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Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Wexford and Kilbeggan (8th August 2026).

Cross-channel, there were meetings in Ascot, Haydock, Newmarket, Redcar, Ayr and Lingfield.

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

RUGBY: Connacht head coach Craig Hansberry with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their women's interprovinical opener against Ulster

RUGBY: Connacht full back Clara Barrett with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their interprovincial opener against Ulster

RUGBY: Connacht co-captain Aoibheann Reilly with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their interprovincial opener against Ulster

The build-up continues to the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final between Galway and Cork, with the Tribeswomen aiming to win back-to-back O'Duffy Cups for the first time ever on Sunday (9th August 2026).

Athenry's Dervla Higgins is one of the vice-captains and has had a year to remember, following up last year's Croke Park success with an AIB All-Ireland club title in January.

At the recent open training session in Kenny Park, Athenry, Dervla chatted to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.

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Throw-in at Croke Park on Sunday is 4.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Racing in Ireland on Friday is in Gowran Park and Wexford (7th August 2026).

The feature in Gowran Park is the €50,000 Coolmore Stud Churchill Stakes at 7.20; while in Wexford, the feature is the €20,000 Neville Hotel Handicap Hurdle at 5.51.

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

This Saturday, over 4,000 athletes will take to the roads of the city for the 40th Streets Of Galway 8k.

Now called the Medtronic Streets Of Galway 8k, this race attracts runners ranging from elite athletes to club runners from all over the country for what is one of the highlights of the summer calendar.

Since it's inception in 1986, the race has become for some a must attend event and it's popularity has grown to such an extent that the race sold out in record time this year.

Race Director Brian Bruton spoke to John Mulligan about the race coming up on Saturday. 

On Hurling Chat this week...

Niall Canavan is joined by Galway Bay Fm analyst Cyril Farrell where they look ahead to the commencement of the Galway Senior and Premier Intermediate Hurling Championships.

They discuss the chances of Loughrea winning a three in a row of championships, whether this could finally be Turloughmore's year or could the likes of Clarinbridge or other clubs reign supreme.

They also discuss the highly competitive Premier Intermediate championship as well as taking a look at the All Ireland Senior Camogie Final between Galway and Cork.