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Maree versus Titans is the standout fixture on Saturday (27th December 2025) in the Domino's National Leagues.  Tip-off in the Men's Division 1 at the Kingfisher is 3pm. At the same venue, Maigh Cuilinn welcome SPK Lakers from 7pm. On Sunday (28th), University of Galway Mystics entertain Kilkenny Stars in the Women's Division 1 from 3pm. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill.

RUGBY: Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC encounter with Ulster

RUGBY: Connacht captain Cian Prendergast with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC encounter with Ulster

This week's special guest on 'Over  The Line' was Fergus Farrell, a former Irish Youths and Galwegians player from Athenry, before a spinal cord injury in 2018 changed his life. He defied the devastating prognosis to walk again and now brings that same mindset to leaders and teams facing tough challenges. Fergus Farrell came into the studio to chat to Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

During the second half of the show, George McDonagh and Darren Kelly were joined by: Andy Coen to look back on Loughrea's win over Slaughtneil in the AIB All-Ireland Senior Hurling Semi-Final; William Davies to review Connacht's BKT United Rugby Championship defeat to Dragons; And Cian O'Connell to chat about the Premier League.

Three tries in the final 20 minutes dressed up the scoreboard in Rodney Parade on Saturday (20th December 2025). However, Connacht still suffered a humiliating defeat to the Dragons, who picked up their first win in this season's BKT United Rugby Championship. Sean Jansen's try salvaged a bonus point for the visitors to Wales, thanks to earlier five-pointers from Sam Gilbert and a Cian Prendergast brace. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Rob Murphy and William Davies. == Connacht's next game is at home to Ulster in the BKT URC next Saturday (27th December).  Kick-off at Dexcom Stadium is 5.30pm.

RUGBY: Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after their URC defeat to Dragons

To celebrate Loughrea's Ciarán Fitzgerald entering the RTE Sport Hall of Fame on Saturday evening (20th December 2025), Galway Bay FM have opened the vault and delved back into the archives to pull out a special interview from April 2020. The two-time Triple Crown winning captain (1982 and 1985) was the special guest on Monday's 'Over The Line,' during our Legends series that took place during the COVID-19 pandemic. He chatted on the phone with Galway Bay FM's Gerry Murphy and George McDonagh.

HURLING: Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh, Cyril Farrell and Andy Coen look back on Loughrea's All-Ireland SHC semi-final win over Slaughtneil

HURLING: Loughrea's Jamie Ryan with Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan after their All-Ireland SHC semi-final win over Slaughtneil

HURLING: Loughrea's Johnny Coen with Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan after their All-Ireland SHC semi-final against Slaughtneil

HURLING: Loughrea manager Tommy Kelly with Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan after their All-Ireland SHC semi-final win over Slaughtneil

RUGBY: Corinthians 12-8 Galwegians (Connacht Senior Cup Final commentary with Galway Bay FM's William Davies and Alan Deegan)

RUGBY: Corinthians head coach Ambrose Conboy with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after their Connacht Senior Cup Final win over Galwegians

RUGBY: Corinthians captain Mark Boyle with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan after their Connacht Senior Cup Final win over Galwegians

The Glynn Cup between Galwegians and Corinthians will take place for the first time in 11 years on Sunday. Galwegians President Jody Greene, Corinthians President Fergal Leonard, and Grandson of Johnny Glynn, David Glynn, were in studio to chat to John Mulligan about Sunday's showpiece event. Kickoff at Dexcom Stadium on Sunday is at 5:30 pm with live commentary on Galway Bay FM...

All-Ireland winning hurling captain David Burke announced his intercounty retirement on Friday (19th December 2025) after 16 years representing Galway at senior level. The 35-year-old led the Tribesmen to their first Liam McCarthy Cup triumph in 29 years back in 2017, as well as scoring 1-2 when Galway won their first Leinster championship five years earlier. St. Thomas' David Burke, who'll still line out with his club, has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan.

