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Hurling Chat this week focuses on the Liam Mellows Club and looks back at their recent Senior B Championship win.  David Collins, Sean Morrissey and Aonghus Callanan join Niall and Sean to chat about:   - the Senior B success   - the story of the season   - the difficulty of getting back to Senior and the positive impact of it   - challenges facing Mellows, including the drop in numbers coming from their traditional base   - Club and city-wide Coaching initiatives, including a new County Board-led County Games Development Coordinator (Hurling) position to be based in Galway City       - new City Schools amalgamation at Junior level & the possible benefits Join us each Wednesday on Hurling Chat, Galway Bay FM's weekly Hurling Podcast.

The launch of the 2026 Tribesmen Head of the River took place on Wednesday, November 12th, in Electric nightclub, Galway. Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan was the MC for the glitzy event, which was attended by a large crowd representing all the rowing clubs in Galway, local business and political representatives, and members of the Tribesmen Rowing Club organising committee. The River Corrib played host to over 150 crews from Ireland, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and the USA competing in a 4.2km time trial along Galway's iconic waterway in the 2025 Tribesmen Head of the River (THOR) last March, with the event now firmly established as one of Europe's premier early-season rowing events. Next year will mark 50 years since the formation of the Tribesmen Rowing Club in 1976, so John Mulligan began his series of interviews by chatting to Tribesmen Club Chairman Colin Hanley...

Galway Club Golf Professional David Mortimer was this week's special guest on 'Over The Line' (Monday, 1st December 2025). David spoke about his amateur and professional golfing career. He was chatting to Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh. == 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh broadcasts every Monday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.

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...

FOOTBALL: St. Brigid's 1-16 Maigh Cuilinn 1-14 (Connacht SFC Final commentary with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins and Gareth Bradshaw)

CAMOGIE: Killimor manager Darren McDonagh with Galway Bay FM's Eanna O'Reilly after their All-Ireland intermediate semi-final defeat to Camross

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

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

FOOTBALL: St. Brigid's 1-16 Maigh Cuilinn 1-14 (Connacht SFC match report with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty)

FOOTBALL: Maigh Cuilinn manager Cathal Clancy with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their Connacht SFC Final defeat to St. Brigid's

CAMOGIE: Camross 2-11 Killimor 0-12 (All-Ireland Intermediate Semi-Final match report with Galway Bay FM's Eanna O'Reilly)

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

LGFA: Kilkerrin-Clonberne's Louise and Nicola Ward with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after their All-Ireland senior semi-final win over Comeragh Rangers

LGFA: Kilkerrin-Clonberne 1-11 Comeragh Rangers 0-3 (All-Ireland Senior LGFA Semi-Final match report with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane)

LGFA: Kilkerrin-Clonberne manager Willie Ward with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after their All-Ireland senior semi-final win over Comeragh Rangers

CAMOGIE: Athenry captain Dervla Higgins and player of the match Sabina Rabbitte with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after their All-Ireland senior semi-final win over Kilkenny's Dicksboro

FOOTBALL: Caltra 2-14 Carna-Caiseal Na Piarsaigh 0-13 (U19FC Final report with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty)

CAMOGIE: Athenry legends Therese Maher and Jessica Gill with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after their All-Ireland senior semi-final win over Kilkenny's Dicksboro

CAMOGIE: Athenry 1-9 Dicksboro 0-10 (All-Ireland Senior Camogie Semi-Final Commentary with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane and Imelda Hobbins)

CAMOGIE: Athenry manager Joe Rabbitte with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after their All-Ireland senior semi-final win over Kilkenny's Dicksboro

FOOTBALL: Caltra manager Robbie Kelly with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their U19C Final win over Cárna-Caiseal/Na Piarsaigh

Sylane's Keelyn Mangan is the IABA National Intermediate 60kg boxing champion following a split decision victory over Corpus Christi's Ella McDonald at the National Stadium in Dublin on Saturday (29th November 2025). It was the second big bout for the Celtic Eagles boxer after she had a unanimous decision win over Emerald's Catriona Moore the previous evening. The result is a reward for the hard work and sacrifice put in by Keelyn, who'd lost three national semi-finals in previous years but has been showing signs of a change in fortune in 2025. On her way home, National champion Keelyn Mangan and her coach Pawel Popko popped into studio on 'Saturday Sport' to chat to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.  

