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RUGBY: Connacht Director of Rugby Andy Friend with Galway Bay FM’s William Davies after their European Challenge Cup defeat to Benetton

Connacht are out of the European Rugby Challenge Cup following a 41-19 defeat to Benetton on Saturday (1st April).

Despite tries from Conor Oliver and two for John Porch, the Italians crossed the whitewash six times to advance to the quarter-finals.

Afterwards, Connacht Director of Rugby Andy Friend spoke to Galway Bay FM's William Davies.

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Connacht's next game is against Cardiff in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday, 15th April. Kick-off at the Sportsground is 7.35pm.

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BASKETBALL: Galway Bay FM’s John Mulligan and Adrian O’Neill reflect on University of Galway Maree’s defeat to Emporium Cork Basketball in the Men’s Super League National Final

University of Galway Maree’s dreams of becoming the first team ever to complete a national Cup/Conference/League treble ended in despair on Saturday (1st April) as Emporium Cork Basketball were crowned InsureMyVan.ie Men’s Super League champions.

It finished 78-64 to the Munster outfit, who seized the initiative near the end of the first half.

 

Afterwards, a disappointed Maree head coach Charlie Crowley shared his thoughts with Galway Bay FM’s John Mulligan.

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Galway Bay FM’s match commentary team of John Mulligan and Adrian O’Neill reflected on University of Galway Maree’s defeat after the final buzzer.

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On Friday night, Titans went down 71-65 to Garvey’s Tralee Warriors in the Under 20 men’s National decider.

BASKETBALL: University of Galway Maree head coach Charlie Crowley with Galway Bay FM’s John Mulligan after their Men’s Super League National Final defeat to Emporium Cork Basketball

University of Galway Maree’s dreams of becoming the first team ever to complete a national Cup/Conference/League treble ended in despair on Saturday (1st April) as Emporium Cork Basketball were crowned InsureMyVan.ie Men’s Super League champions.

It finished 78-64 to the Munster outfit, who seized the initiative near the end of the first half.

 

Afterwards, a disappointed Maree head coach Charlie Crowley shared his thoughts with Galway Bay FM’s John Mulligan.

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Galway Bay FM’s match commentary team of John Mulligan and Adrian O’Neill reflected on University of Galway Maree’s defeat after the final buzzer.

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On Friday night, Titans went down 71-65 to Garvey’s Tralee Warriors in the Under 20 men’s National decider.

HURLING: Galway 4-28 Laois 0-11 (Leinster minor championship commentary with Galway Bay FM’s Niall Canavan and Gordon Duane)

Galway’s minor hurlers have qualified for the Leinster semi-finals after a 4-28 to 1-11 victory over Laois in Portlaoise on Saturday (1st April).

Aaron Niland top scored with 1-10, while Brian Callanan, Vince Morgan and Stephen Keane also netting.

 

Galway Bay FM’s Gordon Duane reports

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Afterwards, man of the match Aaron Niland spoke to Galway Bay FM’s Niall Canavan

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Niall also got the thoughts of Galway minor manager Fergal Healy

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To relive the full contest, listen here to the full match with Galway Bay FM’s commentary team of Niall Canavan and Gordon Duane.

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Galway’s final group game against Kilkenny has been fixed for Nowlan Park for Friday, 7th April at 5pm. 

The Cats beat Antrim 2-21 to 1-8 to book their semi-final spot.

HURLING: Galway minor manager Fergal Healy with Galway Bay FM’s Niall Canavan after their Leinster championship victory over Laois

Galway’s minor hurlers have qualified for the Leinster semi-finals after a 4-28 to 1-11 victory over Laois in Portlaoise on Saturday (1st April).

Aaron Niland top scored with 1-10, while Brian Callanan, Vince Morgan and Stephen Keane also netting.

 

Galway Bay FM’s Gordon Duane reports

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Afterwards, man of the match Aaron Niland spoke to Galway Bay FM’s Niall Canavan

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Niall also got the thoughts of Galway minor manager Fergal Healy

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To relive the full contest, listen here to the full match with Galway Bay FM’s commentary team of Niall Canavan and Gordon Duane.

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Galway’s final group game against Kilkenny has been fixed for Nowlan Park for Friday, 7th April at 5pm. 

The Cats beat Antrim 2-21 to 1-8 to book their semi-final spot.

HURLING: Galway forward Aaron Niland with Galway Bay FM’s Niall Canavan after their Leinster championship victory over Laois

Galway’s minor hurlers have qualified for the Leinster semi-finals after a 4-28 to 1-11 victory over Laois in Portlaoise on Saturday (1st April).

Aaron Niland top scored with 1-10, while Brian Callanan, Vince Morgan and Stephen Keane also netting.

 

Galway Bay FM’s Gordon Duane reports

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Afterwards, man of the match Aaron Niland spoke to Galway Bay FM’s Niall Canavan

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Niall also got the thoughts of Galway minor manager Fergal Healy

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To relive the full contest, listen here to the full match with Galway Bay FM’s commentary team of Niall Canavan and Gordon Duane.

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Galway’s final group game against Kilkenny has been fixed for Nowlan Park for Friday, 7th April at 5pm. 

The Cats beat Antrim 2-21 to 1-8 to book their semi-final spot.

HURLING: Galway 4-28 Laois 0-11 (Leinster Minor Championship report with Galway Bay FM’s Gordon Duane)

Galway’s minor hurlers have qualified for the Leinster semi-finals after a 4-28 to 1-11 victory over Laois in Portlaoise on Saturday (1st April).

Aaron Niland top scored with 1-10, while Brian Callanan, Vince Morgan and Stephen Keane also netting.

 

Galway Bay FM’s Gordon Duane reports

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Afterwards, man of the match Aaron Niland spoke to Galway Bay FM’s Niall Canavan

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Niall also got the thoughts of Galway minor manager Fergal Healy

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To relive the full contest, listen here to the full match with Galway Bay FM’s commentary team of Niall Canavan and Gordon Duane.

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Galway’s final group game against Kilkenny has been fixed for Nowlan Park for Friday, 7th April at 5pm. 

The Cats beat Antrim 2-21 to 1-8 to book their semi-final spot.

SOCCER: Galway United double goalscorer David Hurley with Galway Bay FM’s Jonathan Higgins after their 3-1 victory over Athlone Town

Despite going a goal down, Galway United made it seven wins from seven in the SSE Airtricity League First Division with a 3-1 victory away to Athlone Town on Friday (31st March).

David Hurley struck twice, with Stephen Walsh finishing the scoring on 74 minutes, putting United seven points clear of Cobh Ramblers on top of the table.

Afterwards, Galway United double goalscorer David Hurley spoke to Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins.

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Galway United's next game is away to Wexford FC on Friday, 7th April. Kick-off at Ferrycarrig Park is 7.45pm.

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM’s Darren Kelly after their 3-1 victory over Athlone Town

Despite going a goal down, Galway United made it seven wins from seven in the SSE Airtricity League First Division with a 3-1 victory away to Athlone Town on Friday (31st March).

David Hurley struck twice, with Stephen Walsh finishing the scoring on 74 minutes, putting United seven points clear of Cobh Ramblers on top of the table.

Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins got the thoughts of Galway United manager John Caulfield.

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Galway United's next game is away to Wexford FC on Friday, 7th April. Kick-off at Ferrycarrig Park is 7.45pm.

Galway United V Athlone Town Match Preview - The Manager’s Thoughts

Galway United make the short trip up the M6 to Athlone Town for their seventh outing of the SSE First Division on Friday night – kick-off is at 7:45 pm.

The Tribesmen are looking to continue their perfect start to the 2023 campaign, which sees them sit at the summit of the First Division table.

Meanwhile, Athlone Town are coming into this one off the back of an away victory over Kerry FC last Friday night.

Galway United Manager John Caulfield has been speaking to John Mulligan