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Cork 2-20 Galway 1-21 - The Commentary by Sean Walsh, Andy Coen, Niall Canavan and Cyrill Farrell

31 Jan 2026

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Commentary of Galway's narrow defeat to Cork in the National Hurling League Division 1A Round 2 at Pearse Stadium on Saturday night by Sean Walsh, And...

Galway Hurling Manager Micheal Donoghue after defeat to Cork

31 Jan 2026

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Galway Hurling Manager Micheal Donoghue speaks to Niall Canavan after Galway's National Hurling League Division 1A defeat to Cork in Pearse Stadium on...

Galway's Jack Glynn after Victory over Armagh

31 Jan 2026

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Galway's Jack Glynn spoke to Jonathan Higgins after Galway recorded a dramatic late victory over Armagh in Division 1 of the National Football League ...

Galway Manager Padraic Joyce after Dramatic Victory over Armagh

31 Jan 2026

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Galway Senior Football Manager Padraic Joyce spoke to Jonathan Higgins after a 3-12 to 0-20 victory over Armagh in the National Football League Divisi...

Galway 3-12 Armagh 0-20 - Match Commentary from Jonathan Higgins and Gareth Bradshaw

31 Jan 2026

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Commentary by Jonathan Higgins and Gareth Bradshaw of Galway's dramatic 3-12 to 0-20 victory over Armagh at the Athletic Grounds on Saturday night.

Connacht 31 Zebre 15 - Match Commentary from Rob Murphy and William Davies

31 Jan 2026

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Match commentary from Rob Murphy and William Davies of Connacht's 31-15 bonus point victory over Zebre in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday af...

Cork v Galway (Ladies National Football League Division 1 Preview with Tommy Devane)

31 Jan 2026

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Tommy Devane looks ahead to Sunday's National Football League Division 1 meeting between Cork and Galway at Pairc Uí Rinn. Galway started off their c...

Armagh v Galway National Football League Preview with Gareth Bradshaw

31 Jan 2026

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Gareth Bradshaw looks ahead to the National Football League Division 1 clash with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. Throw-in at the Athletic Grounds is at...

SOCCER: Galway Junior League Preview with Mike Rafferty

31 Jan 2026

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In the Galway FA Premier Division on Friday (30th January 2026), Salthill Devon were 2-0 victors away to Athenry, putting them joint top of the table....

HORSE RACING: Saturday Six with George McDonagh

30 Jan 2026

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Day One of the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown is subject to an early-morning inspection on Saturday (31st January 2026). Cross-channel, there ...

LGFA: Salerno manager Dan Stephens after their Connacht PPS Junior C Final win over St. Nathy's Ballaghderreen

30 Jan 2026

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Jesus and Mary Salerno were crowned Connacht Post Primary Schools Junior C Ladies Football champions on Wednesday (28th January 2026) following this f...

RUGBY: Galway Bay FM's William Davies joins Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to talk about the Bundee Aki suspension, and Zebre vs Connacht

30 Jan 2026

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Connacht rugby had an eventful week with the news that Bundee Aki recieved a six-match ban (two suspended) ruling him out of Ireland's opening three S...

COMMUNITY GAMES: New Galway chairperson Stephen Nolan chats to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly

30 Jan 2026

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At the third attempt last Wednesday (28th January 2026) in the Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry, Galway county Community Games finalised their 2026 committ...

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of the start of the new SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division

30 Jan 2026

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SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of the start of the new SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Divi...

SOCCER: Galway United midfielder David Hurley with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty before the new SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division

30 Jan 2026

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SOCCER: Galway United midfielder David Hurley with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty before the new SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division

Greg Cunningham

29 Jan 2026

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Maurice Sheridan

29 Jan 2026

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HURLING CHAT (28th January 2026)

28 Jan 2026

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On Hurling Chat this week, Andy Coen and Cyril Farrell join Niall and Sean to cast their eye over the opening round of the National Hurling League. (2...

