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Galway Bay fm - Sports

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Hurling
Galway
Galway Bay FM
Tommy Larkins
Clarenbridge
All-Ireland Senior Final
Gort
Ballinderreen
Padraig Pearses
Cork
Hurling Championship
Senior Hurling Club Championship
Luke Pendergast
Senior B Championship
Senior Hurling Championship
Galway Camogie
Meelick/eyrecourt
Evan Nyland
Moycullen
Turloughmore

Galway Bay FM Sports team brings the best in local, national and international sport seven days a week. With live commentaries, reports and features throughout the day brought to you by a sports team passionate about local sport and those who take part in it. Whether it be the exploits of Galway’s inter-county teams or those vital club games, Galway Bay FM thrives to bring the listener the highs a... more

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Latest Episodes

During the second half of the show, George McDonagh and Darren Kelly were joined by:

Andy Coen to look back on Loughrea's win over Slaughtneil in the AIB All-Ireland Senior Hurling Semi-Final;

William Davies to review Connacht's BKT United Rugby Ch... more

This week's special guest on 'Over  The Line' was Fergus Farrell, a former Irish Youths and Galwegians player from Athenry, before a spinal cord injury in 2018 changed his life.

He defied the devastating prognosis to walk again and now brings that s... more

RUGBY: Connacht captain Cian Prendergast with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC encounter with Ulster

RUGBY: Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC encounter with Ulster

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Recent Guests

Fergus Farrell
Inspirational speaker and former rugby player
Episode: OVER THE LINE: Fergus Farrell (Special Guest - Over The Line - Monday, 22nd December 2025)
Ambrose Conboy
Head coach of Corinthians rugby club
Corinthians RFC
Episode: PODCAST: The Full-Time Whistle with Darren Kelly (21st December 2025)
Mark Boyle
Captain of Corinthians rugby club
Corinthians RFC
Episode: PODCAST: The Full-Time Whistle with Darren Kelly (21st December 2025)
Tommy Kelly
Manager of Loughrea GAA club
Loughrea GAA
Episode: PODCAST: The Full-Time Whistle with Darren Kelly (21st December 2025)
Ciarán Fitzgerald
Former Ireland and Lions rugby captain
Episode: OVER THE LINE: Two-time Triple Crown winning rugby captain Ciarán Fitzgerald with Galway Bay FM's Gerry Murphy and George McDonagh on 'Over The Line' in April 2020
Emma Moore
Irish athlete who recently set the under-23 indoor 800m record
Galway City Harriers
Episode: ATHLETICS: Galway City Harriers' Emma Moore chats to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after breaking the Irish under-23 Indoor 800m record
Aidan Lenehan
Author and co-founder of Wild Geese hurling and camogie club
Episode: HURLING-CAMOGIE: Aidan Lenehan chats to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly about his new book 'Grit and Glory: A Decade at the Club'
Chloe Miskell
First goal scorer for Kilkerrin-Clonberne in the All-Ireland Championship match
Kilkerrin-Clonberne
Episode: Kilkerrin-Clonberne Goalscorer Chloe Miskell after All-Ireland Final Victory
Alisha King
Captain of Coláiste Bhaile Chláir and key player in the final
Coláiste Bhaile Chláir
Episode: LGFA: Coláiste Bhaile Chláir captain Alisha King with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan after their Connacht PPS Senior A Final win over St. Attracta's Tubbercurry

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Host discussing various sports events, with insights into local teams and competitions.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Bon Secours

    How is it possible that the Bon Secours is allowed to sponsor the Galway SFC while there are babies buried in a septic system on their former grounds in Tuam.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mick777767
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent Show

    This is a great show. Awesome for us Galway fans that are across the world. Especially love the commentary for the Footy games as I can’t watch live due to work and the time zone difference. 🍻

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    CaptainVis
    Canada2 years ago

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The show is favored by sports fans who value the connection to their community and enjoy the personal narrations of athletes' journeys.

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PODCAST: The Full-Time Whistle with Darren Kelly (21st December 2025)
Q: What does it mean for you to be back in Croke Park?
Johnny Cohn expressed that being back in Croke Park is a special feeling for the club and emphasized their legacy and the significance of the final.
PODCAST: The Full-Time Whistle with Darren Kelly (21st December 2025)
Q: How do you feel about Loughrea's performance and the red card incident?
Tommy Kelly described the red card as an accident and expressed hope that the decision would be overturned, praising his team's performance overall.
RUGBY: Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after their URC defeat to Dragons
Q: Have you been surprised maybe at some of the frailties that are there since you took over?
It's clear no quick fix exists after finishing 13th last year; building consistency will take time.
RUGBY: Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after their URC defeat to Dragons
Q: If you were given a message to the fans tonight, what would you be saying to them?
Fans expected Connacht to win but know the team is struggling to close out games.
HURLING: Loughrea's Johnny Coen with Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan after their All-Ireland SHC semi-final against Slaughtneil
Q: Did you think you'd get another run out in Croker?
You'd be hoping, the club were in a strong position, and these are great days in hurling.

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This series offers engaging discussions and insights about local, national, and international sports, with a strong emphasis on the dynamics of Galway's sporting community. Episodes often feature prominent local athletes, key events like All-Ireland finals, and detailed analyses of performance in both team and individual sports. The devoted team works to highlight the emotional and community aspects of sports, reflecting on the pride and history of the clubs and athletes involved. Unique segments focus on personal narratives and the broader implications of local sporting events on community spirit and engagement, making it an interesting listen for sports enthusiasts who are particularly invested in Galway's sporting landscape.

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2. Ambrose Conboy
3. Mark Boyle
4. Tommy Kelly
5. Ciarán Fitzgerald
6. Emma Moore
7. Aidan Lenehan
8. Chloe Miskell

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