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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...
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...
Antoine Og Mainin has blazed a trail in professional boxing in Australia after just four professional fights. In the early hours of Saturday morning Irish time, the Ros Muc native stopped his opponent, Saharat Taehiru, in the fourth round to win the WBC Silver Australasian Super Lightweight Title at the Dunc Gray Velodrome in Sunday. The win was even more impressive as his opponent had won 12 of his 19 fights to date. John Mulligan caught up with Antoine to talk about his win and his career so far...
Rally driver Aoife Raftery was this week's special guest on 'Over The Line'. The Craughwell native, who is the only international female rally driver competing presently, spoke to John Mulligan and Gerry Murphy on Monday evening... 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh and John Mulligan is live every Monday night from 8-10 pm on Galway Bay FM.
John Mulligan, Gerry Murphy, and Sean Carley look back on Ireland's historic victory over Hungary on Sunday afternoon, which saw the Boys in Green seal a place in the World Cup Playoffs next March.
John Mulligan looks back at the sporting weekend with reports and reaction from all the big games.
Teachers at Ballinfoyle National School, Nicola and David, joined George McDonagh and John Mulligan on Monday's 'Over The Line' to discuss the 'Bring Cillian Home' initiative. Cillian O'Brien is a young pupil at Ballinfoyle NS who was sadly hospitalised in February due to a catastrophic brain bleed which occurred from a rare condition called Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM). His family are raising funds to make his home accessible for his needs as well as to finance his specialist medical care and rehabilitation. You can help Cillian by donating to his idonate page at https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/cillianobrien?
The Galway League will be looking to make it two wins in a row in Sunday when they face Mayo in Round Two of the Oscar Traynor Cup at Eamon Deacy Park. Galway beat the Roscommon and District League 5-2 in their opening game while Mayo drew 1-1 with Sligo-Leitrim. The Galway Manager, Brendan O'Connor, has been speaking to John Mulligan ahead of Sunday's Game. The interview begins with John asking him about their recent game against Roscommon & District League.
Connacht Head Coach Stuart Lancaster was this week's special guest on 'Over The Line' (Monday 10th November 2025). Stuart spoke about his time in England, his departure from Leinster, and moving to Galway to take over Connacht. He was chatting to Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh and John Mulligan. 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh broadcasts every Monday evening from 8 pm on Galway Bay FM.
John Mulligan and Sean Carley looks back at the sporting weekend. The #fulltimewhistle is sponsored by GetSetGo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!
LGFA: Kilkerrin-Clonberne manager Willie Ward with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan ahead of their Connacht Senior Final against Roscommon's St. Brigid's
LGFA: Kilkerrin-Clonberne chairperson Freddie Gannon with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan ahead of their Connacht senior final against Roscommon's St. Brigid's
LGFA: Kilkerrin-Clonberne captain Louise Ward with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan ahead of their Connacht Senior Final against Roscommon's St. Brigid's
On Monday night's Over The Line, George McDonagh and John Mulligan were joined by Cathal Spellman, Joe Kelly and Pete Fallon of Loughrea RFC as the club celebrates its centenary.
John Mulligan and Sean Carley look back at a bumper weekend of sport in Galway. The #fulltimewhistle is sponsored by GetSetGo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!
Just 12 days after winning the Galway championship, Oranmore-Maree are FBD Connacht Minor A Football Champions after a thriller on Friday (31st October 2025) at the Connacht GAA Centre in Bekan. Oranmore-Maree trailed by 2-6 to 2-5 at half-time before hitting three second-half goals to seize the lead, before Mayo's Westport struck a late three-pointer. After the game, Oranmore-Maree manager Eoghan McGuire chatted to Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan. == It wasn't to be for Bearna na Forbacha in the B Final beforehand. They went down 0-17 to 2-9 to Mayo's St. Jarlath's.
Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett (Friday, 31st October 2025) 9am-10am County Finals To Be Played Under lights but Not Everyone is Happy - Galway GAA Chairman Paul Bellew talks to us. Launch of Connemara Pony Heritage Centre Mountbellew No Name Club Celebrates 30 Years in Operation 10am-11am Vandalism at Bearna-Na Forbacha sports park/playground Monivea singer Rebecca Ward joins us for music mornings Dave O'Connell has the Connacht Tribune headlines. 11am-12pm New book featuring two Galway boxing legends Francie Barrett and Sean Mannion Galway Consultant Reacts to Increase in Breast Cancer in Young Women- Professor Michael Kerin What are people dressing up as? We discuss the trending Halloween costumes. Weekend sports preview with John Mulligan
John Mulligan and Sean Carley look back at a bumper weekend with County Finals in football and camogie, soccer, rugby, athletics and racing. The #fulltimewhistle is sponsored by GetSetGo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!
