Hi All 

Make sure to join us in the Clayton Hotel on April 2nd next at 7pm for our annual sports awards ball . Tickets on line via advertised QR code or at SU . A not to mis night after a hugely successful year and hard work on the training pitches and playing pitches . Limited number of tickets so don't mis out ..

Onwards and Upwards 

Following a massive weekend in Belfast ending with a victory in the Donaghy Cup three of our Ladies were rewarded by the governing body LGFA HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE with an ultimate individual award - THE RISING STARS .. Sincere congratulations Ladies receiving your awards on Friday night March 28th in the Bonninghton Hotel in Dublin . See you at our own awards night in the Clayton on Wed. Apr. 2nd 

1. Kellie Mcgrath our un-relenting defender and center back from Listowel in Kerry, so skillful and deliberate with the use of every single ball and a leader at the back.  ..

2. Aishling Costello a ball winner at 11 and a total team-player from the Fergus Rovers club in Clare and a proud Ballyhea woman .

3. Saoirse Delaney from the Aghmore club in Mayo, a class apart in every department of the game fondly known as MESSI ..

CHAMPIONS DONAGHY CUP 

ATU Galway 4.10  /  Marino Institute 0.10  Final 

ATU Galway 2.13  /  UUJ 2.06 Semi - Final 

What a weekend of ladies football with our stars shining brightest over the two days in Queens university Belfast whom it needs to be said ran an outstanding weekend supported by the HEC ladies committee ..  By half time in the semi final we were down to a very strong UUJ team 2.05 to 0.02 a nine point deficit which looked insurmountable . How ever our ladies wrote their own script scoring a massive 2.11 to UUJ one point second half effort putting them in the winners enclosure and into Friday's Final . Emer McMahon was immense kicking 7 second half points from her trusty left peg with Kelly McGrath and Neasa Daly un relenting at the back .

Fridays final was a relaxed build up based on the CULTURE and TRUST developed over the year with this group by manager Ciara Moran, and coaches Sarah Conneally and Trevor Clohessey aligning to student S+C Odhran Heslin. A real gift of a management team which the players responded to brilliantly . 

From the off player of the match Aishling Costello set the tone winning truck loads of possession and laying off when needed and shooting accurately also when required. Goals from Saoirse Delaney (Penalty) a messy like strike, Emer McMahon, Allanah Devereux, Keeva McDonnell (Captain),  all added to a marvelous victory with Aoife Cooney solid in goals with her clean sheet adding to our VICTORY. Neasa Daly , Kelly McGrath, Kamile Butvilaite,  again trojan at the back and Ciara Niland's surging left foot solo runs up field breaking the hearts of the opposition. Milly Sheridan and Fiona Feeney and Alannah Devereux, Megan McGovern are also excellent forwards always making runs and linking up play so intelligently . Aaliyah Clohessy  selected at 15 but given a defensive role was a real teamplayer for the whole championship, selflessly being available to link play all year with a high execution rate throughout, be it link play or availability to win kick outs and secure possession to transition from defense to attack. Laura Galligan the Cavan Gaels lady was also amazing and flawless throughout the whole weekend , so strong in her ball winning ability and again a team player. The last word for our Donegal dynamo Leeza Cunningham who is an exceptional talent on the football pitch, injuring her wrist towards the end of second half semi final, her parents transporting her back to ATU Galway immediately to do her final exam on the Friday morning, and a never give up attitude arrived back to Belfast to star in the final of the CUP WIN . What a lady so committed to her team and her chosen sport .Maedhbh Ní Dhireain  from the Michael Breathnachs club out west was also to the fore when required and never faltered as were Aine Moffit, Laura Fox, Karla Gavaghan. 

Our panel members also played such a vital role and contributed greatly to training sessions all year - Niamh Nestor, Ellen Griffin, Sarah Connaughton, Maeve McWeeney, Emma McHugh, Lillian Keane .. This group of players with freshers to be added in 25/26 season wont be out of place at the next grade level and if as committed as this year I cannot see why a win again next year is definately on the cards ..

Onwards and Upwards Ladies 

ATU Galway 2.09  / UCG 3.09 ..

A close and hard fought contest was lost last evening in Dangain as UCG won the Connacht GAA Junior football final by a score . Our lads conceded early in the second  half (1.03) and could not make up the deficit . In fact this team lost all Higher education games by a score which tells its own story as to how close they are to a breakthrough at National Level.

