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SOCCER: Bray Wanderers 1-4 Galway United (SSE Airtricity League First Division Commentary with Galway Bay FM’s Jonathan Higgins)

SOCCER: Bray Wanderers 1-4 Galway United (SSE Airtricity League First Division Commentary with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins)

HURLING: Anthony Cunningham catches up with Galway Bay FM’s Darren Kelly to look back on the 40th anniversary of Galway’s 1983 All-Ireland Minor Final victory

Last Monday (4th September) marked the 40th anniversary of Galway's first-ever All-Ireland Minor Hurling championship victory.

Coached by Cyril Farrell, the Tribesmen won the Irish Press Cup for the first time beating Dublin 0-10 to 0-7 in Croke Park.

Joe Cooney scored 0-4, Sean Keane 0-3, Tom Maloney 0-2, and John Joe Broderick 0-1.

Their captain on that historic day was St. Thomas' Anthony Cunningham and he joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly for a chat on Friday's (8th September) 'Over The Line.'

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

George McDonagh’s Weekend Racing Preview (Saturday/Sunday 9th/10th September 2023)

Saturday's racing in Ireland is in Leopardstown, while cross-channel there are meetings in Kempton, Haydock, Ascot, Thirsk, Stratford and Wolverhampton.

On Sunday, the Curragh is the home venue, while York and Fontwell are the meetings cross-channel.

To look ahead, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

FOOTBALL: Galway Bay FM’s Darren Kelly and Padraic Cunningham preview Round 4 of the Senior Football Championship on ’Over The Line’

Round 4 of the Bon Secours Senior Football Championship takes place this weekend (9th/10th September) with teams jockeying for top three positions in their respective groups, as well as avoiding the dreaded relegation play-offs.

Mountbellew/Moylough are the only team safe so far, though defending champions Maigh Cuilinn and Corofin are effectively through with three wins.  An Spidéal and Naomh Anna Leitir Móir are now fighting for survival.

On this Friday's (8th September), 'Over The Line,' Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly was joined by former Galway footballer Padraic Cunningham to preview the big games.

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'Over The Line's weekend preview broadcasts every Friday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.

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Saturday, September 9^th

Bon Secours Senior Football Championship

Caherlistrane v Corofin (Tuam Stadium, 4pm)

Annaghdown vs Milltown (Tuam Stadium, 5.45pm)

Salthill/Knocknacarra vs Barna (Pearse Stadium, 4.15pm)

Oughterard vs Killannin (Pearse Stadium, 6pm)

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Sunday, September 10^th

Bon Secours Senior Football Championship

St. James vs An Spidéal (Pearse Stadium, 2pm)

Maigh Cuilinn vs Naomh Anna Leitir Móir (Pearse Stadium, 3.45pm)

Claregalway vs St. Michael's (Tuam Stadium, 4pm)

Tuam Stars vs Dunmore MacHales (Tuam Stadium, 5.45pm)

ROWING: New World Champion Siobhan McCrohan chats to Galway Bay FM’s Darren Kelly after her Lightweight Singles Sculls success in Belgrade

Siobhan McCrohan is the World Lightweight Women’s Sculls World Champion.

The Claregalway rower, representing Tribesmen RC, beat her Mexico and USA opponents, to take the gold medal in Belgrade.

The 36-year-old paced herself before upping the tempo around the 1500m to move clear for an unassailable lead.

It was a fairytale return this year, having been away from the sport for seven years, having started back in 2007.

The Tribesmen Rowing Club member finished in a time of 8'47.96" to complete the biggest victory in her career.

On Friday evening on 'Over The Line,' Siobhan some time out to chat to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly

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

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM’s Darren Kelly ahead of their SSE Airtricity League First Division trip to Bray Wanderers

Galway United travel to Bray Wanderers this Saturday (8th September) as they try to move another step closer to the SSE Airtricity League title.

The Tribesmen need just seven points from their remaining seven games to finish 1st and secure promotion to the Premier Division.  They went down 1-0 to Longford last Saturday.  And despite two big wins over Bray this evening, they were held to a 1-1 draw the last time they traveled to the Wicklow club.

Leading up to the game, Galway United manager John Caulfield has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.

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Kick-off at the Carlisle Grounds on Friday is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Over The Line’s ’The Panel’ (Monday, 4th September 2023)

This week's special guests on 'The Panel' were Gerry Murphy, David Collins, William Davies and George McDonagh.

Among the topics discussed were:

The QFinancial.ie Senior Hurling Team of the Week;

Galway United fall to Longford Town for the second time in this year's SSE Airtricity League First Division;

Shane Lowry gets a captain's wild pick for the Ryder Cup;

All this and more.

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'Over The Line' broadcasts every Monday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.

HURLING: Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry 2-21 Ardrahan 4-14 (under 20B Final report with Galway Bay FM’s Darren Kelly)

HURLING: Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry 2-21 Ardrahan 4-14 (under 20B Final report with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly)

HURLING: Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry manager Tom Breheny with Galway Bay FM’s Darren Kelly after their under 20B Final win over Ardrahan

HURLING: Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry manager Tom Breheny with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their under 20B Final win over Ardrahan

HURLING: Kilnadeema/Leitrim manager Joe Kenny with Galway Bay FM’s Darren Kelly after their under 20A1 Final victory over Maigh Cuilinn

HURLING: Kilnadeema/Leitrim manager Joe Kenny with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their under 20A1 Final victory over Maigh Cuilinn