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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 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.

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.

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

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.

Galway United are through to the last-16 of the men's FAI Cup following a comfortable victory over Dublin's Crumlin United in Pearse Stadium on Friday (17th July 2026). Matty Wolfe struck two first half goals (including a penalty) while Francely Lomboto helped make it 3-0 at the break.  Stephen Walsh added the fourth on 50 minutes. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is against Waterford in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division.  Kick-off at Pearse Stadium on Saturday week (25th July 2026) is 5pm.

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

SOCCER: Galway United striker Emma Doherty with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their All-Island Cup Final agaisnt Shelbourne 

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

Hurling Chat, Galway Bay Fm's weekly Hurling Podcast, concentrates this week on the only game in town! Former Galway star Jason Flynn and Andy Coen join Niall and Sean to dissect the All Ireland Final between Galway and Limerick. Luke Liddy, from Live 95, gives the view from Limerick, ahead of a much anticipated encounter. Among the topics are: · Galway's progress in 2026 · Limerick's edge in experience and know how · A well honed Galway side on an upward trajectory · Where can the Final be won and lost

It's a unique pairing in championship football in this year's TG4 All-Ireland senior ladies football semi-final as Galway and Armagh come together this Saturday (18th July 2026) with a place in Croke Park two weeks later the prize on offer. While they've frequently clashed in the league, and are both regular contenders at the business end of the season, this is the first time they've crossed paths in summer warfare since the same stage 20 years previously (2006). A Barbara Hannon winner was disallowed, despite video evidence suggesting it was a score.  Armagh went up the field to get the decisive score, beating Galway (1-13 to 1-12) to book their one final appearance so far. Galway beat Mayo 2-20 to 1-6 in their quarter-final; while Armagh were 3-9 to 1-12 victors against Kildare. Leading up to the game, Galway manager Daniel Moynihan has been chatting with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, Longford on Saturday is 3.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM. The other semi-final between Kerry and Dublin throws in at FBD Semple Stadium the same day at 5.15pm.

HURLING: Turloughmore captain Jamie Holland and man of the match Dara Whelan with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their Division 1 League Final win over Oranmore-Maree

Racing in Ireland on Monday is in Killarney (13th July 2026) with the first of seven races underway from 5.30pm. The features are the €22,000 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden at 5.30pm, and the €22,000 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race at 6pm. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

HURLING: Turloughmore 4-23 Oranmore-Maree 0-20 (Division 1 League Final report with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly)

Tonight on 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh and Darren Kelly: Eddie Hoare chats about the All-Ireland Senior Football Semi-Finals that saw Kerry and Mayo book their places in the decider; Greg Cunningham looks back at the World Cup so far that leaves four teams still in contention for the ultimate prize; Denis Kirwin sets the scene for the Open Championship in golf and who can prevail and take the Claret Jug; All this and more. == 'Over The Line' broadcasts every Monday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.

HURLING: Turloughmore manager Eoin Brislane with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their Division 1 Final win over Oranmore-Maree

HURLING: Galway manager Micheál Donoghue with Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan ahead of taking on Limerick in the All-Ireland Senior Final

On Saturday next, the eve of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final, Killannin's Kieran Molloy puts his IBF European Welterweight title on the line against the highly rated and unbeaten Sean Noakes.  The fight will take place at the iconic Copperbox Arena in London and is part of a massive card that also includes the IBF International Welterweight Title meeting of Harlem Eubank and David Papot.  Ahead of the fight, Kieran spoke to John Mulligan.   

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Navan and Limerick (11th July 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Chester, Newmarket, Ascot, York, Salisbury and Hamilton. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

History will be made on Saturday, 1st August when Ireland take on Australia in a first ever Australian Rules Football Women's International at the North Sydney Oval. The Irish contingent has grown from strength to strength down under with 46 players currenlty playing professional including Maigh Cuilinn's Áine McDonagh who has become one of game's top players. In four seasons with Hawthorn, she has gone from rookie to All-Australian and has become one of the three fastest players ever to score 50 goals (in just 41 outings). Áine will be part of the 25-person squad that takes on Australia in August and is part of the leadership group with her club.  She joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to chat about her career over the last two years and the upcoming international in Sydney. == Ireland take on Australia at the Nroth Sydney Oval on Saturday, 1st August 2026 at 7.15am Irish time.

