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Galway 3-21 Kildare 0-17 - The Commentary

Commentary of Galway's victory over Kildare in Round 1 of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship at Pearse Stadium on Saturday evening by Jonathan Higgins and Gareth Bradhsaw.

Connacht Women Senior Head Coach Craig Hansberry

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 4-2 loss to Bohemians

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 4-2 loss to Bohemians

SOCCER: Galway United 2-4 Bohemians (Men's Premier Division commentary with Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers)

Galway United couldn't find a way back following the concession of two first half goals in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday (22nd May 2026).

Dawson Devoy and Douglas James-Taylor gave the visitors a 2-0 interval lead before Ed McCarthy hit back with two second half Galway United goals.  Unfortunately each time, Bohemians found responses through Ross Tierney and Patrick Hickey to take the points, and leave Galway in seventh place, one point ahead of the relegation zone.

Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers.

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Galway United's next game is away to Shelbourne next Friday (29th May 2026).  Kick-off at Tolka Park is 7.45pm.

HURLING: Wexford's Jack O'Connor with Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh before the Leinster SHC

After their defeat to Dublin, Galway still need at least one more point to be sure of their place in this year's Leinster senior hurling final when they complete their group programme away to Wexford on Sunday (24th May 2026).

The Tribesmen lost their last provincial championship trip to the South East in 2024.  Indeed, the last time they left Wexford with an away win was in 2018 thanks to 12 Joe Canning points and a Conor Whelan goal.

Qualification for the All-Ireland series is already secured for Galway but, even though this will be their last outing in 2026, the Slaneysiders will be determined to finish on a high.

Wexford winger Jack O'Connor attended the championship launch at Kinnity Castle Hotel last month and he chatted to Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh.

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Throw-in at Chadwicks Wexford Park on Sunday is 2pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

FOOTBALL: Former Galway player Gareth Bradshaw looks ahead to Galway versus Kildare with Darren Kelly

Two weeks following their defeat to Roscommon in the Connacht Final, Galway's senior footballers begin their quest for All-Ireland silverware this Saturday (23rd May) when they host Kildare in Round 1.

Memories of one of Galway's great days will come flooding back (the 1998 Final) but the Tribesmen have a very impressive record against the Lilywhites.  They haven't lost to Kildare in competitive action since 1985, and are aiming to go 15 games unbeaten against the Leinster side.

Leading up to the game, former Galway footballer Gareth Bradshaw, who scored in the last championship meeting between the two counties in 2018, looked ahead to the game with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.

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Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Saturday is 7.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

HORSE RACING: Saturday Six with George McDonagh

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is at the Curragh (23rd May 2026).

Cross-channel, there are meetings in Goodwood, York, Cartmel, Haydock, Bangor-on-Dee, Windsor and Salisbury.

With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

SOCCER: St. Cuan's manager Cathal Farrell after their First Year 'B' National Cup victory over Carrick-on-Suri

ERSS, Carrick on Suir 1-3 St. Cuan’s College, CastleblakEney (AET)

Joaquin Garcia (10),                                             Kealan Murray (9, 63), Darragh Booth (65)

 

ST. CUAN’S COLLEGE, CASTLEBLAKENEY were crowned 2026 FAI Schools First Year ‘B’ Boys National Cup Champions following a pulsating encounter against Edmund Rice Secondary School, Carrick on Suir in Killavilla United FC, Roscrea yesterday afternoon (Thursday, May 21).

Two quickfire goals in the opening ten minutes saw the sides at a stalemate for the remainder of the game despite some good chances from both parties to take the win!  However, the versatility of both goalkeepers Sam Carmondy and Iarlaith Griffin, kept the contest alive.

It took extra time to decide the winner, and it was the Galway side that edged out with two goals in the opening period.

St. Cuan's manager Cathal Farrell gave his reaction to Galway Bay FM afterwards.

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SOCCER/LGFA: Former Liverpool captain and Galway footballer Niamh Fahey with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins

The Ladies Gaelic Football Association continued the "For the Love of Our Sport" campaign on Thursday (21st May 2026).

Acting as a rallying cry for the 2026 season, the campaign aims to transform the nation's passion for women’s sport into increased attendances and powerful support across the upcoming TG4 Championship campaigns.

Former Galway footballer and former Irish international soccer player Niamh Fahey, along with Dublin footballer Leah Caffrey, spoke today on the campaign.

At the event, Niamh Fahey chatted to Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins.

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Witness that love translated into breathtaking skill, fierce competition, and unforgettable moments live! Join these incredible players and the entire LGFA community at the 2026 TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Gaelic Football Championships, running from May 31st to August 2nd.

Presence is more than just support; it's how we elevate women's sport, empower our players, and inspire young girls nationwide. Come make memories that will last a lifetime and help us write the next chapter of our history.

#ForTheLoveOfOurSport. Attendance makes all the difference.

Photo (c) Ray Ryan / SPORTSFILE

Eoghan McDonagh and Malachy Black