Show Notes
Paralympics Ireland, in partnership with Allianz, invited aspiring Para athletes and families from across Ireland to an Allianz NextGen event held at the Kingfisher Club, University of Galway last Saturday. Paralympians Katie O’Brien and Shauna Bocquet along with up and coming sprint star Fionán Ruane, joined participants on the day, sharing their experiences and helping others explore where Para sport could take them. John Mulligan went along to find out more…
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SOCCER: Galway United defender Anthony O'Connor with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 0-0 Premier Division draw with St. Patrick's Athletic
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 0-0 Premier Division draw with St. Patrick's Athletic
SOCCER: Galway Bay FM commentators Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers chat after Galway United's 0-0 Premier Division draw with St. Patrick's Athletic
Connacht ran in eight tries to secure their second win of the BKT United Rugby Championship in Dexcom Stadium on Friday (23rd October 2026). Finlay Bealham, Sean Jansen, Cathal Forde, Sam Gilbert and Cian Prendergast all crossed the whitewash during the first half before two tries for the returning Dave Heffernan and one for Harry West capped off a superb evening for Stuart Lancaster's team. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Rob Murphy and William Davies. == Connacht's next game is at home to Leinster next Friday (30th October). Kick-off at Dexcom Stadium is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM. Our Connacht Rugby Coverage is brought to you by 'Screene's On The Square.'
Due to the Orange Weather Wind Warning due to Storm Boelo, fixtures have changed but the Bon Secours Senior Football Final between Maigh Cuilinn and Salthill-Knocknacarra still goes ahead. It's now fixed for Sunday (25th October) in Pearse Stadium at 4pm. As a result, the Sweeney Oil Intermediate Final between An Spideál and Caherlistrane will now throw-in at 2pm as part of a double header. The Primary Junior 2 Final between Annaghdown and Tuam Stars is now on Bank Holiday Monday (26th) at 1pm, followed by the Primary Junior decider between Headford and Fr. Griffin's/Éire Óg at 3pm. Looking ahead to the games are Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly and Kevin O'Dwyer.