TRIATHLON: Galway's Beginners Officer Claire Heskin and Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly chat about the return of 'New To Tri'

28 Jan 2026

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Galway Triathlon Club will host its annual “NEW TO TRI” evening in the Commercial Boat Club, Woodquay on Tuesday, February 3rd from 7:30pm –...

SOCCER: Glenamaddy Community school manager John Kennedy and captain Ali O'Toole with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan after Connacht Junior Cup Final win over St. Cuan's Castleblakeney

28 Jan 2026

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Afterwards, John spoke to Glenamaddy captain Ali O'Toole but first manager John Kennedy says it was an incredible team performance.

SOCCER: Glenamaddy Community School 6-5 St. Cuan's Castleblakeney (Connacht Junior Girls Cup Final report with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan)

28 Jan 2026

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SOCCER: Glenamaddy Community School 6-5 St. Cuan's Castleblakeney (Connacht Junior Girls Cup Final report with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan)

CAMOGIE: Galway minor manager Fintan McNamara with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly before Limerick

28 Jan 2026

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Galway begin their All-Ireland Minor Camogie Championship campaign this Sunday against Limerick (1st February 2026). It's the first of five round-robi...

RUGBY: Connacht assistant coach Rod Seib with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of Zebre

28 Jan 2026

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Connacht assistant coach Rod Seib was the last to chat to William and what was the reaction to last week's defeat to Leinster?

RUGBY: Connacht back Harry West with Galway Bay FM's William Davies before Zebre

28 Jan 2026

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Back three player Harry West was next up and William asked him who came up with the idea of playing him at outside centre.

RUGBY: Connacht scrum half Caolin Blade with Galway Bay FM's William Davies before Zebre

28 Jan 2026

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Connacht scrum-half Caolin Blade was first to look ahead to the game and Galway Bay FM's William Davies asked him what last Saturday's occasion in Dex...

OVER THE LINE: Second Hour (Monday, 26th January 2026) with Hurling, Rugby and Gaelic Football

26 Jan 2026

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In the second hour, Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh looked back on the weekend's action with: Niall Canavan (Galway vs Tipperary in the National Hurl...

OVER THE LINE: Tribesmen Rowing Club (Special Guests - Monday, 26th January 2026)

26 Jan 2026

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Joining Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh in studio were Eamonn Colclough (founding member who talked about the club's history), Colin Hanley (Chairpers...

Galway League Manager Brendan O'Connor after Victory against Wexford in Oscar Traynor Cup Semi-Final

26 Jan 2026

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Manager of the Galway League, Brendan O'Connor, spoke to Mike Rafferty after his side booked their place in the Oscar Traynor Cup Final with victory o...

Galway League 4 Wexford League 0 - Match Report by Mike Rafferty

26 Jan 2026

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Mike Rafferty Reports from Mullingar as the Galway League booked their place in the Oscar Traynor Cup Final after a convincing 4-0 victory over the We...

Sean Walsh, Andy Coen and Cyrill Farrell Review Galway's Defeat to Tipperary

25 Jan 2026

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Sean Walsh, Andy Coen and Cyrill Farrell look back on Galway's defeat to Tipperary in the opening round of the National Hurling League Division 1A on ...

Galway Hurling Manager Micheal Donoghue after Defeat to Tipperary

25 Jan 2026

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Galway Hurling manager Micheal Donoghue spoke to Niall Canavan after his side's defeat to Tipperary in the opening round of the National Hurling Leagu...

Tipperary 1-21 Galway 1-16 Match Report by Niall Canavan

25 Jan 2026

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Niall Canavan reports from Semple Stadium as Tipperary recorded a five-point victory over Galway in the opening round of the National Hurling League. ...

Mayo Manager Andy Moran after Victory over Galway

25 Jan 2026

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Mayo Senior Football Manager Andy Moran spoke to Jonathan Higgins after his first competitive victory in charge...

Padraic Joyce after Defeat to Mayo

25 Jan 2026

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Galway Senior Football Manager Padraic Joyce spoke to Jonathan Higgins after Galway were defeated by Mayo in the opening game of the National Football...

