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Galway United 2 Finn Harps 2 - The Commentary

A late goal denied Galway United the win on Friday Night away to Finn Harps in Ballybofey in the Airtricity League First Division. 

United had opened the scoring through Ronan Manning but Harps equalised just a minute into the second half before Rob Slevin looked as if he had won the game for United with a goal midway through the second half. 

However, Harps equalised at the death to deny United the win and their lead at the top is down to sixteen points following Waterford's 3-0 win over Kerry. 

Here is the commentary from Jonathan Higgins and Declan Boyle.

Jimmy Cooney Tribute - Part Two

Tributes have been paid following the passing of former Galway and Sarsfields hurler Jimmy who passed away on Monday evening at the age of 68.

Tommy Fox is a former teammate and neighbour. He is also the current County Board Delegate for the Sarsfields GAA club.

He looks back at the life and times of the most revered Jimmy Cooney.

Galway Talks Tribute to Jimmy Cooney

Tributes have been paid following the passing of former Galway and Sarsfields hurler Jimmy who passed away on Monday evening at the age of 68.

The Sarsfields man played for Galway in four championships from 1979 to ’82 and was left corner-back in the Tribesmen’s All-Ireland senior hurling victory in 1980 when they beat Limerick in the final.

Jimmy won an All-Star in 1980 and ’81 and won three senior county medals with Sarsfields and an All-Ireland Club winners medal as a sub in 1993.

Galway Talks paid tribute to Jimmy on Tuesday Morning with Keith joined by Joe Connolly and Cyril Farrell, Sarsfields hurler Tommy Fox, and Galway Bay FM’s Ollie Turner.

LGFA: Galway minor manager Daniel Moynihan with Galway Bay FM’s Darren Kelly ahead of the All-Ireland Final against Kildare

Galway’s last team standing are 60 minutes away from All-Ireland silverware as they face Kildare in the ZuCar minor ladies football final on Saturday (5th August)

The maroon and white were last champions in 2018, but this is the Lilywhites first final. 

Galway beat Monaghan 2-15 to 0-9 in their semi-final, while Kildare overcame Cork 2-9 to 2-7.

Leading up to the game, Galway manager Daniel Moynihan has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.

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Throw-in at Pearse Park, Longford on Saturday is 2pm and we’ll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

HURLING: Clarinbridge’s Evan Niland with Galway Bay FM’s Tommy Devane ahead of their SHC opener against Oranmore/Maree

Clarinbridge will be taking it one contest at a time when they begin their Senior Hurling Championship campaign against Oranmore/Maree on Saturday (5th August).

The 2021 finalists will be favourites but were beaten 1-17 to 0-19 the last time these sides met in the 2020 group stages.

David Forde's Clarinbridge contain county seniors Evan Niland, Gavin Lee and TJ Brennan, along with under-20 Liam Leen and were semi-finalists last year.

Ronan Heffernan's Oranmore/Maree were preliminary quarter-finalists 12 months ago and include Galway senior Gearóid McInerney and under-20s Patrick Burke, Ruben Davitt, Rory Burke and Conor Butler.

At the recent Brooks Senior Hurling Championship launch in Kenny Park, Clarinbridge's Evan Niland caught up with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane.

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Throw-in between Clarinbridge and Oranmore/Maree at Kenny Park on Saturday is 6.45pm and will be LIVE on Galway Bay FM.

That will be preceded by Castlegar vs Ardrahan which starts at 5pm, also LIVE on Galway Bay FM.

HURLING: St. Thomas’ Conor Cooney with Galway Bay FM’s Tommy Devane ahead of their SHC opener against Gort

St. Thomas commence their quest for a sixth successive Tom Callanan Cup on Sunday (6th August) when they take on Gort in their Brooks senior hurling championship opener.

It's a repeat of the 2021 semi-final when Kenneth Burke's charges were comfortable 4-20 to 0-9 victors.

The Kilchreest/Peterswell outfit can call on Galway seniors Conor and Shane Cooney, and Fintan Burke.

David Huban's Gort exited at the group stages in 2022 and will look to county star Jack Grealish to lead their campaign.

At the recent Brooks Senior Hurling Championship launch in Kenny Park, St. Thomas' Conor Cooney spoke to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane.

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Throw-in at Kenny Park on Sunday is 1.45pm and we’ll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

HURLING: Loughrea’s Ian Hanrahan with Galway Bay FM’s Tommy Devane before their SHC opener against Maigh Cuilinn

Last year’s runners-up Loughrea get their Brooks Senior Hurling Championship campaign underway against Maigh Cuilinn on Saturday (5th August).

Tommy Kelly’s charges were beaten after a replay to St. Thomas.  Maigh Cuilinn, managed this year by Caoimh Davoren, reached the preliminary quarter-finals.

Galway seniors Martin McManus, Tiernan Killeen and Jamie Ryan represent Loughrea along with Darren Shaughnessy and Kieran Hanrahan from the under-16s.

Maigh Cuilinn have Diarmuid Davoren and James Bradley also from the county under-20s.

At the recent Brooks Senior Hurling Championship launch in Kenny Park, Loughrea's Ian Hanrahan chatted to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane.

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Throw-in between Loughrea and Moycullen in Pearse Stadium on Saturday is 6.15pm.

That will be preceded by the intermediate clash of An Spideal and Ballinderreen from 4.30pm.

HURLING: Jimmy Cooney tribute on Galway Bay FM’s Galway Talks (Wednesday, 2nd August 2023)

After the sudden passing of All-Ireland winning Galway and Sarsfields hurler Jimmy Cooney on Monday evening, Galway Talks paid tribute to one of the legends of the county's McCarthy Cup triumph in 1980.

Captain and manager that year Joe Connolly and Cyril Farrell, were joined by neighbour and Sarsfields hurler Tommy Fox, and Galway Bay FM's Ollie Turner.

They were all chatting to Galway Bay FM's Keith Finnegan.

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'Galway Talks with Keith Finnegan' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.

OVER THE LINE: The Panel (Monday, 31st July 2023)

This week's guests on 'The Panel' were Gerry Murphy, Kevin Dwyer and Adrian O'Neill.

Among the topics discussed were:

The QFinancial.ie Football Team of the Year;

Henry Shefflin and Padraic Joyce set to remain as Galway senior hurling and football managers respectively;

Rossa Ryan's continued success and the Galway Races are underway;

All this and more.

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

OVER THE LINE: Joanne Murphy (Special Guest - Monday, 31st July 2023)

This week's special guest on 'Over The Line' was Joanne Murphy from Tri Talking Sport.

Joanne is a keen triathlete and member of Galway Triathlon Club. She was captain of the Galway Baybes female cycling team who hold the Irish Record for the 2,250k Race Around Ireland.

Joanne also runs a very successful sports podcast on the Tri Talking Sport website and hosts events all over Europe.

She was chatting to Galway Bay FM's Gerry Murphy.

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