Photo by Lauren Boswell on Pexels The stage is set this weekend for a clash between an in-form Irish team left disappointed after the World Cup and an English team that can pull off surprises, especially on home turf. Saturday will see Ireland and England face each other, with back-to-back Grand Slams within arms reach of Ireland for the first time. Both … [Read more...] about Six Nations Preview; a showdown in Twickenham to keep Ireland’s Grand Slam Alive
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GAA GO Controversy
Many headlines last year covered the GAA GO controversy. As we are starting into a new GAA season, now is a good time to investigate the controversy and see if any improvements could be considered. Last year's controversy mainly surrounded the streaming platform having sole rights to many of the most entertaining hurling matches last season. A flashpoint occurred … [Read more...] about GAA GO Controversy
Galway Roscommon Match
Photo by Daire Brennan on Sportsfile On Sunday February 4, Davy Burke's Roscommon team welcomed Connacht rivals Galway to Dr Hyde Park. Going into the game, Galway had suffered a defeat to their arch rivals Mayo in Salthill as Roscommon came away from Omagh with a narrow defeat to a youthful Tyrone side. There was a lot of questions asked of Padraic Joyce and … [Read more...] about Galway Roscommon Match
Will Ireland make history by winning back-to-back Grand Slams?
Photo by Ben McShane on Sportsfile Two rounds played so far in the 2024 Six Nations, it is safe to say that Ireland are on the road to back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams for the first time in their history. Looking to shake off the cobwebs after a disastrous exit from the Rugby World Cup last October, attention was turned to how well they will recover, especially … [Read more...] about Will Ireland make history by winning back-to-back Grand Slams?
University of Galway Men’s Volleyball Team Qualifies for Prestigious Competition
The University of Galway's men's team has secured a position in a highly anticipated competition following their victory at the intervarsities in October. This achievement has earned them a spot among the top teams in England and Wales, including the previous year's winner, the runner-up, the group winners from their own qualifiers, as well as the next best teams. The … [Read more...] about University of Galway Men’s Volleyball Team Qualifies for Prestigious Competition