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Jeff Lynskey of the Hurling Expert Advisory Group & Laois Management Team and Johnny Coen joins Sean and Niall this week.  Jeff talks about the Joe McDonagh success with Laois and also the findings from the recent survey by the Hurling Expert Advisory Group and the areas targeted in the survey to improve Hurling. They include:        Handpass/Throw Ball       Inconsistent refereeing       Pass back to the goalie       Too much possession based play/short puck outs       Steps rule not enforced       Condensed inter county season & lack of hurling development in weaker counties In part 2, Johnny Coen reviews Galway’s Minor All Ireland semi final defeat to Limerick and previews the All Ireland SHC Quarter finals: Clare v Dublin Offaly v Cork.

Tonight on 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh and Darren Kelly: Former Galway footballer Eddie Hoare looks back on Galway's qualification for the All-Ireland Senior Championship after beating Westmeath in Pearse Stadium; Darren chats about a busy weekend with both the Galway ladies footballers and camogie sides picking up big wins in their resepective competitions; And Denis Kirwan sets the scene this week's US Open in golf. All this and more. == 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh broadcasts every Monday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.

Sean Carley looks back on the sporting weekend including: - The Galway Footballer's book their place in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Quarter-Finals with victory over Westmeath at a sold out Pearse Stadium. - The Galway Minor Hurler's defeat to Limerick in the All-Ireland Semi-Final  - The Galway Ladies footballers victory over Tyrone - The Galway Camogie team's victory against Waterford  - Galway United Men's defeat against Dundalk at Turners Cross  - Galway United Women defeat Linfield to qualify for the All-Island Cup semi-final

Galway's Niamh McPeake spoke to Darren Kelly after Galway's victory over Waterford in Sunday's Camogie Championship clash at Walsh Park.

Galway Camogie Manager Cathal Murray spoke to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after victory over Waterford on Sunday afternoon.

Damien Comer spoke to Jonathan Higgins after defeating Westmeath at Pearse Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The Galway Senior Football Manager Padraic Joyce spoke to Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after victory over Westmeath.

Kevin Dwyer reports from Pearse Stadium as Galway book their place in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Quarter-Finals after victory over Westmeath on Sunday afternoon.

Commentary of Galway's victory over Westmeath in Round 2A of the All-Ireland Football Championship at Pearse Stadium on Sunday afternoon by Jonathan Higgins, Gareth Bradshaw and Kevin Dwyer.

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their Premier Division defeat to Dundalk

An injury time winner from Tyreke Wilson proved a cruel ending for Galway United as they went down by the one goal to Dundalk in their SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division fixture in Turners Cross, Cork on Friday (12th June 2026). The result leaves Galway United in seventh place on 21 points, still just two ahead of Sligo Rovers, and seven up on bottom side Waterford. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is against Derry City on Friday, 19th June.  Kick-off at Pearse Stadium is 7.45pm.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Downpatrick (13th June 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Bath, Sandown, Chester, Hexham, York, Uttoxeter and Leicester. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Three weeks after beating Kildare, Galway stand 70 minutes away from reaching an All-Ireland senior football quarter-final in Croke Park, as they host Leinster champions Westmeath in Round 2A on Sunday (14th June 2026). The Tribesmen will be favourites but the Lake County have caused problems in the past, and will be full of confidence having beaten Longford, Meath, Kildare, Dublin and Cavan to reach this stage.  While Galway won thier previous championship meeting in 2024 (1-12 to 0-11), Westmeath's last visit to Salthill saw them leave victors in 2006 (1-8 to 0-10). Former Galway captain Gary O'Donnell joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to look ahead to the game. == Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Sunday is 2pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

For the fourth consecutive year, Galway United get ready for an All-Island Cup quarter-final this Saturday (13th June 2026) when they host Linfield. United were champions in 2023 and 2024 before relinquishing their crown last  year and they'll be targeting getting back in the final four.  The last time they met the south Belfast team was in 2023 when they claimed a 1-0 away victory. Leading up to the match, Galway United manager Phil Trill has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan. == Kick-off at Moyne Villa on Saturday is 5pm.

Racing in Ireland on Friday (12th June 2026) is in Fairyhouse and Gowran Park. The €25,000 Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden is the feature in Fairyhouse at 4.27. The €24,000 Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) Handicap is the feature in Gowran Park at 5.23. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

A young bodybuilder from Knocknacarra has returned from Spain where she won bronze at the highly prestigious Amateur Olympia.  21 year old Taylor Brown won bronze last weekend in Alicante to go with the gold and silver won at Muscle Contest Ireland that was held in Dublin last month. Taylor has been involved in Bodybuilding for the past two years and she spoke to John Mulligan about her success and her career so far. 

