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SOCCER: Galway Junior League Preview with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty

Galway play their second game in this year's Very National Camogie League on Saturday (1st March 2025) away to Waterford.

Carrie Dolan and the evergreen Ailish O’Reilly came up with some important scores as Galway got the wraps off their season with a win down in UPMC Nowlan Park over Kilkenny.

It’s another away day for Cathal Murray’s crew, and a first home tie for the Suirsiders and with both sides assimilating younger players into the panels and dealing with injuries, it should be an enlightening game.

Having faced the All-Ireland champions, Cork in the opening round, Waterford must now take on the runners-up. Beth Carton remains their attacking talisman but the concession of early goals had them on the back foot. They showed good resolve in the second half, however, without ever looking like reeling in the Rebels.

Galway senior manager Cathal Murray gave his thoughts to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane.

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Galway have made three changes for their game against Waterford.

Carnmore's Jennifer Hughes and St. Thomas' Áine Keane return following their Ashbourne Cup success with University of Limerick.  Oranmore-Maree's Ailish O'Reilly struck 0-3 against Kilkenny and that earns her a starting spot.  They replace Katie Manning, Annmarie Starr and Niamh McInerney.

SOCCER: Presentation College Athenry manager Joe Finnerty with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their Connacht Junior Cup victory over Coláiste na Coiribe

Presentation College Athenry are the Connacht Junior Schools Girls Cup champions following a 3-0 victory over Colaiste na Coiribe this morning (Friday, 28th February 2025) in Fahy’s Field.

Molly Noone, Anna Jordan and Lily Mae Feeney got the goals.

Afterwards, Presentation Athenry manager Joe Finnerty shared his thoughts with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

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Athenry will now play Munster champions Scoil Mhuire Greenhill, Carrick on Suir, who beat Mercy Mounthawk Tralee 5-3, in the FAI Schools All-Ireland semi-final.  That game is fixed for Tuesday (4th March) at 1pm with a venue to be determined.

RUGBY: Connacht vs Benetton (URC Preview with William Davies and John Muldoon)

Connacht have made four changes for Saturday's BKT United Rugby Champions clash with Benetton (Saturday, 1st March 2025)

Academy winger Finn Treacy is handed his first start, while Caolin Blade, Darragh Murray and David O’Connor also come into the team.

Connacht are currently 12th in the table on 24 points, but just three behind the Italian outfit who occupy a top-eight position.  Benetton ended Connacht's Challenge Cup aspirations with a 39-24 quarter-final victory in April 2024.  It was their third win in succession over Connacht but the last time they met in Galway in December 2022, the hosts prevailed by 38-19.

With a full preview, Galway Bay FM's William Davies is joined by Lineout & Maul coach John Muldoon.

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Kick-off at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday is 7.35pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

HURLING: University of Galway intermediate manager Barry Murphy ahead of their All-Ireland Final against University of Limerick

University of Galway have one last chance to secure championship silverware this season on Wednesday (5th March 2025) when they travel to University of Limerick in the All-Ireland intermediate hurling final.

It's five weeks since they beat DCU 8-25 to 3-14 in the semi-final.  Their juniors just missed out in their final last week while the seniors came up just short in the group stages of the Fitzgibbon Cup.

University of Galway's manager is Barry Murphy and he's been sharing his thoughts to Galway Bay FM.

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Throw-in at University of Limerick on Wednesday is 7pm.

LGFA: Univerisity of Galway manager Kevin Reidy ahead of their O'Connor Cup quarter-final against University of Limerick

University of Galway host University of Limerick next Tuesday (4th March 2025) in the O’Connor Cup quarter-final, looking to book their place in the Third Level Finals weekend.

After a first day defeat to Ulster University (2-8 to 0-10), they bounced back with a 5-17 to 0-3 victory over MTU Kerry.

Leading up to the game, manager Kevin Reidy has been giving his thoughts.

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Throw-in at Dangan on Tuesday is 7pm.

HURLING: Galway Bay FM's Andy Coen looks ahead to Galway's NHL trip to Wexford with Darren Kelly

Galway return to National Hurling League action this Saturday (1st March 2025) when they travel to Wexford in their fourth fixture in Division 1.

Micheál Donoghue's team have two wins from three games and currently sit in second place.  The Slaneysiders are in the bottom two but did beat All-Ireland champions Clare last week for their first victory.

While the Tribesmen start as favourites, they did suffer two defeats away to the purple and gold in 2024 - the Walsh Cup Final and Leinster hurling championship.

Leading up to the game, former Gort captain Andy Coen chatted to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.

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Throw-in at Wexford Park on Saturday is 5pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

SOCCER: Athenry under-17 manager Mike Noone with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to look ahead to their Connacht u17 & u19 Cup Finals

SOCCER: Athenry under-17 manager Mike Noone with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to look ahead to their Connacht u17 & u19 Cup Finals

SOCCER: Mervue United manager Eimear Whelan with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their Connacht under-17 Cup Final against Athenry

SOCCER: Mervue United manager Eimear Whelan with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their Connacht under-17 Cup Final against Athenry

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