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On Hurling Chat this week, Andy Coen & Cyril Farrell join Niall and Sean to chat about the week that was.  They... · Review Galway's win over Offaly · Look forward to Galway's meeting with Waterford · Look at the Div 1A Games, with Limerick sending out a warning · Also review Wexford, Dublin & Kildare games– Galway's Leinster Championship opponents · While also chatting about St Raphael's loss to St Kieran's

This week's special guest on 'Over The Line' was Kilkerrin-Clonberne Ladies Manager Willie Ward. Willie has built a dynasty in Kilkerrin-Clonberne GAA and has guided the team to an unprecedented five All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Titles in a row. He was chatting to Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

The Galway Senior Hurling Manager, Micheal Donoghue, spoke to Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan after his side's victory over Offaly in the National Hurling League Division 1A on Sunday afternoon...

In his first professional tournament on the Alps Tour on Thursday (19th February 2026), Portumna's Sam Murphy held his nerve to hold off the chasing pack and take victory at the Ein Bay Open in Suez, Egypt. He beat Dublin's Robert Moran by two shots at the finish for a dream debut.  The 23-year-old Glenlo Abbey golfer, where he is trained by Gary Madden, finished on 11-under-par to take an early lead on the Order of Merit. It's the first of three events in Egypt for the former Irish boys champion, who has overcome multiple injuries during his amateur career to earn this chance and take home the first prize of €6,200. Following a practice session, he took time out to join Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Saturday Sport' to chat about the last few days and his plans for the year ahead. == Sam will tee off in his second three-day event, the Red Sea Little Venice Open, on Sunday (22nd) before heading off to Cairo next Friday (27th) for the New Giza Open.

FOOTBALL: Galway manager Padraic Joyce with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their NFL defeat to Roscommon

FOOTBALL: Roscommon manager Mark Dowd with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their NFL win over Galway

Despite leading by 13 points early in the second half, Galway surrendered their advantage as goals from Daire Cregg and Enda Smith launched a Roscommon comeback in Pearse Stadium on Saturday evening (21st February 2026). The Tribesmen led 0-19 to 0-6 before the visitors turned the tide and secured their third victory of this year's National Football League.  The Tribesmen now sit on three points after four games. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Jonathan Higgins, Gareth Bradshaw and Kevin Dwyer. == Galway's next game is away to Donegal on Sunday, 1st March.  Throw-in at Fr. Tierney Park, Ballyshannon is 1.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

For the first time in their history, St. Cuan's Castleblakeney are All-Ireland camogie champions after they won the Senior C decider in McDonagh Park, Nenagh on Saturday (21st February 2026). Two early Emma Barrett goals put them in control before Clodagh Jordan added another before half-time.  And the north Galway school showed their resilience during the second period to hold off a determined Charleville fightback. After the game, St. Cuan's joint manager Darren Daly chatted to Galway Bay FM's Eanna O'Reilly.

LGFA: Galway senior manager Daniel Moynihan with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after their National League win over Armagh

LGFA: Galway's player of the match Leanne Coen with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after their National League win over Armagh

Galway made it three wins from four in the Lidl Ladies National Football League with a five-point victory over Armagh in Duggan Park, Ballinasloe on Saturday (21st February 2026). Andrea Trill's goal before half-time put the Tribeswomen in front, before two Leanne Coen green flags early in the second period put them in a winning position, even if the Orchard County did stay in contention until the closing stages. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Tommy Devane and Tracey Leonard. == Galway's next game is away to Kerry on Sunday, 1st March.  Throw-in at Austin Stack Park, Tralee is 2pm.

Ireland Senior Men's Basketball international Jordan Blount spoke to Galway Bay FM's Sean Carley ahead of Ireland's EuroBasket 2029 Pre-Qualifiers against Luxembourg and Azerbaijan.  Jordan spoke about the upcoming games, as well as talking about his career to date, including playing college basketball for the University of Illinois in Chicago.

Galway United picked up their first point of the 2026 SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division on Friday (20th February 2026) following a draw with Shelbourne in Tolka Park. Substitute Kristopher Twardek put the Tribesmen ahead on 62 minutes, but a first league win away to the Reds in 10 years was thwarted by the concession of a penalty immediately afterwards, which Harry Wood converted. United move up to eighth place on one point, ahead of St. Patrick's Athletic and Sligo Rovers on scoring difference. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Jonathan Higgins and Kevin Horgan. == Galway United's next game is at home to Sligo Rovers on Friday, 27th February.  Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