Just one year after losing their intermediate status, Williamstown continue in thier attempt to return to the second tier of Galway football on Saturday (25th October) when they clash with Carna-Caiseal in the Primary Junior Final. Williamstown secured the North Board crown two weeks ago when they overcame Headford on penalties. And while promotion isn't on offer in this weekend's fixture, a second trophy will also secure qualification to the Connacht championship. Leading up to the game, Williamstown manager Sean Keaveney spoke to Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan. == Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Saturday is 5.30pm and we'll have full coverage on our website galwaybayfm.ie.
Carna-Caiseal contest their first county football final in 13 years this Saturday (25th October) when they take on Williamstown in the Primary Junior decider. The west Galway club accounted for Fr. Griffin's/Éire Óg in the West Board Final two weeks previously. They beat Athenry in the 2012 intermediate decider and victory in this final will move them within 60 minutes of a return to Galway football's second tier. Leading up to the game, Carna-Caiseal manager John Casey has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan. == Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Saturday is 5.30pm and we'll have full coverage on our website galwaybayfm.ie.
John Mulligan and Sean Carley look back at a busy weekend of sport with reports and reaction in GAA, Soccer, Rugby and Basketball. The #fulltimewhistle is sponsored by GetSetGo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!
Portumna golfer Sam Murphy who has been plying his trade in America was in studio to speak to John Mulligan. Sam aspires to be a professional golfer and to help cover the costs of his pursuit, there is an Open Singles competition organised by Portumna golf club from October 24th to October 27th.
John Mulligan and Sean Carley look back at the weekend's sporting action including Hurling, Camogie, Soccer and Golf.
John Mulligan has all the reports from the weekend in Gaelic Games, Soccer, Rugby and much more in this extended Full Time Whistle. The #fulltimewhistle is sponsored by GetSetGo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!
It was a memorable weekend for Connacht golf at Athlone Golf Club as Claremorris and Gort claimed their first AIG Pierce Purcell Shield and Women's Intermediate Foursomes Championships respectively. Gort claimed victory in the Women's Intermediate Foursomes. Having eased past Monkstown 3.5–0.5 in Friday's semi-final, they maintained that form against Munster West champions, Ballyneety in the final. Petra O'Connor and Sinead Collins set the tone with a 6&5 win, before Joan Fogarty and Sara Broderick quickly doubled the advantage by taking their match 7&5. Jane Joyce and Geraldine Connors then secured the half point needed, shaking hands on the 14th green to confirm victory and a first AIG Women's Intermediate Foursomes title for the Galway club. “We weren't expecting to get this far but it's absolutely fantastic for our team,” said Gort team captain Hannah McInerney. “We're just thrilled and very proud of this team. They put a lot of teamwork and dedication into it.” “We have some very seasoned golfers that would be used to match play and then we have a few golfers that are new to golf. One of the women in our first match is two years playing golf so a nice mix.” Team Captain Hannah McInerney spoke to John Mulligan on Saturday Sport.
The Irish Ice Hockey Team are currently in Boston, Massachusetts playing four matches as part of a mini tour. Called the Irish Heritage Series, the team are opening their tour with a match against the Boston Police Hockey Club followed by games against Boston Fire, Mass State Police and Buffalo Police. All matches are taking place in the Bog Ice Arena in Kingston. President of Irish Ice Hockey Association Aaron Guli and player Aidan Connolly joined David Snow and John Mulligan to talk about the team, the tour and the challenges facing Irish Ice Hockey.
John Mulligan presents a bumper Full Time Whistle this week with all the reports from the County Senior and Intermediate Hurling Championships, reports and reaction from Galway United's games in the Men's and Women's Premier Division, Kieran Molloy on his win on Friday night, reaction to Galway United playing in Pearse Stadium next year and LOADS MORE! The #fulltimewhistle is sponsored by GetSetGo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!
Galway's Eddie McCormack from Galway Bay Golf Club, Joe Lyons from Galway and Matt Donohue from Portumna have returned home following their performances with the Irish Senior Men's Team, who won the European Championship for the first time in eight years on Saturday. Following a stunning performance from Joe Lyons, who topped the individual leaderboard after the Strokeplay, Ireland beat Spain 4-1 in the Quarter Final, with McCormack a 4 and 3 winner over Gonzalo Paradinas. In the Semi-Final, Ireland were 3.5 to 1.5 winners over Finland, and on Saturday in the final, Ireland beat France 3-2, with Joe Lyons the big winner, beating Albert Galloy 2 and 1 in the deciding match. Portumna's Matt Donohue was the team's captain. All three spoke to John Mulligan on Over The Line.
