The Galway Women’s Football Club (GWFC) on Sunday last week announced that they will no longer be playing for the Women’s National League (WNL) amid rising costs in Ireland. They have cited both financial and operational reasons for this decision. Stephen Moore, the founder of the GWFC, told Galway Talks Radio Station that it was struggling to pay players' salaries. … [Read more...] about Galway Women’s Football Club Announces Withdrawals from Women’s National League due to Increasing Costs
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Dylan meets: Kieran Fitzgerald
2 August 2020; Corofin selector Kieran Fitzgerald before the Galway County Senior Football Championship Group 4A Round 1 match between Corofin and Oughterard at Pearse Stadium in Galway. GAA matches continue to take place in front of a limited number of people due to the ongoing Coronavirus restrictions. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile Kieran Fitzgerald played club … [Read more...] about Dylan meets: Kieran Fitzgerald
From The Stands to the Press Box
16 September 2022; Ruairi Keating of Cork City in action against James Finnerty of Galway United during the SSE Airtricity League First Division match between Galway United and Cork City at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile Marc Ó Goill is not your typical Galway United fan. He, like many others, follows his beloved team up and down the … [Read more...] about From The Stands to the Press Box
Sports Club Culture Shocks: They just aren’t the same everywhere
By Nykole King Coming to the University of Galway as an international student, I was eager to start the year off strong by making friends early on. The best way seemed to join a special interest club and make friends outside of my programme, so I reached out to the university’s rowing club. Coming from Canada, I knew that rowing culture in Ireland would be different, … [Read more...] about Sports Club Culture Shocks: They just aren’t the same everywhere
Try before you buy: University launches brand new ‘Get Active’ Club
University of Galway offers a wide range of sports and recreational activities for its students. As they have a mission to promote and support the higher standards of performance in sport and physical activity. Joining the clubs can not only develop a good sportsmanship in a student but also be a reason for great memories of university life that they can recall when they … [Read more...] about Try before you buy: University launches brand new ‘Get Active’ Club