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
GAELIC FOOTBALL
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
Moloney shines for DCU as NUI Galway struggle
LGFA HEC O’Connor Shield final: DCU Dochas Eireann 3–18 NUI Galway 0–6 By Michael O’Connor A DCU side that could dominate the O’Connor Cup in 2020 and 2021 based on the youthful vigour and developing class in their squad, came out on a top against NUI Galway in a one-sided O’Connor Shield final in Dublin. The new Dublin Technical University astroturf facility in … [Read more...] about Moloney shines for DCU as NUI Galway struggle
Money talks as Donegal’s Croke Park motion is defeated at congress
By Tomás Keating The Annual GAA Congress took place in Wexford last month, and the main talking point was Donegal’s failed motion to stop Dublin from having their home games in Croke Park in the Super Eights. Motion 39 was put forward by Donegal, and it received 36 percent of the vote among fellow county board delegates. It was Donegal themselves who were the victims of … [Read more...] about Money talks as Donegal’s Croke Park motion is defeated at congress
Meet Rachel Fitz… One girl… 3 codes & performing at the highest level
Full name: Rachel Fitzmaurice Hometown: Fuerty, Roscommon College: NUI Galway College course: Mechanical Engineering Sporting codes: Gaelic Football, Camogie, Soccer Positions in sporting codes: Gaelic Football - Forward, Camogie - Mid Field, Soccer - Mid/Striker Favourite food: My mum’s lasagne! Favourite TV programme: Friends, Ireland’s … [Read more...] about Meet Rachel Fitz… One girl… 3 codes & performing at the highest level