Galwegians made it a magnificent seven wins from seven in the Energia All-Ireland Rugby League Men's Division 2B on Saturday with this 17-point victory over Enniscorthy in Crowley Park (29th November 2025). Rob Deacy got a hat-trick, while there were also two tries for Finn Treacy and one for Jack Winters. Afterwards, Galwegians head coach Brendan Guilfoyle chatted to Galway Bay FM's Carl Blake. == In the men's Division 2A, Corinthians suffered a 21-0 away defeat to Shannon. And it wasn't to be for Galwegians' women in Division 1 as they surrendered a 19-point lead in a 22-19 reversal.

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.'

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.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Fairyhouse (29th November 2025). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Bangor-on-Dee, Newcastle, Doncaster, Newbury and Wolverhampton. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

All four Galway teams play at home on Saturday in the National Leagues (29th November 2025).  In the Men's Division 1, Maree meet Titans in Calasanctius College from 7pm. The Kingfisher hosts a double header starting with University of Galway Mystics women against Dublin Lions at 4pm; Maigh Cuilinn men welcome Portlaoise Panthers at 7pm. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill.

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.

AIB is proud to continue its support for the GOAL Mile for the fifth year and as part of the campaign, AIB is offering participants the chance to win €7,000, €2,000 or €1,000 for their Gaelic Games club by registering for their GOAL Mile and entering the AIB GAA GOAL Mile competition AIB, proud supporter of the GOAL Mile, has today teamed up with former Cork hurler Patrick Horgan, Galway LGFA player Ailbhe Davoren, Fermanagh footballer Darragh McGurn, and Kilkenny Camogie player Katie Power to encourage communities in Ireland to ‘Step Up Together' and take part in the GOAL Mile this Christmas. At the press day, Ailbhe Davoren caught up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to chat about the GOAL Mile, this Sunday's (30th November) All-Ireland senior ladies football semi-final for Kilmacud Crokes against Antrim's Moneyglass, and Galway's inter county year. == As part of this year's campaign AIB is also announcing the return of the GOAL Mile GAA competition. Members of the public who register for the GOAL Mile will have the chance to win €7,000, €2,000 or €1,000 for their Gaelic Games club. To win one of these three prizes, participants need to register for their GOAL Mile and then enter their details in the AIB GAA GOAL Mile competition at https://goalmile.org/aibgaacompetition. Having supported the GAA for decades, this year marks AIB's second year as proud sponsor uniting the four codes of Gaelic Games, as part of the AIB Club Championships. AIB is now calling on club members from all codes to register for their GOAL Mile and continue to play a part in this long-established Christmas tradition, demonstrating the incredible community spirit thriving within clubs nationwide. AIB is encouraging Gaelic Games clubs to sign up to host the GOAL Mile at their clubs, providing a local hub for their communities to participate. AIB will help clubs on their GOAL Mile journey by providing GAA Registration Packs to several newly enrolled clubs across Ireland this December. This year, through AIB's sponsorship of the GOAL Mile, AIB is underscoring both its unique support for the four codes of Gaelic Games and its commitment to GOAL's impactful humanitarian and development. A beloved tradition spanning over four decades, the GOAL Mile originated in 1982 and annually unites tens of thousands who run or walk a mile (roughly 2,000 steps) to support GOAL during the festive season. These vital funds directly contribute to GOAL's impactful humanitarian and development programmes, assisting vulnerable communities in 13 countries across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Europe. It's an inclusive event where everyone, from individuals to families, friends, and entire communities, can ‘step up together' to walk, stroll, jog, or run. To get involved individuals can join one of the more than 150 organised events across Ireland, or they can choose to register and complete their own mile at www.goalmile.org.  AIB is also proud that the public can donate to GOAL directly through the AIB app, providing flexible options for everyone to contribute to this great cause.