Seven weeks after being crowned back-to-back county champions, Loughrea chase a first appearance in Croke Park in 19 years this Sunday (21st December 2025) when they go up against Derry's Slaughtneil in the  AIB All-Ireland senior club hurling semi-final. Both teams reached this stage 12 months ago but came up just one point short in their respective fixtures, and this game could define both clubs' seasons. Leading up to the game, Loughrea manager Tommy Kelly has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan. == Throw-in at Parnell Park on Sunday is 1.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Kiltormer brothers Aidan and Fergal Lenehan have come together to write a new book about Aidan's involvement with the formation of a hurling and camogie club in football-dominated north county Dublin. 'Grit and Glory: A Decade at the Club' tells the story of the Wild Geese hurling and camogie club and is a narrative of survival marked by humour, and also tragedy, in which a simple act of playing a game with your neighbours and friends, the immense meaning this can have and the sense of community it creates, takes centre stage. Aidan Lenehan joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to chat about the book. == 'Grit and Glory: A Decade at the Club' is available from Charlie Burns, Kennys, News N Choose, and Salmons bookshops.

RUGBY: Connacht assistant coach Rod Seib with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC trip to Dragons

RUGBY: Connacht duo Caolin Blade and Chay Mullins with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC trip to Dragons

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Thurles (20th December 2025). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Haydock, Hereford, Ascot, Newcastle and Wolverhampton. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

The Michael Byrne Cup got underway on Friday (19th December 2025) with two games.   Two Aaron Molloy goals overturned the deficit as Maree-Oranmore beat Athenry 3-2 away; JJ Oifoh and Darragh Forde both struck twice in Moyne Villa's 8-2 victory over Corrib Celtic in  Headford. Before those games concluded, Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty previewed this weekend's action on the domestic scene.

Galway City Harriers' Emma Moore made history on Wednesday (17th December 2025) when she broke the Irish indoor under-23 800m record in the National Sports Arena in Dublin, clocking a time of 2'2.39". It also moved her to sixth on the all-time Irish senior indoor list, in a year where she also produced personal bests at 400m (55.41"), 600m (1'29.31") and with the 4*400m relay team at the European championships in Bergen (3'34.81"). After being hampered by injuries in recent years, she's back on track and competing in major championships with Los Angeles 2028 still the target. Emma Moore chatted to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line.'

On Hurling Chat this week, Andy Coen and Cyril Farrell join Niall and Sean and discuss: Can Loughrea reach the All-Ireland Club Final with victory over Slaughneil? Will Ballygunner overcome St Martins in the other semi? The exploits of Athenry and Kilkerrin Clonberne are highlighted while in a brief review of Galway's hurling year, the lads quickly begin to look forward to what is likely to be a much-changed Galway team for 2026.

The first Ladies Gaelic Football Association Yearbook was launched by Dublin's TG4 All-Ireland winning captain Carla Rowe.at her home club Clann Mhuire CLG, in the Naul recently. This inaugural yearbook has been compiled by Galway journalist John Fallon of Media West (Ireland) on behalf of the LGFA and with outstanding photography from Sportsfile, charts all of the national competitions and events throughout another eventful and successful year for the organisation. John Fallon popped into the studio earlier to chat with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == The 160-page hardback publication, which features almost 400 photographs and features a detailed look at the 36 competitions — from U-14 to the TG4 All-Ireland senior championship — run by the LGFA throughout the year, is available to purchase for €20 (£18 in sterling areas) online at  https://www.elverys.ie/products/ladies-gaelic-football-association-yearb-1174856 and at all Elverys outlets throughout the country. It is also available from Charlie Byrne's Bookshop, Middle Street, Galway.

LGFA: Coláiste Bhaile Chláir manager Sarah Conneally with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan after their Connacht PPS Senior A Final win over St. Attracta's Tubbercurry

LGFA: Coláiste Bhaile Chláir captain Alisha King with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan after their Connacht PPS Senior A Final win over St. Attracta's Tubbercurry

LGFA: Coláiste Bhaile Chláir 1-5 St. Attracta's Tubbercurry 0-7 (Connacht PPS Senior A Final report with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan)

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is at Fairyhouse (13th December 2025). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Lingfield, Doncaster, Cheltenham, Newcastle and Wolverhampton. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

All four Galway teams are on their travels this Saturday in the Domino's Womens and Womens National League Division 1 (13th December 2025). With full details, here's Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill.  

Galway League play their final group game in the Oscar Traynor Cup against Sligo-Leitrim on Sunday (14th December 2025). There's also action in the Women's Premier Division Cup. With a preview of all the action across all divisions, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == Galway League vs Sligo-Leitrim in the Oscar Traynor Cup takes place in Maree Astro on Sunday.  Kick-off is 2pm.

