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FOOTBALL: Bearna captain James Kennedy with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their Division 2 League Final over Salthill/Knocknacarra

FOOTBALL: Bearna manager David Donnellan with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their Division 2 League Final win over Salthill/Knocknacarra

Galway's Senior Camogie team will be hoping to finish the group stages of the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Championship with a win and top spot when they travel to Pairc Esler to take on Down tomorrow afternoon (Throw in - 3pm). 

Cathal Murray's charges have already beaten Cork and Clare and another win will give them a chance of going straight into the All-Ireland Semi-Finals but that will depend on the draw tomorrow evening. 

Tommy Devane spoke to the Galway Manager ahead of tomorrow's game.

Over 600 people will be taking to the road between Knock Shrine in Mayo and Kilkerrin in County Galway on a journey that has been organised to raise money for Galway Hospice. 

The journey is called "Journey for Ger" and is in memory of a great Kilkerrin United man in Ger McMahon who passed away from cancer in March 2023. 

Those involved will start at Knock Shrine at 8.15am and make their way first to Bekan and then on to Ballyhaunis for the first legs with subsequent legs from Ballyhaunis to Ballinlough, Ballinlough to Williamstown, Williamstown to Glenamaddy and Glenamaddy to Kilkerrin hoping to arrive at 6pm that evening. 

What is unique about this fundraiser is that people don't have to do the full journey. They can do separate legs or the entire thing and it is this that has grabbed the attention of so many with support coming from all sporting clubs in the area such as Kilkerrin/Clonberne, Glenamaddy/Williamstown ladies and others. 

Damian Mahon is one of the organisers who is a son of the late Ger and he spoke to John Mulligan about the event.

52 teams have now been confirmed for a major basketball tournament that is taking place in Eyre Square this weekend. 

The tournament is 3x3 which is played on a half court and two of those courts are being installed in Eyre Square tomorrow for the tournament to begin on Saturday morning. 

Teams from U12 to senior will be playing over the two days.

This thrilling event, brought to you by Basketball Ireland in collaboration with Galway City Council, The Eyre Square Association, and Deep RiverRock, promises two days filled with hoops, camaraderie, and pure basketball bliss.

Eyre Square, right in the heart of Galway, will be transformed into a basketball haven with Basketball Ireland’s impressive 3×3 court. Whether you’re a hardcore fan or just looking to enjoy some sports action, this event is perfect for everyone.

Mike Murray is the Basketball Ireland Development Officer for Galway and he spoke to John Mulligan about the weekend.

Galway United will be looking to keep their recent excellent form going tomorrow night when they welcome Kerry FC to Eamon Deacy Park (Kick Off - 7.45pm).

United have beaten Kerry well in their two meetings so far this season. 9-1 at Eamon Deacy Park and then 4-1 at Mounthawk Park, a game where Kerry actually took the lead. 

For United, they have a thirteen-point lead at the top of the First Division over Waterford but it is now a crucial part of the season where every point is vital in the race for promotion to the Premier Division. 

Galway United Manager John Caulfield has been speaking to John Mulligan.

There will be over €2.1m of Prize money for this year’s Galway Races which gets underway on Monday, 31st July.

Speaking to George McDonagh at today’s (Tuesday, 27th June 2023) launch, Ballybrit manager Michael Maloney says there are guarantees for all 53 races over the seven days.

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Press Release

In less than five weeks time, the highly anticipated and much loved seven-day Galway Races Summer Festival returns, kicking off from Monday 31st July to Sunday 6th August.

With fifty-three races over the seven days, the Galway Races Summer Festival has a prize fund of over €2.1 million on offer. Each day offers a minimum prize fund of €100,000 for the feature race, with a minimum value for any race at Galway standing at €17,000. Galway offers a mixed card for the week with national hunt and flat races being held on all seven days.

Anthony Ryan, Chairman of the Galway Race Committee said, “We are once again delighted to present the iconic Galway Racing Festival. We eagerly anticipate huge attendances from our loyal fan base, from families and groups of friends and from many first-time race goers. The festival offers top class horse racing, unrivalled prize money, superb hospitality options, lots of live entertainment and fashion to take your breath away. With the support of our Sponsors and Partners, we anticipate this year’s Festival to be the biggest, best and most enjoyable ever. We look forward to welcoming all and sundry to Ballybrit.’’

The hotly contested Tote Galway Plate on Wednesday 2nd August, a race synonymous with Galway and key to the history of the festival, has a prize fund of €270,000 on offer. The Tote Galway Plate is a race awash with quality, with experienced chasers taking on emerging youngsters. The race cards on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th August are sponsored in full by the Galway Races long standing partner, Guinness, with Thursdays Guinness Galway Hurdle worth €270,000!

Partnerships DealsDemand for race sponsorship has always proved strong for the Galway Races with this Summer seeing some new names added to the sponsors rostrum including ‘Viatris’ one of the largest pharmaceutical employers in Ireland. For the next two years, Viatris will sponsor a race on Saturday 5th August the ‘Viatris Irish EBF Mares Flat Race’ valued at €17,000.

“Viatris with locations in Inverin & Casla Galway are delighted to partner with the Galway races and look forward to joining racing enthusiasts from around the world to cheer on our race on Saturday August 5th. As a supporter of sports and community events, Viatris is thrilled to be associated with this prestigious horse racing event,” quote John O’Brien, Head of Injectables Site Operations at Viatris.

Galway Racecourse are also delighted to welcome onboard Kinlay Hostel, located in the heart of Galway City. Kinlay Hostel have signed a two-year sponsorship deal with Galway Racecourse to sponsor the sixth race on Sunday 6th August, ‘The Kinlay Hostel Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden valued at €24,000’ a two-year-old Maiden race. Commenting on their new two-year agreement, Frank O’Connell General Manager with Kinlay Hostel said, ‘We are delighted to work with and support the Galway Races. This festival is a very significant event for our guests given our location and our group accommodation options. We’re all looking forward to the racing festival and the buzz that it brings to the city of Galway – there really is nothing else like it.’  

Feature races on the supporting cards include The Connacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap of €110,000, The Colm Quinn BMW Mile Handicap of €120,000, The BoyleSport Handicap Hurdle valued at €110,000, and The Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund “Ahonoora” Handicap of €110,000. Partnerships have been the backbone and key to the success of the iconic Galway Races.

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

Galway hurlers beat Tipperary in All-Ireland quarter-final;

Footballers exit the championship with loss to Mayo;

Galway United on a roll as reach 55 points from just 20 games;

All this and more.

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

This week's special guest on 'Over The Line' was Galway United manager John Caulfield.

John returns at the halfway point of the season with his team 13 points clear of their nearest rivals Waterford United, to chat about his plans for the remainder of 2023.

He was 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 weekly recap of all Galway sporting action.

Galway senior footballers out of the championship following one-point defeat to Mayo;

The Tribesmen hurlers are through to the All-Ireland semi-finals as they get past Tipperary;

Galway ladies footballers also have too much for the Premier County as they secure home quarter-final;

And mixed fortunes for two Galway United teams in Eamonn Deacy Park.

All this and more.

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