On Hurling Chat this week, Andy Coen and Cyril Farrell join Niall and Sean to review Galway's return to the summit in Leinster while Frank Roche, from the Irish Independent, gives an overview on the weekend's happenings. The lads review: - Galway's 4th Leinster title won in emphatic style - Hugely significant win in terms of this team's development - Dubs underperform in season of change in Leinster - An Ireland semi final now beckons - Limerick are kings of Munster again, as Cork rue the inches

Yesterday, it was confirmed that Galway United's upcoming Premier Division game with Dundalk will be held at Turners Cross in Cork on Friday evening.  The game was origionally scheduled for Pearse Stadium as Eamon Deacy Park is undergoing ground works.  However, this was not possible following the draw for the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Round 2A  which sees Galway take on Westmeath on Sunday afternoon at the same venue.  The decision to hold the game at Turners Cross has led to angry reactions by supporters from both clubs.  Galway United Manager John Caulfield spoke to John Mulligan about the decision to hold the game in Cork. 

Tonight on 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh and Darren Kelly: Cian O'Connell chats about Galway's Leinster Senior Hurling Championship victory and Galway United's home fixture in Cork; The lads discuss mixed fortunes for the Galway senior camogie and ladies football teams at the weekend; And soccer referee Marc Lynch discusses his involvement in officiating and how he reached the top level in that field; All this and more. == 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh broadcasts every Monday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.

Galway Bay FM's Sean Carley looks back on the sporting weekend: Galway crowned Leinster Senior Hurling Champions for the first time since 2018; Galway senior ladies footballers begin All-Ireland championship with comprehensive win over Meath; Galway's minor footballers end their season with quarter-final defeat to Tyrone; All-Ireland camogie champions Galway suffer first day defeat to Cork; All this and more == 'The Full-Time Whistle' broadcasts every Sunday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.

Racing in Ireland on Monday is in Roscommon (8th June 2026) with the first of eight races going to post at 4.43. There are two feature races - the €25,000 Dermot Hughes Car Sales Handicap Hurdle at 5.48, and the €25,000 tote.ie Connacht National Handicap Steeplechase at 6.48. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Galway Senior Camogie manager Cathal Murray reflected on his sides defeat to Cork in the opening round of the All-Ireland Camogie Championship with Tommy Devane.

Commentary of Galway's defeat to Cork in the opening game in the All-Ireland Camogie Championship on Saturday afternoom at Kenny Park, Athenry by Tommy Devane and Imelda Hobbins.

The Galway Minor Football manager Cosmas Gilmore spoke to Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after defeat to Tyrone in the All-Ireland Minor Football Championship quarter-final in Ashbourne on Saturday afternoon...

The commentary of Galway's defeat to Tyrone in the All-Ireland Minor Football Championship Quarter Final in Ashbourne on Saturday afternoon by Jonathan Higgins and Kevin Dwyer.

While many supporters marvel at the skills displayed by the 'Class of 92' or the recent Chinese World Champions when they come together at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, what many snooker fans mightn't realise is there is a vibrant snooker circuit in county Galway with opportunites to play competitive tournaments or just to enjoy a few social frames. Recently, Donal Foran, the 'Athenry Assassin,' was crowned County Galway champion for the seventh time, overcoming Ballinasloe's Paul Keighery to successfully retain his title.  Both players have given so much into the promotion and coaching in the game. Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly called out to Ballinasloe Snooker Club this week to chat to both Donal and Paul, and started by congratulating Donal on his county championship success. == In the Ger McGrath Memorial Final played on Friday evening (5th June), Donal Foran was a 2-0 winner over Max Kennedy.

The European Academy of Childhood-onset Disability Annual Congres is taking place in Galway this week with exhibitions in adapted surfing, frame running, wheelchair céilí dancing, accessible climbing and much more. Connacht Rugby host an Inclusion Festival on Saturday (6th June), while at University of Galway's Kingfisher, a Wheelchair Hurling Exhibition takes place featuring players from Connacht and Munster. The exhibition begins at the Kingfisher from 1pm with a juvenile game, before the adult match at 2.30pm.  And a Come & Try session takes place after that. Connacht Development Officer David Cunningham joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to tells us more. == The draw, featuring prizes like the All-Ireland Hurling Final stand tickets, and the Galway camogie signed jersey, takes place on Galway Bay FM on 'Saturday Sport' just after 5pm.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Punchestown (6th June 2026). Cross channel, the Epsom Derby is the feature while there are also meetings in Chepstown, Doncaster, Hexham, Lingfield, Musselborough and Worcester. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's George McDonagh.

Kilkerrin native and New Zealand based publisher Oliver Lee has compiled a World Cup magazine this weekend that will be distributed FREE with 110,000 papers in New Zealand. The Magazine is packed full of information and an easy to follow draw. John Mulligan caught up with Oliver in his home in New Zealand.  For those who would like to see the Magazing, it is available to download here...https://oliverlee.co.nz/worldcup2026/