Electric Ireland Fresher Division 1 football final NUI Galway 2-13 DCU 1-15 By Michael O Connor Champions, but only just, as a skilful fast paced NUI Galway side were made work for the title against a DCU Dochas Eireann in the All Ireland Fresher football final in a well-appointed Tubberclair on Thursday 14 March. DCU arrived at the Westmeath venue chasing their fourth … [Read more...] about Heneghan and Conroy combine to end 13-year NUI Galway fresher wait
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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
All Ireland Third Level Intermediate Football Final: St Pats win thriller as Fahey-led NUI Galway denied
St Pats Dochas Eireann 2–8 NUI Galway 1–9 By Michael O Connor A heartbreaking last minute defeat, or a stunning smash and grab victory? Two perspectives on what was an extremely entertaining college intermediate final, played in Mallow on championship weekend. NUI Galway had executed a two-point win over UCC in the penultimate round, as St Pats Dochas Eireann overcame … [Read more...] about All Ireland Third Level Intermediate Football Final: St Pats win thriller as Fahey-led NUI Galway denied
Cooney and Ward star as NUI Galway win again
Purcell Cup round two: NUI Galway 8–14 Queens Belfast 3–5 By Michael O Connor A five star turn by Sarsfields duo Maria Cooney and Laura Ward propelled NUI Galway to their second win in the Purcell Cup over Queens University Belfast in Loughgeorge on Wednesday 9 January. The Belfast college made the long trip the Galway GAA centre and the tie was played at 14 – a – with … [Read more...] about Cooney and Ward star as NUI Galway win again
Hannify and Donohue secure opening win for reigning champs NUI Galway
Purcell Cup 2019 Round One: NUI Galway 5–12 IT Carlow 2–5 By Michael O Connor Reigning Purcell Cup champions NUI Galway enjoyed a winning start against a determined IT Carlow in round one, played in perfect conditions in Dangan on the afternoon of 4 December. Fielding five of last year’s winning side, NUI Galway were tipped by many to secure the league two points. … [Read more...] about Hannify and Donohue secure opening win for reigning champs NUI Galway