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Tomorrow evening, Galway's U16 Ladies Football team  ake to the field for the biggest game of their season as they face Cavan in the AirNav U16 'A' All-Ireland Semi-Final. Galway Manager Damian Cosgrove spoke to John Mulligan ahead of the game. 

Sunday Independent columnist Jamesie O’Connor joins Niall and Sean on Hurling Chat this week and the former Clare star discusses: ·         How Clare and Cork easily won their All Ireland Quarter Finals ·         Dublin and Offaly now left to reflect on their seasons ·         Galway’s progress in 2026 is discussed ·         Can Galway spoil the Cork party in the semi final? What of Clare v Limeri...

A special tribute to the late Paul Clancy was broadcast on Galway Talks on Wednesday Morning.  John Morley and Ollie Turner were joined by Cathal Clancy, David Wynne, Ray Silke and Paul Bellew as they looked back at the life and times of the double All-Ireland Winner and Maigh Cuilinn clubman who sadly passed away on Monday at the age of 49. 

Following their 1-1 Premier Division draw with Waterford, Galway United turn their attention to the Women's All-Island Cup semi-final this Saturday (27th June 2026) when they host Dublin's Peamount United. It's their third meeting this season with United beginning this competition with a 4-0 victory against Peamount in April.  But it was a much tougher assignment in the league in May when Phil Tri...

Loughrea will begin their quest for three Forvis Mazars Senior Hurling Championships against Tommy Larkins when the 2026 competition gets underway on the weekend ending 9th August. The draw took place at the Lough Rea Hotel & Spa on Monday evening (22nd June) that saw both teams go into Group 1 with Moycullen and Gort (the full draw is posted below). Other eye-catching opening round fixtures w...

SOCCER: Galway United defender Wasiri Williams with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their Premier Division win over Derry City

Racing in Ireland on Monday (22nd June) is in Ballinrobe with the first of seven going to post at 5.25. The two features are the €20,000 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden at 5.55, and the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap at 8.30. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Sean Carley looks back on the sporting weekend including: - Galway United's victory over Derry City on historic evening at Pearse Stadium - Galway United Women's draw with Waterford - Victory for Craughwell, Athenry and St. Colman's at Féile  Busy weekend of Gaelic Football and Hurling Championship action

Claddagh Watch Patrol will hold a fundraising 4-Ball Scramble at Oughterard Golf Club on Friday, 17 July. Since its establishment in mid-2019, Claddagh Watch has played a vital role in helping to prevent accidental deaths and suicides along Galway’s waterways through its dedicated volunteer night patrols. The organisation has been fortunate to receive outstanding support from a number of sponsors...

Cunga Cycling Club in Cong will host the Cycling Ireland Road Race National Championships this week with events begininng on Thursday. The best cyclists in the country will be taking to the roads with the goal of becoming national champion. With preparations in full swing, Hannah Maria Gibney joined John in studio to talk about the event. 

The game of Cricket has seen a major increase in participation and interest in recent years. Most recently, the province has earned a place at the top table and last season, Galway County Cricket Club won the Cricket Ireland National Cup. This season, the province was due to play in a new competition, the Wild Atlantic Way. Unfortunately, both games were washed out.  William Davies Reports: 

There were huge celebrations among the Para Cycling Community in Ireland on Sunday when Ballymoe's Richael Timothy outsprinted Dutch rider Aniek van den Aarssen and France’s Tifany Huot Marchand to win Gold at the UEC Para Cycling European Road Championships in Maniago and Montereale Valcellina. It was Timothy’s second medal of the Championships, having already won bronze in the Women’s C3 Time Tr...

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-1 win over Derry City in Pearse Stadium

Galway United marked their historic arrival to Pearse Stadium on Friday (19th June 2026) with a 2-1 victory over Derry City, to strengthen their seventh place position and move five points clear of the relegation positions. Two Stephen Walsh goals ensured him another place in the annals of the club as it proved enough to take the three points, giving them a first home win in the SSE Airtricity Lea...

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Down Royal (20th June 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Newmarket, Redcar, Ayr, Royal Ascot, Doncaster and Northampton. The £1m Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes is the feature in Royal Ascot at 3.40. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

The long wait is over as Galway United finally make their debut in Pearse Stadium this evening (Friday, 19th June 2026) when they host Derry City in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division. John Caulfield's team have already taken four points off the Candystripes in two prevous outings this season, but still find themselves four points behind their opponents, even if United have two games...

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...

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 scen...

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 Wate...

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.