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The Myth of the Quitter

December 7, 2020 By Sin Admin Leave a Comment

The Myth of the Quitter

By Gary Elbert   No Mas. The iconic moment when Roberto Duran turned his back on Sugar Ray Leonard remains a metaphorical moment in boxing history. Sugar Ray made ‘Hands of Stone’ quit. Duran was the ultimate hardman.  Squaring off against grown men at the age of 15 the granite fisted 'Manos De Piedra' was a fighting and punching behemoth. Yet his career … [Read more...] about The Myth of the Quitter

The Blame Game

December 6, 2020 By Sin Admin Leave a Comment

Written by Nina Deacon It was recently reported that thousands of Irish women had their sexual and intimate images, along with personal details leaked online without their consent. This occurred after a victims’ support group uncovered nearly 140,000 stolen images from women online. It is believed that Irish women were targeted,as shockingly there is no law against … [Read more...] about The Blame Game

A season of sackings scandal, good fortune and fine margins, Galway United 2020 in review

December 4, 2020 By Sin Admin Leave a Comment

A season of sackings scandal, good fortune and fine margins, Galway United 2020 in review

By Oisín Bradley  The cliché of ‘a tale of two halves’ is one which is frequently bandied about in football and wider sporting spheres.  That said, there are few instances where such a phrase could be more accurately applied than the 2020 First Division season for Galway United.  Here, we’ll be putting the season of the men from Eamonn Deacy Park under the microscope, … [Read more...] about A season of sackings scandal, good fortune and fine margins, Galway United 2020 in review

COPE Galway’s Swim Where You Are Christmas Event

December 4, 2020 By Sin Admin Leave a Comment

COPE Galway’s Swim Where You Are Christmas Event

By Saoirse Higgins  Features Editor  For the past 30 years, wide-eyed, cold, and brave Galwegians have gathered at the winter shores of Salthill for an annual Christmas swim in aid of COPE Galway.  However, this year things will run differently.  Like many other organisations, COPE Galway have had to adapt to the new reality under Covid-19. A charity who provides … [Read more...] about COPE Galway’s Swim Where You Are Christmas Event

Galway GAA season in review: Gaelic Football 

December 4, 2020 By Sin Admin Leave a Comment

Galway GAA season in review: Gaelic Football 

By Oisín Bradley  As the curtain falls on the first year of Padraic Joyce’s reign as Galway football manager, SIN has decided to cast our eye over the chaotic year that has been 2020 for the men from Pearse Stadium, and examine their prospects for the coming year.  FBD Insurance League:  The first game of Joyce’s tenure saw a novel finish against familiar foes, as the … [Read more...] about Galway GAA season in review: Gaelic Football 

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