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Feeling fresh from the All Ireland success on Sunday, Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane caught up with Off The Ball's Rachel Sheehan to look back on yesterday's finals and the season in general.

RUGBY: Ireland captain Neve Jones with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their World Cup warm up against Canada

The 2025 Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final takes place on Sunday (10th August) when Galway chase a fifth O'Duffy Cup, and first since 2021. Athenry's Paul Kelly became the new Galway chairperson last winter and has already seen the under-16s and under-23s beat Cork for silverware. Paul Kelly has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane. == Throw-in at Croke Park on Sunday is 5.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

The Connacht team has been announced for Sunday's interprovincial opener against Munster (10th August 2025). Ros A'Mhil's Eabha Nic Dhonnacha captains the team. Jemima Adams Verling and Poppy Garvey are vice-captains. Head coach Emer O'Dowd has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's William Davies. == The Connacht team in full: 15. Clara Barrett (UL Bohemian RFC) 14. Emily Foley (Galwegians RFC) 13. Orla Dixon (Galwegians RFC) 12. Éabha Nic Dhonnacha (UL Bohemian RFC) Captain 11. Ava Ryder (Blackrock College RFC) 10. Siofra Hession (Creggs RFC) 9. Grainne Moran (Galwegians RFC) 1. Ella Burns (Tuam/Oughterard RFC/Galwegians RFC) 2. Lily Brady (UL Bohemian RFC) 3. Megan Collis (Railway Union) 4. Poppy Garvey (Railway Union) Vice-Captain 5. Grace Browne Moran (Galwegians RFC) 6. Beibhinn Gleeson (Tuam/Oughterard RFC) 7. Lesley Ring (Old Belvedere) 8. Jemima Adams Verling (Creggs RFC) Vice-Captain 16. Stacy Hanley (Galwegians RFC) 17. Hannah Coen (Creggs RFC) 18. Roisin Maher (Galwegians RFC) 19. Ailish Quinn (Galwegians RFC) 20. Caoilfhionn Morrissey (Ennis/Kilrush RFC) 21. Karly Tierney (Tuam/Oughterard RFC) 22. Sinead O'Brien (Galwegians RFC) 23. Fódhla Ní Bhraonáin (Tuam/Oughterard RFC) Kick-off at Virgin Media Park, Cork on Sunday is 4.15pm.

The 2025 Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final takes place on Sunday (10th August) when Galway chase a fifth O'Duffy Cup, and first since 2021. As well as winning intermediate and under-23 titles, Galway manager Cathal Murray would become the first to win three O'Duffy senior cups if the Tribeswomen prevail against the Rebelettes. Cathal Murray has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane. == Throw-in at Croke Park on Sunday is 5.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

HURLING: Oranmore-Maree manager Brian O'Connell with Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh after their 2-19 to 1-21 SHC win over Sarsfields

HURLING: Oranmore-Maree 2-19 Sarsfields 1-21 (SHC report with Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan)

Racing in Ireland on Saturday (9th August 2025) is in Curragh and Kilbeggan. Cross channel, there are meetings in Ascot, Newmarket, Redcar, Haydock, Lingfield and Ayr. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Galway senior camogie manager Cathal Murray has named an unchanged side for their Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Final against Cork on Sunday (10th August 2025). The Tribeswomen beat Tipperary 1-18 to 1-11 in the semi-final two weeks ago; while the Rebelettes also start the same 15 from that which beat Waterford by 10 points. Before the team was announced, 1996 All-Ireland winning captain Imelda Hobbins joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to look ahead ot the match. ==

RUGBY: Ireland head coach Scott Bemand with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their World Cup warm up against Canada

The 2025 Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final takes place on Sunday (10th August) when Galway chase a fifth O'Duffy Cup, and first since 2021. St. Thomas' Áine Keane had established herself in the team before an ACL injury in the first round against Dublin ended her inter-county season, and she'll play the supporting role for the team. Áine Keane has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane. == Throw-in at Croke Park on Sunday is 5.15pm, and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

The 2025 Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final takes place on Sunday (10th August) when Galway chase a fifth O'Duffy Cup, and first since 2021. Athenry's Dervla Higgins has been a consistent presence in Galway's defence in recent years, winning an All-Ireland senior in 2021, and taking the Galway Sports Award for camogie last year. Dervla Higgins has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane. == Throw-in at Croke Park on Sunday is 5.15pm, and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

