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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.

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.

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 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

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

The battle for the Galway FA Men's Premier Division is heating up ahead of another four games this weekend (7th-8th November 2025) And there are other intriguing contests throughout the various divisions. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

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

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.

An all-Galway derby gets the Men's Division 1 National Cup underway on Saturday (8th November) when Maree host Titans in the opening round.  Tip-off at Calasanctius College is 7pm. Maigh Cuilinn are away to Ulster University and they begin at 5.30pm. Will a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill.

The domestic hurling season is over in Galway and Andy Coen, Cyril Farrell and Sean Walsh look back on a weekend where: Loughrea won their first-ever 2 in a row when they defeated St Thomas. How was it achieved? Meelick Eyrecourt captured the Intermediate championship for the first time since 1997, while Ballinasloe completed the 3-in-a-row at Junior 1 level.

The biggest weekend in the Galway club hurling calendar is upon us with the Forvis Mazars County Senior Hurling Final taking place between Loughrea and St. Thomas' in Pearse Stadium on Saturday (1st November) at 6pm. And the Steeltech Sheds Intermediate Hurling decider featuring Kinvara and Meelick-Eyrecourt is down for Kenny Park on Sunday (2nd) at 2pm.  Beforehand, Ballinasloe and Kiltormer come together in the Ask Acorn Junior 1 Final at 12pm. On Friday's 'Over The Line' (31st October), Galway Bay FM's hurling team of Sean Walsh, Niall Canavan, Cyril Farrell, Johnny Kelly and Andy Coen joined Darren Kelly into studio to set the scene for the weekend. == The 'Over The Line' weekend preview show broadcasts every Friday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM.

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.

Three Galway teams compete in Domino's National League action over the next few days. In the Men's Division 1, Maigh Cuilinn travel to SPK Utility Trust Lakers in Killarney on Saturday (1st November 2025) at 7.30pm.  Maree host Limerick Sport Eagles the following Tuesday (4th) at Calasanctius College (7pm). University of Galway Mystics are also on the road in the Women's Division 1 on Saturday, away to Limerick Sport Huskies from 4.45pm. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill.

SOCCER: Waterford vs Galway United (Over The Line Preview with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and Darren Kelly)

SOCCER: Local Junior Preview with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty (31st October 2025)

Round 5 of the Energia All-Ireland Leagues takes place this Saturday (1st November 2025) and all three Galway City teams are involved. Corinthians are currently fourth in the Men's Division 2A on 12 points as they travel to Limerick's Old Crescent (Takumi Park, 2.30pm) who are just one point behind them. Division 2B leaders Galwegians, with a maximum 20 points so far, entertain provincial rivals Sligo (Crowley Park, 2.30pm) who sit in third place. And it's the same for Galwegians women, top of Division 1 with 20 points.  They don't play again until the following Saturday (8th November) when Ennis visit (Crowley Park, 5pm). Galway Bay FM's William Davies had caught up with all three camps as they assess the season so far and what to look forward to in their upcoming fixtures.  He spoke to Galwegians Director of Rugby Mickey Sherlock, Galwegians Women's Head Coach Jack Clarke, and Corinthians Men's Head Coach Ambrose Conboy.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Down Royal (1st November 2025). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Newmarket, Wetherby, Ayr, Ascot and Newcastle. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Hurling Chat this week looks forward to Saturday's County Senior Hurling Final in the company of Loughrea's 2006 championship winner Brian Mahony and St Thomas' 2012 winning captain Robert Murray. Brian and Robert chat with Niall and Sean about the two teams, the County Final day, the factors that have led both teams to the Final and what we can expect.

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.

