23rd July 2026), Cillian Hirst and Cregmore Park's Oisin Glynn are competing in the Champion of Champions Junior invitational in Lough Erne, Co. Fermanagh. Click HERE for latest scores and leaderboards.

Tonight on 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh and Darren Kelly: Sean Walsh looks back on yesterday's All-Ireland senior hurling final defeat for Galway against Limerick; Brian O'Keeffe is with us ahead of next week's Galway Races; And William Davies chats about Ireland's Nations Championship games in the Southern Hemisphere over the last three weeks; All this and more. == 'Over The Line' broadcasts every Monday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.

Galway United Women's Manager Phil Trill spoke to Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after defeat to Shelbourne in the All-Island Cup Final at Tolka Park on Saturday evening.

Galway Senior Hurling Manager Micheal Donoghue spoke to Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan after defeat to Limerick in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final at Croke Park on Sunday afternoon.

Luke Liddy, sports broadcaster with Limerick's Live 95, and Sean Walsh, sports broadcaster with Galway Bay FM.

SOCCER: Galway United midfielder Abbie Callanan with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty before their All-Island Cup Final against  Shelbourne 

SOCCER: Galway United manager Phil Trill with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their All-Island Cup Final against Shelbourne

As the build up continues to the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final on Sunday (19th July 2026), Galway Bay FM's hurling team came to studio on Friday (17th) to look ahead to the BIG MATCH. Sean Walsh was joined by Andy Coen, Johnny Coen, Cyril Farrell and Niall Canavan.  While on the line, the Examiner's Eoghan Cormican and 2017 All-Ireland senior winning captain David Burke shared their thoughts. == Throw-in at Croke Park on Sunday is 3.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM. The 'Over The Line' weekend preview show with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly broadcasts every Friday evening from 7pm.