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HURLING: Galway captain Fergal Healy with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their All-Ireland Masters Final win over Tipperary

HURLING: Galway's man of the match Ger Farragher with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their All-Ireland Masters Final win over Tipperary

HURLING: Galway joint manager Conor Dervan with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their All-Ireland Masters Final win over Tipperary

Galway United and Waterford couldn't be separated in a scoreless stalemate on Saturday (25th July 2026) in the final game of the Salthill Summer Series at Pearse Stadium. The result leaves the Tribesmen in seventh place on 28 points, six points clear of the relegation places. Galway United manager John Caulfield shared his views with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == Galway United's next game is away to Bohemians on Sunday (2nd August).  Kick-off at Dalymount Park is 7pm.

Galway United reduced the gap to Women’s Premier Division leaders Athlone Town to just two points following a 2-0 win over DLR Waves on Sunday (26th July 2026). Emma Doherty and Isabella Beletic got the goals in Headford. Afterwards, Galway United manager Phil Trill chatted to Galway Bay FM's James Doyle. == Galway United's next game is against Sligo Rovers in the FAI Cup quarter-final next Saturday (1st August 2026).

The Galway Races Summer Festival gets underway today (Monday, 27th July 2026) with seven races to be decided in Ballybrit. Action gets underay from 5.10pm, with the last race taking place at 8.20.  The €110,000 Connacht Hotel Handicap is the feature from 6.40. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Sean Carley looks back on the sporting weekend as the Galway Camogie Team qualify for the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final, Galway Masters Hurlers win the All-Ireland Title, Galway United are held by Waterford at Pearse Stadium, Galway United Women defeat DLR Waves at Pearse Stadium and Mayo win the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.

Champions Galway are back in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior camogie final. A Carrie Dolan penalty goal in the opening minute of the second half ensured a comfortable progression against a hard-working but less experienced Kilkenny unit with Galway winning by 1-14 to 0-11. Here is the commentary of the game from Tommy Devane and Imelda Hobbins

The Galway Races begin this Monday with thousands coming to  Ballybrit for seven days of high quality racing.  It is also an opportunity for local jockeys and trainers to return home and be part of what is a highlight of the national racing calendar.  George McDonagh sat down with Conor Rabbitte and Aaron Anderson who both ply their trade in England but who have horses running at the Festival.  Conor is the conditional jockey with Jessica Bedi Racing who is based in Yorkshire while Aaron is involved with the yard who have brought over five horses to run this week.   

Bearna Na Forbacha Aontaithe will host a Comórtas Sacair Na Gaeltachta tournament for U12 teams on the 29th of August at An Sportlann Na Forbacha.  Six teams will be involved with all teams from the Gaeltacht. Hosts Bearna Na Forbacha will be joined by West Coast United, Chois Fharraige and MacDara from Galway and by Iorras Aontaithe and Ruagairi Acla from Mayo.  Mike Rafferty was at the launch, and he first spoke to Joacim Lydon from West Coast United, Aodan Malone from Chois Fharraige and Diarmuid O Ceide from MacDara. 

Rosmuc native Antoine Óg Ó Mainín continued his rise in the professional ranks with a split decision win last weekend in Sydney.  Up against Beau Woods who was recently crowned Queensland Super Lightweight Champion, Antoine boxed clever and won by split decision.  That win puts Antoine Óg 4-1 as a professional from his six fights so far with his contest with Kaliova Tahikia declared a no contest.  Antoine Óg spoke to John Mulligan from his home in Sydney.   

The Senior Football Championship gets underway next Friday (31st July 2026) with three games taking place, before another five on Saturday (1st August). On Friday at 7.30pm, Corofin clash with Claregalway in Kenny Park; Killannin meet Mountbellew-Moylough in Pearse Stadium; and Milltown go head-to-head with Salthill-Knocknacarra in Tuam Stadium. Saturday starts with a double header in Kenny Park.  Caltra battle Bearna na Forbacha at 4.15pm, before Annaghdown against St. James' throws in at 6pm.  In Pearse Stadium, Oughterard takes on Tuam Stars at 4.45pm, followed by defending champions Maigh Cuilinn and Naomh Anna Leitir Móir beginning at 6.30pm.  Dunmore MacHales and Monivea-Abbey will face off in Tuam Stadium at 6.15pm. Leading up to the start of the club championship, Galway Bay FM's Kevin O'Dwyer and Tommy Devane joined Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to look ahead to the action.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Gowran Park (25th July 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Ascot, York, Newcastle, Chester, Lingfield and Salisbury. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

