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GAA Rounders this week announced the election of Paula Doherty as its first-ever female President, marking a historic milestone for one of the fastest-growing sports in Ireland. With over 70 clubs, over 2,500 adult players, and new clubs forming every week, the sport enters a period of major expansion under Doherty’s leadership. A native of Castlebar, Co. Mayo, and a long-standing member of Breaffy Rounders, Doherty brings more than three decades of experience to the role. Having first played Rounders at age 11, she has served as a player, coach, manager, club secretary, treasurer, and national secretary — making her one of the most influential figures in the modern development of the sport and a current All-Star. Paula spoke to John Mulligan on Saturday Sport...
David Snow joined John Mulligan on Saturday evening's 'Saturday Sport' to discuss all things US Sports, including: reflection on the World Cup Draw, NFL weekend preview, Charlie Smyth's kicking excellence, College Football Bowls...
Corinthians Manager Ambrose Conboy spoke to John Mulligan after his side's one-point victory at home to Cashel on Saturday in Division 2A of the All-Ireland League
Galwegians preserved their perfect record in the All-Ireland League Division 2B as they beat Navan away from home on a scoreline of 24-3 on Saturday afternoon. John Mulligan caught up with Galwegians manager Brendan Guilfoyle after the full-time whistle...
Killimordaly native Louise Creaven is making a name for herself in boxing on the Gold Coast of Australia. She returns to the ring for the first time since June on Saturday week when she faces local boxer Karena Te Ruki Pasene in Auckland, New Zealand. Creaven has a record of 3 and 1 going into Saturday week, with her only defeat a points loss to Sheila Yama last June in Manukau City. She spoke to Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan ahead of the bout...
Galway senior ladies football captain Kate Geraghty was among a group of over 50 Gaelic Games players who recently travelled to Uganda as part of the 'Plant the Planet Games' initiative. Fourteen players from Galway were involved as they planted trees along the River Nile, visited schools in the local communities, and officially opened a new handball alley. Kate chatted to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' about her trip, and they also discussed the proposed changes that could be introduced in the 2026 Ladies Football National League. == If anybody still wants to make a donations to 'Plant the Planet Games,' click HERE.
Rugby writer and journalist Brendan Fanning has published his new book 'Touching Distance: Irish Rugby's Battle with Great Expectations', which is now available to purchase. It traces Ireland rugby's journey from the beginning of professionalism to becoming world number one, how they still haven't got past a World Cup quarter-final, and the pressure to deliver at the next tournament in 2027. Brendan Fanning has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's William Davies.
Connacht begin their quest to deliver European silverware this Sunday (7th December 2025) when they travel to Wales to take on Ospreys in the opening round of the EPCR Challenge Cup. Both teams have serious ambitions about winning this competition, having reached the quarter-finals the last two seasons. Galway Bay FM's William Davies joined Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to look ahead to the contest, and also look at Ireland's 2027 Rugby World Cup draw. == Kick-off at Brewery Field on Sunday is 3.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM. Galway Bay FM's Connacht Rugby coverage is brought to you by 'Screene's On The Square.'
With the European EPCR Challenge Cup getting underway, Connacht begin with two games. Their second fixture is on Saturday, 13th December, when Georgia's Black Lion visit Dexcom Stadium. Former Connacht player Conor McPhillips is the current Georgia attack coach, and he's very familiar with the upcoming visiting team. He caught up with Galway Bay FM's William Davies. == Connacht start with a trip to Wales to play Ospreys on Sunday (7th December 2025). Kick-off at Brewery Field is 3.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM. Then the host Georgia's Black Lion the following Saturday at 8pm. Our Connacht rugby coverage is brought to you by 'Screene's On The Square.'
Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Navan (6th December 2025). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Whetherby, Aintree, Chepstow, Sandown and Wolverhampton. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
The Western Hygiene Supplies Brod Trill Galway FA Men's Premier Division reaches the halfway mark this weekend (5th/6th December 2025). Mervue United play their refixed game in the Connacht FA Junior Cup, while there's also action in the FAI under-17 Junior Cup. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.
Maree are away to Ulster University on Saturday (6th December 2025) in the quarter-finals of the Domino's Men’s Division 1 National Cup. Tip-off is 7.15pm. University of Galway Mystics go to Lisburn’s Cleveland Rockets in the Women’s Division 1 quarter-final from 5pm. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill.
RUGBY: Connacht lineout & maul coach John Muldoon with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their European Challenge Cup trip to Ospreys
RUGBY: Connacht back Sam Gilbert with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their European Challenge Cup trip to Ospreys
Hurling Chat this week focuses on the Liam Mellows Club and looks back at their recent Senior B Championship win. David Collins, Sean Morrissey and Aonghus Callanan join Niall and Sean to chat about: - the Senior B success - the story of the season - the difficulty of getting back to Senior and the positive impact of it - challenges facing Mellows, including the drop in numbers coming from their traditional base - Club and city-wide Coaching initiatives, including a new County Board-led County Games Development Coordinator (Hurling) position to be based in Galway City - new City Schools amalgamation at Junior level & the possible benefits Join us each Wednesday on Hurling Chat, Galway Bay FM's weekly Hurling Podcast.
Ollie Turner paid tribute to the late Gay O'Brien on Galway Talks on Tuesday Morning. Ollie spoke to Killannin player James Walsh and Galway GAA Coach and Killannin native Denis Carr about Gay's impact on the club and his influence both as a manager and as a person.
The launch of the 2026 Tribesmen Head of the River took place on Wednesday, November 12th, in Electric nightclub, Galway. Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan was the MC for the glitzy event, which was attended by a large crowd representing all the rowing clubs in Galway, local business and political representatives, and members of the Tribesmen Rowing Club organising committee. The River Corrib played host to over 150 crews from Ireland, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and the USA competing in a 4.2km time trial along Galway's iconic waterway in the 2025 Tribesmen Head of the River (THOR) last March, with the event now firmly established as one of Europe’s premier early-season rowing events. Next year will mark 50 years since the formation of the Tribesmen Rowing Club in 1976, so John Mulligan began his series of interviews by chatting to Tribesmen Club Chairman Colin Hanley...