The first Full Time Whistle of 2026 sees John Mulligan and Sean Carley look back at Athenry's All-Ireland Camogie Final Replay victory in Thurles, the Galway Footballers' pre-season opener against London, a cancelled Walsh Cup meeting between Galway and Kildare, more disappointment for Connacht in the URC and success for Titans in the Men's U20 National Cup. The #fulltimewhistle is sponsored by GetSetGo Game-changing online car, home and travel insurance that’s faster, better and easier!

The Galway Soccer Community was saddened to hear of the passing of George Guest on New Year's Day.  George was well known in Galway Soccer Circles, having been involved with Galway United for many years.  He was a former president of the club and will be forever known as the physio when United won the FAI Cup in 1991.  George was also heavily involved with Mervue United and the Galway FA.  Galway Bay FM paid tribute to the late George Guest as part of Saturday Sport.  John Mulligan was joined by former players Johnny Glynn and Gerry Daly. Joey Malone who managed the team in 1991, Terry Flaherty of Mervue United and Ger McGrath representing the Galway FA.

Athenry bridged a gap of 49 years when they beat St Finbarr's of Cork to claim the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Club Title on a bitterly cold day in Semple Stadium in Thurles.  Joe Rabbitte's side had to come from behind a second time, having trailed by four points midway through the second half, but Athenry again showed determination and spirit to win by 0-14 to 0-12.  Here is the commentary of that historic game with Tommy Devane and Imelda Hobbins.  Presented by John Mulligan.  

Andy Quinn from Creggs has just completed his first year at Boston College where he has featured on their American Football team. Such has been his success that he has been rated the number one punter in College Football, which is no mean feat, as the team itself did not have the best of seasons. He is also now featured in the new EA Sports Game College Football 26, and his latest Aer Lingus Classic - College Football Diaries entry is now available to read here. He joined John in the studio last weekend to talk about the past year and the challenges that he has faced as an international student playing American Football at College level.

BASKETBALL: Titans under-20 men's head coach Jack Considine with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their National Cup semi-final against Eanna

BASKETBALL: Ireland IWA captain Stephen Melvin from Titans looks ahead to their National Cup semi-final against South East Swifts

HURLING: Galway senior manager Micheál Donoghue with Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh ahead of their Walsh Cup opener against Kildare

HURLING: Galway Bay FM hurling analyst Andy Coen looks ahead to Galway's Walsh Cup opener against Kildare on 'Over The Line' with Darren Kelly

RUGBY: Connacht forward Joe Joyce with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC trip to Leinster

RUGBY: Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC trip to Leinster