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SOCCER: Galway United 2025 'Over The Line' Season Review with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly, Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers

Two weeks after they secured their SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division spot, Galway Bay FM commentators Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers joined Darren Kelly on Friday's 'Over The Line' to look back on Galway United's season and what lies ahead for John Caulfield's charges (14th November 2025).

They reflect on Moses Dyer's impact and Stephen Walsh's record appearances, the sadness with the passing of Ollie Horgan, the performances that led to a relegation battle, the character shown to survive and what lies ahead in 2026.

We were also joined by Galway Bay FM's Sean Carley, LIVE from Budapest, as Republic of Ireland fans travel in their droves to Hungary following Thursday's win over Portugal at the Aviva Stadium.

As well as chatting about Pearse Stadium and Galway United securing another top-three finish in the Women's Premier Division, Mike also previewed the weekend's action on the local soccer scene.

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The 'Over The Line' weekend preview show with Darren Kelly broadcasts every Friday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM.

HURLING/CAMOGIE: Connacht Camogie Development Officer David Cunningham and Wheelchair hurler Shane Curran with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their Blitz in Clarin College Athenry

The Connacht Wheelchair Camogie Hurling club are holding a unique event in Clarin College Athenry on Sunday, 7th December.

A number of teams will play a blitz on the day (from 10am to 2pm), including the Connacht and Munster wheelchair teams, Galway senior hurling and camogie teams, Limerick senior hurling and camogie teams, and All-Star recipients from GAA and camogie sides, and present All-Stars in wheelchair camogie and hurling.

It's a fun event with a different twist on a competitive fun sport.  The idea is to promote awareness of wheelchair hurling and camogie.

Connacht Camogie Development Officer and coach David Cunningham, and Connacht hurling wheelchair player Shane Curran came into studio to join Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to let us know what to expect.

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To find out more about Connacht Wheelchair Hurling and Camogie Club, check out their Facebook page HERE.

If anybody wants to get involved or learn more about Wheelchair hurling and camogie, contact David Cunnigham at developmentofficer.connacht@camogie.ie.

For more information on Galway Speeders, a Sports Club for young people with a physical disability, click HERE.

HURLING: Ballinasloe joint manager Derek Frehill with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their Connacht JHC semi-final against Mayo's Moytura

Fresh from achieving the Galway Junior 1 three-in-a-row with their victory over Kiltormer two weeks previously, Ballinasloe begin their quest for the one title to elude them in recent years when they meet Mayo's Moytura in the Connacht hurling semi-final on Saturday (15th November 2025).

Their opponents recently reformed in 2022 after an eight-year break and include many top players from the Mayo senior set-up that reached this year's Nicky Rackard Cup Final in Croke Park.

Leading up to the game, Ballinasloe joint manager Derek Frehill caught up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.

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Throw-in at Duggan Park on Saturday is 1.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

FOOTBALL: Cárna-Caiseal manager John Casey with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their Connacht JFC semi-final against Leitrim's Aughavas

Despite not gaining promotion to intermediate football, Primary junior football champions Cárna-Caiseal take a step into the unknown when they travel to Leitrim's Aughavas in the AIB Connacht Junior Football Semi-Final on Sunday (16th November 2025).

Victories over Fr. Griffin's Éire Óg and Williamstown gave the Connemara club their first Galway silverware since 2012.  But they face an in-form Aughavas outfit who will play Division 1 football in their county in 2026.

Leading up to the game, Cárna-Caiseal bainisteoir John Casey chatted to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.

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Throw-in at Ballinamore on Sunday is 1.30pm and we'll have full coverage on our website galwaybayfm.ie.

FOOTBALL: Former Maigh Cuilinn and Galway star Gareth Bradshaw looks ahead to the Connacht SFC semi-final against Leitrim Gaels with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly

Just seven days after overcoming Sligo's Shamrock Gaels, Maigh Cuilinn are back in AIB Connacht Senior Football championship action this Sunday (16th November 2025) when they take on Leitrim Gaels.

Maigh Cuilinn are seeking to reach a first provincial decider since their last sojourn outside Galway in 2022, but the first-time winners in Leitrim will come to Salthill with nothing to lose.

Leading up to the game, former Maigh Cuilinn and Galway football star Gareth Bradshaw looked ahead to the game on 'Over The Line' with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.

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Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Sunday is 1.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

BASKETBALL: National League Preview with Adrian O'Neill

In the Domino's Men's National League Division 1 on Thursday (13th November 2025), Titans were 95-84 victors over Maigh Cuilinn in an all-Galway derby.

On Saturday, all three Galway teams are in action. Maigh Cuilinn host Tipp Talons at the Kingfisher from 7pm; Titans are away to Portlaoise Panthers at the same time; Maree head to Killarney Cougars at 7.30pm.

With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill.