Mervue United began the new FAI National League with a 1-1 draw against Donegal's Cockhill Celtic in Fahy's Field on Saturday (29th August 2026).

The visitors looked set to spoil the day thanks to Tiernan Ruddy's goal two minutes into the second half.  But Gavin Smyth stepped up with a 94th minute equaliser for Mervue United to leave four teams tied at the top in Group 1 (the others are Bonagee United and Home Farm DCU).

Afterwards, Mervue United manager Brendan O'Connor shared this thoughts with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

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Mevue United's next game is away to Lucan United next Satuday (5th September). Kick-off at Westmanstown Road is 3pm.

Racing in Ireland on Monday is in Downpatrick and Roscommon (31st August 2026).

The feature in Roscommon is the first race of a seven-race card at 4.50 - the €25,000 Irish EBF Median Sires Series Race.

Downpatrick begins at 2.12 with their feature being the last of seven races - €15,000 Downpatrick Racecourse Style Handicap Steeplechase at 5.30.

With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Sean Carley looks back on the sporting weekend, including:

The draws took place for the Preliminary Quarter Finals of the Bon Secours Senior and Sweeney Oil Intermediate Football Championships on Sunday evening following a dramatic weekend of games. 

Here are the draws done in Kenny Park and broadcast on Galway Bay FM on Sunday evening with Jonathan Higgins, Shane Walsh and Football Committee Chairperson Michéal Geraghty. 

The Draws

IFC Preliminary Quarter Finals

An Spideal v Oileáin Arann, St Brendans v Claregalway, Corofin v Glenamaddy, Micheal Breathnach v Kilconly

SFC Preliminary Quarter Finals

Claregalway v Barna Na Forbacha, Tuam Stars v Mountbellew Moylough, Dunmore MacHales v Oughterard, Milltown v Monivea Abbey

IFC Relegation semi-finals

Clifden v Kilkerrin Clonberne, Cortoon Shamrocks v An Cheathru Rua

SFC Relegation semi-finals

Naomh Anna Leitir Mór v Killannin, Caltra v St James

In this extended US Sports Segment, John is joined by David and Tommy as they look at the changes affecting College Football in the US, the new plans for the NFL and all else that is happening in sports in the USA. 

Friday, October 9th will be historic in the history of Irish Boxing as that is the date that Killimordaly's Louise Creaven will challenge for the Boxing Union of Ireland Women's Welterweight Title at the Pariochal Hall Arena in Cork. 

Standing in her way is Christina Desmond who is 5-0 as a professional. 

For Creaven, this will be her 9th fight as a pro and she comes into this fight following a stoppage win over Thanchanok Phanan on Wednesday night at the Gold Coast Convention in Australia. 

Louise spoke to John Mulligan from her home in Australia as she prepares to come home for the biggest fight of her career. 

The University Of Galway Mystics are busy preparing for the new basketball season that begins on October 3rd when they play Cleveland Rockets at the Kingfisher.

Already, the team have been holding trials with one more taking place this Thursday. 

The team also have a new Head Coach in Jose Rodriguez who has been overseeing the trials ahead of the new season. 

He spoke to John Mulligan. 

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 1-1 draw with Shelbourne

Jimmy Keohane's equaliser on 94 minutes rescued Galway United a draw in Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday evening (28th August 2026) in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division.

The visitors got in front 10 minutes from when after Hugo Cunha saved Daniel Kelly's penalty, James Norris got a rebound into the net but United found a way to rescue the spoils.

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

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Galway United's next game is their FAI Cup quarter-final against Drogheda United next Friday (4th September). Kick-off at Sullivan & Lambe Park is 7.45pm.

The final round of group games in the Bon Secours Senior Football Championship takes place this Saturday and Sunday (29th-30th August 2026).

Tuam Stars are the biggest name not guaranteed their place in the knockout stages just yet as they face St. James' on Sunday in Kenny Park (5pm). Annaghdown will top Group 4 if they avoid defeat to Oughterard at the same time in Pearse Stadium.

Dunmore MacHales and Naomh Anna Leitir Móir go head-to-head with in a potential winner-takes-all encounter on Saturday in Pearse Stadium (4.15pm). Maigh Cuilinn will win Group 3 if they don't fall to Monivea-Abbey i Tuam Stadium.

Salthill-Knocknacarra have already secured a quarter-final place in Group 2 as they prepare to face a Caltra team who need victory on Sunday in Tuam Stadium (3.15pm). Milltown and Bearna na Forbacha also battle for survival in Kenny Park.

Claregalway clash with Mountbellew-Moylough to decide 2nd and 3rd in Group 1 on Saturday (6pm) in Tuam Stadium.  Corofin are already group winners against relegation bound Killannin when they meet in Pearse Stadium.

Galway Bay FM's Kevin O'Dwyer joined Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' this Friday to look ahead to the action.