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Galway Crowned FBD League Champions after Narrow Victory over Mayo - The Commentary

Galway were crowned FBD League champions after a late Robert Finnerty free saw them beat Mayo by a solitary point at Tuam Stadium on Saturday afternoon. 

Despite Galway leading by 2-6 to 0-5 at half-time, Mayo drew level through an Adam Barrett penalty, and even hit the front moments later. But Padraig Joyce's men remained cool, and thanks to a breach by Mayo, Galway were awarded a 13-metre free which Finnerty coolly slotted to win the first available silverware of 2026.

The commentary on the day was from Ollie Turner, Eddie Hoare and Kevin O'Dwyer...

 

Sinéad Cassidy (Over The Line Special Guest - Monday, 19th January 2026)

Sinéad Cassidy, Dexcom Stadium General Manager, was this week's special guest on 'Over The Line' (Monday, 19th January 2026). 

Sinéad spoke about the development of Dexcom Stadium, the new Clann Stand and Saturday's upcoming game against Leinster, which will see the first game at the redeveloped and fully reopened Dexcom Stadium.

She was chatting to Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh and John Mulligan.

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'Over The Line' with George McDonagh broadcasts every Monday night from 8 pm on Galway Bay FM.

Ballygunner 1-20 Loughrea 1-14 - The Commentary

Full match commentary by Sean Walsh, Cyrill Farrell, Andy Coen and Niall Canavan from Croke Park as Loughrea lost out to Ballygunner in the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Final on Sunday afternoon.

Sean Walsh, Andy Coen and Cyrill Farrell Reflect on Loughrea's Defeat in the All-Ireland Final

Sean Walsh, Andy Coen and Cyrill Farrell reflect on Loughrea's All-Ireland Final defeat to Ballygunner in Croke Park.

Ballygunner Goalkeeper Stephen O'Keeffe after All-Ireland Final Victory over Loughrea

Ballygunner goalkeeper Stephen O'Keefe speaking to Jonathan Higgins after his Player of the Match display against Loughrea. 

Loughrea Manager Tommy Kelly after All-Ireland Final Defeat to Ballygunner

Loughrea Senior Hurling Manager Tommy Kelly speaks to Niall Canavan after defeat in the All-Ireland Hurling Final against Ballygunner in Croke Park on Sunday afternoon.

Ballygunner 1-20 Loughrea 1-14 Match Report by Niall Canavan

Niall Canavan reports from Croke Park as Ballygunner defeated Loughrea in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final.

The Full Time Whistle - 18th January 2026

Sean Carley looks back at the weekend in sport, which included: defeat for Loughrea in the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship Final against Ballygunner, a dramatic FBD League and Walsh Cup double for the Galway Footballers and Hurlers, a comprehensive win for Connacht in the European Challenge Cup and All-Ireland glory for Titans in basketball.

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Galway Selector John Concannon after FBD League Final Victory over Mayo

Galway selector John Concannon spoke to Darren Kelly after Galway were crowned FBD League champions following a 2-12 to 1-14 victory over Mayo in Tuam Stadium on Sunday.

Galway's Shane McGrath after Narrow FBD League Final Victory

Dunmore man Shane McGrath spoke to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after a narrow victory for his side over Mayo in the FBD League Final.