Photo by Jonathan Petersson on Pexels Friday 20 October saw the heavily anticipated lifting of the League of Ireland First Division trophy by Galway United, preceded by a win against Wexford and accompanied with an electric crowd providing a canopy of racket and a presentation of pyro. Fans of all ages had gathered in Eamonn Deacy Park to see the historic … [Read more...] about Eamonn Deacy Park: Galway’s largest source of energy
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Corofin vs Ballina Preview
Image by Ireland's Content Pool Saturday 18 November, we will see the clash between Galway kingpins Corofin and Mayo champions Ballina in the Connacht senior club semi-final in Pearse Stadium, Salthill. Ballina Stephanites have had just six days to prepare for this stern test after their comprehensive 15-point win over London champions Fulham … [Read more...] about Corofin vs Ballina Preview
Fight or Flight Review
‘Fight or Flight’ is a book about Limerick & Irish sporting hero Keith Earles. Keith Earls grew up in one of the most socially disadvantaged housing estates in Ireland in Moyross. The community was blighted by crime and violence and he did not escape unscathed from the surrounding fear and trauma visited upon his beloved community. Despite the odds he became … [Read more...] about Fight or Flight Review
University of Galway volleyball intervarsity preview
Image by Uni of Galway Volleyball Club on Instagram Friday October 27 signals the start of this year’s volleyball intervarsity. I decided to go down and visit their training last Wednesday. Upon entering the Kingfisher Hall, I was greeted with a raucous atmosphere. It was clear they were already in complete prep for this weekend. This year, the University of … [Read more...] about University of Galway volleyball intervarsity preview
Portmarnock to host a major?
Image by Pexels from Pixabay The announcement about Portmarnock wanting to host a major comes after the club said it had contacted the R&A to say that it wanted to explore the possibility of hosting either major, or it is now looking for support from the Irish Government, something that seems inevitable. Golfshake's Derek Clements had two main reasons for … [Read more...] about Portmarnock to host a major?