'Galway Talks' hosted an All-Ireland Senior Football Final preview in Supermacs, Ballindine on Friday (24th July), two days before Mayo attempt to end 75 years without Sam Maguire when they meet the defending champions Kerry in Croke Park. Presented by Galway Bay FM's Ollie Turner, he was joined by John Stagg, Ciarán McGrath, Enda McGearty, Danny McHugh, John Dooley, James Regan and Billy Kearns. == Throw-in at Croke Park on Sunday is 3.30pm.

Racing in Ireland on Friday (24th July 2026) is in Cork and Kilbeggan. The feature in Cork is the €50,000 Doneraile Handicap at 5.58; the feature in Kilbeggan is the €15,000 Egan Stone Kilbeggan Handicap Steeplechase at 7.56. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Hurling Chat, Galway Bay Fm’s weekly Hurling Podcast, looks back at Sunday’s All Ireland Final and Limerick’s victory over Galway. Andy Coen and Cyril Farrell join Niall Canavan and Sean Walsh to examine the game and they chat about: Limerick worthy winners and a generational Team Galway’s lack of a performance will disappoint them Limerick gained early control and maintained it Conor Cooney makes his 74th championship appearance and becomes Galway's record SHC appearance holder Limerick’s hurling, physicality, structure, game smarts and overall organisation are outstanding Galway had a fine year – Leinster Champions and new players introduced Finals are for winning: squad, game plan tweaks likey ahead of 2027?

The road to Croke Park continues this Saturday (25th July 2026) as four of camogie's leading counties battle for a place in the 2026 Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final. FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles will host a mouth-watering double-header on Saturday 25th July, with Galway taking on Kilkenny at 4pm before Cork and Tipperary face off at 6pm. Both matches will be broadcast live on RTÉ. With a place on All-Ireland Finals Day at Croke Park on Saturday 9th August at stake, there is no margin for error as the remaining four contenders bid to keep their championship dreams alive.  Galway and Kilkenny renew their rivalry in the opening tie, with the Cats bidding for their first final appearance in 2022. The Tribe are bidding for back-to-back titles for the first time in their history. Galway camogie captain Carrie Dolan chatted to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.

Racing in Ireland on Tuesday is in Ballinrobe (21st July 2026). The features are the €15,000 RBC Brewin Dolphin Rated Novice Hurdle at 6.09, and the €15,000 Boyle Sports Home of Early  Handicap Hurdle at 6.39. With a full preview, here's George McDonagh.

Nine-year-old Cillian Hirst from Maree, and representing Athenry Golf Club, will head to Pinehurst, North Carolina next week (Thursday, 30th July - Saturday, 1st August) to take part in the US Kids World Championship. Playing for just over two years, the young golfer has made an impression with Irish and European glories to his name.  And his ascent up golf's junior rankings sees him earn his qualification for the World stage for the second time.  And he has already earned a slot again at the 2027 event. Cillian and his dad Joe joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly for a chat ahead of the World Championships. == This week (21st-23rd July 2026), Cillian Hirst and Cregmore Park's Oisin Glynn are competing in the Champion of Champions Junior invitational in Lough Erne, Co. Fermanagh. Click HERE for latest scores and leaderboards.

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.

Racing in Ireland this evening is in Ballinrobe (20th July 2026). The feature is the €20,000 Tote.ie Everyday is a Money Back Day Handicap. With a preview, here's George McDonagh.

Sean Carley looks back on the sporting weekend including, Galway's defeat to Limerick in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final  Galway Ladies Footballers' victory over Armagh in the All-Ireland Semi-Final Galway United's win over Crumlin in the FAI Cup second round The Galway United Ladies defeat to Shelbourne in the All-Island Cup Final at Tolka Park

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.

Commentary of Galway's defeat to Limerick in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final by Sean Walsh, Niall Canavan, Andy Coen and Cyril Farrell.

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.

The commentary from Mike Rafferty and Anne Regan of Galway United's defeat to Shelbourne in the All-Island Cup Final at Tolka Park on Saturday evening.

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.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is at the Curragh (18th July 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Market Rasen, Newbury, Cartmel, Ripon, Doncaster and Nottingham. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's George McDonagh.

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