The 2025 Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final takes place on Sunday (10th August) when Galway chase a fifth O'Duffy Cup, and first since 2021. Galway are captained this season by Clarinbridge's Carrie Dolan, who finally picked up her first All-Star in 2024.  She struck six points in the semi-final against Tipperary. Carrie Dolan has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane. == Throw-in at Croke Park on Sunday is 5.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

On 'Hurling Chat' this week: Galway Bay FM's Cyril Farrell, Andy Coen, Niall Canavan and Sean Walsh get together to look ahead to the start of the Forvis Mazars Senior and Senior B championships, and the Steeltech Sheds intermediate championship. == 'Hurling Chat,' Galway Bay FM's weekly hurling podcast is available every Wednesday on galwaybayfm.ie.

The 2025 Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final takes place on Sunday (10th August) when Galway chase a fifth O'Duffy Cup, and first since 2021. Former Down star Niamh Mallon made the move to the Tribeswomen last year and finished the year with an All-Star.  She scored a cracking goal in the semi-final victory over Tipperary. Niamh Mallon has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane. == Throw-in at Croke Park on Sunday is 5.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

The GAA community in Galway and Roscommon is in mourning following the announcement that Don Connellan died on Monday (4th August 2025). The Kilmore native won the Connacht Senior Football Championship as a player with Roscommon in 2001 before making his mark with Maigh Cuilinn. He led the west Galway club to their first-ever Frank Fox Cup (senior football championship) in 2020, beating Mountbellew-Moylough, before repeating the trick against Salthill-Knocknacarra two years later.  They also won the Connacht crown in 2020.  He was Maigh Cuilinn for six seasons between 2018 and 2023. A brother-in-law of former Galway player Paul Clancy, the Kilmore native was a Garda based in Galway for 24 years, and he was also part of the NUIG Galway backroom team that won the Sigerson Cup in 2022. On Galway Talks on Tuesday, Maigh Cuilinn chairperson Sean Houlihan and Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins joined John Morley and Darren Kelly to pay tribute to Don.

Galway United's woes in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division continued on Friday (1st August 2025) as they suffered a single goal defeat to Cork City in Turners Cross. Joshua Fitzpatrick's goal on five minutes was the difference as the bottom side took the three points, and the Tribesmen are now six games without a win. Galway Bay FM's match commentator was Jonathan Higgins. == Galway United's next game is at home against Shamrock Rovers on Sunday, 10th August.  Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park is 5pm.

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

On Hurling Chat this week: Liam Gordon spoke to Niall Canavan about his experience of being the All Ireland hurling final referee, how he got into refereeing, the importance of refereeing and the recruitment of referees while Liam also spoke openly about being diagnosed in 2016 with Cardiac Myopothy and being fitted with an ICD Pacemaker and the importance for people to get regular health check ups. Joe Connolly spoke to Sean Walsh about receiving the GPA's Lifetime Achievement Award, the legacy of 1980 and the importance of Galway driving the recently proposed football and hurling review to drive real success in the future. == 'Hurling Chat,' Galway Bay FM's weekly hurling podcast is available every Wednesday on galwaybayfm.ie.

SOCCER: Galway United manager Phil Trill with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-0 All-Island Cup semi-final defeat to Wexford

SOCCER: Galway United 0-1 Wexford (Women's All-Island Cup semi-final match report with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty)

Racing in Ireland on Saturday (25th July 2025) is in Gowran Park. Cross-channel, there are meetings in Ascot, York, Chester, Newcastle, Windsor and Salisbury. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh

Galway United suffered their third consecutive defeat (and fourth in five games) as they were beaten by Waterford in Eamonn Deacy Park in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division on Friday (25th July 2025). Despite Galway second-half strikes from Stephen Walsh and substitute Dara McGuinness, goals from Conan Noonan, Padraig Amond (2) and Darragh Leahy gave the visitors a first away win over United since 2007. With Sligo Rovers coming back to beat Cork City 3-2, it now means Galway United are just three points ahead of the relegation places. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is away to Cork City on Friday, 1st August.  Kick-off at Turners Cross is 7.45pm.