For the first time ever at Galway GAA headquarters, Galway United go head-to-head against Sligo Rovers in the Connacht derby of the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division on Saturday (11th July 2026). With both teams currently in the bottom three of the top flight, victory is a must.  United have already beaten Rovers twice this season but their Bit O'Red won three of their four meetings in 2025. Leading up to the game, former Galway  United striker Enda Curran, who scored two goals in an equally important 2-1 victory in this fixture in 2025, joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to look ahead to the game but first they chatted about an amazing her on the local scene after he retired from League of Ireland football 18 months previously. == Kick-off at Pearse Stadium on Saturday is 5pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

As we continue our build up to Sunday's All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final, Galway Bay FM looks back at all of Galway's games in the Leinster Championship and All-Ireland Series. May the 9th saw Galway head to Newbridge to face Kildare in a game that saw Galway character come to the fore.  Ten points down at Half Time, it took three second half goals to see Galway come away with the win by nine points on a final score of 4-22 to 1-22.  Galway's goals coming from Rory Burke, Tom Monaghan, Cian Daniels and Conor Whelan as the Tribesmen made it three wins from three in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship. Commentary of the game was by Sean Walsh, Andy Coen, Cyril Farrell and Niall Canavan.

Every day over the next seven days in the build up to Sunday's All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final, Galway Bay FM will look back at all of Galway's games in the Leinster Championship and All-Ireland Series.  Today, we start at the beginning when Galway faced Kilkenny in the opening round of the Leinster Championship.  The date was the 18th of April and Micheal Donoghue's Men produced a stunning performance to defeat Kilkenny by 3-25 to 1-16 at a sunny Pearse Stadium. A Rory Burke brace and a goal from Jason Rabbitte crowned what was a fantastic victory for Micheal Donoghue's side. The hosts led by 2-8 to 0-9 at half time, and kicked on after the restart as they get their championship campaign off to the perfect start. The commentary team was Niall Canavan, Sean Walsh, Cyril Farrell and Andy Coen.

As we continue our build up to Sunday's All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final, Galway Bay FM looks back at all of Galway's games in the Leinster Championship and All-Ireland Series. Today, we move to Round Two and a week after their win over Kilkenny, Offaly were the visitors to Pearse Stadium.   Goals from Conor Cooney and Rory Burke provided a buffer for the Tribesmen who topped the table before their first weekend off. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Sean Walsh, Andy Coen, Cyril Farrell and Niall Canavan.

As we continue our build up to Sunday's All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final, Galway Bay FM looks back at all of Galway's games in the Leinster Championship and All-Ireland Series. On May 16th, Galway faced Dublin in Pearse Stadium and while the Dubs came away with a 3-16 to 0-21 win,  Offaly's win over Wexford and Kilkenny's win over Kildare meant that Galway and Dublin were guaranteed to finish in the top 3 in Leinster SHC and thus are into the All Ireland series. The Question was....What would happen the following week as Galway still had to play Wexford, Dublin had to play Kilkenny and Offaly had to play Kildare.  Commentary from Sean Walsh, Andy Coen, Niall Canavan and Cyril Farrell. 

As we continue our build up to Sunday's All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final, Galway Bay FM looks back at all of Galway's games in the Leinster Championship and All-Ireland Series. On May 24th, Galway played their final group game of the Leinster Championship and again had to come from behind to book a place in the Leinster Final. After conceding three early goals on a sunny afternoon, goals from Jason Rabbitte and Conor Cooney helped the Tribesmen come back to win by 2-31 to 3-20.  With Kilkenny losing to the Metropolitians, it meant that Galway would face Dublin in the Leinster Final.  Galway Bay FM's match commentary team, with reaction afterwards, were Sean Walsh, Andy Coen, Cyril Farrell and Niall Canavan.

As we continue our build up to Sunday's All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final, Galway Bay FM looks back at all of Galway's games in the Leinster Championship and All-Ireland Series. Saturday the 6th of June saw Galway's Senior Hurlers become Leinster Champions for the first time since 2018 after an impressive 4-29 to 4-15 win over Dublin in Croke Park. Michael Donoghue's side impressed from the start and led by 1-15 to 1-11 at Half Time with the Galway goal coming from Darragh Neary. The second half saw Galway keep Dublin at arm's lengthand further goals from Aaron Niland (a penalty), Conor Cooney and John Fleming secured Galway title and a place in the All-Ireland Semi-Final. Commentary of the game from Sean Walsh, Andy Coen, Cyril Farrell and Niall Canavan.

Cyril Farrell and Johnny Coen join Niall and Sean on Hurling Chat this week after a wonderful weekend where Galway reached the All Ireland Final. The discussion centres on: · Galway overcome Cork in All Ireland Semi Final with a brilliant display · Galway's progress in 2026 is dissected · An All Ireland Final awaits against Limerick · Limerick show composure to overcome Clare · And Henry Shefflin is the new Kilkenny Manager

Galway's under-20 ladies footballers could make history this Saturday (11th June 2026) when they face Donegal in the first ever All-Ireland Final in this grade. The Tribeswomen won three of their four group games in May, beating Meath, Mayo and Cork.  But a loss to Dublin left them waiting a month before they knew they were qualified to take on the Ulster champions. Leading up to the game, Galway manager Kevin Joyce has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Kilcoyne Park, Tubbercurry on Saturday is 1pm.

