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Galway United suffered a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out defeat away to Athlone Town in their Club Orange Women's FAI Cup semi-final on Saturday evening (22nd August 2026).

Cara Griffin's superb equaliser on 71 minutes put the visitors to Athlone Town Stadium back on terms and the sides couldn't be separated in the final 20 minutes and in the extra half hour that followed. Lucy-Jayne Grant, Eve Dossen and Anna McGough found the net with their resulting penalties but unfortunately for Isabella Beletic and Niamh Farrelly, they were denied.

Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Jonathan Higgins and James Doyle.

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Galway United's next game is at home against Cork City in the SSE Airtricity League Women's Premier Division next Saturday (29th).  Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park is 5pm.

Connacht's hopes of a first women's interprovincial final appearance in seven years didn't materialise in Dexcom Stadium on Saturday (22nd August 2026) as Munster dominated to set up a meeting with Leinster at the same venue next week.

Tuam-Oughterard's Ullian Eilian made a dream debut with a third minute try but the hosts found themselves 21-5 down at half-time. Creggs' Jemima Adams Verling got over the whitewash again in the second period but Munster were always in control.

Afterwards, Connacht head coach Craig Hansberry and try scorer Jemima Adams Verling chatted to Galway Bay FM's Alan Deegan.

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Connacht will play Ulster in the 3rd-4th play-off next Saturday (29th).  Kick-off at Dexcom Stadium is 2pm.

SOCCER: Galway United assistant manager Richie Holland with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their Premier Division victory over Dundalk

SOCCER: Galway United defender Anthony O'Connor with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their Premier Division victory over Dundalk

Galway United produced a massive result in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division in Oriel Park on Friday evening (21st August 2026).

Goals from Ed McCarthy (9 mins) and Kris Twardek (55 mins) gave them a two-goal advantage as they spoiled the Dundalk centenary celebrations before Trevor Clarke pulled a goal back. United remain in seventh but are now only four points from fourth place, and five points clear of the relegation places.

Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Jonathan Higgins and Johnny Ward.

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Galway United's next game is at home against Shelbourne next Friday (28th August).  Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park is 7.45pm.

Loughrea survived a major scare in Pearse Stadium on Friday (21st August) as they picked up their first victory in this year's SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division.

The victors led by three point at half-time (1-8 to 1-5) but Moycullen got back on level terms and little separated them.  Moycullen got a second goal in injury time but that was ruled out for a square ball and Loughrea got the final score to take the three point victory.

Afterwards, Loughrea manager Tommy Kelly shared his thoughts with Galway Bay FM's PJ Lynch.

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Loughrea have two points along with Gort and Tommy Larkins in Group 1.  The latter two teams play in Kilbeacanty on Sunday at 1pm, LIVE on Galway Bay FM.

Moycullen have suffered two defeats and need a Gort victory on Sunday to stay in the championship.

The final group fixtures on the weekend of September 5th/6th, will see Loughrea play Gort, and Tommy Larkins take on Moycullen.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in the Curragh and Killarney (22nd August 2026).

Cross-channel, there are meetings in Newmarket, York, Newton Abbott, Chester, Redcar and Lingfield.

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

Racing in Ireland on Friday is in Kilbeggan and Killarney (21st August 2026).

The feature races in Killarney are the €50,000 Irish EBF Vincent O'Brien Ruby Stakes at 6.20, and the €50,000 Kellihers Toyota Kingdom Gold Cup Handicap at 7.20.

In Kilbeggan, the feature is the €20,000 Belvedere House & Gardens Handicap Steeplechase at 7.35.

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