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Despite a thrilling second half comeback that led to a shot to win the game, Galway came up one point short to Roscommon in the Electric Ireland Connacht Minor Football Final in Tuam Stadium on Friday (8th May 2026).

Goals from Jayden Concannon and Joshua Coyne gave Roscommon a 2-8 to 0-5 interval lead with the wind.  But Darragh Kelleher's second half strike gave the visitors control before Adam Healy's goal ensured Galway stayed in touch until the finish.

Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Tommy Devane and Kevin O'Dwyer.

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Galway will now play the Ulster champions next month in the All-Ireland Minor Football quarter-finals.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Killarney and Naas (9th May 2026).

Cross-channel, there are meetings in Haydock, Lingfield, Ascot, Nottingham, Hexham, Leicester and Warwick.

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

Racing in Ireland on Friday (8th May 2026) is in Ballinrobe and Downpatrick.

Cross-channel, there are meetings in Ascot, Chester, Market Rasen, Ripon and Wolverhampton.

With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

 

For the first time in the Leinster championship, Galway face Kildare this Saturday (9th May 2026) where a third consecutive victory will put the Tribesmen within touching distance of qualifying for the All-Ireland series.

The last time they met was in the 1980 All-Ireland quarter-final where a Joe Connolly hat-trick inspired Galway to a 5-15 to 1-11 victory.  The maroon and white went on to win a first Liam McCarthy Cup in 57 years.

Before the championship began, Kildare's Muiris Curtin caught up with Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh at the launch in the Kinnity Castle Hotel.

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Throw-in at Cedral, St. Conleth's Park, Newbridge on Saturday is 3.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.