It was an exciting night on Friday (20th February 2026) in the Western Hygiene Supplies Brod Trill Galway FA Premier League with two 3-3 draws. Leaders Colga were held at home by a late equaliser for Maree-Oranmore, while Athenry also salvaged a point against Moyne Villa. With a full preview of all the weekend's Junior action, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

All four Galway teams are on the road this Saturday (21st February 2026) with Maigh Cuilinn away to table toppers Drogheda Wolves in the Domino's Men's Division 1 from 7.30pm. At the same time, Maree head to Moy Tolka Rovers; while Titans are in Malahide an hour earlier.  University of Galway Mystics tip off away to Dublin Lions at 3.30pm in the Women's Division 1. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Fairyhouse (21st February 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Newcastle, Kempton, Lingfield, Chepstow and Chelmsford City. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Two weeks after defeat in the Connacht Post Primary Schools Hurling Final, St. Raphael's Loughrea begin their All-Ireland championship quest when they face St. Kieran's, Kilkenny in the quarter-final on Saturday (21st February 2026). It's a repeat of the 2024 final, which the Leinster college won after extra time.  St. Kieran's clinched a 60th provincial title recently by beating Kilkenny CBC 2-25 to 0-11. St. Raphael's led for most of their battle with Presentation Athenry, only for Ciarán Leen's goal to swing the result against them 1-21 to 1-18. Leading up to the game, St. Raphael's Loughrea manager Francis Forde has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Toomevara on Saturday is 12.30pm.  We'll have the first half on our website galwaybayfm.ie, plus the second half LIVE on Galway Bay FM.

As the 2026 National Football League reaches its midpoint, Connacht rivals Galway and Roscommon face off on Saturday (21st February 2026) in Round 4, with the winner effectively guaranteed Division One survival. The Rossies sit on four points, one ahead of the Tribesmen, who came from 12 points down to draw with Kerry last week.  When they last met in the league in Salthill, the visitors won 0-9 to 0-8 in 2023. Two years previously, Galway were 2-16 to 1-13 victors in what was the final season in maroon and white for Tuam Stars' Gary O'Donnell.  The former Galway captain joined up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to look ahead to the game. == Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Saturday is 7pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

St. Cuan's Castleblakeney are 60 minutes away from a first-ever All-Ireland schools title this Saturday (21st February 2026) as they clash with Cork's St. Mary's Charleville in the Senior C Final. The Galway school have contested five previous finals without success.  Darren Daly, who is joint manager with Noreen Coen and Declan Connolly, caught up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to look ahead to the fixture and tells us how preparations are going. == Throw-in at Nenagh on Saturday is 2pm and we'll have updates here on Galway Bay FM.

Following their 12-point comeback to draw with Kerry last week, Galway welcome Connacht rivals Roscommon on Saturday (21st February 2026) in Round 4 of the National Football League. The in-form Rossies have beaten Monaghan and Armagh to sit in second place on four points, one ahead of the Tribesmen. Roscommon won the last league clash in Salthill back in 2023.  Two years previously, goals from Paul Kelly and Tomo Culhane gave the maroon and white a 2-16 to 1-13 result. New Galway captain John Maher caught up with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins ahead of the fixture, which will be his first appearance in Salthill since a serious injury suffered in last year's county semi-final victory for Salthill-Knocknacarra against Corofin. == Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Saturday is 7pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Following their 12-point comeback to draw with Kerry last week, Galway welcome Connacht rivals Roscommon on Saturday (21st February 2026) in Round 4 of the National Football League. The in-form Rossies have beaten Monaghan and Armagh to sit in second place on four points, one ahead of the Tribesmen. Roscommon won the last league clash in Salthill back in 2023.  Two years previously, goals from Paul Kelly and Tomo Culhane gave the maroon and white a 2-16 to 1-13 result. Roscommon captain Diarmuid Murtagh acknowledged the year had begun in ideal fashion. == Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Saturday is 7pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

After a week off, Galway return to LIDL Ladies National Football League action this Saturday (21st February 2026) when they host Armagh. The Tribeswomen sit in third following two wins from their opening three games.  They beat Kildare 3-12 to 1-17 in Tuam Stadium two weeks ago.  Armagh have suffered two defeats in their three outings, including last week's 2-8 to 1-9 reversal against Cork and are in sixth, just outside the relegation spots. That being said, Armagh were league champions in 2024 and runners-up 12 months ago.  They beat Galway in their last meeting (0-8 to 0-6) in 2024.  The girls in maroon last defeated the Orchard County back in 2017 when two late Mairead Seoighe goals gave them a 2-11 to 1-12 success in Tuam. Leading up to the game, Galway manager Daniel Moynihan has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly and agreed that two wins from three wasn't a bad start. == Throw-in at Duggan Park, Ballinasloe on Saturday is 4.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Kevin Lally is this week's guest on Hurling Chat with Niall & Sean. Kevin gives his views on: Galway's NHL campaign to date and Sunday's clash with Offaly The Limerick dominance of this year's Fitzgibbon Cup ATU Galway's relegation from the Fitzgibbon, although their Freshers team look impressive AND As Kevin enters his second year as Ballybrown manager, he chats about the Limerick Club championship, the strength of the Munster Senior Championship, the Black Card, his success with St Thomas & much more. Hurling Chat, Galway Bay Fm's weekly hurling podcast, available every Wednesday.

