Growing up in a generation where many refuse to answer the door without a warning text, it’s pleasantly surprising when Polish-born musician Agu rejects a café meeting in favour of a fireside tête-à-tête. I’ll soon find out she’s no stranger to playing MC; she used to host live music in her living room to promote local artists. Bear in mind that hers is a standard suburban … [Read more...] about From Gdynia to Galway: SIN meets singer-songwriter Agu
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“Train through it” mentality leads to long-term injury, says Galway physio
Veronica Lydon of Carna believes it is essential that athletes make a conscious effort to pay more attention to their body’s “whispers” in the year ahead. She believes that flexibility and recovery work are the most neglected aspects of today’s athletic training culture. Having quit her job working in an office for the US Department of Agriculture, Lydon began studying … [Read more...] about “Train through it” mentality leads to long-term injury, says Galway physio
Galway United season preview: Stephen Walsh speaks ahead of the new campaign
It’s been a topsy-turvy period for Galway United Football Club in recent years. From stadium redevelopment to actual non-existence to amalgamation and reinstatement, life at Eamonn Deacy Park has had more drama and plot-twists than back to back episodes of EastEnders. One man who has experienced the highs and lows of life at Galway is uncompromising Ballinfoyle man Stephen … [Read more...] about Galway United season preview: Stephen Walsh speaks ahead of the new campaign
“Mentally I just went from mile to mile”: Galway teacher wins seven marathons in seven days
Galway teacher Gary Thornton has won the World Marathon Challenge, which involves running seven marathons in seven straight days. Not only did Thornton win the challenge outright but he also won each of the seven individual marathons. These races were held across each of the seven continents throughout the world, starting in Antarctica on 30 January and finishing in Miami on … [Read more...] about “Mentally I just went from mile to mile”: Galway teacher wins seven marathons in seven days
“It was a surprise moment,” says Rose of Tralee Jennifer six months into reign
Rose of Tralee Jennifer Byrne has had a whirlwind six months. The former NUI Galway medicine student told SIN her next adventure will take her to Chernobyl with the Adi Roche Foundation – something she said would prove to be a difficult but rewarding journey. “I have watched a few documentaries about Chernobyl, and I have also spoke to previous Roses to prepare … [Read more...] about “It was a surprise moment,” says Rose of Tralee Jennifer six months into reign