Our student led management are exemplary in their approach and a credit to our ONE CLUB MODEL GAA in ATU Sport . Ronan Riddle has a managerial career ahead of him as he cohesively brings it all together in a positive and productive way with Rob Owens and Karen Boyle also so professional in their approach .With up on 40 students training regularly for this squad it speaks volumes and is hugely encouraging for college football ..

Onwards and Upwards Lads

ATU Galway 0.16  / UL 1.19

Heart break for our fresher hurlers in Higher Education final in Liam Mellows last evening. UL opened there account from the off hitting our lads with 1.03 in quick succession. Getting to the pace of the game was a stretch based on some of the less intensity battles in earlier rounds but once our ATU lads got going they built smashing passages of play. Scores from Donach Fahy, Conor Dolphin especially from Fahy frees kept us in touch throughout. Cillian Trayers was a colossal at 6 and he unfortunately had to withdraw with a hamstring issue . Evan Kennedy at 3 again proved what a powerful force he can be when switched on and he have a fantastic championship in the ATU Galway colors always attacking from the no. 3 berth and providing a huge physical presence .Aaron McDonagh again also proved to be a competitor at 7 and any marker that came his way all year was curtailed with his fair aggression on the ball and his surges up field transitioning defense into attack at every opportunity. Mark Kilkenny is one for the future reads the game so well and is technically proficient in all aspects of his game. Lorcan Heavey made a difference at midfield when introduced and the hard working Mark Collins from Carnmore also put his shoulder to the wheel at 11 and had a great freshers year in ATU ..

Going forward getting everyone to commit to a session a week in the ATU training ground would prove fruitful, and the gap that needs to be filled but with so many on development panels and being told not to prioritize college hurling is the obstacle that needs to be jumped in Gaelic games development in University sport. 

A great year gentlemen, best wishes in your academic pursuit from here in ..

Onwards and Upwards 

ATU Galway 6.11  / ATU Sligo 2.04 

A big win from our Junior footballers last evening in Liam Mellows over ATU Sligo. With a Connacht Junior Final in the mix our men tore into it from the word go and were duly rewarded for their efforts and workrate all through . Dylan Toner set the tone at 6 and he was rewarded win MOTM performance. Ronan Riddle manager, Karen Boyle coach/selector, Rob Ownes assistant manager/S?C coach. This student led management are a credit and deserve a crack at the newly established Connacht Junior Final in the next few weeks hosted by Connacht GAA and held in Bekan.. Date of final to be confirmed. 

Onwards and Upwards Men 

ATU Galway 7.28   /  Ulster University 1.09  ..

Fresher Hurlers are through to the Higher Education Final after a massive hard working win against Ulster University . The game was only 30 seconds old when scholarship student Conor Dolphin brilliantly rattled the net, and shortly after this Donach Fahy had a second goal on the board with a well taken shot that gave the Ulster keeper no chance. Points from Aaron McDonagh, Donal Farrelly both wing backs pushing up to get names on the score sheet. Huge performances on the night from Owen Long with his lazer type puck outs setting up attack after attack, he was supported well by his full back Evan Kennedy corner backs Mark Kilkenny who always covers so much ground and Dylan Corcoran the Kinvarra man proving a tenacious tackler and marker. Cillian Trayers at 6 was immaculate technically with precision passing and willing always to be a teamplayer carrying out management instruction to letter of the law. Mark Collins at 11 is having a fine year in ATU colours leading the attack and his fellow Carnmore colleague Niall Feeney also catches the eye and tactically carries out his duties so effectively. Pierce McGurk and Podge Gavin both wing forwards are so impressive in all games with McGurk so effective in the air a quality blessing to any forward. An outstanding display was had by Mathew Lyons with the Kiltormer man showing from start to finish.

Subs on the night also behaved so well when slotting in seamlessly to there roles - Fergus Deeley, Cillian Finnerty, Finn Beirne, Mathew Kerins all played there part .

Higher Education Final up next week against UL 

Onwards and Upwards Men .

ATU Galway 2.04   /   University Limerick 2.08 ...

Our Junior footballers come up short against UL in Rd2 higher Education championship . The better team for long spells by a country mile but in ability to convert cost us dearly . Our lads owned the ball but execution in front of goals was the story of the match as well as defensive errors with the high ball into the square from our opposition being punched to in coming forwards who converted was evidently costly also. 

Next up on Monday Mar 3rd at 7.30pm in Liam Mellows is ATU Sligo and a win here will qualify our lads for the Connacht Junior football final in Bekan against UOG ..

