In recent times, an unusual trend in football fandom has ascended into prominence. Instead of supporting a club some people now opt to follow their favourite players, in some cases with an almost religious zeal. A quick browse through Twitter and you will find Messi Maniacs, Ronaldo Royalists and even the occasional Neymarite all steadfastly defending their chosen cult. They … [Read more...] about De Bruyne and Salah neck and neck in Player of the Year battle
Graham Gillespie
NUI Galway Men reign supreme in All-Ireland Basketball final
It was jubilation for the NUI Galway Men’s Basketball team on 14 March as they emerged victorious in their All-Ireland final clash with Ulster University Jordanstown to win the NBCC Men’s Division One League. The Corribside team clinched the title by 79 points to 62. Captain Patrick Lyons was named MVP on the day. NUI Galway had run out 14-point winners over Griffith … [Read more...] about NUI Galway Men reign supreme in All-Ireland Basketball final
First year student Aislinn Meaney making her mark in the Irish national squad
Since the start of the college year Aislinn Meaney has made two major step ups in her life. First she moved away from home and into NUI Galway to start her college degree, something that nearly everyone reading this has probably experienced. Her second step up was altogether much rarer. On January 18 of this year, the Clare woman donned the green jersey and made … [Read more...] about First year student Aislinn Meaney making her mark in the Irish national squad
Relay for Life returns to NUI Galway
The fourth annual NUI Galway Relay for Life in aid of the Irish Cancer Society is set to take place on Thursday March 15. Relay for Life is a 12 hour event that will begin at 6pm on March 15 and end at 6am March 16. The event will take place at the Kingfisher Gym this year. The relay aims to raise cancer awareness and also raise funds for the Irish Cancer … [Read more...] about Relay for Life returns to NUI Galway
The bell for Round Two rings as charity boxing returns despite Maynooth withdrawal
After last November’s grudge fight night against GMIT, the Students’ Union and the NUI Galway Cancer society have lined up another night of white collar boxing in the Galmont Hotel set to take place on March 16. 24 students will put on the gloves and step into the ring on a night which will raise money for the charities Amach LGBT Galway, Draíocht, Domestic Violence … [Read more...] about The bell for Round Two rings as charity boxing returns despite Maynooth withdrawal