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Kilkerrin-Clonberne Captain Louise Ward ahead of the All-Ireland Final v Moneyglass

Ahead of Saturday's All-Ireland Final between Kilkerrin-Clonberne, John Mulligan spoke to Kilkerrin-Clonberne Captain Louise Ward...

Kilkerrin-Clonberne Manager Willie Ward ahead of All-Ireland Final v Moneyglass

In the build-up to the final, John Mulligan was talking to Kilkerrin-Clonberne manager Willie Ward about the momentous occasion...

Galway Bay FM's Hurling Chat Podcast

On Hurling Chat this week...

Niall and Sean focus on the role of the referee.

Top referee Shane Hynes joins the lads to give an insight into being the man in the middle and how enjoyable it can be.

Shane hurled with Liam Mellows for 17 years before moving to Oranmore, where he also hurled before getting involved in management for a period.

The refereeing bug began in 2014, and since then Shane has handled All-Ireland Minor and U20 Finals as well as a host of County Finals.

In relation to being a referee, Shane talks about:

· Does the constant shouting & criticism coming from the sidelines during a game and has it an impact?
· making the right calls and trusting your fellow match officials
· Should referees be allowed to address the Media (on occasion)
· Maintaining the fitness levels required
· The rules – knowing them & implementing them
· Would like to see the use of a simplified version of VAR to ensure that the big decisions in games are right
· Really enjoys being a ref - in charge on some of the biggest days
· How can the GAA attract new referees? No ref, no game. Shane speaks about some of the things that could be done to make becoming a referee a viable option for players retiring from playing

Kolo Kirapati Pre Dromore

Caltra Cuans Chairperson Dan Keane ahead of All-Ireland Final v Knockbride

Darren Kelly caught up with Caltra Cuans Chairperson Dan Keane ahead of a huge weekend for the club...

Caltra Cuans Player Laura Naughton speaks ahead of All-Ireland Final v Knockbride

Caltra Cuans player Laura Naughton spoke to Darren Kelly ahead of the All-Ireland Intermediate Final clash with Knockbride of Cavan. She spoke about her side's journey to the final and what it means to play in Croke Park with her club...

Caltra Cuans Captain Denise Kelly ahead of All-Ireland Intermediate Final Clash with Knockbride

Caltra Cuans Captain, Denise Kelly, who has lifted two titles for her club already this year, and played in Caltra Ahascragh's All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Final defeat last year, also spoke to Darren Kelly ahead of the Knockbride decider at Croke Park...

Caltra Cuans Manager Peter Birch ahead of All-Ireland Intermediate Final v Knockbride

Caltra Cuans manager Peter Birch spoke to Darren Kelly ahead of his side's All-Ireland Intermediate Final against Knockbride of Cavan in Croke Park on Saturday afternoon at 2 pm.

Caltra Cuans had a dramatic last-gasp victory over St. Fechin's in the All-Ireland Semi-Final in Drogheda after dismantling St. Barry's of Roscommon by 3 goals in the Connacht Final.

Birch's side will aim to become just the 5th Galway team to win an All-Ireland Ladies Intermediate crown and the first since Annaghdown in 2016...

Katie O'Brien (Over The Line Special Guest - Monday, 8th December 2025)

Clarinbridge Paralympian and 2022 World Rowing Championship Gold medalist Katie O'Brien was this week's special guest on 'Over The Line' (Monday, 8th November 2025).

Katie spoke about her career in rowing, how she found the sport, as well as her studies and career.

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

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

The Fields of Athenry 10K: Alan Burke of Athenry AC

The Fields of Athenry 10K will return this St. Stephen's Day as the annual tradition will this year, for the first time, include a cash prize for the top three male and female finishers.

Behind it all, the race remains a fundraiser at heart. Proceeds go toward the continued development of the club track, supporting athletics for all in the region. This year’s event is made possible thanks to the generous support of Kare Plus Ireland (Main Sponsor) and The Castle Group (Platinum Sponsor).

Alan Burke from Athenry Athletics Club spoke to John Mulligan about the massive event...