On Hurling Chat this week, Cyril Farrell and Andy Coen look back on the Connacht Club Finals, which saw Meelick Eyrecourt and Ballinasloe lose out in their efforts to attain provincial glory. Special Guest Jason Flynn, who recently announced his retirement from inter-county hurling, looks back on his time with Galway and the highlights of a career that spanned 12 years and saw the Tommie Larkins clubman win an All-Ireland medal in 2017.

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.

For the first time in 14 years, Caltra Cuans contest an AIB All-Ireland intermediate ladies football semi-final on Sunday (30th November 2025) when they travel to face Louth's St. Fechin's. Six survivors from the 2010 All-Ireland winning juniors remain, while they'll also have eight starts from the Ahascragh-Caltra camogie side that played in Croke Park last year. Ahead of the game, Caltra Cuans manager Peter Birch has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Integral GAA Grounds, Drogheda on Sunday is 1.15pm 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.

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.

For the first time at senior level since 2009, Athenry return to an AIB All-Ireland senior camogie semi-final on Saturday (29h November 2025) when they go up against Kilkenny's Dicksboro. The girls in maroon beat 2024 All-Ireland winners Sarsfields in the county final last month, and now must take down the 2023 champions if they are to finally earn a place in Croke Park. Leading up to the game, Athenry manager Joe Rabbitte caught up with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane. == Throw-in at Kinnegad on Saturday is 1pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

RUGBY: Connacht backs coach Rod Seib with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of thier URC encounter with South Africa's Sharks

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

2025 PwC GPA Camogie Player of the Year and four time All-Ireland winner with Galway Aoife Donohue was this week's special guest on 'Over The Line (Monday, 24th November 2025). Aoife spoke about her time playing for Galway and her beloved club Mullagh. She was chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == 'Over The Line' broadcasts every Monday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.

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: Tooreen manager Ray Larkin with Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh after their Connacht intermediate final win over Meelick-Eyrecourt

HURLING: Meelick-Eyrecourt manager Niall Lynch with Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh after their Connacht intermediate final defeat to Mayo's Tooreen

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

Over 100 Galway qualifiers will compete in the National Evens Juvenile and National Senior Championships in Templemore, Co. Derry this Sunday (23rd November 2025). William Fitzgerald is among the main contenders in the senior men's event, a qualifier for next month's European Cross Country Championship in Portugal. The Craughwell athlete joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' on Friday to look ahead to the event.

The Western Hygiene Supplies Brod Trill Premier Division is getting exciting this weekend as Mervue United went joint top on Thursday (20th November 2025) when they beat Renmore 3-2. Friday's game (updates on 'Over The Line') sees leaders Colga take on defending champions Salthill Devon. There's more action on Saturday. Looking ahead to those games and others, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

Maree host third-placed Ulster University in the Domino's National League Men's Division 1 at Calasanctius College on Saturday (22nd November) at 7pm. Maigh Cuilinn are away to Team North West at 5pm; Titans travel to Dublin Lions at 5.30pm. In the Women's Division 1, University of Galway Mystics entertain Sword Thunder in the Kingfisher on Sunday (23rd) at 3pm. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill.

The last two Connacht Camogie Finals are this weekend (22nd/23rd November 2025). On Sunday (23rd), Athenry are away to Westport in the Rose Nixon Cup Final at 2pm. Beforehand on Saturday (22nd), Portumna hope to finish a successful year when they go up against Roscommon's Four Roads in the Pat Barrett Cup Final. The county Junior A champions are jointly managed by Johnny Keane and Johnny Kelly.  Johnny Keane joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to look ahead to the match. == Throw-in at Ballyforan on Saturday is 2pm.