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SOCCER: Galway United assistant manager Ollie Horgan with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-0 Men's Premier Division defeat to Sligo Rovers

RUGBY: Connacht interim head coach Cullie Tucker with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their final URC game of the season away to Zebre

Reece Hutchinson's 69th-minute goal condemned Galway United to a fourth straight SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division defeat in Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday (16th May 2025). It means John Caulfield's side remain in eighth place on 20 points, nine behind leaders Shamrock Rovers.  But they now hold just an eight-point advantage on Cork City and Sligo Rovers. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is at home to Cork City on Friday, 23rd May.  Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage on 'Over The Line' on Galway Bay FM.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday (17th May 2025) is in Navan and Wexford. Cross channel, there are meetings in Newbury, Newmarket, Thirsk, Bangor-on-Dee, Uttoexter and Doncaster. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Following their fourth consecutive Connacht senior football championship victory, Galway begin their quest for Sam Maguire this Saturday (17th May 2025) when they host Dublin in the opening game of the round-robin series. Padraic Joyce's charges are in a difficult group that also includes Armagh and Derry and will be determined to repeat last June's stunning quarter-final victory over the Metropolitians. Former Galway captain Barry Brennan played in the 1983 All-Ireland Final against Dublin and also won five Connacht championships between 1982 and 1987. The two-time county senior championship winner with St. Grellan's looked ahead to the game with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Saturday is 5pm and we'll have LIVE coverage on Galway Bay FM.  The game is preceded by the Leinster senior hurling championship clash between Galway and Antrim at 2.30pm.

Galway United aim to get back on track after three defeats in the men's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division on Friday (16th May 2025) when they host Sligo Rovers. John Caulfield's side won 2-1 away in April, but haven't secured a home victory over their Connacht rivals since 2017.  Recent back-to-back braces led to Moses Dyer being named the SSE Airtricity League Men's Player of the Month. Leading up to the game, Moses Dyer joined manager John Caulfield at a media event in Eamonn Deacy Park to look ahead to the game with Sligo Rovers and they spoke to assembled media including Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE on ‘Over The Line' on Galway Bay FM.

RUGBY: Connacht scrum half Ben Murphy with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their final URC game of the season away to Zebre

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Naas and Cork (10th May 2025). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Haydock, Lingfield, Nottingham, Ascot, Leicester, Hexham and Warwick. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their 1-0 Premier Division defeat to Waterford

Bundee Aki will make his 150th Connacht appearance against Edinburgh in their final home game of the United Rugby Championship on Saturday (10th May 2025). Jack Carty misses out due to a minor ankle injury so JJ Hanrahan starts his last game in Galway at number 10. With a full preview of the game, Galway Bay FM's William Davies is joined by Connacht lineout and maul coach John Muldoon. == Kick-off at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday is 7.35pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Galway United have dropped to eighth in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division following a 1-0 defeat to Waterford at the RSC on Friday (9th May 2025). Darragh Leahy's goal on 27 minutes gave the hosts the three points and condemned United to a third consecutive loss.  However, Galway are still just six points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers and Derry City. Galway Bay FM's match commentary were Jonathan Higgins and Brendan White. == Galway United's next game is against Sligo Rovers on Friday (16th May 2025).  Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage on 'Over The Line' on Galway Bay FM.

9am-10am Department to announce proposals to curb spread of bovine tuberculosis  Bearna families launch fundraising campaign and renew protests over dangerous road conditions for primary school children  Special congress called to vote on Camogie skorts issue  Cathaoirleach Martina Kinane's Charity Ball to be held in Athenry next month  == 'Galway Talks with John Morley' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.

10am-11am Galway International Arts Festival announce its 2025 Programme  Connacht Tribune Headlines  Calls for crackdown on legal semi-synthetic cannabis  Powering Prosperity with Renewable Energy Ireland  == 'Galway Talks with John Morley' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.

11am-12pm Culture Corner  - HEADFEST Sports Preview - Darren Kelly Music Mornings - Dave Clancy  == 'Galway Talks with John Morley' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.

On Hurling Chat this week, Conor Hayes and Tony Og Regan join Niall and Sean to discuss: Galway v Wexford on Saturday, and what a big game it is. Are Limerick coming right? Galway Minors win in Athenry, while the U20s now play Dublin in their Leinster semi-final. And much more. 

Mayo used the elements to their favour in the Connacht Minor Football Semi-Final at MacHale Park, Castlebar on Friday (2nd May 2025) to put Galway out of the Tier 1 championship. Oran Murphy's goal kept the hosts in touch before they pulled clear after the break thanks to strikes from Tony Carey and Fiacre Ó Cinnseala ended the maroon and white dreams and put them into the Tier 2 competition for the second consecutive year. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were PJ Lynch and Kevin O'Dwyer.

