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Champions Galway are back in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior camogie final.

A Carrie Dolan penalty goal in the opening minute of the second half ensured a comfortable progression against a hard-working but less experienced Kilkenny unit with Galway winning by 1-14 to 0-11.

Here is the commentary of the game from Tommy Devane and Imelda Hobbins

The Galway Races begin this Monday with thousands coming to  Ballybrit for seven days of high quality racing. 

It is also an opportunity for local jockeys and trainers to return home and be part of what is a highlight of the national racing calendar. 

George McDonagh sat down with Conor Rabbitte and Aaron Anderson who both ply their trade in England but who have horses running at the Festival. 

Conor is the conditional jockey with Jessica Bedi Racing who is based in Yorkshire while Aaron is involved with the yard who have brought over five horses to run this week. 

 

Bearna Na Forbacha Aontaithe will host a Comórtas Sacair Na Gaeltachta tournament for U12 teams on the 29th of August at An Sportlann Na Forbacha. 

Six teams will be involved with all teams from the Gaeltacht.

Hosts Bearna Na Forbacha will be joined by West Coast United, Chois Fharraige and MacDara from Galway and by Iorras Aontaithe and Ruagairi Acla from Mayo. 

Mike Rafferty was at the launch, and he first spoke to Joacim Lydon from West Coast United, Aodan Malone from Chois Fharraige and Diarmuid O Ceide from MacDara. 

Rosmuc native Antoine Óg Ó Mainín continued his rise in the professional ranks with a split decision win last weekend in Sydney. 

Up against Beau Woods who was recently crowned Queensland Super Lightweight Champion, Antoine boxed clever and won by split decision. 

That win puts Antoine Óg 4-1 as a professional from his six fights so far with his contest with Kaliova Tahikia declared a no contest. 

Antoine Óg spoke to John Mulligan from his home in Sydney. 

 

The Senior Football Championship gets underway next Friday (31st July 2026) with three games taking place, before another five on Saturday (1st August).

On Friday at 7.30pm, Corofin clash with Claregalway in Kenny Park; Killannin meet Mountbellew-Moylough in Pearse Stadium; and Milltown go head-to-head with Salthill-Knocknacarra in Tuam Stadium.

Saturday starts with a double header in Kenny Park.  Caltra battle Bearna na Forbacha at 4.15pm, before Annaghdown against St. James' throws in at 6pm.  In Pearse Stadium, Oughterard takes on Tuam Stars at 4.45pm, followed by defending champions Maigh Cuilinn and Naomh Anna Leitir Móir beginning at 6.30pm.  Dunmore MacHales and Monivea-Abbey will face off in Tuam Stadium at 6.15pm.

Leading up to the start of the club championship, Galway Bay FM's Kevin O'Dwyer and Tommy Devane joined Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to look ahead to the action.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Gowran Park (25th July 2026).

Cross-channel, there are meetings in Ascot, York, Newcastle, Chester, Lingfield and Salisbury.

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