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 4-2 Men's Premier Division defeat to Waterford

Galway have made two changes for their Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior camogie semi-final against Tipperary on Saturday (25th July 2025). Former captain Róisín Black returns at full back, while Ailish O'Reilly is named at full forward.  Ally Hesnan and Sabina Rabbitte make way while Rachael Hanniffy moves to midfield. Before the team was announced, Galway senior manager Cathal Murray chatted to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane. Throw-in at UPMC Nowlan Park, Kilkenny on Saturday is 3pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Conor Hayes is this week's special guest on Galway Bay FM's weekly hurling podcast.

On this week's show (20th July 2025): Galway senior ladies footballers beaten by Dublin in All-Ireland senior semi-final; Galway United and Salthill Devon both enjoy victories in the men's FAI Cup; All this and more. == The #fulltimewhistle is Sponsored by Getsetgo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!

Two Galway teams advanced to the third round of the men's FAI Cup this weekend and will be in the last-16 draw, which takes place on Tuesday (22nd July 2025). Goals from Stephen Walsh and David Hurley helped Galway United to a 2-0 victory over Dublin's Tolka Rovers in Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday; Timmy Molloy's strike secured Salthill Devon a 1-0 win over Tipperary's St. Michael's on Saturday. Galway Bay FM's Derek Rogers was in the commentary box for both games and he joined Darren Kelly on 'Sunday Sport.'

Despite two late goals from Andrea Trill and Olivia Divilly, Galway's dreams of returning to the All-Ireland senior ladies football final came up just short as Dublin got over the line on Saturday night's semi-final in Tullamore (19th July 2025). Trill nearly won it with a point in normal time, only for Hannah Tyrrell to equalise.  But in a game of many frees, no yellow cards and dark conditions by the finish, the Metropolitans made their experience stand out to set up a clash with neighbours Meath in two weeks. Galway Bay FM's Katelyn Hayes was in the commentary box and joined Darren Kelly on 'Sunday Sport' to look back on the contest.  

Salthill Devon are through to the third round of the men's FAI Cup following this one goal victory over Tipperary's St. Michael's in Drom on Saturday (19th July 2025). Timmy Molloy's 12th-minute goal was the difference, securing their place in the last-16. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United are also in the draw, which will take place on Tuesday(22nd July).

LADIES FOOTBALL: Galway senior captain Kate Geraghty with Galway Bay FM's Katelyn Hayes after their All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Dublin

The Bish Rowing Club is now managing the St. Joseph's 'The Bish' School car park as a fundraising initiative to help replace their ageing fleet of boats.  As a school-based club, they rely entirely on community support and fundraising. Formed in 1932, the club has a proud tradition in Galwya, nurturing generations of student rovers.  With the growing popularity of rowing among young people, the club hope sto expand access and improve training with updated equipment. Orla Quigley from Bish Rowing Club joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on the QFinancial.ie Saturday Sports Show to explain more. == The St. Joseph's 'The Bish' School Grounds car park (EIRCODE H91C3X5) is open from 8am-8pm, seven days per week, with parking at just €2.50 per hour.  Full day rates are also available and all proceeds go directly to the Bish Rowing Club Boat Fund. Whether you're in town for the Arts Festival, Galway Races, exploring the city, shopping, or meeting friends for coffee, lunch, or dinner — park with a purpose and support local youth sport!

LADIES FOOTBALL: Galway senior manager Daniel Moynihan with Galway Bay FM's Katelyn Hayes after their All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Dublin

SOCCER: Galway United defender Rob Slevin with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-0 FAI Cup win over Tolka Rovers

Galway are out of the All-Ireland senior ladies football championship after a heartbreaking semi-final defeat to Dublin in Glenfisk O'Connor Park, Tullamore on Saturday night (19th July 2025). In an enthralling encounter, a Hannah Tyrrell first-half penalty kept Dublin in the hunt, but Andrea Trill, with her first kick of the game, looked to have scored the match winner in normal time, only for Tyrrell to equalise at 0-13 to 1-10 and force extra-time. The Leinster champions edged in front before two second-period goals from Carla Rowe and Kate Sullivan put nine points between them.  However, Galway refused to concede as Trill and Olivia Divilly scored late Galway goals, but time eventually ran out. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Tommy Devane and Katelyn Hayes.