FOOTBALL: Galway minor manager Neil McHugh with Galway Bay FM's PJ Lynch after their Connacht semi-final defeat to Mayo

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Punchestown (3rd May 2025). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Newmarket, Goodwood, Thirsk, Uttoexeter, Hexham and Doncaster. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Galway United suffered their first away defeat of this season's SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division on Friday (2nd May 2025) after going down to St. Patrick's Athletic. First-half strikes from Kian Leavy and Zach Elbouzedi gave the Dublin side the three points and sent them to the top of the table. United drop to fourth on 20 points, but are still only two points behind St. Pat's. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United are back in action on Monday (5th May) when they host Bohemians.  Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park is 5pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

SOCCER: Galway United goalkeeper Brendan Clarke with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-0 Premier Division defeat to St. Patrick's Athletic

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-0 Premier Division defeat to St. Patrick's Athletic

On Hurling Chat this week, Niall and Sean are joined by Johnny Coen and former Loughrea star Brian Mahony. They discuss: - Galway get their Leinster Championship back on track with a win over Offaly - ⁠What key areas did Galway improve from the Kilkenny performance? - ⁠Some of the weekend talking points in Munster and Leinster are discussed, including sendings off, goals that shouldn't have been and simulation - ⁠Niall looks back at the Minors loss to Kilkenny and - ⁠Brian, who is the Hurling Coordinator of Cumann na mBunscoil, talks about all the work going into the National School competitions and the teams that play at half time in the big championship games.  

Galway play their second game in the 2025 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship on Saturday (26th April) when they travel to Offaly. After a disappointing first-round defeat to Kilkenny, the Tribesmen will be anxious to get a victory against a team they haven't lost to since 1994.  The Faithful County will also be seeking a result following their loss to Dublin. At the recent Leinster Senior Hurling Championship launch, Offaly full-back Ciarán Burke looked ahead to the summer with Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh. == Throw-in at Glenisk O'Connor Park, Tullamore on Saturday is 6.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Connacht play their second BKT United Rugby Championship game in South Africa on Saturday (26th April 2025) against the Emirates Lions, needing a result to keep their play-off hopes alive. Cullie Tucker's side are 12th on 34 points, four points ahead of their opponents, but five behind the Stormers in 8th place.  It's only the second time they've played the Johannesburg franchise and they did enjoy a 33-30 success in April 2022. To preview the game, Galway Bay FM's William Davies is joined by Connacht's Lineout and Maul coach John Muldoon. == Kick-off in Johannesburg on Saturday is 3pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Moses Dyer did it again for Galway United as two second-half goals within three minutes overturned this SSE Airtricity League Premier Division contest on Friday  (25th April 2025) in Eamonn Deacy Park. As a result, Galway United are level on points with leaders Drogheda United with only goal difference favouring the Louth side. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is away to St. Patrick's Athletic on Friday (2nd May).  Kick-off at Richmond Park is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

SOCCER: Galway United attacker Sean Kerrigan with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-1 Premier Division win over Drogheda

SOCCER: Galway United assistant manager Ollie Horgan with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-1 Premier Division win over Drogheda

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Navan (26th April 2025). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Sandown, Haydock, Leicester, Ripon, Doncaster and Wolverhampton. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

11am-12pm Culture Corner  - The sound of fiddles, flutes, and fierce foot-tapping will be in the air in one part of Connemara this week as the annual Clifden Traditional Music Festival returns for 2025! Powering Prosperity with Renewable Energy Ireland.  Music Mornings - Zoe Basha Galway Album Launch == 'Galway Talks' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.

9am-10am Kinvara Residents Seek Group Approach from Local Oireachtas Members on IPAS Centre at Merriman Hotel, response from Minister of State for Department of Transport Sean Canney Medical device company opens new facility – with new jobs for Galway Galway City Council remove illegal encampment of seven tents after concerns raised  == 'Galway Talks' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.

10am-11am Farmers & Insurance Issues Post Storm Eowyn  Connacht Tribune Headlines Athenry Playground Repairs Spark Outrage  Ballinasloe Scouts Head to Austria - We're hosting the biggest ever Monopoly Run in Galway, and possibly Ireland May 3rd  == 'Galway Talks' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.

Andy Coen joins Niall and Sean on Hurling Chat this week to pour over Galway's loss to Kilkenny in the Leinster Championship opener last Saturday. The lads discuss the game in detail, the importance of rebounding quickly for the Offaly game this Saturday and where Galway are at. The two cracking Munster championship games, Galway's opening round win over Dublin in the Leinster Minor championship and the wins in Feile for Fr Joe Walshs, Michael Cusacks and Mícheál Breathnachs are also discussed.

FOOTBALL: Leitrim 5-13 Galway 4-12 (Connacht under-20B Final report with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly)

FOOTBALL: Galway under-20 selector Ja Fallon with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their Philly McGuinness Cup Final defeat to Leitrim

SOCCER: Galway United assistant manager Ollie Horgan with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 3-2 Premier Division defeat to Derry City

Connacht's first game since the announcement that Pete Wilkins is stepping down as head coach is in South Africa on Saturday (19th April 2025) when they take on the DHL Stormers in the BKT United Rugby Championship. Cullie Tucker is interim head coach until the end of the season with Connacht sitting in 13th place on 33 points, two points behind the hosts, but only three points behind Edinburgh in the play-off spots. Connacht have yet to win away to the Stormers in their two previous trips - the last being a 43-25 defeat in May 2023. With the full match preview, here's Galway Bay FM's William Davies with Connacht lineout and maul coach John Muldoon. == Kick-off at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday is 3pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Galway United suffered their second successive home defeat in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division on Friday (18th April 2025) as Derry City left Eamonn Deacy Park with the points. Despite late goals in each half from Patrick Hickey and Vince Borden, the Candystripes took the spoils thanks to strikes from Daniel Mullen, Robbie Benson and Gavin Whyte. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United are back in action next Monday (21st April) when they travel to Shelbourne.  Kick-off at Tolka Park is 5pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday (19th April 2025) is in Cork and Fairyhouse. Cross-channel, there are meetings in Haydock, Carlisle, Musselborough, Huntingdon,  Newtown Abbot and Wolverhampton. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

FOOTBALL: Galway minor manager Neil McHugh with Galway Bay FM's PJ Lynch after their 3-14 to 3-12 Connacht MFC win over Mayo

Galway took the bragging rights in an exciting Connacht Minor Football Championship contest on Friday (18th April 2025) following this two-point victory over Mayo in Tuam Stadium. Adam Healy, Barry Keating and Tim Madden got the goals for the hosts, who'll face the green and red again in the semi-final on Friday, 2nd May. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were PJ Lynch and Kevin O'Dwyer. == The Connacht minor football semi-final between Galway and Mayo will take place in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar on Friday, 2nd May at 6.30pm.

FOOTBALL: Galway 3-14 Mayo 3-12 (Connacht MFC match report with Galway Bay FM's Kevin O'Dwyer)

BASKETBALL: Titans under-20 head coach Jack Considine with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their National League Final against Tralee Warriors

BASKETBALL: Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill previews Titans vs Tralee Warriors in the under-20 Men's National League Final

Connacht aim to continue their home run in the EPCR European Challenge Cup on Saturday (12th April 2025) when they host Racing 92 in the quarter-final. They've only met once before when the French side squeezed out a 26-22 victory in the Champions Cup in December 2020, despite Connacht tries from Matt Healy, Alex Wootton and Conor Oliver. Victory will secure another home knockout game in May, before the team head off on their URC trip to South Africa. Galway Bay FM's William Davies previews the big match and is joined by Connacht's Paul Boyle and Cullie Tucker, and Racing 92's Sam James. == Kick-off at Dexcom Stadium at 8pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in the Curragh and Bellewstown (12th April 2025). Cross-channel meetings are in Ayr, Newbury, Bangor-on-Dee, Brighton, Thirsk and Nottingham. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Both Galway United teams are in action this weekend (12th/13th April 2205) while Salthill Devon play their long awaited FAI Junior Cup quarter-final against Castlebar Celtic. The Michael Byrne Cup semi-finals take place on Saturday while there are two games in the Galway FA Premier League. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == Selected Fixtures: • (Saturday 2pm) – Galway Hibs vs Athenry, Moyne Villa vs Mervue United (Michael Byrne Cup SF) • (Saturday 2pm) – Loughrea vs Renmore, University of Galway vs Maree/Oranmore (Premier League) • (Saturday 5pm Eamonn Deacy Park) – Galway United vs Wexford (Women's Premier) • (Saturday 7.45pm Showgrounds) – Sligo Rovers vs Galway United (Men's Premier) • (Sunday 2pm Celtic Park Castlebar) – Castlebar Celtic vs Salthill Devon (FAI Junior Cup QF) • (Tuesday 7pm Mervue) – Mervue United vs Athenry (U18 Jimmy Sullivan Premier and Champ Cup SF) • (Wednesday 7pm Athenry) – Athenry vs Westport United (FAI Women's U17 Cup Round 3) • (Thursday 6.30pm Cappagh Park) – Knocknacarra vs Maree/Oranmore (U18 Jimmy Sullivan Premier and Champ Cup SF)

CAMOGIE: Galway captain Carrie Dolan with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane ahead of their National League Final against Cork

CAMOGIE: Galway vice-captain Dervla Higgins with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane ahead of their National League Final against Cork