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Tomorrow evening, Galway's U16 Ladies Football team  ake to the field for the biggest game of their season as they face Cavan in the AirNav U16 'A' All-Ireland Semi-Final.

Galway Manager Damian Cosgrove spoke to John Mulligan ahead of the game. 

Sunday Independent columnist Jamesie O’Connor joins Niall and Sean on Hurling Chat this week and the former Clare star discusses:

·         How Clare and Cork easily won their All Ireland Quarter Finals

·         Dublin and Offaly now left to reflect on their seasons

·         Galway’s progress in 2026 is discussed

·         Can Galway spoil the Cork party in the semi final? What of Clare v Limerick?

·         The head high tackle is now in full focus after recent high profile incidents 

·         Where is the game at after a somewhat underwhelming championship?

A special tribute to the late Paul Clancy was broadcast on Galway Talks on Wednesday Morning. 

John Morley and Ollie Turner were joined by Cathal Clancy, David Wynne, Ray Silke and Paul Bellew as they looked back at the life and times of the double All-Ireland Winner and Maigh Cuilinn clubman who sadly passed away on Monday at the age of 49. 

Following their 1-1 Premier Division draw with Waterford, Galway United turn their attention to the Women's All-Island Cup semi-final this Saturday (27th June 2026) when they host Dublin's Peamount United.

It's their third meeting this season with United beginning this competition with a 4-0 victory against Peamount in April.  But it was a much tougher assignment in the league in May when Phil Trill's charges had to come from behind to secure a 2-1 victory.

Full-back Lucy-Jayne Grant has been a consistent presence at full back for Galway United, having made nearly 60 appearances.  The Cavan native joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to chat about her career so far and look forward to their semi-final, but first they looked back on the draw against Waterford.

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Kick-off at Moyne Villa, Headford on Saturday is 5pm.

Loughrea will begin their quest for three Forvis Mazars Senior Hurling Championships against Tommy Larkins when the 2026 competition gets underway on the weekend ending 9th August.

The draw took place at the Lough Rea Hotel & Spa on Monday evening (22nd June) that saw both teams go into Group 1 with Moycullen and Gort (the full draw is posted below).

Other eye-catching opening round fixtures will see Cappataggle and Liam Mellows meet again for the first time since their semi-final clashes a decade ago, while 2024 All-Ireland champions St. Thomas' must come through Oranmore-Maree.

Intermediate champions Meelick-Eyrecourt go up against neighbours Portumna in the Steeltech Sheds Premier Intermediate championship.  And three-in-a-row Junior 1 winners Ballinaslo have a Round 1 bye in the new Premier Junior competition that features groups of five.

Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh and Niall Canavan presented the draw from the Lough Rea Hotel & Spa; while in studio, George McDonagh and Darren Kelly were joined by Ollie Neary to look back on the weekend's action in the senior football and hurling championships, and the World Cup.

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The 'Over The Line' weekend review show takes place every Monday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.

SOCCER: Galway United defender Wasiri Williams with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their Premier Division win over Derry City

Racing in Ireland on Monday (22nd June) is in Ballinrobe with the first of seven going to post at 5.25.

The two features are the €20,000 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden at 5.55, and the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap at 8.30.

With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Sean Carley looks back on the sporting weekend including:

- Galway United's victory over Derry City on historic evening at Pearse Stadium

- Galway United Women's draw with Waterford

- Victory for Craughwell, Athenry and St.Colman's at Féile 

Busy weekend of Gaelic Football and Hurling Championship action