SOCCER: Salthill Devon defender Ben Molloy with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-0 FAI Cup win over St. MIchael's

SOCCER: Salthill Devon manager Emlyn Long with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-0 FAI Cup victory over St. MIchael's

Racing in Ireland on Saturday (19th July 2025) is in the Curragh. Cross-channel, there are meetings in Market Rasen, Cartmel, Newbury, Ripon, Newmarket, Doncaster and Haydock. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Former Dublin goalkeeper Ciara Trant played against Galway in the 2019 All-Ireland senior final in front of a record 56,114 Croke Park attendance on a rainy day where the Metropolitians completed a three-in-a-row with a 2-3 to 0-4 victory on a rainy day. She also played against the Tribeswomen in the 2018 semi-final, but has seen improvement in the Connacht champions since, including their performance in the 2024 quarter-final in Parnell Park. Ciara caught up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to look ahead to the 2025 meeting between the two All-Ireland contenders. == Throw-in at Glenfisk O'Connor Park, Tullamore on Saturday (19th July 2025) is 7.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-0 FAI Cup win over Tolka Rovers

Stephen Walsh's first goal since last October put Galway United ahead before David Hurley ensured victory in the second of the men's FAI Cup against Dublin's Tolka Rovers on Friday (18th July 2025). Walsh struck on 18 minutes against the Glasnevin outfit, securing Galway's first goal in three games, before Hurley on 74 minutes ended a four-match winless run, and put United into the last-16 draw next Tuesday. 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 Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday, 25th July is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

RUGBY: Ireland 2nd row Siobhán McCarthy with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of the 2025 World Cup

RUGBY: Connacht and Creggs back row Ivana Kiripati with Galway Bay FM's William Davies before the 2025 World Cup

RUGBY: Ireland joint captain Edel McMahon with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of the 2025 World Cup

LGFA: Armagh 7-18 Galway 1-12 (All-Ireland u16B Final match report from Galway Bay FM's Kevin Egan)

Galway United head to the home of the league champions this Saturday (19th July 2025) when they go up against Athlone Town in the SSE Airtricity League Women's Premier Division. The Tribeswomen have won four of their last five games, following a mid-season slump, and are currently third on 22 points, nine behind their opponents. Athlone Town have only conceded two goals this season and were 3-0 victors when they visited Galway back in May. At the end of the last season, Julie-Ann Russell was among the goal scorers in a 3-2 victory for Galway United, before announcing her retirement from club and international football.  She caught up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to tell us how things have been going since and to look ahead to the trip to Athlone. == Kick-off at Athlone Town Stadium on Saturday is 7.30pm.

After taking a short end-of-season break, Salthill Devon return to action this Saturday (19th July 2025) when they host Tipperary's St. Michael's in Round 2 of the FAI Men's Cup. Both non-league teams have been consistent performers at the business end of the junior competition in recent years, and one will qualify for the last-16 of the senior event.  Salthill Devon were junior semi-finalists this year, St. Michael's won the final in 2019. Salthill Devon wrapped up last season with victory over Mervue United in the league title race, after beating Liffey Wanderers 2-1 in the FAI Cup thanks to goals from Timmy Molloy and Darren D'Arcy. Leading up to the game, Salthill Devon manager Emlyn Long has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Kick-off at Drom on Saturday is 2pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM. We'll also be in Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday at 7.45pm as Galway United host Tolka Rovers.

LGFA: Galway senior manager Daniel Moynihan with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their All-Ireland semi-final against Dublin

Former Galway captain and selector Damien Joyce joins Niall Canavan and Sean Walsh this week on 'Hurling Chat' to discuss: The lads look forward to the All Ireland Hurling Final. Can Cork end a 20 year barren spell or can Tipperary rise to the challenge and win for the first time since 2019 in what is the first ever meeting of the age old rivals in an All Ireland Final? Damien also looks ahead to the upcoming Club championship as clubs continue their preparations. == 'Hurling Chat' is available on our website galwaybayfm.ie every Wednesday.

LGFA: Galway under-16 joint manager Eugene Kearney with Galway Bay FM's Kevin Egan after their All-Ireland B Final defeat to Armagh