Galway United claimed the bragging rights in the 100th Connacht Derby in Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday (27th February 2026) with their first victory in this season's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division.

Jimmy Keohane's goal on 19 minutes proved the difference and moved the Tribesmen up to seventh, with Sligo Rovers now firmly at the bottom.

Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers.

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Galway United's next game is away to St. Patrick's Athletic on Monday, 2nd March.  Kick-off at Richmond Park is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Following the disappointment of defeat to Roscommon, Galway will look to get their National Football League campaign back on track on Sunday (1st March) when they travel to take on Division 1 leaders Donegal.

The Tir Conaill men are 13 games unbeaten in Ballyshannon, but the Tribesmen have a good recent record against the Ulster champions.  They drew on their last trip to Letterkenny in 2020, with goals from Johnny Heaney and Sean Kelly securing a 2-8 to 2-7 win in manager Padraic Joyce's first season in charge.

Galway have made three changes to the starting team with Liam Silke, Ciarán Mulhern and Oisin Mac Donnacha all named in the starting 15.

Galway's Johnny Heaney has taken a year out but hopes to return to the maroon and white in 2027.  He caught up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to chat about how things are going and to look ahead to the team's trip to Donegal.

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Throw-in at Fr. Tierney Park, Ballyshannon on Sunday is 1.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

HURLING: Holy Rosary College Mountbellew manager David Concannon with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of the Connacht Senior B Final against Portumna Community School

HURLING: Portumna Community School manager Kevin Hanney with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of the Connacht Senior B Final against Holy Rosary College Mountbellew

Play-off ambitions are at stake as Maigh Cuilinn host Maree in the Domino's National League Men’s Division 1 on Saturday (28th February) from 7pm at the Kingfisher.

The game is preceded by University of Galway Mystics hosting Moy Tolka Rovers in the Women’s Division 1 from 4pm.

Maree men are back in action Sunday against Portlaoise Panthers in Calasanctius College from 3pm.

With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Navan (28th February 2026).

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

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

Loughrea Boxing Club have launched a Facebook page to mark their 70th anniversary with lots of photos and articles since their foundation in 1956.

The club hosts their annual tournament next Thursday (5th March) in the Temperance Hall from 7pm.  Tickets are available from club members.

Club President Ken Campbell caught up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to talk about their upcoming tournament and the history of the club.