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SOCCER: Galway United 0-1 Shamrock Rovers (SSE Airtricity League Premier Division commentary with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers)

SOCCER: Galway United 0-1 Shamrock Rovers (SSE Airtricity League Premier Division commentary with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers)

BASKETBALL: Weekend preview with Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill

It's the final weekend of action before the play-offs.

University of Galway Mystics and Maigh Cuilinn host a Women's and Men's Super League double header in the Kingfisher Sports Arena on Saturday (16th March 2024).

Maree must win on the road in the final weekend of the InsureMyVan.ie Men's Super League.

For a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill.

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MissQuote.ie Super League: Saturday, March 16th at 4 pm – University of Galway Mystics v SETU Waterford Wildcats, Kingfisher Gym

InsureMyVan.ie Super League: Saturday, March 16th at 7.15 pm – Killester v Maree BC, IWA Clontarf; at 7.30 pm Maigh Cuilinn v Garvey’s Tralee Warriors, Kingfisher Sports Arena

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

SOCCER: Galway United manager Phil Trill on 'Over The Line' with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their Women's Premier Division fixture against Cork City

Galway United will target continuing the momentum gained from last week's win over Athlone Town as they host Cork City in Round 2 of the SSE Airtricity League Women's Premier Division.

Goals from Jenna Slattery and Eve Dossen helped the Tribeswomen to a 2-0 win against the Midlanders and will start as strong favourites to get another three points.

Galway United enjoyed two wins over Cork City last season, a 1-0 away before getting a 3-0 victory at home.

Leading up to the game, Galway United manager Phil Trill has been chatting 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 LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

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

FOOTBALL: Galway senior manager Padraic Joyce on 'Over The Line' with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their National League meeting with Dublin

Galway's senior footballers return to action this Saturday (16th March 2024) when they host All-Ireland champions Dublin in the penultimate round of the National League.

The Tribesmen haven't beaten the Metropolitans since the 2010 league when Fiachra Breathnach scored a goal and Eoin Concannon contributed eight points.

There are no changes from the starting team that beat Monaghan 3-12 to 0-14 two weeks previously but the bench has notable names in Conor Flaherty, Paul Conroy and Liam Silke.  A result for Galway would guarantee their Division 1 status for 2025.

Leading up to the game, Galway senior football manager Padraic Joyce has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.

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Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Saturday is 3.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

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

HURLING: Galway senior captain Conor Whelan on 'Over The Line' with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their National League clash with Limerick

Galway take on reigning All-Ireland senior champions Limerick on Saturday (16th March 2024) in their final group game in Division 1B of the Allianz National Hurling League.

Victory for Henry Shefflin's charges will put them into a semi-final the following week, but they must do so with suspended captain Conor Whelan and predecessor Daithí  Burke, who picked up straight red cards in last week's win over Dublin.

The Galway management have made three changes with Ronan Glennon, Cathal Mannion and Evan Niland replacing Jason Flynn, Whelan and Burke.

Galway senior hurling captain Conor Whelan was announced this week as an Insomnia Brand Ambassador and he chatted to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.

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Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Saturday is 1.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

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

HURLING: Scoil Pól Kilfinane 0-16 Coláiste Mhuire Ballygar 1-8 (All-Ireland PPS Senior C Hurling Final report with Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan)

HURLING: Scoil Pól Kilfinane 0-16 Coláiste Mhuire Ballygar 1-8 (All-Ireland PPS Senior C Hurling Final report with Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan)

HURLING: Coláiste Mhuire Ballygar joint manager Johnny Waldron with Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan after their All-Ireland PPS Senior C Final defeat to Limerick's Scoil Pól Kilfinane

HURLING: Coláiste Mhuire Ballygar joint manager Johnny Waldron with Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan after their All-Ireland PPS Senior C Final defeat to Limerick's Scoil Pól Kilfinane

BOXING: Leisureland Show promoter Mark Dunlop with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan ahead of Thomas O'Toole fight

BOXING: Leisureland Show promoter Mark Dunlop with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan ahead of Thomas O'Toole fight

BOXING: Connemara's Thomas O'Toole with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan before Saturday's Leisureland Homecoming Show

BOXING: Connemara's Thomas O'Toole with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan before Saturday's Leisureland Homecoming Show

RUGBY: Connacht and Ireland winger Mack Hansen with Galway Bay FM's Alan Deegan after he was announced as Irish Ambassador for the Wings for Life World Run

Irish Rugby International Mack Hansen has today been announced as the Irish ambassador for the Wings For Life World Run, which takes place this year on Sunday May 5th. The world’s largest running event, all funds raised from the run go directly to spinal cord research at the Wings For Life Foundation. 

Known for his rapid pace on the field, Hansen will swap the pitch for the pavement this May as he joins hundreds of thousands across the world in running for those who can’t. The run, now in its 11th year, is an opportunity for runners of all levels to run separately for the same goal of helping to find a cure for spinal cord injury. 

At the 'Wings for Life' launch, Mack Hansen caught up with Galway Bay FM's Alan Deegan.

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The unique race format means runners and wheelchair users on every corner of the globe take part at the same time.

Whether they run, roll in a wheelchair, jog or simply walk, every participant in the Wings for Life World Run starts at exactly the same moment, 11.00am UTC (12.00pm Irish Time). But they don’t run toward the finish line – they run away from it. Participants are chased by the event’s signature “Catcher Car,” which gives them a 30-minute head start. When this moving finish line passes them, they’ve successfully completed their race. 

Keen fans of rugby and running across Ireland are encouraged to sign up for the event, and can run the race virtually alongside Mack Hansen by registering via Wings For Life World Run App. Choose to join Mack’s team during registration when prompted, and on the day of the race, Hansen will be cheering his team members on the extra mile via the App!

Since the first Wings for Life World Run in 2014, the event has raised over €43.8 million, with over 1 million registered participants from over 195 countries. The 2023 edition alone drew a record 206,728 participants, and the aim for 2024 is to surpass that benchmark with even more people taking part. The event is the primary fundraiser for the not-for-profit Wings for Life foundation, which funds promising spinal cord research and clinical trials. Breakthroughs from these studies are already changing lives, so going for a run on a single day in May really can make a difference in the search for a cure.

The Wings For Life World Run starts simultaneously around the world at 11.00am UTC / 12.00pm Irish time on Sunday, May 5th, 2024. You can play your part in making this year’s event the biggest yet, by registering via www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com.