John Mulligan looks back at a busy weekend of sport in Galway, including Club Championships in Football, Ladies Football and Camogie and the opening weekend of the local soccer and rugby seasons. The #fulltimewhistle is sponsored by GetSetGo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!
Galway Boxers Adam Hession from Monivea and Martin McDonagh from Tuam will be taking on the world at the World Amateur Boxing Championships this week in Liverpool. The draw will be held on Wednesday, with the Championships themselves beginning on Thursday. This week also saw a significant sponsorship announcement with the IABA announcing a game-changing multi-year partnership with global giant Nike, the world's biggest sportswear brand. This collaboration marks a milestone, as IABA international boxers will wear the iconic Nike swoosh in the ring and on the podium, all the way up to the LA 2028 Olympics. In partnering, IABA and Nike are raising the commercial profile of boxing, at home and worldwide. Ahead of that announcement, Adam (Who is also Irish Team Captain along with Aoife O'Rourke) and Martin joined John Mulligan on Sunday Sport.
Last Saturday is a day that will be remembered in Galway GAA for a long time following the success of the Galway U15 and U16 Hurling teams in All-Ireland Finals. The U15 team won the Arrabawn A Cup beating Tipperary by 4-12 to 3-8 and the U16 team followed suit with a 2-17 to 0-12 win over Tipperary in their final. Managers of the U15's Aidan Ryan and U16's Shane Cusack spoke to John Mulligan about their teams' successes.
A hurling club in New York has played an important role in the development of hurling in the city. Founded in 2010, the Hoboken Guards have played in 11 championship finals over the past 15 years. After winning the Junior Championship in 2017, they were promoted to the Senior ranks in 2018 – and what followed was a golden run. They captured the Senior New York Championship three years in a row: 2018, 2019, and 2020. They've also appeared in finals in 2011 through 2016, as well as 2021, 2022, and most recently, this year, when they faced Waterford in the New York Final. A game they unfortunately lost. The squad for this year's final was led by player/manager Darragh Walsh, with coaching support from Brian Glynn, Eamon Glynn, and John Fitzgerald. The team was captained by David Mangan of Kilconieron, with a strong Galway backbone that included Johnny Glynn (Adrahan), Daniel Mottram (Kilnadeema-Leitrim) in goal, Conor Caulfield (Kilconieron), and Gary Corless (Gort) among the starters. Also on the panel were Hugh McDonagh (Cortoon), Enda and Declan Fahey (Kilbeacanty), and Paul Gordon (Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry). In the club's early days, it was Tipp men like Declan Hogan (former NJ/Kilkenny captain), Conor Costigan (Templetuohy), and Pat Egan (JK Brackens) who helped form the spine of the team, alongside Clare's Fintan Meehan (Sixmilebridge). But Galway has always had a huge presence – with players like Shane O'Grady (Tommy Larkin's and now a lecturer at ATU Galway), Noel Gorman, and Eamon Riordan also of Tommy Larkin's, Brian Casserly (Athenry), Shane Quinn (Kinvara), and Sean Costelloe (Ballindereen) all contributing over the years. The Hoboken Guards have not only made their mark on the field but also helped grow the game across the U.S. Their success sparked the formation of five other American hurling clubs, including Jersey Shore GAA. Two American-born players from the Guards' All-American B team went on to found clubs of their own: Mick Kinnelly launched Providence Hurling Club in Rhode Island, James Herron started Tulsa GAA in Oklahoma, and Dave Lewis established the Kean University Hurling Club in New Jersey. Ahead of this feature airing, the club's founder David Cosgrove has been flooded with stories, messages, and memories from past players – both in New Jersey and here in Ireland. He spoke to John Mulligan.
Corinthians ran in six tries to get off to the perfect start in the Bank of Ireland Connacht Senior League in Dubarry Park on Thursday evening (28th August 2025). The visitors got two tries from John Hughes, while Patrick Fahy, CP Leonard, Hiram Wood-Hennessy and Joey Tierney also crossed the whitewash. Afterwards, Corinthians head coach Ambrose Conboy chatted to Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan. == Next up is Galwegians hosting Sligo on Saturday (30th August 2025). Kick-off at Crowley Park is 2pm. The Galway city derby between Corinthians and Galwegians will take place in Corinthian Park next Friday (5th September) at 8pm.