This week's special guest on 'Over The Line' was Glasgow Warriors assistant coach Nigel Carolan (16th February 2026). Nigel was involved with Connacht Rugby for 25 years before taking up roles with the Ireland U20 squad that made a World Cup Final, and currently finds himself as assistant coach of the URC table toppers, Glasgow Warriors. Nigel Carolan was talking to Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh. = 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh broadcasts every Monday evening from 8 pm on Galway Bay FM.

The Galway Senior Camogie Manager, Cathal Murray, spoke to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after his side were defeated by Kilkenny by a single point in Round 1 of the National Camogie League Division 1A in Duggan Park on Saturday afternoon.

St. Joseph's The Bish came up just short in the Connacht Post Primary Schools Senior B Football Final on Friday (13th February 2026) as a strong St. Nathy's from Roscommon were five-point winners at the Connacht GAA Centre, Bekan. Shane Rather struck a second-half goal to bring the Galway side back into contention, but their opponents were always in front.  Dean Casey set up both goals for James Cassidy and Oran Frain. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Ollie Turner and Kevin Dwyer.

Galway return to the National Football League on Saturday (14th February) when they travel to All-Ireland and league champions Kerry. Both sides have one win each, with the Tribesmen beating Armagh away two weeks ago.  Captain John Maher makes his first appearance of 2026 in one of our changes made by manager Padraic Joyce.  Goalkeeper Conor Flaherty, Matthew Tierney and Shane McGrath also come into the starting 15. Galway Bay FM's Ollie Turner and Kevin Dwyer look ahead.

It's a busy weekend in the Domino's Men's National League Division 1 with all three Galway teams playing two games, including a Saturday night derby between Maigh Cuilinn and Titans (13th-15th February 2026). University of Galway are also on the road in the Women's Division 1. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is at Gowran Park (14th February 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Wincanton, Lingfield, Haydock, Ascot and Newcastle. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Galwegians women are the only team in action this weekend in the All-Ireland League as they travel to Ennis on Saturday (14th February) in Round 14, looking to consolidate their fifth-place standing. The Galway side were 39-0 victors when they played in November, but the Clare club are only nine points behind them in the table. Leading up to the game, Galwegians head coach Jack Clarke has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan. == Kick-off at Ennis on Saturday is 12pm.

Laois are back in intermediate camogie following their All-Ireland premier junior title win last year and have a Division 2A campaign ahead.  But last year in Croke Park, Laois were back.

On Hurling Chat this week, Niall and Sean are joined by Cyril Farrell and they discuss: Pres Athenry's win over St Rapheals in the Connacht PPS Final with both teams now going to the All Ireland series UOG bow out of the Fitzgibbon Cup to favourites UL to set up an all Limerick Final Wins for Cork, Waterford and Limerick in the League Was the brawl between Cork and Tipp handled correctly? What is Ben O' Connor's aim with all his comments about hurling becoming like soccer? And is Johnny Kelly right about Management teams not being able to get messages out to players on the field? And silverware for Tommie Larkins! == All of this and more on Hurling Chat, Galway Bay Fm's weekly hurling podcast out every Wednesday

Following their disappointing 1-0 defeat to Drogheda United last week, Galway United are on the road this Friday (13th February 2026) to St. Patrick's Athletic. It's not been a happy hunting ground for John Caulfield's men in recent times, having drawn twice and lost three times in their last five visits, including last year's FAI Cup quarter-final after extra-time. Galway United last won in Inchicore in the FAI Cup in 2017, but their last league victory was a 3-1 success in March 2026 thanks to goals from Vinny Faherty, John Sullivan and Enda Curran. Vinny Faherty, who represented the club in four spells between 2007 and 2020, scored nearly 50 goals during his Galway United career and also represented St. Patrick's Athletic on two occasions.  He's been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly and they started by looking back on the Drogheda game. == Kick-off at Richmond Park on Friday is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage on 'Over The Line' on Galway Bay FM.

The last Galway team standing in this year's Connacht Post Primary Schools Senior Football championship contest their provincial decider this Friday (13th February 2026). St. Joseph's College The Bish battle St. Nathy's Ballaghaderreen at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence. It's not the first time they've met this campaign, with the Roscommon college prevailing 3-7 to 0-12 in the group stages.  But St. Joseph's have responded with two victories, including a 4-12 to 1-13 victory over Ballyhaunis Community School in the semi-final two weeks ago. Leading up to the game, St. Joseph's The Bish manager Brian Madden has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at the Connacht GAA Centre, Bekan on Friday is 7pm.

Leading up to the game, Galway forward and two-time All-Star Niamh Mallon chatted to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly and she couldn't hide the smile when reflecting on the All-Ireland success.

Cork's Laura Hayes is very familiar with the Galway senior team, even if getting a chance to see the city on a non-match day is a novelty.  She was next to chat to Darren.

Dublin's Aisling Maher is glad to be back looking forward to action after a dramatic year for camogie in general and a disappointing one for Dublin.

Last up was Armagh's Rachael Merry.  They have a bye in the opening round but, chatting to Darren, Rachael was enjoying her trip down west.

The Galway League play their biggest game in over two decades this Sunday (15th February 2026) when they host Limerick District League in the Oscar Traynor Trophy Final. Back in 2005, Waterford beat the Tribesmen, their fifth final defeat since their only title success back in 1971. After coming through Roscommon, Mayo and Sligo-Leitrim to win the Connacht title, Galway were impressive in dispatching defending champions Wexford 4-1 in the semi-final, with Enda Curran getting a hat-trick.  Now they must take down last year's runners-up to end a 55-year famine. Leading up to the game, Galway manager Brendan O'Connor has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park on Sunday is 2pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

CAMOGIE: St. Cuan's joint manager Darren Daly with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their All-Ireland Senior C victory over Coláiste Naomh Cormac

This week's special guest on 'Over The Line' was former Galway hurler and three-time Athenry All-Ireland winner Joe Rabbitte (9th February 2026). Not just did he represent his county for 12 years, and the club for 20, he also recently managed Athenry's camogie team to a first All-Ireland senior title since 1977. Joe Rabbitte was talking to Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh and Darren Kelly.

RUGBY: Creggs backs coach Shane Leyden with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after their Connacht Junior Cup quarter-final win over Corrib

RUGBY: Creggs backs coach Shane Leyden with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after their Connacht junior quarter-final victory over Corrib

RUGBY: Corrib head coach Tom Smyth with Galway Bay FM's William Davies following their Connacht Junior Cup quarter-final loss to Creggs

University of Galway intermediate also completed their own Third Level National championship double on Sunday (8th February 2026) as they hit the ground running before a comfortable victory over Trinity in the Fr. Meaghair Cup Final in DCU. Leah Murphy struck a first-half hat-trick, while Aoife Ní Driscoll found the net twice.  Caoimhe Callaghan put in a player of the match performance with the teams jointly captained by Jennifer Nicholas and Aoife O'Donovan. On their way home, University of Galway manager Louise O'Connor stopped to chat to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Sunday Sport' and they began by talking about the start that saw UG strike five goals.

Louise 'The Irish Bull' Creaven continued her impressive resume at the Eclipse Night Club, Brisbane on Saturday (7th February 2026) when she beat New Zealand's Macca 'The Devil's Child' Jean by split decision in a six-round welterweight contest. The co-main event was the first time a women's fight was on an NKT boxing card, and Killimordaly native Creaven did enough to ensure her fifth win in six fights, setting herself up for a potential Australian title opportunity later in the year. She joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Sunday Sport' to look back on the victory and for what comes next.

Galway Senior Ladies Football Manager Daniel Moynihan spoke to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after a 3-12 to 1-7 victory over Kildare in Tuam Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

ATU Galway completed their own 'Double Double' on Saturday (7th February 2026) when they took down Marino College, Dublin to win the Third Level Uí Mhaolagáin Cup with a 4-16 to 2-19 victory. This came just 12 months after they were crowned Ashling Murphy Cup winners, and they won both leagues ni 2024 and 2025.  Captains were Sarah Coleman and Ava Lynskey, with Ava named the player of the match. ATU Galway manager Aoife Lynskey joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Sunday Sport' to chat more.

CAMOGIE: St. Cuan's Castleblakeney 4-11 Coláiste Naomh Cormac 2-5 (All-Ireland Senior C semi-final report with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly)

RUGBY: Connacht's Sean Jansen with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after Ireland XV's loss to England 'A' in Thomond Park