By Oisín Bradley Sports Editor It’s been change aplenty in the management structure at Galway WFC as they gear up for an exciting 2021 campaign, with Dave Bell joining Billy Clery’s coaching staff for the upcoming SSE Airtricity Women’s National League season. Bell is a man with plenty of experience in women’s football, and will be looking his guile and know-how around … [Read more...] about Galway WFC shake up their coaching set up ahead of new season
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Despair for fans as Sigerson and Fitzgibbon fall foul of Covid-19
By Oisín Bradley Sports Editor The Gaelic Athletic Association have confirmed the cancellation of all third level Gaelic Games competitions for the 2020/21 Academic Year The move to cancel all university competition, which encompasses the Sigerson and Fitzgibbon cups, as well as all Fresher gaelic football and hurling competitions for the season, will likely come as a … [Read more...] about Despair for fans as Sigerson and Fitzgibbon fall foul of Covid-19
Reeling SIN the Years; Remembering NUIG’s stunning 2003 Sigerson success
By Oisín Bradley Sports Editor A star-studded NUI Galway side produced a crowning performance as they swept to a three-point win over UCD to claim their 22nd Sigerson Cup crown and end their eleven-year drought. It was a game which will be remembered for the imperious performance of Caltra man Michael Meehan. On the day, he made Pairc Ui Rinn his stage from corner … [Read more...] about Reeling SIN the Years; Remembering NUIG’s stunning 2003 Sigerson success
NUI Galway feature heavily in All Stars nomination list.
By Oisín Bradley Sports Editor There have been many NUI Galway students, both past and present, listed among the 2020 GAA Gaelic Football and Hurling All-Star nominees. In all, seven NUIG men were nominated for the hurling All-Stars, with two current students also being nominated for young footballer of the year by the judiciary committee. Both Tommy Conroy and Oisín … [Read more...] about NUI Galway feature heavily in All Stars nomination list.
Kelly’s strike sinks Galway’s FAI Cup hopes.
Galway WFC 2-3 Wexford Youths By Oisín Bradley at Eamonn Deacy Park; 69TH-minute substitute Lauren Kelly’s strike ten minutes from time was the difference as Wexford Youths ended Galway WFC’s hopes of FAI Cup glory this evening. The ball fell to Kelly six yards from the goalmouth, and while her finish was simple, it proved vital as the girls in black ensured … [Read more...] about Kelly’s strike sinks Galway’s FAI Cup hopes.