Mayo 3-18 Galway 2-18 Match Report by Kevin O'Dwyer

25 Jan 2026

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Kevin O'Dwyer reports from Pearse Stadium as Galway were defeated 3-18 to 2-18 by Mayo in the first Round of the National Football League on Sunday af...

Mayo 3-18 Galway 2-18 - The Commentary

25 Jan 2026

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Commentary from Mayo's 3-18 to 2-18 victory over Galway in Pearse Stadium on Sunday afternoon by Ollie Turner and Gareth Bradshaw

The Full Time Whistle - 25th January 2026

25 Jan 2026

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Sean Carley looks back on the weekend in sport which includes: defeat for the Galway Footballers and Hurlers in the opening round of the National Foot...

Kate Slevin and Daniel Moynihan

25 Jan 2026

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Galway v Meath Commentary

25 Jan 2026

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Galway Ladies v Meath

25 Jan 2026

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Stuart Lancaster

25 Jan 2026

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Connacht FT Report

25 Jan 2026

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Connacht v Leinster - The Commentary

25 Jan 2026

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Brendan O'Connor Galway League Manager

23 Jan 2026

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Connacht v Leinster Preview with William Davies

23 Jan 2026

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Micheal Donoghue Pre Tipperary

23 Jan 2026

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Galway Bay FM's Saturday Six

23 Jan 2026

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Damian Broderick Tommy Larkins

23 Jan 2026

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Fiona Kenny Portumna CS

23 Jan 2026

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FOOTBALL: Kevin Dwyer and Darren Kelly look ahead to Galway versus Mayo in the National League

22 Jan 2026

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Just seven days after facing each other in the FBD Football League Final, Galway and Mayo lock horns again this Sunday (25th January 2026) in the open...

RUGBY: Connacht captain Cian Prendergast with William Davies ahead of Leinster in the URC

22 Jan 2026

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Leading up to the game, Galway Bay FM's William Davies asked captain Cian Prendergast how they handled balancing the importance of the match with the ...

RUGBY: Connacht prop Denis Buckley with William Davies ahead of playing Leinster in the URC

22 Jan 2026

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William asked Connacht prop Denis Buckley if he has been telling the younger and new players what the old dressing rooms used to be like.

RUGBY: Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster with William Davies ahead of playing Leinster in the URC

22 Jan 2026

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Head coach Stuart Lancaster shared his thoughts.  William asked him what did he learn from following up their last easy victory in Europe against Bla...

LGFA: Galway senior manager Daniel Moynihan with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly before Meath in the National League

22 Jan 2026

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Six months following their All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Dublin after extra-time, Galway's senior ladies footballers return to action this Sunday (...

Hurling Chat Jan 21st

21 Jan 2026

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Galway Crowned FBD League Champions after Narrow Victory over Mayo - The Commentary

19 Jan 2026

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Galway were crowned FBD League champions after a late Robert Finnerty free saw them beat Mayo by a solitary point at Tuam Stadium on Saturday afternoo...

Sinéad Cassidy (Over The Line Special Guest - Monday, 19th January 2026)

19 Jan 2026

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Sinéad Cassidy, Dexcom Stadium General Manager, was this week's special guest on 'Over The Line' (Monday, 19th January 2026).  Sinéad spoke about t...

Ballygunner 1-20 Loughrea 1-14 - The Commentary

19 Jan 2026

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Full match commentary by Sean Walsh, Cyrill Farrell, Andy Coen and Niall Canavan from Croke Park as Loughrea lost out to Ballygunner in the All-Irelan...

Sean Walsh, Andy Coen and Cyrill Farrell Reflect on Loughrea's Defeat in the All-Ireland Final

18 Jan 2026

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Sean Walsh, Andy Coen and Cyrill Farrell reflect on Loughrea's All-Ireland Final defeat to Ballygunner in Croke Park.

