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Galway United have gone eighteen points clear at the top of the Airtricity League First Division following a 3-0 win over Bray Wanderers this evening at Eamon Deacy Park. 

Here is the commentary from Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. 

Presented by John Mulligan

Galway United are back in league action this week as they welcome Bray Wanderers to Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday night, kick off is at 7:45 pm.

The Tribesmen are looking to extend their unbeaten run in all competitions, which currently stands at 12 games without defeat when they face fifth-placed Bray on Friday.

Both sides are coming into this fixture off the back of convincing wins in their first-round ties in the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup last weekend. Galway United ran out 4-1 winners against Dublin side Bangor Celtic, while Bray Wanderers advanced to the second round of the competition after defeating Cockhill Celtic 3-1 away from home.

John Mulligan has been speaking to United Manager John Caulfield ahead of the game.

This Saturday, Referees from Galway League will hang up their whistles for one day to take on each other in a charity match raising money for Croi, the Heart and Stroke Charity. 

It plans to be some encounter with the teams managed by legends Paddy Grant and Don Deacy. 

Both guest managers came into the studio along with Mike Cubbard who represented Croi and the man trying to keep them apart was John Mulligan.

Salthill/Knocknacarra vs Corofin is the standout tie in Round 1 of the Bon Secours Hospital Senior Football Championship and the two heavyweights clash in Tuam Stadium on Saturday (29th July).

John O'Mahony's Salthill/Knocknacarra were runners-up last year, while Kevin Johnson's Corofin recently clinched the Division 1 league title.

Both clubs are previous All-Ireland winners and Ray Silke captained Corofin to their first ever title in 1998, six months before leading Galway to a first Sam Maguire Cup in 32 years when they beat Kildare.

That maroon and white team return to Croke Park this Sunday (30th July) to celebrate their silver jubilee ahead of this year's All-Ireland Final between Kerry and Dublin.

Ray Silke joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to look back on 1998, preview Salthill/Knocknacarra vs Corofin, and give his thoughts on how this year's senior football championship will go.

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Throw-in between Salthill/Knocknacarra and Corofin in Tuam Stadium on Saturday is 4.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

The 1998 All-Ireland senior football winning Galway team will be presented to the crowd at Croke Park on Sunday at 2.45pm, before the 2023 Final between Kerry and Dublin at 3.30pm.

Galway's under-16s chase a first All-Ireland camogie title in five years this Saturday (29th July) when they clash with Cork.

It's the 12th time the two counties will meet in the final, with the Tribesgirls aiming to join the Rebelettes at the top of the Roll of Honour with a 16th win.

Both teams were impressive in their respective semi-finals. Galway were dominant 4-8 to 0-5 victors over Tipperary thanks to goals from Mary Brigid Cosgrove (2), Emma Barrett and Katie Flaherty.

An Ally Mulkerrins hat-trick helped Cork to a 3-12 to 0-6 win over Wexford. And they also beat Galway 2-18 to 0-11 during the round-robin series.

Leading up to the game, Galway manager Johnny Kane has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly

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Throw-in at UPMC Nowlan Park, Kilkenny on Saturday is 4.30pm.

Ballinasloe’s Heather Payne is expected to be fit for the Republic of Ireland’s second World Cup fixture against Canada on Wednesday (26th July).

The wing-back was sporting heavy strapping for a hamstring niggle at training today, while fellow defender Louise Quinn is a concern with a foot injury.

Vera Pauw’s side must get at least a draw against the Olympic champions to keep their last-16 ambitions intact.  Kick-off at Perth is 1pm.

Leading up to the game, former Ireland international Jason McAteer chatted to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly

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In advance of Ireland’s Women’s National Team second fixture in Australia on Wednesday, Carlsberg 0.0, an official partner of the Football Association of Ireland, have teamed up with former Irish international Jason McAteer, to encourage fans continue their support for the Girls in Green.

Carlsberg 0.0. identified that this week’s fixture takes place at lunchtime, allowing even more of the best fans in the world, probably, to overcome the challenge of matches occurring during work hours, get behind the team and watch the game. McAteer, a veteran of two World Cup campaigns, knows the difference support, home and away, makes to the team. He, in association with Carlsberg 0.0 will show his support joining fans to watch the game from a local pub in Dublin.

Recognising that, in a landmark year for Irish women’ s football,  significant progress has been made by the FAI to improve the perception and accessibility of the women’s game including broadcast deals with all women’s national team matches broadcast on RTÉ, the Women’s Premier Division on LOITV and an additional broadcast deal with TG4, Carlsberg 0.0, wanted to play their part in improving the visibility of the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team.

Today’s visit from footballing legend Jason McAteer, follows on from an installation last week at Bondi Beach which, outlined a special message of support for the Girls in Green. Whilst, in May, Carlsberg to mark the 50th anniversary of the Republic of Ireland Women’s Team first ever international fixture, teamed up with the FAI and sports bar, The Square Ball in Dublin to unveil ‘The GIG’ – Ireland’s first women’s sports bar – with only women’s sport on the TV screens for the entire weekend.

Carlsberg 0.0 is also unveiling a new out of home advertising campaign with special builds celebrating the achievement of the Republic of Ireland Women’s team and a range of other initiatives, including a heavyweight social media campaign to promote the achievement of this historic group and build support for them.

Jason McAteer, former Irish international footballer commented; “Irish fans are probably the best in the world, home and away. The support we received from Irish football fans, no matter where in the world we played was a very special part of playing for Ireland. The Irish women’s team are deserving of similar support. I encourage all Irish football fans to show the support for this historic team. I am really looking forward to the game and teaming up with Carlsberg 0.0 to watch the match with some of the team’s incredible fans.”

Sean Kavanagh, Commercial Director, FAI commented; “Carlsberg is one of our longest standing partners. The support for the team has a key element in their journey so far and plays such an important role for the players. We are delighted to be working with Carlsberg 0.0 to maximise the support for the team both home and away.”

Linda Bradley, Head of Beers, Diageo Ireland commented; “We are on a mission together with our partners, the FAI, to convert the opportunity to build sustained support behind Women’s National Team this summer. We are delighted to team up with Jason McAteer, who understands from his own experience, how important a role the fans play in a team’s success. We want to continue to support the Republic of Ireland Women’s Team on their incredible journey. We look forward to a lunchtime well spent supporting the team

Today's guests on 'The Panel' are Gerry Murphy, Tommy Devane, Mike Rafferty and George McDonagh.

Among the topics discussed are:

Galway's exit from the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior camogie championship;

A look ahead to the start of the Bon Secours Hospital senior football championship;

Double success for Galway United including historic All-Island Cup victory;

All this and more.

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'Over The Line' broadcasts every Monday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.

Brothers Martin and Diarmuid Mulkerrins from Moycullen handball club were this week's special guests on 'Over The Line.'

Both are elite handball players and just nine days earlier, competed in the All-Ireland 60*30 senior doubles final for the first time.

They were talking to Galway Bay FM's Gerry Murphy and George McDonagh.

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'Over The Line' broadcasts every Monday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.

Galway Bay FM's Gerry Murphy presents the weekend's highlights show.

This week:

Galway's senior camogie team crash out of the All-Ireland championship with a semi-final defeat to Cork;

Galway United are Women's All-Island Cup champions thanks to a 1-0 win over Cliftonville;

Galway United's men advance to the last-16 of the FAI Cup with result against Bangor Celtic;

We look back at Limerick's All-Ireland senior hurling final victory over Kilkenny;

And a look ahead to next week's start to the Bon Secours county senior football championship.

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'The Full-Time Whistle' broadcasts every Sunday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM.