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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

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

“I saw the opportunity and I jumped at it. ;NUIG student Darragh Burke talks to SIN about his fundraiser to conquer Kilimanjaro

December 4, 2020 By Sin Admin Leave a Comment

“I saw the opportunity and I jumped at it. ;NUIG student Darragh Burke talks to SIN about his fundraiser to conquer Kilimanjaro

By Oisín Bradley  Sports Editor  A group of NUI Galway students are undertaking a unique and fascinating challenge in order to raise money for a worthy cause.  Nine months from now, NUIG student Darragh Burke and a group of fellow thrill seekers plan on being nearly six thousand metres above sea level at the peak of highest free standing mountain in the world, Mount … [Read more...] about “I saw the opportunity and I jumped at it. ;NUIG student Darragh Burke talks to SIN about his fundraiser to conquer Kilimanjaro

Unlocking your full potential and refusing to cruise by at forty percent-Lessons can be learned from Ultra-Runner David Goggins

November 19, 2020 By Sin Admin Leave a Comment

Unlocking your full potential and refusing to cruise by at forty percent-Lessons can be learned from Ultra-Runner David Goggins

  By Donagh Broderick David Goggins should have been just another unfortunate statistic in our society. Abusive father, single mother, learning disabilities, apathetic teachers in poor rural schools, a pregnant girlfriend, an African American who experienced racism first-hand growing up in Brazil, Indiana. Later in life he would be diagnosed with the sickle cell … [Read more...] about Unlocking your full potential and refusing to cruise by at forty percent-Lessons can be learned from Ultra-Runner David Goggins

Across the water: Galway’s Football interests explored

October 27, 2020 By Sin Admin Leave a Comment

Across the water: Galway’s Football interests explored

By Oisín Bradley  The top leagues of English football are back, and despite the fact that only a few games have been played, the objectives of many sides have been made clear.  Many men from the banks of the Corrib will be looking to make their mark as sides gear up for title or promotion tilts, or indeed the battle to avoid the dreaded drop into the lower leagues.  Here, we … [Read more...] about Across the water: Galway’s Football interests explored

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The Blame Game

Written by Nina Deacon It was recently reported that thousands of Irish … [Read More...] about The Blame Game

COPE Galway’s Swim Where You Are Christmas Event

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By Saoirse Higgins  Features Editor  For the past 30 years, wide-eyed, … [Read More...] about COPE Galway’s Swim Where You Are Christmas Event

Galway GAA season in review: Gaelic Football 

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By Oisín Bradley  As the curtain falls on the first year of Padraic Joyce’s … [Read More...] about Galway GAA season in review: Gaelic Football 

Former USI President Síona Cahill joins the Gaisce Award

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By Conor Brummell  Twitter:@ConorBrummell Former President of the Union of … [Read More...] about Former USI President Síona Cahill joins the Gaisce Award

New report by NUIG student highlights impact of Direct Provision on children’s rights

New report by NUIG student highlights impact of Direct Provision on children’s rights

By Caoimhe Killeen  Seven graduates of the LLM (International Rights) degree … [Read More...] about New report by NUIG student highlights impact of Direct Provision on children’s rights

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