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Sean Walsh reports from Pearse Stadium after Galway defeated Kilkenny in the opening round of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship on Saturday afternoon...

Galway's Tiernan Kileen spoke to Niall Canavan after Galway's victory over Kilkenny in the opening round of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship on Sunday afternoon...

The June Bank Holiday weekend will see runners from all over the country once again visit Galway for the 2026 Connacht Backyard Ultra. 

This sold out event at the Brothers of Charity in Clarinbridge, starts at 12 noon on Saturday May 30th, involves athletes running a 6.7km loop in an hour. 

Following a short break, they then go out on another loop of the course and continue on until they stop with the event using a last person standing format. 

The winner will complete approximately 40 loops, which will take them 40 hours.

The event is also now under the IMRA - Irish Mountain Running Association umbrella of events.

The IMRA calendar has 175 events across 21 counties. 6 of which are in county Galway.

The IMRA Galway league is 5 races over 5 months. April to August. With distances of 7km -> 11km

Francis Kelly - Chairperson of Galway Trail Running AC and co race director of the Connacht Backyard Ultra, spoke to John Mulligan.

 

After success of the Sunchasers Charity Cycle last year which raised over €14,000 for charity, they have decided to go again this year.

Once again the route is Dublin to Galway and their arrival this year will coincide with Connacht and Munster at Dexcom Stadium on May 9th.

There's going to be a core crew of about 20 doing the cycle on both days, but they are seeking to get community involvement as well.

This can be done in two ways...

On the 8th of May at 5pm.  An "Extra Mile" Cycle will take place from Athlone Springs Hotel to Curraghboy National School.

Or

On the 9th of May at 2 pm, by taking part in The "Last Leg" Cycle from The Filling Station, Athenry into Eyre Square and then up to Dexcom Stadium. 

Kevin Lavin is the organiser of the cycle and he spoke to John Mulligan 

You can donate by clicking on the link HERE.

Kevin can also be contacted via email at Sunchasersgalway@gmail.com.

Galway Senior Hurling Manager Micheal Donoghue speaks to Niall Canavan after Galway's victory over Kilkenny in the opening round of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship on Saturday afternoon...

Sean Walsh, Cyril Farrell and Andy Coen discuss Galway's impressive victory over Kilkenny in the opening round of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship.

Commentary by Niall Canavan, Sean Walsh, Cyrill Farrell and Andy Coen of Galway's victory over Kilkenny in the opening round of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship at Pearse Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and assembled media after therir defeat to Dundalk

Galway United didn't make it three wins in succession in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division at Oriel Park on Friday (17th April 2026) as Dundalk outscored them in a last 10 minute goal blitz to secure a first competitive victory over the Tribesmen since 2017.

Declan McDaid scored for the Lilywhites on 81 and 85 minutes to put Ciarán Kilduff's team clear before Stephen Walsh replied with a Galway United consolation.

Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers.

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Galway United's next game is away to bottom side Waterford next Friday (24th).  Kick-off at Waterford RSC is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.