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Galway Man To Climb Mount Kilimanjaro For Cuan Mhuire

A Galway man is to set off on an adventure next week that will see him climb Mount Kilimanjaro. 

Eanna Shalvey is currently Head Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Offaly Senior Footballers and he will climb the iconic mountain that is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain above sea level in the world, at 5,895 m (19,341 ft) above sea level and 4,900 m (16,100 ft) above its plateau base.

Eanna begins his adventure on the 11th of September and is raising funds for Cuan Mhuire Coolarne, a Galway-based centre helping people in recovery from addiction.

This is the charity’s main fundraiser for 2025, with all proceeds going toward maintaining vital services for the local community.

Eanna joined George McDonagh in the studio on Over The Line on Monday Night. 

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Over The Line - The Adrian Walsh Interview

Adrian Walsh is a legend when it comes to football. 

Born in Cork and now living in Galway, he made the Guinness Book of Records in 1978, '79 and '80 for what they now call ball juggling but in the old days was called 'keepie uppies'.

Known as "Mr Ball Control", he travelled the world and met legends of the game such as  Pele, Franz Beckenbauer, Bobby Moore and George Best. 

However, that has also led to him becoming a highly rated and respected coach and he continues to coach today. 

He spoke to George and John about his career and travels. 

Hoboken Guards Shining A Light For Hurling In New York

A hurling club in New York has played an important role in the development of hurling in the city. 

Founded in 2010, the Hoboken Guards have played in 11 championship finals over the past 15 years. After winning the Junior Championship in 2017, they were promoted to the Senior ranks in 2018 – and what followed was a golden run.

They captured the Senior New York Championship three years in a row: 2018, 2019, and 2020. They’ve also appeared in finals in 2011 through 2016, as well as 2021, 2022, and most recently, this year, when they faced Waterford in the New York Final. A game they unfortunately lost. 

The squad for this year’s final was led by player/manager Darragh Walsh, with coaching support from Brian Glynn, Eamon Glynn, and John Fitzgerald.

The team was captained by David Mangan of Kilconieron, with a strong Galway backbone that included Johnny Glynn (Adrahan), Daniel Mottram (Kilnadeema-Leitrim) in goal, Conor Caulfield (Kilconieron), and Gary Corless (Gort) among the starters. Also on the panel were Hugh McDonagh (Cortoon), Enda and Declan Fahey (Kilbeacanty), and Paul Gordon (Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry).

In the club’s early days, it was Tipp men like Declan Hogan (former NJ/Kilkenny captain), Conor Costigan (Templetuohy), and Pat Egan (JK Brackens) who helped form the spine of the team, alongside Clare’s Fintan Meehan (Sixmilebridge). But Galway has always had a huge presence – with players like Shane O’Grady (Tommy Larkin’s and now a lecturer at ATU Galway), Noel Gorman, and Eamon Riordan also of Tommy Larkin’s, Brian Casserly (Athenry), Shane Quinn (Kinvara), and Sean Costelloe (Ballindereen) all contributing over the years.

The Hoboken Guards have not only made their mark on the field but also helped grow the game across the U.S.

Their success sparked the formation of five other American hurling clubs, including Jersey Shore GAA. Two American-born players from the Guards’ All-American B team went on to found clubs of their own: Mick Kinnelly launched Providence Hurling Club in Rhode Island, James Herron started Tulsa GAA in Oklahoma, and Dave Lewis established the Kean University Hurling Club in New Jersey.

Ahead of this feature airing, the club’s founder David Cosgrove has been flooded with stories, messages, and memories from past players – both in New Jersey and here in Ireland.

He spoke to John Mulligan.

All Ireland Glory For Galway's U15 And U16 Hurlers

Last Saturday is a day that will be remembered in Galway GAA for a long time following the success of the Galway U15 and U16 Hurling teams in All-Ireland Finals. 

The U15 team won the Arrabawn A Cup beating Tipperary by 4-12 to 3-8 and the U16 team followed suit with a 2-17 to 0-12 win over Tipperary in their final.

Managers of the U15's Aidan Ryan and U16's Shane Cusack spoke to John Mulligan about their teams' successes. 

Galway Boxers Look Forward To Taking On The World

Galway Boxers Adam Hession from Monivea and Martin McDonagh from Tuam will be taking on the world at the World Amateur Boxing Championships this week in Liverpool.

The draw will be held on Wednesday, with the Championships themselves beginning on Thursday. 

This week also saw a significant sponsorship announcement with the IABA announcing a game-changing multi-year partnership with global giant Nike, the world’s biggest sportswear brand.

This collaboration marks a milestone, as IABA international boxers will wear the iconic Nike swoosh in the ring and on the podium, all the way up to the LA 2028 Olympics.

In partnering, IABA and Nike are raising the commercial profile of boxing, at home and worldwide. 

Ahead of that announcement, Adam (Who is also Irish Team Captain along with Aoife O'Rourke) and Martin joined John Mulligan on Sunday Sport. 

The Full Time Whistle - August 31st

John Mulligan looks back at a busy weekend of sport in Galway, including Club Championships in Football, Ladies Football and Camogie and the opening weekend of the local soccer and rugby seasons. 

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SOCCER: Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty, Derek Rogers and Darren Kelly remember Ollie Horgan on 'Over The Line'

SOCCER: Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty, Derek Rogers and Darren Kelly remember Ollie Horgan on 'Over The Line'

SOCCER: Former Finn Harps player Declan Boyle chats to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly about Ollie Horgan

SOCCER: Former Finn Harps player Declan Boyle chats to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly about Ollie Horgan

HORSE RACING: 'Saturday Six' with Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in the Curragh (30th August 2025).

Cross-channel, there are meetings in Beverley, Sandown, Chester, Newtown Abbott, Lingfield and Chelmsford City.

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