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
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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.
Busy summer of sport ahead
By Tomás Keating Despite there being no World Cup, no European Championships, or Olympics, this summer promises to be an enjoyable one. Here are some of the big sporting events: All-Ireland Senior Football Championship: This year’s Football Championship is going to be intriguing. Dublin will start their quest to become the first team to ever complete a five in a row. … [Read more...] about Busy summer of sport ahead
Dominant final display secures Corofin’s place amongst the greats
By Tomás Keating On St. Patrick’s Day, Corofin cemented themselves as one of the greatest club teams of all time. It is not only the fact they retained their title, but it is the fashion in which they did it. The North Galway club are the complete antithesis to most inter-county teams nowadays, in terms of style of play. Corofin became the third club to retain the Andy … [Read more...] about Dominant final display secures Corofin’s place amongst the greats