A Galway man is introducing a concept that brings networking through sport back into the limelight. The Sporting Club has been very successful in the UK allowing businesses to meet in the company of some of the biggest names in sport and this September will see the first event of it's kind in Dublin when Ronan O'Gara will be the special guest for one such lunch event that will also raise money for the Dillion Quirke Foundation. Further events featuring Dublin All-Ireland winner Paddy Andrews and former Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill are also being held this year with plans for Galway, Cork and Limerick already at the early stage. The man behind The Sporting Club Ireland is Mark Brandon who has taken on the franchise for Ireland and he spoke to John Mulligan on Sunday Sport.
John Mulligan looks back at a busy weekend of Galway sport with reports on the County Senior, Senior B and Intermediate Hurling Championships, Galway United, Connacht in Rugby, success for Galway Bay and Gort in Golf and John Shortt's win at the World Junior Swimming Championships.
John Mulligan looks back at a busy weekend of Galway sport with reports on the County Senior, Senior B and Intermediate Hurling Championships, Galway United, Connacht in Rugby, success for Galway Bay and Gort in Golf and John Shortt's win at the World Junior Swimming Championships.
SOCCER: Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan after their 2-1 victory over Galway United
On Sunday, the 7th of September, A man well known in the Connacht Rugby Community will begin a challenge in aid of Temple Street Children's Hospital in Dublin. Lyndon Jones is Rugby Participation Manager at Connacht Rugby and will walk 270km from his home in Westport to Temple Street to raise money for the Children's Health Foundation and Hugh's House. Hugh's House is a charity that provides accommodation for families with seriously ill children receiving treatment in The Rotunda, The Coombe, Holles Street and Temple Street Hospitals. The walk has a deeply personal meaning for Lyndon, whose son Lachlan passed away at just 12 weeks old. Lachlan spent his short and meaningful life in the care of the teams at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit and the High Dependency Unit in St Michael's B Ward at Temple Street Children's Hospital and this wall will not only honour Lachlan's memory but will also give something back to those who helped the family through the hardest time of their lives. Lyndon spoke to John Mulligan about the walk and started by telling us Lachlan's story.
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John Mulligan looks back at the sporting weekend including Galway's win over Tipperary in the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Semi-Final. The #fulltimewhistle is sponsored by #Getsetgo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!
Once hailed as the enfant terrible of Irish cuisine, Dylan McGrath had a Michelin star by the age 29, became household TV presenter by 33, but after a fiery few years, his most prominent restaurant Fade Street Social is on life-support, owing €1.7m to Revenue. So how did the high-flying chef of the Celtic Tiger era end up here, and was the temper part of the act, or just part of the pressure cooker? Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guests; John Mulligan and Melanie Finn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Next Saturday sees Galway's Senior Ladies Footballers face Dublin in the All-Ireland Semi-Final in O'Connor Park, Tullamore. (Throw in - 7.30pm) The game is a repeat of last year's epic Quarter-Final that Galway won by 3-7 to 1-12 after extra time. In conjunction with travel partner Burkesbus, Galway LGFA has announced that two supporter buses will be running for the Senior All-Ireland Semi-Final in Tullamore on Saturday, July 19th. Chairperson of Galway LGFA John Devlin spoke to John Mulligan on Saturday Sport.
Andy Quinn from Creggs has been adjusting to life at Boston College since moving there to play American Football late last year. Andy famously won the 2022 Aer Lingus College Football Classic ‘Kicking King' competition and is now preparing for his first Division 1 College Football season. Known as a kicker and a punter, Andy also recently won the Sam Foltz Award, honouring his work ethic, humility, and on-field excellence in the spirit of the late Sam Foltz, named after the Nebraska punter was killed in a car crash while returning from a kicking camp in Wisconsin. He now also features with the "Aer Lingus Classic - College Football Diaries", an exclusive series offering a unique behind-the-scenes look at College Football. John Mulligan caught up with him following his return from US Ambassador to Ireland Ed Walsh's 4th of July Celebrations in Dublin. John first asked him about that event.
LGFA: Kilkerrin-Clonberne manager Kieran West with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan after their Féile Region 2 success
LGFA: Claregalway manager Martin Costello with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan after the Féile Division 1 success
LGFA: St. Michael's Ruairí Hourihane with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan after their Féile Region 3 success
BOXING: Commentators Adam Smith and Seán Ban Breathnach with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan at Kieran Molloy's staredown
BOXING: Promoter Izzy Asif with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan at Kieran Molloy's Staredown in Pearse Stadium
BOXING: Galway GAA Finance & Operations Manager Sean O'Connor with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan at Kieran Molloy's staredown
This week the guys have the privilege to sit down with John Mulligan, AKA. Johnny Utah! John talks about the industry, the work it takes to be successful, the countless hours put into his success, and the friends and relationship's made along the way! As well as a few of his memorable hunts! Buckle up because this was a good one! We hope you all enjoy and Thanks for tuning in!