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Galway's under-16 camogie players take on Tipperary this Saturday (15th July) in the All-Ireland semi-final.

The maroon and white have won this competition 15 times (most recently in 2018) and another success would see them go joint top of the Roll of Honour.

After an opening day draw with Wexford, wins over the Premier County (2-15 to 0-8), Limerick and Kilkenny last weekend secured a final four spot though they did suffer defeat to Cork in the group stages.

Turloughmore's Johnny Kane, who led Galway to All-Ireland glory in 2009 and 2010, is back at the helm and he's been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.

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Throw-in at Mallow on Saturday is 4pm.

A major appeal has gone out for support for Galway’s senior ladies footballers as they host Mayo in the All-Ireland senior quarter-final on Saturday (15th July).

The atmosphere was significant in their group game victory over Cork last month, and speaking to John Mulligan, Galway players Aoife Molloy and captain Sarah Ni Loingsigh are hoping for the same.

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Tickets are on sale through universe.com with under-12s free. 

Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Saturday is 1.30pm and we’ll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

This week's guests on 'The Panel' were Gerry Murphy, Niall Canavan, Mike Rafferty and George McDonagh.

Among the topics discussed were:

Galway's disappointing exit to Limerick in the All-Ireland senior hurling semi-final at Croke Park;

Galway United reach the women's All-Island Cup Final, while the men maintain their 13-point gap in the SSE Airtricity League First Division;

Ireland's under-20s qualify for the Rugby World Championship Final against France;

All this and more.

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

A full complement of 150 swimmers will be getting into the water on Saturday next for the Frances Thornton Memorial Swim. 

First swam in 2006 and including two virtual swims in 2020 and 21 due to the pandemic, the swim has raised over €1.5 million euro for Cancer Care West and this year they are hoping to raise €100,000 that will help provide professional community-based practical and emotional support services, free of charge, to anyone affected by cancer.

The swim covers a distance of approximately 13 km, from Aughinish in Co. Clare to Blackrock Diving Tower in Salthill, Galway. 

It is named in honour of Frances Thornton, who passed away from cancer in 2008 after a long battle with the disease. Frances was the mother of Kevin Thornton, one of the founders of the swim, and a passionate supporter of Cancer Care West, the charity partner of the event.

Ahead of Saturday, John Mulligan spoke to Fiona Thornton, daughter of Frances and to Dave O'Donnell of Cancer Care West about the swim and the fundraising efforts involved.

Gerry Murphy and George McDonagh spoke to Portumna's Johnny Kelly about his career to date including leading Portumna and Borris-Ileigh to the All-Ireland Club Championship titles in 2009 and 2020 and his current management of the Offaly Senior Hurlers.

Ballybane’s Andreeas Binder picked up the biggest win of his career on Sunday (9th July), winning the Levels Fight League World Lightweight Championship.  

‘Judoka’ knocked out England’s Aiden Lee in the fourth round in Amsterdam.  

Before heading back home to Ireland, Andreeas chatted to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly about his career achievements so far, his plans and hopes for the future.

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Two days on from Saturday's (8th July) All-Ireland senior hurling semi-final defeat to Limerick, Galway fans are still reviewing their 2-24 to 1-18 defeat to the Shannonsiders are at Croke Park.

Cathal Manninon's early goal was instrumental in Henry Shefflin's charges building up a six-point lead but that was whittled to one by half-time, before being blown away afterwards.

Three-time Galway All-Ireland winning manager Cyril Farrell was part of the Galway Bay FM commentary team and he joined Galway Bay FM's Keith Finnegan and Darren Kelly on Monday's (10th July) Galway Talks to discuss more.

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still maintained their 13-point lead over Waterford, with just 14 games remaining in the SSE Airtricity League First Division.

Pierce Philips scored for the hosts in St. Colman's Park after two minutes, but David Hurley's penalty equalised before the break.

Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins reports.

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Afterwards, Jonathan got the thoughts of Galway United manager John Caulfield.

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Galway United's next game is away to Athlone Town this Friday (14th July). Kick-off at Athlone Town Stadium is 7.45pm.

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Galway United: Brendan Clarke; Conor O’Keeffe (Aodh Dervin 75), Rob Slevin (Regan Donelan 86), Killian Brouder, Maurice Nugent, Stephen Walsh (Robert Manley 80), Vincent Borden (Ronan Manning 45), Francley Lomboto, Conor McCormack, Edward McCarthy (Wassim Aouachria 45).

Cobh Ramblers: Lee Steacy; Michael McCarthy, Cian Browne, Justin Eguaibor, Charlie Lyons, Pierce Philips, Jake Hegarty (Matthew McKevitt 66), Darragh O'Sullivan Connell, Liam Kervick (Alec Byrne 66), Dale Holland, Tiernan O'Brien (Luke Desmond 84).

Referee: Declan Tolland

Galway United were held to a draw last Friday (7th July) by Cobh Ramblers, but still maintained their 13-point lead over Waterford, with just 14 games remaining in the SSE Airtricity League First Division.

Pierce Philips scored for the hosts in St. Colman's Park after two minutes, but David Hurley's penalty equalised before the break.

Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins reports.

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Afterwards, Jonathan got the thoughts of Galway United manager John Caulfield.

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Galway United's next game is away to Athlone Town this Friday (14th July). Kick-off at Athlone Town Stadium is 7.45pm.

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Galway United: Brendan Clarke; Conor O’Keeffe (Aodh Dervin 75), Rob Slevin (Regan Donelan 86), Killian Brouder, Maurice Nugent, Stephen Walsh (Robert Manley 80), Vincent Borden (Ronan Manning 45), Francley Lomboto, Conor McCormack, Edward McCarthy (Wassim Aouachria 45).

Cobh Ramblers: Lee Steacy; Michael McCarthy, Cian Browne, Justin Eguaibor, Charlie Lyons, Pierce Philips, Jake Hegarty (Matthew McKevitt 66), Darragh O'Sullivan Connell, Liam Kervick (Alec Byrne 66), Dale Holland, Tiernan O'Brien (Luke Desmond 84).

Referee: Declan Tolland

John Mulligan looks back at the sporting weekend in Galway including Galway's loss to Limerick in the All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Final, Galway United's games featuring their men's and women's teams and Ireland booking their place in the U20 Rugby World Cup Final.