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World Wallball Championship Medalists Conor Hession, Ava Sweeney and Ella Sweeney sit down with John Mulligan

Joining John Mulligan in studio were Annaghdown Handball Club members, Conor Hession, runner up in the 19&U doubles Worlds final, Ava Sweeney, two-time silver medalist in 19&U Singles and Doubles, and Ella Sweeney, World Wallball U17 Plate Champion.

US Sports with David Snow

David "Snowy" Snow joined John to talk about the NFL Season so far and who is already in trouble. 

They also looked at David's other love, Galway United. 

University of Galway Mystics Building Ahead Of New Basketball Season

With only a couple of weeks to go ahead of the new Basketball season, The University of Galway Mystics have been putting in the hard work on, and off, the court. 

The team are currently in the middle of pre season and off the court, have been putting everything in place for what they hope will be a successful season. 

Mike Murray and Kyle Walsh joined John in studio on Saturday Sport. 

Galway Student Offered American Football Scholarship

A Galway student will be heading off on the trip of a lifetime following the offer of a full scholarship to play American Football with a college in the United States. 

Andy Quinn from Creggs has spent the last year in Loughborough University as part of their NFL Academy and in January will be going to Boston College, one of the most well-known football colleges over there. 

The Boston College Eagles football team represents Boston College and competes in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). 

They are currently ranked number one in that conference. 

Andy joined John Mulligan in studio to talk about the scholarship and his plans for the future. 

HORSE RACING: 'Saturday Six' with Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh (14th September 2024)

Racing in Ireland on Saturday (14th September) is in Leopardstown.

Cross-channel, there are meetings in Lingfield, Chester, Doncaster, Bath and Musselburgh.

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

FOOTBALL CHAT: On 'Over The Line' with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly, Kevin Dwyer and Jonathan Higgins

In this one-off special on 'Over The Line' (Friday, 13th September 2024), Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly, Kevin Dwyer and Jonathan Higgins chatted all things Galway football.

What does Cian O'Neill's departure mean for the Galway seniors and how will Padraic Joyce put his backroom team together ahead of 2025?  Is the scrapping of pre-season competitions a good or bad thing?  What does the impending lights in Pearse Stadium mean and the work continues in Tuam Stadium.

And we look ahead to the final round of group games in the Bon Secours Senior Football Championship.

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The 'Over The Line' weekend preview show with Darren Kelly broadcasts every Friday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM.

HURLING: Galway Masters captain David McDonagh with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their All-Ireland championship clash with Cork

After their opening round defeat to Tipperary, Galway's Masters Hurling Team are back in action on Saturday (14th September 2024) when they host Cork.

Ben Mangan's charges still have four games to get back on track for an All-Ireland Final appearance in October but could do with a result against the Rebels.

Turloughmore's David McDonagh was announced as the new Galway captain two weeks ago and will lead out a team that includes many past Galway seniors.

He's had time playing in Australia as well as on the field and behind the scenes with his clbu and he joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly for a chat on 'Over The Line.'

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Throw-in at Gort on Saturday is 1pm.

The 'Over The Line' weekend preview show with Darren Kelly broadcasts every Friday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM.

SOCCER: Galway United midfielder Patrick Hickey with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after being named the August Soccer Writers Player of the Month

Galway United's Patrick Hickey was named the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland Player of the Month for August on Thursday (12th September).

He scored two key goals for John Caulfield's men - the win over Derry City, and the draw against Shamrock Rovers.

After receiving his award, Patrick Hickey sat down for a chat with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

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The 'Over The Line' weekend preview show with Darren Kelly broadcasts every Friday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM.

PARALYMPICS: Athenry cyclist Ronan Grimes with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly reflects on the Paris Games, his career and retirement

After competing in four events and two consecutive Paralympic Games, Athenry's Ronan Grimes announced his retirement following this month's road race at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

The Orwell Wheelers cyclist only took up cycling 15 years ago but went on to win nine World Championship medals as well as the 2022 C4 Gold medal and he followed that up with European success in the time trial.

At Tokyo three years ago, he came 4th in the Individual Pursuits as well as a 6th, 11th and 15th in three other disciplines.  He just missed out on the bronze medal in the 2024 Individual Pursuit as well as competing in the track and road time trials.  A puncture denied him a top-10 place in the men's road race in Paris.

Ronan chatted about returning to normal life with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.

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The 'Over The Line' weekend preview show with Darren Kelly broadcasts every Friday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM.

HURLING: Turloughmore manager Brian Murphy with Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan after beating Clarinbridge in the under-20A Final

HURLING: Turloughmore manager Brian Murphy with Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan after beating Clarinbridge in the under-20A Final