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RUGBY: Connacht out half Ciaran Frawley with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy after their 48-27 URC victory over Zebre

SOCCER: Galway United defender Anthony O'Connor with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 0-0 Premier Division draw with St. Patrick's Athletic

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 0-0 Premier Division draw with St. Patrick's Athletic

SOCCER: Galway Bay FM commentators Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers chat after Galway United's 0-0 Premier Division draw with St. Patrick's Athletic

Connacht ran in eight tries to secure their second win of the BKT United Rugby Championship in Dexcom Stadium on Friday (23rd October 2026).

Finlay Bealham, Sean Jansen, Cathal Forde, Sam Gilbert and Cian Prendergast all crossed the whitewash during the first half before two tries for the returning Dave Heffernan and one for Harry West capped off a superb evening for Stuart Lancaster's team.

Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Rob Murphy and William Davies.

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Connacht's next game is at home to Leinster next Friday (30th October). Kick-off at Dexcom Stadium is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Our Connacht Rugby Coverage is brought to you by 'Screene's On The Square.'

Due to the Orange Weather Wind Warning due to Storm Boelo, fixtures have changed but the Bon Secours Senior Football Final between Maigh Cuilinn and Salthill-Knocknacarra still goes ahead. It's now fixed for Sunday (25th October) in Pearse Stadium at 4pm.

As a result, the Sweeney Oil Intermediate Final between An Spideál and Caherlistrane will now throw-in at 2pm as part of a double header. The Primary Junior 2 Final between Annaghdown and Tuam Stars is now on Bank Holiday Monday (26th) at 1pm, followed by the Primary Junior decider between Headford and Fr. Griffin's/Éire Óg at 3pm.

Looking ahead to the games are Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly and Kevin O'Dwyer.

Due to Storm Boelo, there's no racing in Ireland on Saturday (24th October 2026).

Cross-channel, there are meetings in Cheltenham, Doncaster, Kelso, Newbury and Southwell.

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

Racing in Ireland on Friday is in Dundalk and Sligo, with the first of seven races in Dundalk going to post at 5.15.

The feature is the €42,000 Bar 1 Betting Mercury Stakes running at 7.15.

In Sligo, an eight race card began at 12.50. The feature is the €9,600 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle.

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