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On Hurling Chat this week (Friday, 7th June 2024), special guest Claude Geoghegan, the Galway hurling committee chairman, joined Cyril Donnellan, Niall Canavan and Sean Walsh to take stock of the disappointing championship season for Galway at Senior level.
Among the topics discussed were Galway’s link up with Setanta in relation to athletic development, the below-par performances of the Seniors, the U20 grade not producing from a Galway viewpoint, where exactly is Galway hurling now at, the progress of the Minor team and the possibility of home games for the Minors and U20s in the near future etc.
Have a listen and check it out!
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Galway take on Tipperary in the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Semi-Final on Saturday, 15th June.  Throw-in at the TUS Gaelic Grounds is 2pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Two Thomas Pierce goals in the closing minutes gave Oranmore/Maree B a 3-1 victory in the Joe Ryan Cup Final last night (Thursday, 6th June 2024) in Eamonn Deacy Park.
Wallison de Silva’s strike had given Corofin United the lead before Michael Lafferty’s equaliser.
Afterwards, Maree/Oranmore manager Conor Mullin gave his reaction to Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

Galway's under-14 ladies footballers chase a third All-Ireland title this Saturday (8th June 2024) when they clash with Cavan in the Platinum Final.
The Tribesgirls had previous success in 2010 and 2017 against Dublin and Kerry respectively, while the current group are unbeaten in 10 championship games so far.  Orna Dunne's goal was crucial in a 1-13 to 1-10 semi-final success against Kildare.
But Cavan also come into this decider unblemished and were comprehensive victors against Tyrone at the penultimate hurdle.
Leading up to the game, Galway manager Trevor Clohessy has been talking to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.
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Throw-in at Coralstown/Kinnegad GAA club on Saturday is 3.30pm and we'll have updates here on Galway Bay FM.

Galway United return to SSE Airtricity League Women's Premier Division on Saturday (8th June 2024) when they entertain Wexford.
It's their first meeting since last November when two goals each for Abbie Callanan and Rola Olusola secured a 4-0 result in Ferrycarrig Park.
That was after two draws, including a penalty shoot-out in the Avenir All-Island Cup semi-final, a competition Galway United went on to secure their first-ever silverware.
Phil Trill's team are currently top of the table with 19 points from seven games, 12 ahead of the visitors.
Leading up to the game, and also chatting about the FAI Cup first-round draw that saw Galway United draw Shelbourne, Galway United captain Lynsey McKey gave her thoughts to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.
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Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday is 5pm and we'll have updates here on Galway Bay FM.

Galway United are back on the road again this Friday (7th June 2024) when they travel to Derry City in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division.
This is the Tribesmen's second trip up north this season and they came back from Derry in March with a 1-0 win thanks to Stephen Walsh's late goal.
Despite defeat to St. Patrick's Athletic last week, Galway United have benefitted from a nine-game unbeaten run beforehand to currently sit in fifth spot on on 27 points, eight behind second placed Derry City but with three games in hand.
But the Candystripes, who include Loughrea's Pat Hoban (10 Premier Division goals this year), in their attack, and have only lost twice since in their last 14 games (both against Shamrock Rovers).
Leading up to the game, Galway United manager John Caulfield has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.
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Kick-off at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage on 'Over The Line' here on Galway Bay FM.
The 'Over The Line' weekend preview show with Darren Kelly broadcasts every Friday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM.

Salthill Devon completed the double double last night (Wednesday, 5th June 2024) with a 1-0 victory over Athenry in the Michael Byrne Cup Final.
Jack Arra’s 66th minute goal allowed the city side to retain the crown, to go with the league wins in 2023 and this year.
Afterwards, Salthill Devon manager Emlyn Long gave his thoughts to Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.
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Tonight (Thursday) it’s the turn of the Joe Ryan Cup Final between Corofin United and Maree/Oranmore B.  Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park is 7.30pm.