On Hurling Chat this week... Niall and Sean focus on the role of the referee. Top referee Shane Hynes joins the lads to give an insight into being the man in the middle and how enjoyable it can be. Shane hurled with Liam Mellows for 17 years before moving to Oranmore, where he also hurled before getting involved in management for a period. The refereeing bug began in 2014, and since then Shane has handled All-Ireland Minor and U20 Finals as well as a host of County Finals. In relation to being a referee, Shane talks about: · Does the constant shouting & criticism coming from the sidelines during a game and has it an impact? · making the right calls and trusting your fellow match officials · Should referees be allowed to address the Media (on occasion) · Maintaining the fitness levels required · The rules – knowing them & implementing them · Would like to see the use of a simplified version of VAR to ensure that the big decisions in games are right · Really enjoys being a ref - in charge on some of the biggest days · How can the GAA attract new referees? No ref, no game. Shane speaks about some of the things that could be done to make becoming a referee a viable option for players retiring from playing

Clarinbridge Paralympian and 2022 World Rowing Championship Gold medalist Katie O'Brien was this week's special guest on 'Over The Line' (Monday, 8th November 2025). Katie spoke about her career in rowing, how she found the sport, as well as her studies and career. == She was chatting to Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh. 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh broadcasts every Monday evening from 8 pm on Galway Bay FM.

Killimordaly native Louise Creaven is making a name for herself in boxing on the Gold Coast of Australia. She returns to the ring for the first time since June on Saturday week when she faces local boxer Karena Te Ruki Pasene in Auckland, New Zealand. Creaven has a record of 3 and 1 going into Saturday week, with her only defeat a points loss to Sheila Yama last June in Manukau City. She spoke to Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan ahead of the bout...  

Galway senior ladies football captain Kate Geraghty was among a group of over 50 Gaelic Games players who recently travelled to Uganda as part of the 'Plant the Planet Games' initiative. Fourteen players from Galway were involved as they planted trees along the River Nile, visited schools in the local communities, and officially opened a new handball alley. Kate chatted to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' about her trip, and they also discussed the proposed changes that could be introduced in the 2026 Ladies Football National League. == If anybody still wants to make a donations to 'Plant the Planet Games,' click HERE.

Rugby writer and journalist Brendan Fanning has published his new book 'Touching Distance: Irish Rugby's Battle with Great Expectations', which is now available to purchase. It traces Ireland rugby's journey from the beginning of professionalism to becoming world number one, how they still haven't got past a World Cup quarter-final, and the pressure to deliver at the next tournament in 2027. Brendan Fanning has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's William Davies.

Maree are away to Ulster University on Saturday (6th December 2025) in the quarter-finals of the Domino's Men's Division 1 National Cup. Tip-off is 7.15pm. University of Galway Mystics go to Lisburn's Cleveland Rockets in the Women's Division 1 quarter-final from 5pm. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill.

The Western Hygiene Supplies Brod Trill Galway FA Men's Premier Division reaches the halfway mark this weekend (5th/6th December 2025). Mervue United play their refixed game in the Connacht FA Junior Cup, while there's also action in the FAI under-17 Junior Cup. With a full preview,  here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Navan (6th December 2025). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Whetherby, Aintree, Chepstow, Sandown and Wolverhampton. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

With the European EPCR Challenge Cup getting underway, Connacht begin with two games.  Their second fixture is on Saturday, 13th December, when Georgia's Black Lion visit Dexcom Stadium. Former Connacht player Conor McPhillips is the current Georgia attack coach, and he's very familiar with the upcoming visiting team. He caught up with Galway Bay FM's William Davies. == Connacht start with a trip to Wales to play Ospreys on Sunday (7th December 2025).  Kick-off at Brewery Field is 3.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM. Then the host Georgia's Black Lion the following Saturday at 8pm. Our Connacht rugby coverage is brought to you by 'Screene's On The Square.'

Connacht begin their quest to deliver European silverware this Sunday (7th December 2025) when they travel to Wales to take on Ospreys in the opening round of the EPCR Challenge Cup. Both teams have serious ambitions about winning this competition, having reached the quarter-finals the last two seasons. Galway Bay FM's William Davies joined Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to look ahead to the contest, and also look at Ireland's 2027 Rugby World Cup draw. == Kick-off at Brewery Field on Sunday is 3.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM. Galway Bay FM's Connacht Rugby coverage is brought to you by 'Screene's On The Square.'

RUGBY: Connacht back Sam Gilbert with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their European Challenge Cup trip to Ospreys

RUGBY: Connacht lineout & maul coach John Muldoon with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their European Challenge Cup trip to Ospreys

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...

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...

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.

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)