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RUGBY: Ospreys vs Connacht (URC preview with Connacht lineout & maul coach John Muldoon and Galway Bay FM's William Davies)

Connacht have made three changes for their United Rugby Championship trip to Ospreys on Saturday (22nd March) with Denis Buckley, Joe Joyce and Josh Murphy coming into the pack.

Pete Wilkins’ side are on 29 points, only outside the top-8 on scoring difference.

Galway Bay FM's William Davies was joined by Connacht lineout & maul coach John Muldoon to look ahead to the game.

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Kick-off at Swansea.com Stadium on Saturday is 5.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Our Connacht rugby coverage is brought to you by Murty Rabbitts.

LGFA: Galway senior manager Daniel Moynihan with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their National League meeting with Monaghan

Following a three week break, Galway's senior ladies footballers return to Lidl Ladies National Football League action this Sunday (23rd March 2025) when they meet Monaghan in Round 6 of Division 2.

With five wins from as many games so far, the Tribeswomen will secure promotion and a league final in Croke Park next month providing they leave the Farney county without defeat.

Galway have won the last five league clashes between the counties (the last finishing 1-9 to 1-7 in 2019 with Sarah Conneally getting Galway's goal).  Monaghan's last success was a 1-11 to 0-11 win  in Mountbellew back in 2011.

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 Currin GAA on Sunday is 2pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

SOCCER: Galway United manager Phil Trill with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their Women's Premier Division clash with Peamount United

Galway United seek to maintain their 100% start to the SSE Airtricity League Women's Premier Division on Saturday (22nd March 2025) when they travel to Peamount United.

After wins over DLR Waves and Bohemians, Greenogue is the only venue the Tribeswomen haven't tasted a competitive victory since their formation before the 2023 season.

United are unbeaten in three games against Peamount, including a 3-1 home victory last season.  But their trip to Dublin ended in a 0-0 draw.

Leading up to the game, Galway United manager Phil Trill has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.

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Kick-off at Greenogue on Saturday is 5pm.

FOOTBALL: Galway 1-21 Leitrim 1-10 (Connacht under-20 Championship match report with Galway Bay FM's Kevin O'Dwyer)

FOOTBALL: Galway 1-21 Leitrim 1-10 (Connacht under-20 Championship match report with Galway Bay FM's Kevin O'Dwyer)

SOCCER: Presentation Athenry manager Joe Finnerty with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their FAI Schools Junior Cup Final defeat to Presentation Kilkenny

Presentation Secondary School, Kilkenny 2-0 Presentation College, Athenry

Roisin Foley (50), Emily Phelan (67)                                    

Two second half goals ensured Cup success for Presentation Secondary School, Kilkenny over defending Champions Presentation College, Athenry in a sun-soaked Athlone Town AFC this afternoon (March 19).

It’s been some season for the Kilkenny kingpins as this victory confirmed a Cup double for the girls with their Senior crew capturing the National title five weeks ago in the same venue with six of the Junior squad involved in that showpiece.

It was a case of taking their chances when they came with a sublime effort from Roisin FOLEY to open her account for Kilkenny with twenty minutes of the game remaining.  Vice Captain Emily PHELAN made sure of the win three minutes from time when she saw her effort go in off the keeper.

Kilkenny made the brighter start to the contest with Hannah Griffey forcing a brilliant save from Jane Brennan with 13 minutes on the clock.

Towards the latter stages of the first half, it was Athenry that dominated most of the possession but just couldn’t get the ball on target as the teams went in goalless at the break.

Within four minutes, Kilkenny broke the deadlock with a superb set piece from Roisin FOLEY that sailed over the head of Brennan and into the top corner, leaving the Galway shot-stopper no chance.

The Galway side had a great opportunity to draw level a few moments later when Niamh Kilgannon had a glancing header goal bound only for Isabelle Carroll to produce a top class save at the near post to deny the youngster.

Noone, Duffy and McNamara had half chances blocked down with some solid defensive play from Presentation, Kilkenny.

The killer blow for Athenry came three minutes from time when Emily PHELAN’S cross slipped through the hands of Brennan and in for Kilkenny’s second of the afternoon.

After the game, Presentation College manager Joe Finnerty spoke to Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

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PRESENTATION SECONDARY SCHOOOL, KILKENNY | Isabelle Carroll, Anna Morrissey, Roisin Foley, Hannah Griffey, Maria Ryan, Ellie Barron, Kate Ryan, Olivia Dunphy ©, Emily Phelan ©, Meadhbh Doherty, Ellen Treacy

SUBS USED | Kate Dalton for Treacy (46) Amy O’Shea for Barron (46). Chloe Tennyson for K Ryan (70) Sophie McCabe for Morrissey (70+3), Ella Cody for Foley (70+3)

SUBS NOT USED | Emily Doyle, Tara Rose Dunphy, Brooke Quirke

EXTENDED PANEL | Kate Daly, Megan O’Reilly, Kara Canavan, Grace O’Farrell, Emily O’Rourke, Lauren Moran, Katie O’Shea, Sophie Malone.

TEACHERS | Colin Kinsella, Orlaith Conlon COACHES | Ray Meagher, David Doyle

 

PRESENTATION COLLEGE, ATHENRY | Jane Brennan, Cadhla Fox, Saoirse Counihan, Brooke Corcoran, Kate Kennedy, Niamh Kilgannon ©, Sophie Hogan, Abbie Duffy, Mollie Noone ©, Amira Bouhlel McNamara, Anna Jordan

SUBS USED | Lily Mae Feeney for Counihan (67), Aideen Kilgannon for Hogan (70+5), Aoibhe Corcoran for McNamara (70+5),  Isobel Behan for Jordan (70+6)

SUBS NOT USED | Aoibhín Hannon, Katie Noone,  Isobel Furey, Isobel Beldon, Ciara Doyle

EXTENDED PANEL | Sarah Egan, Ailbhe Mannion, Charolette Mangan, Chloe Keane, Ciara Mullins Eve Connolly Ledwith, Kacie Lally Duffy, Leah Mullins, Sarah Egan, Tegan Kilkenny.

TEACHERS | Joe Finnerty, Edel Kilgannon, Dom Coll

CAMOGIE: Galway senior manager Cathal Murray with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane ahead of their National League encounter with Dublin

CAMOGIE: Galway senior manager Cathal Murray with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane ahead of their National League encounter with Dublin

CAMOGIE: Galway vice-captain Aoife Donohue with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their National League encounter with Dublin

CAMOGIE: Galway vice-captain Aoife Donohue with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their National League encounter with Dublin

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