HURLING: St. Thomas' captain Éanna Burke with Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan ahead of their SHC Final against Loughrea

HURLING: St. Thomas' manager Cathal Daly with Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan ahead of their SHC Final against Loughrea

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-1 draw with Drogheda United

SOCCER: Galway United 1-1 Drogheda United (Men's Premier Division match commentary with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and Gerry Murphy)

The all-Galway derby between Maree and Maigh Cuilinn is the standout fixture in the Men's Division 1 National League this weekend (25th-27th October 2025).  Tip-off at Calasanctius College on Saturday (25th) is 7pm. It's a busy weekend with all teams doubling up.  Maigh Cuilinn host Limerick Sport Eagles at the Kingfisher on Monday (27th) at 3pm; Maree travel to Tipp Talons at 4pm. Titans are away to Limerick Sport Eagles on Sunday (26th) at 3pm; before hosting Killarney Cougars on Monday.  That's in the Jes at 2pm. In the Women's Division 1, University of Galway Mystics just have one fixture.  They are away to the Cleveland Rockets in Lisburn on Saturday at 3pm. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill.

The Galway October Races Bank Holiday weekend begins on Saturday (25th October 2025). Racing cross-channel is in Newbury, Cheltenham, Doncaster, Kelso and Wolverhampton. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

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.

SOCCER: Galway United's David Hurley with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-1 draw with Drogheda

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FOOTBALL: An Spidéal captain Liam Ó Ceallaigh with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their intermediate final against Caltra

FOOTBALL: An Spidéal selector Dónal De Barra with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their intermediate final against Caltra

FOOTBALL: An Spidéal's Conal Ó Caoimh with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their intermediate final against Caltra

FOOTBALL: An Spidéal's Finnian Ó Laoi with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their intermediate final against Caltra

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.

FOOTBALL: Maigh Cuilinn's David Wynne and Dessie Conneely with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins ahead of the County Senior Final against Salthill-Knocknacarra

FOOTBALL: Maigh Cuilinn manager Cathal Clancy with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins ahead of the County Senior Final against Salthill-Knocknacarra

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.

On Hurling Chat this week, Andy Coen joins Niall and Sean to discuss the weekend Hurling action, which saw St Thomas and Loughrea qualify for the County Senior Final, Liam Mellows become the Senior B Champions, while Meelick Eyrecourt and Kinvara will contest the Intermediate Final. In the second part, Galway Camogie Manager Cathal Murray, talks about the wonderful year that was 2025 and the big fundraising events that are coming up to fund a players holiday. During the course of the chat, Cathal spoke about his surprise that the Senior Camogie manager position is open to expressions of interest, though he indicated that he will go for an interview for the position.

FOOTBALL: Caltra's Shaun Keane with Galway Bay FM's Ollie Turner ahead of their County Intermediate Final against An Spideal

FOOTBALL: Caltra's Luke Burke with Galway Bay FM's Ollie Turner ahead of their County Intermediate Final against An Spidéal

FOOTBALL: Caltra's Eoin Ó Ceallaigh with Galway Bay FM's Ollie Turner ahead of their County Intermediate Final against An Spidéal

FOOTBALL: Caltra's Gabriel Naughton with Galway Bay FM's Ollie Turner ahead of their County Intermediate Final against An Spidéal

FOOTBALL;Salthill-Knocknacarra's Tomo Culhane with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins ahead of the County Senior Final against Maigh Cuilinn

FOOTBALL: Salthill-Knocknacarra manager Finian Hanley with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins ahead of the County Senior Final against Maigh Cuilinn

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Limerick and Leopardstown (18th October 2025). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Catterick, Ascot, Stratford, Newtown Abbot and Wolverhampton. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

SOCCER: Galway United's Stephen Walsh and David Hurley with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their 2-0 victory over Bohemians

SOCCER: Galway United midfielder Axel Piesold with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-0 win over Bohemians

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-0 Men's Premier Division win over Bohemians

All four Galway teams are at home this weekend in the Domino's Men's and Women's National Leagues (18th-19th October 2025). In the Men's Division 1 on Saturday (18th), 3rd placed Titans are up first when they host Ulster University in Ballinfoyle Community Centre at 6pm.  The other two games are at 7pm.  2nd placed Maigh Cuilinn welcome Moy  Tolka Rovers to the Kingfisher; Maree bring Drogheda Wolves to Calasanctius College. On Sunday (19th), University of Galway Mystics host Limerick Celtics at the Kingfisher.  Tip-off is 3pm. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill.