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HORSE RACING - 'Saturday Six' with Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh (23rd November 2024)

Racing in Ireland on Saturday (23rd November) is in Punchestown.

Cross-channel,  there are meetings in Haydock, Huntingdon, Ascot, Newcastle and Wolverhampton.

SOCCER: Galway Junior League Preview - Mike Rafferty (22nd November 2024)

Storm Bert and the red weather warning has played havoc with this weekend's Galway FA local junior fixtures (22nd-24th November).

Two games took place in the Premier League on Friday evening, and there is a full programme of games on Sunday.

FOOTBALL: Tuam Stars 1984 captain John Tobin with Galway Bay FM's Kevin Dwyer ahead of the celebration for the 40th anniversary of their senior championship win

FOOTBALL: Tuam Stars 1984 captain John Tobin with Galway Bay FM's Kevin Dwyer ahead of the celebration for the 40th anniversary of their senior championship win

RUGBY: Tuam/Oughterard head coaches Norman Tierney and Owen Lydon with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their All-Ireland women's Junior Cup semi-final against Malone

RUGBY: Tuam/Oughterard head coaches Norman Tierney and Owen Lydon with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their All-Ireland women's Junior Cup semi-final against Malone

LGFA: Annaghdown selector Niamh Duggan with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their All-Ireland intermediate quarter-final away to Dunedin Connollys in Edinburgh

LGFA: Annaghdown selector Niamh Duggan with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their All-Ireland intermediate quarter-final away to Dunedin Connollys in Edinburgh

Hurling Chat with Special Guest Johnny Coen - November 21st

On Hurling Chat this week Niall Canavan sat down with Johnny Coen where they discussed Loughrea's County Senior Championship victory, what it means to the club, their upcoming All-Ireland semi-final, his family influences and Johnny's coaching involvement with the Galway Under 17 Celtic Challenge panel in 2024.

HURLING: Tynagh-Abbey/Duniry Manager Mattie Kenny Previews Connacht Intermediate Final

Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh sat down with Tynagh-Abbey/Duniry Manager Mattie Kenny prior to their Connacht Intermediate Final against Toreen.

Loughrea Students In Saudi Arabia This Weekend For F1 In Schools World Finals

A group of students from St Brigid’s College in Loughrea will fly to Saudi Arabia tomorrow to represent Ireland in the largest STEM competition in the World: the F1 in Schools World Finals.

The team, known as Team Resiliath, won the F1 in Schools National Title in Galway last year and not only are they taking on the best in the world, but they will also be attending the Qatar Grand Prix.  

Formula 1 in Schools operates in over 45 countries, challenging young people to work in teams and engineer their own miniature CO2-powered F1 car, capable of travelling at speeds in excess of 140km/h.

They also use IT to learn about physics, aerodynamics, design, manufacturing, branding, graphics, sponsorship, marketing, leadership/teamwork, media skills and financial strategy, and apply them in a practical, imaginative, competitive and exciting way.

St Brigid’s College has had success in this competition in the past, with Team Quintolux finishing second in the World in 2021 and Victorum finishing fourth in 2017.

In fact, St Brigid’s has won the National Title six times in the last seven years: Victorum in 2017, CJJ Auto Vinco in 2018, CJJ191 in 2019, Quintolux in 2020, Vortenova in 2021, and most recently Resiliath in 2023, which saw them qualify for this year’s World Finals.

Team Resiliath is: 

Sole Lopez - Marketing and Social Media

Dahami Perera - Team Manager and Innovation lead

Om Yadav - Logistics and Resources

Bibin Binu - Design Engineer

Aisling Corry - Manufacturing and Sustainability lead

They spoke to John Mulligan before heading out to Saudi Arabia

 

Over The Line - The Weekend Review

George McDonagh rounded up the weekend's sport with Sean Walsh, William Davies and Cian O'Connell. 

Over The Line - The Damien Coleman Interview

The special guest on Over The Line on Monday night was TU Galway GAA Development Officer Damien Coleman. 

Damien was appointed to the role in August succeeding Damien Curley.

Damien spoke to George and John about his life in sport and his new role.