• The Galway Footballers' Victory over Monaghan in the National Football League Division 1
• The Galway Camogie team's narrow victory away to Antrim in the National Camogie League
• Connacht's third URC victory in a row against Scarlets at Dexcom Stadium
• The Connacht Junior 1A, 1B and 1C League Finals at Dexcom Stadium
• Galway United's late loss away to Bohemians
• Galway United's Women's side's opening day victory away to DLR Waves
• Local Soccer
• Maree and Titans' qualification for the postseason in the Basketball League Men's Division 1
• The beginning of the flat season in racing

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It's the Galway team's third decider in four seasons, and they did go down to the Kilkenny outfit in the 2023 decider.  However, Pres Athenry did beat Tuesday's opponents in last year's semi-final.

Leading up to the game, Presentation Athenry joint manager Gary Moroney chatted to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.

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Throw-in at Croke Park on Tuesday is 1pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

She delivered in defence throughout the campaign, as they overcame Dicksboro in the last four, before seeing off St Finbarr's in a thrilling replay. Her leadership, tireless work rate, and ability to influence crucial moments, including her team's resilience in the drawn final, truly set her apart in an unforgettable season.

After being announced as Player of the Year, Lisa chatted to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Saturday Sport.'

Throw-in on Sunday is at 3:45 pm, and there will be live commentary of the game on Galway Bay FM.

This Sunday (15th March 2026), their under-16 side, managed by Neville Garvey, will head to Kinvara for their first game since the announcement.

Tuam Stars camogie chairperson Derek Hayes and treasurer Eamon Doyle joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Saturday Sport' to chat about the announcement, and camogie in Tuam and the surrounding areas.

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Pictured (l-r) Brian Mannion, Eamon Doyle, Julia Adeyeye and Paul Collins

A vastly experienced star for club and county, Siobhán Divilly is a vital cog in the Kilkerrin-Clonberne wheel. An often-underrated player, Siobhán operates around the middle third with minimum fuss, providing a crucial link between defence and attack. Siobhán was Player of the Match in the 2025 AIB All-Ireland Senior Club final. 

After being announced as Player of the Year, Siobhán chatted to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Saturday Sport.'

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Saturday (14th March 2026) was a great day for Kilkerrin-Clonberne representatives in the Third Level Ladies Football Finals in DCU.

Niamh Divilly was part of the TU Dublin side that won a first ever O'Connor Cup following a 0-12 to 2-4 victory over DCU.

And sisters Aisling and Aoibhinn Madden played their part as UCD overcame the hosts 2-7 to 1-9 in the Giles Cup decider beforehand.

Five tries from Sean Jansen (2), Jack Aungier, Fiachna Barrett and Eoin De Buitléar gave them a fifth successive victory against the Welsh outfit and moved them up to 30 points, level with the Bulls who are in the play-off positions.

Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Rob Murphy and Joe Healy.

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Connacht's next game is away to Ulster next Friday (20th March).  Kick-off at Affidea Stadium is 7.45pm.

Our Connacht Rugby coverage is brought to you by 'Screene's On The Square.'

It was another late strike that denied United a point in the first six games this season, leaving them sitting in eighth place on five points, one above the relegation play-offs.

Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Jonathan Higgins and Johnny Ward.

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Galway United's next game is at home against Waterford.  Kick-off in Eamonn Deacy Park on Monday (16th March) is 8pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Ava Crowe, Aoibhe Carr, Kayla Madden, Tegan Canning, Niamh McInernery and Mairead Dillon all start for Katie Anna Porter, Jennifer Hughes, Shannon Corcoran, Niamh Niland, Niamh McPeake and Aoife Donohue.

Following their victory over Tipperary last week, a win away to the Ulster side will effectively remove any relegation worries and keep them in contention for a league final spot.  But the Saffrons have already taken the scalp of Cork during this campaign.

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

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Throw-in at Robert Emmets GAC, Cushendun on Saturday is 2pm, and we'll have updates here on Galway Bay FM.

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Meanwhile, Galway's minor side go to Kilkenny in the All-Ireland championship on Sunday (15th).  That's at Dunmore Training Grounds, Co. Kilkenny from 2pm.

With a full preview,  here's Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill.

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Domino's Men's Division 1 Fixtures

• Saturday 7pm Calasanctius College – Maree vs SPK Utility Trust Lakers (Men’s Division 1)
• Saturday 7pm Ballinfoyle Community Centre – Titans vs Tipp Talons (Men’s Division 1)
• Saturday 7pm – Portlaoise Panthers vs Maigh Cuilinn (Men’s Division 1)

Cross-channel, there are meetings in Fontwell, Kempton, Newcastle, Uttoxeter and Southwell.

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

Cyril Farrell and Johnny Coen join Niall and Sean to look at the action over the weekend.

Cyril reviews Galway’s big win over Kilkenny and its implications – Are Galway on the right road and will there be a Kilkenny backlash come the Championship?

Then Johnny reviews Pres Athenry’s win over St Flannan’s and the upcoming All-Ireland PPS Final meeting with St Kieran’s on St Patrick’s Day.

Hurling Chat, Galway Bay FM’s weekly Hurling podcast - Available every Wednesday.

The Killannin native and former Oughterard amateur will bid for the vacant IBF European Welterweight Title when he takes on Xavier Kohlen at the SSE Arena in Belfast. 

Molloy is unbeaten as a professional and has been impressive in his career so far, but Friday week will be his toughest test to date. 

The excitement has been building in Galway ahead of the fight, and while on a short trip home, Kieran dropped into the studio to speak to John Mulligan and George McDonagh. 

Over 1,200 competitors will take to the Corrib in one of the highlights of the rowing calendar. 

The Tribesmen Head Of The River is a demanding 4km time trial that starts at the lake and finishes just before the Quincentennial Bridge, with this year also a significant year for the club, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in style this St Patrick’s weekend.

A new perpetual trophy will be awarded this year to the fastest Women’s Masters crew. 

The prize is sponsored by the Tribesmen Masters women’s panel — four of whom won gold medals at last year’s World Championships in Banyoles, an extraordinary achievement given they only took up rowing within the past five years.

Ahead of the event, Regatta Chairman Patrick Boyle joined John Mulligan in the studio. 

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'Over The Line' broadcasts every Monday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.

TG4's Manus Ó Conghaile chats to George LIVE while we also hear from trainer Gordon Elliot, Boylesports' Brian O'Keeffe, tipster Brian Keenan and journalist Michael Verney.

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'Over The Line' broadcasts every Monday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.

• A comprehensive win for the Galway Hurlers against Kilkenny
• Victory for the Galway Camogie team against Tipperary
• Presentation College Athenry qualify for the All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Senior A Hurling Final
• Portumna Community School and Clonfert College suffer disappointment in their respective All-Ireland Semi-Finals
• The Connacht Junior Cup Semi-Finals
• The opening round of the FAI Junior Cup
• Galway United's two-all draw against Dundalk
• A busy weekend of basketball
• Racing at Naas

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Daryl Horgan set up Gbemi Arubi to put the visitors ahead on 12 minutes, giving them a 1-0 interval lead.  Stephen Walsh equalised for Galway United on 51 minutes before Kristopher Twardek put them in front 10 minutes later.  But former United player Bobby Burns scored Dundalk's second goal nine minutes from time to ensure the draw.

Afterwards, Galway United manager John Caulfield spoke to Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and assembled media.

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Galway United's next game is away to league leaders Bohemians on Friday, 13th March.  Kick-off at Dalymount Park is 7.45pm.

The Galway side followed October's county success against Mullagh by remaining unbeaten in the tournament, including beating Offaly's St. Rynagh's in the Leinster Final, and overcoming Tipperary's Silvermines in the All-Ireland semi-final two weeks.

Tommy Larkins manager Damian Broderick joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to look ahead to the final.

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Throw-in at Killeedy GAA, Limerick on Sunday is 1.30pm.

University of Galway Mystics, already guaranteed a play-off spot in the Women's Division 1, take to the court on Sunday (8th).

With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill.

Cross-channel, there were meetings in Sandown, Ayr, Hereford, Wolverhampton and Chelmsford City.

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

· Review Galway's win over Waterford · Look forward to Galway v Kilkenny next Saturday · Review the rest of Div 1A Games, with wins for Cork & Limerick · Glance at games involving Dublin & Kildare (Leinster Championship opponents) · Quick look ahead to St Flannan’s v Pres Athenry

Galway Bay FM's Hurling Chat Podcast is available every Wednesday. 

The Tribesmen looked deserving of a draw, which would have moved them up the table, but they'll remain in seventh after four games.

Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Jonathan Higgins and Johnny Ward.

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Galway United's next game is at home against Dundalk on Friday, 6th March.  Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park is 7.45pm.

Cillian Ó Tuairisg's goal brought the Galway side back in contention as they finished all square after 60 mins (1-12 apiece) and extra-time (1-16 apiece).  It needed seven penalties each to secure a 3-2 victory and send Clonfert College into an All-Ireland semi-final next Saturday (7th March).

Afterwards, Clonfert manager Emmet Mahony shared his thoughts on the victory.

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Clonfert College Ballinasloe will battle Tipperary's St. Joseph's College, Borrisoleigh in the All-Ireland Senior C hurling semi-final. Throw-in at Banagher on Saturday is 1pm.

League leaders Colga will host Mervue United, while Salthill Devon head to Moyne Villa.

Colga knocked out defending champions Castlebar Celtic 1-0 in yesterday's quarter-final (1st March) and afterwards, manager Peter Greaney chatted to Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

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In the Shield semi-finals, Kinvara United head to Sligo's Ballymote Celtic; and Galway Hibernians are on the road to Roscommon's Cloonfad United.

All ties are currently scheduled for Sunday, 5th April.

• The Galway Hurlers' second win in a row at home to Waterford
• The Galway Footballers' draw in Ballyshannon
• Portumna's Connacht Post Primary Schools Senior B Hurling Championship Final victory over Holy Rosary College, Mountbellew
• The Galway Camogie Team's defeat to Waterford
• Connacht's dramatic late victory over top-of-the-table Glasgow Warriors in the URC
• Galway United's win over Sligo Rovers in the 100th Connacht Derby
• Local Soccer
• Basketball

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Weekend results below...

Gaelic Games  

National Football League Division 1 

Donegal 1-17 Galway 0-20 

Kerry 1-18 Monaghan 0-7 

Mayo 2-17 Armagh 0-22 

Dublin 1-21 Roscommon 2-7 

National Football League Division 2 

Louth 1-22 Cavan 1-12 

Tyrone 0-28 Offaly 2-13 

Meath 1-21 Kildare 0-10 

Derry 1-31 Cork 0-14 

National Football League Division 3 

Down 1-18 Fermanagh 1-15 

Laois 3-16 Westmeath 1-13 

Clare 1-21 Limerick 1-12 

Wexford 0-16 Sligo 1-7 

National Football League Division 4 

Antrim 2-18 Wicklow 1-14 

London 3-16 Waterford 2-13 

Longford 1-19 Carlow 1-14 

Tipperary 1-18 Leitrim 0-8 

 National Hurling League Division 1A 

Galway 2-18 Waterford 0-16 

Limerick 2-19 Offaly 0-17 

Cork 3-12 Kilkenny 1-15 

 National Hurling League Division 1B 

Clare 1-28 Carlow 0-18 

Kildare 3-24 Down 1-23 

Dublin 1-31 Antrim 1-16 

National Hurling League Division 2 

London 3-8 Derry 0-14 

Meath 0-20 Mayo 1-15 

Laois 1-23 Westmeath 0-17 

National Hurling League Division 3 

Roscommon 1-16 Tyrone 0-19 

Donegal 3-20 Louth 1-10 

Wicklow 5-14 Fermanagh 0-7 

National Hurling League Division 4 

Longford 3-18 Lancashire 0-12 

Leitrim 0-20 Cavan 0-17 

Warwickshire 3-11 Monaghan 0-13 

 Ladies National Football League Division 1 

Galway 1-11 Kerry 1-9 

Kildare 4-8 Meath 1-10 

Cork 1-12 Waterford 3-5 

Armagh 2-11 Dublin 2-11 

Ladies National Football League Division 2 

Tyrone 4-9 Wexford 3-8 

Cavan 2-9 Monaghan 1-9 

Donegal 0-9 Mayo 0-8 

Tipperary 3-8 Westmeath 0-8 

Ladies National Football League Division 3 

Louth 0-15 Antrim 0-5 

Clare 1-12 Limerick 1-8 

Roscommon 4-4 Laois 0-12 

Fermanagh 1-10 Down 2-6 

Ladies National Football League Division 4 

Sligo 2-9 Offaly 1-7 

Leitrim 2-12 Derry 3-8 

Wicklow 1-27 Kilkenny 0-0 

Carlow 4-13 Longford 0-3 

 National Camogie League Division 1A 

Waterford 0-12 Galway 1-5 

National Camogie League Division 1B 

Dublin 2-9 Wexford 0-10 

Offaly 3-12 Down 0-10 

Clare 3-8 Limerick 2-8 

National Camogie League Division 2 

Derry 0-12 Westmeath 0-10 

Kerry 1-12 Carlow 1-9 

Meath 2-16 Laois 1-8 

National Camogie League Division 3 

Armagh 2-10 Kildare 1-6 

Tyrone 4-6 Roscommon 0-14 

National Camogie League Division 3B 

Monaghan 4-11 Louth 1-4 

Mayo 6-8 Donegal 2-3  

Minor A Camogie Championship 

Galway 3-10 Cork 1-12 

 Connacht Post Primary Schools Senior B Hurling Championship Final 

Portumna Community School 1-18 Holy Rosary College Mountbellew 0-13 

Soccer 

Connacht Junior Men’s Cup Quarterfinals 

Maree/Oranmore 1 Moyne Villa 2 

Ballinahown 4 Mervue United 5 

Colga 1 Castlebar Celtic 0 

Salthill Devon 3 Castlerea Celtic 0 

Connacht Junior Men’s Shield 

Galway Hibs 2 Corofin United 1 

Kinvara United 3 Lough Harps 0 

Lillis Cup 

West United 0 Cois Fharraige 1 

Bearna na Forbacha 4 Mervue United B 3 

FAI Youth Cup 

Lakewood Athletic 5 Maree/Oranmore 0 

League of Ireland Premier Division 

Galway United 1 Sligo Rovers 0 

Derry City 4 Waterford 2 

Drogheda United 1 Shelbourne 2 

St. Patrick’s Athletic 4 Dundalk 0 

Bohemians 3 Shamrock Rovers 2 

League of Ireland First Division 

Athlone Town 2 Wexford FC 2 

Cobh Ramblers 1 Finn Harps 1 

Cork City 1 Bray Wanderers 0 

Kerry FC 1 Longford Town 1 

UCD 2 Treaty United 0 

English Premier League 

Wolves 2 Aston Villa 0 

Bournemouth 1 Sunderland 1 

Burnley 3 Brentford 4 

Liverpool 5 West Ham 2 

Newcastle 2 Everton 3 

Leeds United 0 Manchester City 1 

Brighton 2 Nottingham Forest 1 

Fulham 2 Tottenham 1 

Manchester United 2 Crystal Palace 1 

Arsenal 2 Chelsea 1 

Scottish Premiership 

Dundee FC 3 Hibernian 3 

Falkirk 5 Kilmarnock 1 

Hearts 1 Aberdeen 0 

Livingston 1 St. Mirren 1 

Motherwell 2 Dundee United 0 

Rangers 2 Celtic 2 

Rugby 

United Rugby Championship 

Connacht 15 Glasgow Warriors 10 

Cardiff 8 Leinster 7 

Munster 21 Zebre 7 

Ospreys 21 Ulster 10 

Edinburgh 24 Scarlets 19 

Lions 24 Stormers 10 

Bulls 41 Sharks 0-12 

Dragons 15 Benetton 15 

All-Ireland League Division 2A 

Corinthians 38 Old Crescent 27 

Ballymena 16 Shannon 10 

Barnhall 28 Banbridge 14  

Dungannon 33 Cashel 31 

Greystones 36 Wanderers 26 

With 4 games to go, and with a Corinthians win, and a Wanderers loss, Corinthians have cut the gap to Wanderers to two points. 

Corinthians host Greystones next Saturday at 2:30. 

 All-Ireland League Division 2B 

Galwegians 19 Sligo 0 

UL Bohs 35 Clogher Valley 28 

Enniscorthy 34 Rainey 24 

Navan 38 Buccaneers 10 

Malone 52 Skerries 21 

Women’s All-Ireland League Division 1 

Galwegians 44 Cooke 17 

Railway Union 41 Tullow 5 

Wicklow 27 Old Belvedere 15 

Blackrock 62 Ballincollig 12 

UL Bohs 47 Ennis 19 

After 15 games played, Galwegians are in 5th place on 36 points. 

17 behind 4th placed Old Belvedere. 

Galwegians host Tullow next Saturday at 5 pm. 

 Connacht J1B League Semi Finals 

Corinthians 2nds 52 Sligo 2nds 5 

Westport 43 Ballinrobe 7 

 Connacht J1B League Relegation Play off 

University of Galway 38 Creggs 2nds 0 

 Connacht J1C League Semi Finals 

Monivea 25 Ballina 2nds 7 

Corrib 15 Loughrea 0 

Basketball 

National Basketball League Men’s Division 1 

Maigh Cuilinn 84 Maree 77 

Maree 80 ND Audit Portlaoise Panthers 72 

National Basketball League Women’s Division 1 

University of Galway 85 Moy Tolka Rovers 55 

 2029 EuroBasket Pre-Qualifiers  

Ireland 75 Azerbaijan 76 

Jimmy Keohane's goal on 19 minutes proved the difference and moved the Tribesmen up to seventh, with Sligo Rovers now firmly at the bottom.

Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers.

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Galway United's next game is away to St. Patrick's Athletic on Monday, 2nd March.  Kick-off at Richmond Park is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

The Tir Conaill men are 13 games unbeaten in Ballyshannon, but the Tribesmen have a good recent record against the Ulster champions.  They drew on their last trip to Letterkenny in 2020, with goals from Johnny Heaney and Sean Kelly securing a 2-8 to 2-7 win in manager Padraic Joyce's first season in charge.

Galway have made three changes to the starting team with Liam Silke, Ciarán Mulhern and Oisin Mac Donnacha all named in the starting 15.

Galway's Johnny Heaney has taken a year out but hopes to return to the maroon and white in 2027.  He caught up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to chat about how things are going and to look ahead to the team's trip to Donegal.

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Throw-in at Fr. Tierney Park, Ballyshannon on Sunday is 1.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

The game is preceded by University of Galway Mystics hosting Moy Tolka Rovers in the Women’s Division 1 from 4pm.

Maree men are back in action Sunday against Portlaoise Panthers in Calasanctius College from 3pm.

With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill.

Cross-channel, there are meetings in Lingfield, Kelso, Doncaster, Newbury and Southwell.

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

The club hosts their annual tournament next Thursday (5th March) in the Temperance Hall from 7pm.  Tickets are available from club members.

Club President Ken Campbell caught up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to talk about their upcoming tournament and the history of the club.

They...

· Review Galway’s win over Offaly

· Look forward to Galway’s meeting with Waterford

· Look at the Div 1A Games, with Limerick sending out a warning

· Also review Wexford, Dublin & Kildare games– Galway’s Leinster Championship opponents

· While also chatting about St Raphael's loss to St Kieran’s