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
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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
Does the Champions league have a competitive balance issue, and is it only going to get worse?
Thomas Muller latching onto Arjen Robben’s through ball provides a hard low ball across the box that is met by an incoming Robert Lewandowski, who subtly finishes the ball into the back of the net. That is the final goal, as German champions Bayern Munich ruthlessly finish off Turkish side Besiktas in a 5-0 rout in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16. Out of … [Read more...] about Does the Champions league have a competitive balance issue, and is it only going to get worse?
Are the GAA disregarding the pressure faced by their University players?
“You wouldn't do it to a greyhound” After Kerry footballer David Clifford limped off the pitch in Castlebar with a hamstring injury last week, debates have been sparked over whether or not student GAA players with county profiles are exerting themselves by trying to keep up with January’s hectic GAA calendar. Over the past week sporting commentators have rebuked the … [Read more...] about Are the GAA disregarding the pressure faced by their University players?
Galway girl Niamh Fahey aims to help Irish Ladies reach first ever World Cup In 2018
Irish International Niamh Fahey from Killannin is hopeful Ireland can continue their good run of form in the World Cup Qualifiers. The side are unbeaten thus far having recorded consecutive 2-0 victories over Slovakia and Northern Ireland as well as holding group leaders Holland to a goalless draw. Fahey’s defensive attributes have contributed to three clean sheets for Colin … [Read more...] about Galway girl Niamh Fahey aims to help Irish Ladies reach first ever World Cup In 2018