If you ask nearly any GAA player what month they dislike playing at the most, the overwhelming majority will say January. Yet, the GAA gods in their divine wisdom chose to schedule the start of both the Fitzgibbon and Sigerson cups as well as both the football and hurling league all in January. I believe that this is a recipe for disaster which leads to disastrous results. I … [Read more...] about Opinion: Young players are being overworked by the GAA schedule
NUI Galway win first Sigerson cup in 19 years
16 February 2022; NUI Galway players celebrate after their victory in the Electric Ireland HE GAA Sigerson Cup Final match between NUI Galway and University of Limerick at IT Carlow in Carlow. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile NUI Galway emerged victorious against the University of Limerick in a wet and windy Carlow to claim their first Sigerson cup since 2003 at a score … [Read more...] about NUI Galway win first Sigerson cup in 19 years
Opinion: France defeat shows Ireland they have a way to go
12 February 2022; James Ryan of Ireland in action against Gael Fickou of France during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between France and Ireland at Stade de France in Paris, France. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile There is going to be no grand slam for Ireland this year. They probably won’t win the Six Nations either. France have shown Ireland they are … [Read more...] about Opinion: France defeat shows Ireland they have a way to go
Niland directs NUI Galway to Fitzgibbon cup semi’s
A 14-point game from Evan Niland sent NUI Galway through to the Fitzgibbon cup semi finals against GMIT after overcoming Waterford IT at a score of 1-22 to 2-13 on a bitterly cold Dangan night. Waterford got on the scoreboard first from a free scored by their goalkeeper Barry Nolan who was immense throughout with his distribution. However, it was not long until the home side … [Read more...] about Niland directs NUI Galway to Fitzgibbon cup semi’s
NUI Galway show class in Fitzgibbon victory over Mary Immaculate
NUI Galway were victories in their second game in the Fitzgibbon cup over recent champions Mary Immaculate at a score of 1-20 to 2-8. It was a hard-earned victory in a wet and windy night in Dangan that showed that this side has the ability to go all the way in this competition. Following on from a victory against UCD that showed both the Galway their strengths and their … [Read more...] about NUI Galway show class in Fitzgibbon victory over Mary Immaculate