Ballygunner Goalkeeper Stephen O'Keeffe after All-Ireland Final Victory over Loughrea

18 Jan 2026

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Ballygunner goalkeeper Stephen O'Keefe speaking to Jonathan Higgins after his Player of the Match display against Loughrea. 

Loughrea Manager Tommy Kelly after All-Ireland Final Defeat to Ballygunner

18 Jan 2026

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Loughrea Senior Hurling Manager Tommy Kelly speaks to Niall Canavan after defeat in the All-Ireland Hurling Final against Ballygunner in Croke Park on...

Ballygunner 1-20 Loughrea 1-14 Match Report by Niall Canavan

18 Jan 2026

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Niall Canavan reports from Croke Park as Ballygunner defeated Loughrea in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final.

The Full Time Whistle - 18th January 2026

18 Jan 2026

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Sean Carley looks back at the weekend in sport, which included: defeat for Loughrea in the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship Final against ...

Galway Selector John Concannon after FBD League Final Victory over Mayo

18 Jan 2026

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Galway selector John Concannon spoke to Darren Kelly after Galway were crowned FBD League champions following a 2-12 to 1-14 victory over Mayo in Tuam...

Galway's Shane McGrath after Narrow FBD League Final Victory

18 Jan 2026

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Dunmore man Shane McGrath spoke to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after a narrow victory for his side over Mayo in the FBD League Final.

Galway Captain Kieran Molloy after Mayo Victory

18 Jan 2026

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Captain of the Galway Senior Footballer's Kieran Molloy spoke to Darren Kelly after Galway defeated Mayo by 2-12 to 0-14 in Tuam Stadium on Sunday aft...

Sam Gilbert Post Match

18 Jan 2026

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Stuart Lancaster Post Match

18 Jan 2026

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Connacht v Montauban - The Commentary

18 Jan 2026

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Galway Captain Darren Morrissey after Walsh Cup Final Shootout Success

17 Jan 2026

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Niall Canavan spoke to the Galway Hurling Captain Darren Morrissey after his side's dramatic penalty shootout victory over Dublin in the Walsh Cup Fin...

Galway Forward Evan Niland after Walsh Cup Final Triumph

17 Jan 2026

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Galway Bay FM Player of the Match Evan Niland spoke to Niall Canavan after the game, where he finished Galway's top scorer on the day with a personal ...

Micheal Donoghue after Walsh Cup Final Victory over Dublin

17 Jan 2026

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Niall Canavan spoke to Galway Hurling Manager Micheal Donoghue after his side were crowned Walsh Cup Champions after a dramatic penalty shootout victo...

Galway 1-16 Dublin 2-13 (Galway win 2-1 on penalties) Match Report by Sean Walsh

17 Jan 2026

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Sean Walsh reports from Parnell Park on Saturday afternoon as Galway were crowned Walsh Cup Champions for the first time since 2023 after a dramatic p...

Galway 1-16 Dublin 2-13 (Galway win 2-1 on penalties) Match Commentary from Niall Canavan, Andy Coen, Cyrill Farrell and Sean Walsh

17 Jan 2026

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Live Commentary of Galway's Walsh Cup Final victory over Dublin at Parnell Park on Saturday afternoon from Niall Canavan, Andy Coen, Cyrill Farrell an...

Jack Considine

17 Jan 2026

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Titans Cup Final Report

17 Jan 2026

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OVER THE LINE: All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final Preview from the Auld Triangle, Loughrea

16 Jan 2026

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In the final hour, it was back to the Auld Triangle for more chat as Sean Walsh, Niall Canavan and Ollie Turner were joined by Auld Triangle Proprieto...

RUGBY: Connacht hooker Dylan Tierney-Martin with Galway Bay FM's William Davies

16 Jan 2026

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Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster has made three changes for Saturday’s final group game in the European Challenge Cup against France's Montauban...

BASKETBALL; Titans vs Neptune (National Cup under-20 Men's Cup Final preview)

16 Jan 2026

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Titans chase National under-20 Men’s Cup glory on Saturday (17th January 2026) when they clash with Cork’s Neptune. With a full preview, here's Ga...

