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While many supporters marvel at the skills displayed by the 'Class of 92' or the recent Chinese World Champions when they come together at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, what many snooker fans mightn't realise is there is a vibrant snooker circuit in county Galway with opportunites to play competitive tournaments or just to enjoy a few social frames.

Recently, Donal Foran, the 'Athenry Assassin,' was crowned County Galway champion for the seventh time, overcoming Ballinasloe's Paul Keighery to successfully retain his title.  Both players have given so much into the promotion and coaching in the game.

Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly called out to Ballinasloe Snooker Club this week to chat to both Donal and Paul, and started by congratulating Donal on his county championship success.

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In the Ger McGrath Memorial Final played on Friday evening (5th June), Donal Foran was a 2-0 winner over Max Kennedy.

The European Academy of Childhood-onset Disability Annual Congres is taking place in Galway this week with exhibitions in adapted surfing, frame running, wheelchair céilí dancing, accessible climbing and much more.

Connacht Rugby host an Inclusion Festival on Saturday (6th June), while at University of Galway's Kingfisher, a Wheelchair Hurling Exhibition takes place featuring players from Connacht and Munster.

The exhibition begins at the Kingfisher from 1pm with a juvenile game, before the adult match at 2.30pm.  And a Come & Try session takes place after that.

Connacht Development Officer David Cunningham joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to tells us more.

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The draw, featuring prizes like the All-Ireland Hurling Final stand tickets, and the Galway camogie signed jersey, takes place on Galway Bay FM on 'Saturday Sport' just after 5pm.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Punchestown (6th June 2026).

Cross channel, the Epsom Derby is the feature while there are also meetings in Chepstown, Doncaster, Hexham, Lingfield, Musselborough and Worcester.

With his 'Saturday Six,' here's George McDonagh.

Kilkerrin native and New Zealand based publisher Oliver Lee has compiled a World Cup magazine this weekend that will be distributed FREE with 110,000 papers in New Zealand.

The Magazine is packed full of information and an easy to follow draw.

John Mulligan caught up with Oliver in his home in New Zealand. 

For those who would like to see the Magazing, it is available to download here...https://oliverlee.co.nz/worldcup2026/

This week on Hurling Chat, guests Andy Coen & Kildare Coach Conor O’Shea join Niall and Sean. 

Conor talks about Kildare’s progress following a decent Leinster campaign

He outlines what needs to happen to keep the likes of Kildare at the top table

The Leinster Final – Can Galway get the job done or are Dublin timing run perfectly?

Conor offers insights into what facing both Galway & Dublin looks like

Galway come up short in the All Ireland U20 Final with a disappointing  performance against Clare