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Loughrea will begin their quest for three Forvis Mazars Senior Hurling Championships against Tommy Larkins when the 2026 competition gets underway on the weekend ending 9th August.

The draw took place at the Lough Rea Hotel & Spa on Monday evening (22nd June) that saw both teams go into Group 1 with Moycullen and Gort (the full draw is posted below).

Other eye-catching opening round fixtures will see Cappataggle and Liam Mellows meet again for the first time since their semi-final clashes a decade ago, while 2024 All-Ireland champions St. Thomas' must come through Oranmore-Maree.

Intermediate champions Meelick-Eyrecourt go up against neighbours Portumna in the Steeltech Sheds Premier Intermediate championship.  And three-in-a-row Junior 1 winners Ballinaslo have a Round 1 bye in the new Premier Junior competition that features groups of five.

Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh and Niall Canavan presented the draw from the Lough Rea Hotel & Spa; while in studio, George McDonagh and Darren Kelly were joined by Ollie Neary to look back on the weekend's action in the senior football and hurling championships, and the World Cup.

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The 'Over The Line' weekend review show takes place every Monday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.

SOCCER: Galway United defender Wasiri Williams with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their Premier Division win over Derry City

Racing in Ireland on Monday (22nd June) is in Ballinrobe with the first of seven going to post at 5.25.

The two features are the €20,000 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden at 5.55, and the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap at 8.30.

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

Sean Carley looks back on the sporting weekend including:

- Galway United's victory over Derry City on historic evening at Pearse Stadium

- Galway United Women's draw with Waterford

- Victory for Craughwell, Athenry and St.Colman's at Féile 

Busy weekend of Gaelic Football and Hurling Championship action

Claddagh Watch Patrol will hold a fundraising 4-Ball Scramble at Oughterard Golf Club on Friday, 17 July.

Since its establishment in mid-2019, Claddagh Watch has played a vital role in helping to prevent accidental deaths and suicides along Galway’s waterways through its dedicated volunteer night patrols. The organisation has been fortunate to receive outstanding support from a number of sponsors over the years, none more so than the Windsor Motormall, Ballybrit.

The title sponsor of this year’s 4-Ball Scramble is Glenamaddy man, Sean Brogan of UTS Technologies, Dublin who has also been a long-time supporter and sponsor of Claddagh Watch Patrol. His commitment to the organisation and its work has been invaluable.

Arthur Carr of Claddagh Watch joined John in studio.

Cunga Cycling Club in Cong will host the Cycling Ireland Road Race National Championships this week with events begininng on Thursday.

The best cyclists in the country will be taking to the roads with the goal of becoming national champion.

With preparations in full swing, Hannah Maria Gibney joined John in studio to talk about the event. 

The game of Cricket has seen a major increase in participation and interest in recent years.

Most recently, the province has earned a place at the top table and last season, Galway County Cricket Club won the Cricket Ireland National Cup.

This season, the province was due to play in a new competition, the Wild Atlantic Way. Unfortunately, both games were washed out. 

William Davies Reports: 

There were huge celebrations among the Para Cycling Community in Ireland on Sunday when Ballymoe's Richael Timothy outsprinted Dutch rider Aniek van den Aarssen and France’s Tifany Huot Marchand to win Gold at the UEC Para Cycling European Road Championships in Maniago and Montereale Valcellina.

It was Timothy’s second medal of the Championships, having already won bronze in the Women’s C3 Time Trial on Friday.

Richael spoke to John Mulligan following her return home. 

SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-1 win over Derry City in Pearse Stadium