OVER THE LINE: All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Final Preview Part 2 frm the Auld Triangle, Loughrea

16 Jan 2026

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After 8pm, it was over to Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh, Niall Canavan and Ollie Turner in the Auld Triangle.  They were joined by Cyril Farrell, Andy C...

HORSE RACING: 'Saturday Six' with Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh (17th January 2026)

16 Jan 2026

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Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Navan (17th January 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Lingfield, Haydock, Ascot, Taunton and Southwell. ...

OVER THE LINE: All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final Preview Special Part 1

16 Jan 2026

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As the build up continues to the AIB All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final between Loughrea and Waterford's Ballygunner on Sunday (18th January 2026), Galw...

CAMOGIE: Galway and University of Limerick star Áine Keane with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly at the launch of the Third Level Competitions

15 Jan 2026

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The Electric Ireland GAA Higher Education and Camogie Third Level Championships are underway with the Ashbourne Cup race in camogie commencing last Tu...

Cullie Tucker Connacht Rugby

14 Jan 2026

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Lillian Stanley Chairperson

14 Jan 2026

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Ian Hanrahan Captain

14 Jan 2026

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Tommy Kelly Manager

14 Jan 2026

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Galway Bay FM's Hurling Chat

13 Jan 2026

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Hurling Chat returns and concentrates this week on the All-Ireland Club Final. Can Loughrea become the eighth Galway Club to win the Tommy Moore Cup? ...

Michelle Fahy (Over The Line Special Guest - Monday, 12th January 2026)

12 Jan 2026

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Michelle Fahy, who has recently been inducted into the Basketball Ireland Hall of Fame, was this week's special guest on 'Over The Line' (Monday, 12th...

Andy Coen, Cyril Farrell and Sean Walsh after Galway Victory over Offaly

11 Jan 2026

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Andy Coen, Cyril Farrell, and Sean Walsh analyse Galway's first victory of 2026 against Offaly in the Walsh Cup semi-final on Sunday afternoon in Dugg...

Galway Hurling Manager Michael Donoghue after Walsh Cup Victory over Offaly

11 Jan 2026

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Niall Canavan spoke to Galway Hurling manager Michael Donoghue after his side defeated Offaly in the Walsh Cup semi-final at Duggan Park, Ballinasloe,...

Galway 2-22 Offaly 0-16 Match Report by Niall Canavan

11 Jan 2026

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Niall Canavan reports from Duggan Park, Ballinasloe, on Sunday afternoon as Galway defeated Offaly to qualify for the Walsh Cup Final on Sunday aftern...

Presentation College Athenry Joint Manager Doireann Murphy after Connacht Camogie Final Victory

11 Jan 2026

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Ivan Smyth caught up with Presentation College Athenry joint manager Doireann Murphy after her side beat St. Rafael's College Loughrea in the Connacht...

Presentation College Athenry 2-8 St. Raphael's College Loughrea 1-9 Match Report by Ivan Smyth

11 Jan 2026

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Presentation College Athenry were crowned Connacht Post Primary Schools Senior A Camogie Champions on Saturday afternoon in Ballinasloe after a 2-8 to...

Stuart Lancaster post Montpellier

11 Jan 2026

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William Davies Reaction to Connacht defeat

11 Jan 2026

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Galway Selector John Concannon after Victory over Leitrim in FBD League

11 Jan 2026

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Tommy Devane spoke to Galway selector John Concannon after his side's impressive victory over Leitrim...

Matthew Thompson after Galway's FBD League Victory over Leitrim

11 Jan 2026

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Tommy Devane caught up with Matthew Thompson as he departs for America, following an outstanding individual display against Leitrim...

Galway 2-19 Leitrim 0-14 Match Report By Kevin O'Dwyer

11 Jan 2026

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Kevin O'Dwyer reports from Tuam Stadium as Galway set up an FBD League decider with Mayo, easing to victory against Leitrim on Saturday afternoon.

FTW January 11th

11 Jan 2026

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