Tonight on 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh and Darren Kelly: We're joined by Andy Coen to look back on the All-Ireland senior hurling semi-finals and Galway's emphatic win over Cork; Tommy Devane will review the success for the Galway ladies football in their senior quarter-final victory against Mayo; We chat to Aoife Dempsey, a recent award winner at the Irish Thoroughbred Racing Awards Day All this and more. == 'Over The Line' broadcasts every Monday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.

Racing in Ireland on Monday is in Roscommon (6th July 2026). The feature is the €14,000 Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle at 5.13. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

LGFA: Galway 2-20 Mayo 1-6 (All-Ireland Senior Quarter-Final report with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane)

Killannin native Tena Thornton was announced during the week as Ireland seniors vice-captain ahead of the Tag Rugby World Cup which takes place in Australia in October (15th-18th). It will be her third time to represent her country on the Global stage having captained Ireland at the 2023 competition in Limerick, as well as playing in Coffs Harbour in 2018, the same venue for the 2026 event. Tena caught up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly during the week to look ahead to the event and chat about her Tag rugby career.

On Sunday Sport (July 5th 2026) Galway Bay FM's Ollie Turner was joined by Portumna's Damien Hayes and Johnny Kelly to look back on Saturday's All-Ireland Semi-Final as Galway reached a first decider since 2018. The Portumna U13 County Champions were also present as the group reflected on a hectic weekend of hurling...

LGFA: Galway 2-20 Mayo 1-6 (All-Ireland Senior Quarter-Final commentary with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane and Tracey Leonard)

LGFA: Galway player of the match Kate Slevin with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after their All-Ireland senior quarter-final win over Mayo

LGFA: Galway manager Daniel Moynihan with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after their All-Ireland quarter-final win over Mayo

LGFA: Galway senior captain Kate Geraghty with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after their All-Ireland quarter-final win over Mayo

Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly looks back on the sporting weekend, including: Galway are through to the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final as they beat Cork in Croke Park The Galway ladies footballers reach the final four after a quarter-final victory over Mayo Tuam Stars are Division 1 Football League champions following extra-time success against Corofin Mixed fortunes for the Galway United's mens and women's teams All this & more:

Cathal Mannion spoke to Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan after his side booked their place in the All-Ireland Hurling Final in two weeks time.

Galway manager Micheal Donoghue spoke to Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan after defeating Cork in the All-Ireland semi-final on Saturday afternoon at Croke Park.

Galway's Gavin Lee spoke to Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan after victory over Cork in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-final on Saturday evening.

Tuam Stars successfully retained their 3Dental Division 1 Football League crown following a 2-12 to 1-14 victory after extra-time against Corofin in Tuam Stadium on Friday (3rd July 2026). Conor Doherty's early goal gave the men in red the initative and they lead by one poin at half-time but it finished all square at 1-10 to 0-13 when the 60 minutes concluded.  Brian Mannion's goal just before the change of ends in extra-time secured a lead they never relinquished despite Killian Joyce pulling back a Corofin goal with the final attack. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Ollie Turner and Kevin O'Dwyer.

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their 3-0 defeat to St. Patrick's Athletic

A disastrous first half for Galway United put them out of contention in this SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division contest in Richmond Park on Friday (3rd July 2026) as they fell to a second successive defeat in Dublin. After conceding three goals in total against Shamrock Rovers a week previously, the Tribesmen already dropped the same amount after just 23 minutes, in a game which saw them fail to manage a strike on target. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Jonathan Higgins and Kevin Horgan. == Galway United's next game is at home against Sligo Rovers on Saturday week (11th July).  Kick-off at Pearse Stadium is 5pm.

FOOTBALL: Tuam Stars man of the match Conor Heneghan with Galway Bay FM's Kevin O'Dwyer after their Division 1 Final win over Corofin

FOOTBALL: Tuam Stars manager David Donnellan with Galway Bay FM's Kevin O'Dwyer after their Division 1 Final win over Corofin

Nine weeks after beating their provincial rivals to complete a three-in-a-row of Connacht senior titles, Galway's ladies footballers host Mayo again in the TG4 All-Ireland senior ladies football quarter-final on Sunday (5th July 2026). While the Tribeswomen have had a better record in recent years, Mayo did knock them out of the All-Ireland series at this stage in 2021 and 2023, and were only one goal short of Galway when they met in May. Leading up to the game, Galway manager Daniel Moynihan has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Tuam Stadium on Sunday is 5.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

All Ireland Semi Final weekend is upon us and this week on the weekly Podcast Hurling Chat, Andy Coen and David Burke join Niall & Sean. They discuss: · Can Galway topple Cork in the All Ireland Semi Final on Saturday? · Galway's progress to date in 2026 · In the other Semi, will Limerick overcome Clare? · The lads also look at the areas targeted by the Hurling Expert Advisory Group and wonder if there is much change needed in the actual rules of the game?  

SOCCER: Galway United defender Wasiri Williams with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their Premier Division win over Derry City