After a month of combines, pro days, showcasing their skills for NFL coaches and scouts, Ireland's 'fantastic four' must sit and wait to see if their American football dreams are going to be fulfilled next season. GAA players Rory Beggan (Monaghan), Mark Jackson (Wicklow) and Charlie Smyth (Down) were among 16 overall to go to Indianapolis and Florida while Galway were also represented by former Connacht rugby player Darragh Leader. The Castlegar man has been living Stateside after finishing up with Connacht in 2020. And while helping out his brother Tadhg with the Leader Kicking programme that's opening more doors for Irish people to become part of America's biggest sport, he decided now was the time to see if he could do it. Injuries curtailed his kicking abilities during the month but his bench pressing accomplishments (doing 23 reps lifting 102.5kg) has garnered attention and kept him in the mix. Darragh has been chatting with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Darragh and Tadhg Leader will be back in Ireland next month as 'Leader Kicking' will holding a number of events. if you have an interest in trying to get into the dynamic world of American football as a kicker or punter, check out leaderkicking.com. Click HERE https://leaderkicking.com/
University of Galway's Fiona Everard will represent Ireland this Saturday (30th March 2024) when she takes to the line in Serbia for the World Cross Country Championship. The Bandon AC runner is one of eight to represent her country. Herself and Tullamore Harriers' Danielle Donegan compete in the Senior Women's 10,000m race. Everard was recently acknowledged for her accomplishments at the University of Galway's 39th annual sports awards. She is the current under-23 and senior national cross country champion and finished 34th at the European Championships in Brussels. With just days to go, Fiona joined up for a chat with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == The senior women's race takes place at 10.45am Irish time on Saturday. And there will be LIVE television coverage on VIRGIN MEDIA TWO from 9.50am that morning.
FOOTBALL: Mayo 0-16 Galway 2-6 (Connacht under-20 Championship report with Galway Bay FM's Kevin Dwyer)
FOOTBALL: Roscommon defender Conor Hussey with Galway Bay FM's Kevin Dwyer ahead of the Connacht senior championship
FOOTBALL: Mayo manager Kevin McStay with Galway Bay FM's Kevin Dwyer ahead of the Connacht senior championship
FOOTBALL: Mayo wing forward Diarmuid O'Connor with Galway Bay FM's Kevin Dwyer at the Connacht senior championship launch
FOOTBALL: Sligo footballer Keelan Cawley with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins ahead of the Connacht senior championship
FOOTBALL: London's Fintan Eastwood with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins ahead of their Connacht championship clash with Galway
FOOTBALL: Galway forwards coach John 'Scan' Concannon with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins at the launch for the Connacht senior football championship
FOOTBALL: Galway's John Daly with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins ahead of the 2024 Connacht senior championship
Despite an excellent first half in which they scored two goals, it was a case of defeat for Galway this evening in the Connacht U20 Football Championship. Mayo overcame the Tribesmen by 0-16 to 2-6 in McHale Park. Here is the commentary as broadcast on galwaybayfm.ie with Jonathan Higgins and Kevin Dwyer.
Andreeas 'Judoka' Binder makes his Mixed Martial Arts return next month (April) when he takes on local favourite Victor Kuku in Amsterdam. It's the Galway's fighter's first fight at welterweight since failing to make the weight at lightweight on two occasions with the Professional Fighters League. The former lightweight champion returns to Levels Fight League, for this bout, where he made his name as he starts his journey again to get back in contention for a shot at championship glory. Kuku has won 14 from 33 fights, while Binder is currently on eight wins from 10 and a streak of three wins. Andreeas Binder caught up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to look ahead to the bout. == #LFL12 takes at Mediahaven, Amsterdam on Sunday, 21st April 2024. The main event will see Dutch champion Melvin van Suijdam defend the welterweight title Mexico's Leonardo Blasco. Tickets are available by clicking HERE. https://www.ticketmaster.nl/event/302395?CAMEFROM=ANDREEAS
RUGBY: Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC trip to Benetton
RUGBY: Connacht's Shamus Hurley-Langton with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC trip to Benetton
RUGBY: Connacht Lineout & Maul coach John Muldoon with Galway Bay FM's William Davies before their URC trip to Benetton
After a week off, Galway United are back in SSE Airtricity League Premier Division action on Friday (29th March 2024) when they travel to the Ryan McBride Brandywell to play Derry City. Loughrea's Pat Hoban is the league's top scorer with six goals for Derry City, two more than Galway United have managed in total over the six games so far. The Candystripes are in second place on 11 points, with Galway in fifth on seven points. It's their first meeting since September 2017 when goals from Kevin Devaney and Stephen Folan gave Galway United a 2-1 win in Eamonn Deacy Park. Derry were 2-1 victors in the Brandywell the previous June. Leading up to the game, Galway United manager John Caulfield caught up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Kick-off at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.
Just seven days after their win in the Avenir All-Island Cup, Galway United head back to Sligo Rovers again this Saturday (30th March 2024) in the SSE Airtricity League Women's Premier Division. The Tribeswomen came away with a 2-0 victory last week thanks to a Rola Olusola brace. And with two victories already in the league, they'll be aiming to maintain their position on top of the table. Leading up to the game, Galway United manager Phil Trill has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Kick-off at the Showgrounds on Saturday is 7pm.
With the dust settling on Galway's National Hurling League campaign, the latest edition of Hurling Chat (Tuesday, 26th March) sees Cyril Donnellan, Niall Canavan and Sean Walsh chat about where Galway are at. They look at Galway's league campaign, the likely championship team based on the league appearances, the players that came out of the league in a good place, Clare and Kilkenny's arrival in the league final and the importance of hitting the ground running in the championship opener against Carlow. == The Galway seniors next game is at home to Carlow on Sunday, 21st April. Throw-in at Pearse Stadium is 2pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.
Ballinasloe Town AFC are currently undertaking the biggest fundraiser in their 53-year history as they prepare to host a Hollywood Movie Night at the Shearwater Hotel on Saturday, 13th April 2024. The night will see six movies, involving club members and the locals in the cast, with judges and the audience selecting the winners of the local Oscars. As well as filming, each group/film are fundraising to make by holding events as the club gathers funds for the ambitious plans to resurface their main pitch with Astro turf, all ranging from table quizzes to raffling off tickets. On the night, movie stars on the red carpert will be from productions like 'The Banshies of Inisherin,' 'Bridesmaids,' 'Father Ted,' 'Nuns on the Run,' 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest' and 'The Snapper.' At one of the events, Ballinasloe Town AFC Bjorn Manning sat down and chatted to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Tickets are just €30 for the Hollywood Movie Night and further details can be found on the Ballinasloe Town AFC Facebook page. Click HERE https://www.facebook.com/ballinasloe.townafc If you can't make it on the night but would like to donate to the club's fundraising plans, check out their idonate page. Click HERE https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/btafcmovienight?fbclid=IwAR1K6aNien5xiPGU6rmbsqJyav-dXdUHiZUs_Amd4xZDF8ZlRWnC6QCxpGo
CAMOGIE: Galway minor manager Stephen Glennon with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their All-Ireland championship defeat to Cork
CAMOGIE: Cork 0-19 Galway 1-9 (All-Ireland minor championship report from Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly)
RUGBY: Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy after their 38-14 defeat to Emirates Lions in the URC
RUGBY: Connacht captain Caolin Blade with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy after their 38-14 defeat to Emirates Lions in the URC
John Mulligan rounds up the sporting weekend featuring Gaelic Games, Soccer, Rugby and Basketball.