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The Search is on for Ireland’s Kicking King!

Ireland’s Kicking King, an initiative from Leader Kicking, comes to Dangan Sportsground on August 14th as they continue their search for potential American Football kickers in Ireland.

Leader Kicking was founded by former Connacht and US Rugby player Tadhg Leader in 2022 to create a path for potential Irish punters and kickers. The initiative has looked to select some of Ireland's best GAA, Rugby and soccer talent over this period.

Despite its short existence, the Galway native has already unearthed some serious talent with former underage GAA stars Ronan Patterson and Ross Bolger securing Division 1 scholarships in top US College programs. 

Ireland’s Kicking King is currently touring the country with anyone over the age of 15 of any gender encouraged to attend. Whether you are a talented young person, or you're a 50 year old who has a good strike of a ball, and everyone in between, this event is for you!

The goal is to create a fun environment where people from any sporting background can give kicking American Football a try. 

The top performers from each regional location will compete alongside the best performers from across the country in Energia Stadium on August 25th in front of thousands of fans as we will provide Half Time entertainment for the Global Football showcase which features teams from across the world.

In addition, Ireland’s Kicking King 2023 winner will be flown to America, put up in a hotel, and be given an experience at a Pittsburgh Steelers NFL game.

Despite being on the road for less than a week, Ireland’s Kicking King is taking social media by storm with two of its videos in the past week breaching the magic 1 million views mark.

Tadgh spoke to John about the search for Ireland's Kicking King.

HURLING: Sarsfields’ Darren Morrissey with Galway Bay FM’s Tommy Devane ahead of their SHC opener against Craughwell

Sarsfields' opening game in the Brooks senior hurling championship was postponed last week after the sudden passing of club legend Jimmy Cooney and now takes place this Saturday (12th August).

Last year's semi-finalists will be looking to atone for their disappointing display against St. Thomas in 2022. But they'll have a challenge to overcome a Tom Monaghan-led Craughwell.

Interestingly, it's the first time the sides have met since the 2015 senior final replay, when the New Inn/Bullaun outfit prevailed 2-10 to 0-14.

A few weeks ago, before Jimmy's passing, at the Brooks Senior Hurling Championship launch in Kenny Park, Sarsfields' Darren Morrissey gave his thoughts to Galway Bay FM’s Tommy Devane.

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Throw-in at Duggan Park, Ballinasloe on Saturday is 5pm.

The WINAHOMEGALWAY intermediate championship meeting of Craughwell and Meelick/Eyrecourt will follow the game at 6.45pm.

OVER THE LINE: The Panel (Monday, 7th August 2023)

This week's special guests on 'The Panel' are Gerry Murphy, David Collins, Jonathan Higgins and George McDonagh.

Among the topics discussed this week are:

The opening round of the senior and intermediate hurling championships;

Galway United picking up four points against Finn Harps and Treaty United;

Ireland start their preparations for the Rugby World Cup;

Turloughmore's Michael Duffy on making the Irish showing team to contest the Aga Khan trophy;

The Galway races and success for Daniel Gilligan;

Football transfers and Manchester United's visit to Dublin;

Luke O'Neill wins golf's Mullingar Scratch Cup;

All this and more.

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

OVER THE LINE: Micheál Donoghue (Special Guest - Monday, 7th August 20230

This week's special guest on 'Over The Line' was former Galway and current Dublin senior hurling manager Micheál Donoghue.

The Clarinbridge club man was the last man to lead Galway to an All-Ireland title in 2017. He is currently charged with rebuilding the Dublin squad having taken over the job last year.

Micheál captained Clarinbridge to their first county title in 2001 and managed the club to All-Ireland success on a famous day in 2011.

He was chatting to Galway Bay FM's Gerry Murphy and George McDonagh.

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

The Full-Time Whistle (Sunday, 6th August 2023)

Galway Bay FM's Gerry Murphy presents the weekend's round-up of all the local sporting action.

Galway minor ladies footballers are All-Ireland champions after beating Kildare;

The favourites lay down a marker in senior hurling championship but Killimordaly pull off suprise win over Tommy Larkins;

Galway United held to 2-2 draw by Finn Harps in SSE Airtricity League First Division;

All this and more.

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'The Full-Time Whistle' broadcasts every Sunday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM.

Galway United Assistant Manager Ollie Horgan post Treaty United

Galway United v Treaty United Commentary

Galway United's advantage at the top of the Airtricity League First Division continued on Bank Holiday Monday evening when they beat Treaty United 3-0 at Eamon Deacy Park. 

United's goals came from David Hurley and Wassim Aouachria in the First Half with Rob Manley scoring the third seven minutes from time. 

Here is the commentary of the game from Mike Rafferty, Derek Rogers and Jonathan Higgins.

Killimordaly FT Report

The Denis Taylor Interview

1985 World Snooker Champion Denis Taylor visited Galway over the Bank Holiday Weekend as he prepared for an exhibition that he was going to be part of in Sullivans in Gort on Sunday evening. 

The  1985 final is often referred to as the "black ball final" and is commonly considered to be the best-known match in the history of snooker and a reason for the surge in the sport's popularity in the 1980s and 1990s.

While known probably best for that final, Taylor was a highly accomplished player winning the Masters in 1987 among other titles won around the world. 

Sports Editor Ollie Turner caught up with Denis at Galway Golf Club on Sunday Morning.

St Thomas v Gort Report