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Amanda McQuillan spoke to James Doyle after victory over Peamount United on Saturday evening.

Galway United Women's Manager Phil Trill spoke to Galway Bay FM's James Doyle after victory over Peamount United in the All-Island Cup semi-final in Headford on Saturday evening.

James Doyle reports from Moyne Villa as Galway United book their place in the All-Island Cup Final after a penalty shootout victory over Peamount United on Saturday afternoon.

A Leenane native has returned home for the first time in four years as a winner of the Winner Of Allianz Coming Home for Match Day competition.

Sean McDonnell won the competition and arrived home on Saturday morning from California, where he lives, before heading to Croke Park tomorrow to attend the Galway V Dublin quarter final with his dad, who hasn’t been well recently.

As he was making his way home, he dropped into the Galway Bay FM Studio and joined John on Saturday Sport. 

17 Swimmers from Galway Swimming Club (GSC) competed in Stuttgart’s International Swimming Gala last weekend and returned home with an incredible 33 medals.

The competition (Which was Stuttgart's 50th) included teams from many nations including Germany, France, the UK, Egypt and Nigeria.

Many of Galway's swimmers achieved personal bests in a 50m outdoor pool during a heatwave with temperatures of up to 35 degrees which is no mean feat.

The athletes who travelled are in the most senior squads in the club. They train between 6 and 8 times a week including three sessions that start at 5.30am...

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their 3-1 Premier Division defeat to Shamrock Rovers

Galway United's hopes of a first competitive win over Shamrock Rovers in 20 years will have to wait as they were comprehensively beaten 3-1 by the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division champions in Tallaght Stadium on Friday evening (26th June 2026).

Frantz Pierrot got a late consolation goal for the Tribesmen but early strikes from Aaron Greene, John McGovern and Michael Noonan ensured the Hoops went seven points clear at the top of the table.  Galway United remain in seventh place, still five points clear of the relegation zone.

Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were J...

Galway have made two changes for Sunday's final group game against Tipperary in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship.  Clarinbridge's Niamh Niland and Sarsfields' Caoimhe Kelly come into the starting 15 instead of Shannon Corcoran and Mairead Dillon.

Following their victory over Waterford two weeks previously, another win for the Tribeswomen will put them in pole position to qualify directly for the semi-finals.  Defeat could see them needing to come through the quarter-finals next week in Croke Park.

Leading up to the game, Galway manager Cathal Murray has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Tommy De...

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is at the Curragh (27th June 2026).

Cross-channel, there are meetings in York, Newcastle, Chester, Windsor, Chepstow and Lingfield.

With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Two years on from their famous first championship victory over the same opposition in 90 years, Galway are back in Croke Park for an All-Ireland Senior Football quarter-final this Sunday (26th June 2026).

Tomo Culhane's late point dethroned the then reigning defending champions in a campaign that resulted in a second final appearances in three seasons.  However, Dublin did deliver a group stage win in Pearse Stadium in 2025.

Dunmore MacHales' Shane McGrath comes into the starting team for Fionn McDonagh in the one change announced for the quarter-final.

Leading up to the game, Galway Bay F...

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 Limerick?

·         The head high tackle is now in full focus after recent high profile incidents 

·         Where is the game at after a somewhat underwhelming championship?

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 Trill's charges had to come from behind to secure a 2-1 victory.

Full-back Lucy-Jayne Grant has been a consistent presence at full back for Galway United, having made nearly 60 appearances.  The Cavan native jo...

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 will see Cappataggle and Liam Mellows meet again for the first time since their semi-final clashes a decade ago, while 2024 All-Ireland champions St. Thomas' must come through Oranmore-Maree.

Intermediate champions...

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 over the years, none more so than the Windsor Motormall, Ballybrit.

The title sponsor of this year’s 4-Ball Scramble is Glenamaddy man, Sean Brogan of UTS Technologies, Dublin who has also been a long-time supp...

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 Trial on Friday.

Richael spoke to John Mulligan following her return home. 

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 League Men's Premier Division since beating the same opposition back in April.  Michael Duffy got a late penalty for Derry City while James McClean also made an appearance from t...

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 in hand.

This fixture has always been an entertaining joust with the teams both scoring against each other in the last six fixtures.

They've also traded wins regularly...

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: 

In part 2, Johnny Coen reviews Galway’s Minor All Ireland...

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.

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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.