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HURLING: Kilnadeema/Leitrim captain Oisin Kenny with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their Under 20A1 Hurling Final win over Maigh Cuilinn

Galway United Women will be in front of the TG4 Cameras on Saturday next when they face DLR Waves in the Women’s National League at Eamon Deacy Park.

United lie fifth in the table and are determined to finish the season on a high to go with their success in the All-Island Cup and are appealing for a big crowd to be in Terryland for what is an important game as they look to overtake Bohemians in the table.

Manager Phil Trill spoke to John Mulligan

Galway’s Newest Paralympian Katie O’Brien has said that it is hard to put into words her delight at qualifying for the games next year in Paris. Katie and her partner Stephen McGowan booked their place in next year’s Paralympics following a commanding win in their heat of the Mixed Double Sculls at the World Championship in Belgrade yesterday.

They have also qualified for the A Final which takes place on Saturday.

Speaking exclusively to Galway Bay FM Sport this morning, O’Brien was grateful for all the support that they have received on their way to this incredible achievement.

Clarinbridge will clash with Ardrahan in the senior hurling championship preliminary quarter-finals.

Tuesday night's (5th September) draw also pitted Sarsfields against Killimordaly, Turloughmore take on Maigh Cuilinn, and Cappataggle versus Gort.

Castlegar booked their place in the quarter-finals with a 1-26 to 4-14 win over Craughwell on Tuesday.

Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly reports

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Craughwell now face Kilconieron in the relegation semi-finals, while Portumna are pitted against Tommy Larkins. 

All games are scheduled for the week ending September 17th.

Gerry Murphy looks back at the weekend's hurling championship games as well as soccer, rugby and racing.

William Davies and the Galway Bay FM Rugby team looked forward to the 2023 Rugby World Cup that begins on Friday next in France. 

Broadcast live from Murty Raabbitts.

The new AFLW Season kicks off this weekend and for Galway's own Aine McDonagh, it's an opportunity to continue her excellent form that saw her score four goals in seven games last season. 

The former Galway Ladies Football and NUIG Mystics Basketball player has been a revelation since joining last season and this season is one of thirty-three Ladies Footballers who have gone over to Australia to play Aussie Rules. 

John Mulligan caught up with Aine ahead of their opening game with Essendon.