Onwards and Upwards lads 

Our Fresher Hurlers drew Ulster University in the higher education All Ireland semi final which will be played in Abbottstown (National coaching and training center) on Feb 27th at 6.30pm  We in ATU Sport wish our students the very best and also our management team of Adrian Furey, Peter Smith, Micky Ryan, Ciara O Sullivan (Student S/C).

Onwards and Upwards Lads 

Ronan Riddle (Manager), Rob Ownes (Student S/C), Karen O Boyle our all student management announce there panel for up-coming championship RD2 V University Limerick .

Tuesday, Feb 25th, 5.30pm, Maguires field UL campus..

Our Junior footballers play Rd2 of the Higher Ed championship away to University Limerick Tue, Feb 25th, at 5.30pm in Maguires fields . Best wishes lads a win will set you up nicely for Rd3 Home on Mon, March 3rd in Liam Mellows GAA grounds V ATU Sligo ..

Onwards and Upwards Men 

ATU Galway 3.16

SETU Carlow 1.11 ..

A massive hurling victory last night in Carlow by our fresher hurlers who now qualify for the freshers All Ireland higher education semi finals . Cillian Trayers the Galway senior was outstanding at 6 hitting pin point lasers to his forwards along with scoring 2 immaculate points from center back. Aaron McDonagh (Killimordaly) at 7 was also outstanding from start to finish, up for the battle all day and our half back line was completed by our Donegal joint captain from the Letterkenny Gael club Donal Farrelly. Donagh Fahy (Ardrahan) kept the score board ticking with his lasers from placed balls, assisted by Mark Collins at 11 who's surging runs all night kept the SETU defense busy all night . Other performers to catch the eye were Mark Kilkenny, Evan Kennedy, Fergus Deeley, Niall Feeney, Dylan Corcoran, and Pierce McGurk (Sarsfields) who was to the fore all through banging over a brace of points .

The reward is a semi final spot next week . This is another of our exciting teams in ATU Sport and the ultimate accolade in now in there own hands .

Onwards and Upwards Lads 

ATU Galway 5.12 / UOG 1.04 

CONGRATULATIONS Ladies to you all and your management team on qualification for O Connor weekend in Queens University Belfast March 13/14th .. A tentative opening with a resistant UOG team and heavy under foot conditions made the opening 20 mins a nervous affair. But up stepped Millie Sheridan (Mayo) from the 11 berth and from then on she proved a thorn in the UCG defense with meaningful runs at the hearth and goals and points followed from this lady tallying 2.02 on the night with a player of the match performance. The other goals came from the boots of Fiona Feeney (Sligo), Aishling Costello (Clare), Alannah Devereux (Mayo). Aoife Cooney (Longford) was solid and secure in goals with her handling and kickouts so assured. Kamile at 7 (Meath) was top class with her defensive duties as was Kelly at 6 (Kerry) and the surging stylish runs up field from Ciara Niland (Mayo) are a joy to watch. Leeza (Donegal) and captain Keeva (Mayo) are a link duo and formidable established midfielders contributing to teamplay continuously. 

An exciting team to watch all year and with the league title secured the Donaghy Cup is now on the radar .

Onwards and Upwards Ladies ..

Our Fresher hurlers play SETU CARLOW away on Thur. next Feb 20th at 7pm . A win sees us through to the national semi finals . Wishing our management team Adrian Furey, Micky Ryan, Peter Smith, Ciara O Sullivan (Student S/C ) all the very best .

Onwards and Upwards Lads 

Best Wishes to our Lady footballers on Wednesday when the take on UOG in RD2 of the Donaghy Cup at 7pm in Damgain . A win sees them through to the national higher ed O Connor Cup weekend hosted by Queens Belfast on March 13/14th ..

Best wishes Ladies..

Onwards and Upwards 

ATU Galway 1.11

UOG 1.15 

A poor first half performance which cost the team the result was eradicated at half time with player led and management facilitated half time team talk and my god what a transition in physical and psychological as ATU Galway owned the second half and as Manager Ronan Riddle Lynch kept stating "WE HAVE THEM ON THE ROPES LADS" .

A missed second half penalty coupled with an open goal mis also was costly. Our men were admirable in how they went about their work and discipline was exemplary throughout. Ronan (Manager) was supported by Karen  Boyle and Rob Ownes both from Roscommon and this makes up an all student management team which is admirable and the way of the future in University sports. Its also noted that a panel and regular coaching with over 40 students taking part is a testament to the Management.

Next Up ATU Sligo at home next week and a visit to UL the following week ..

Onwards and Upwards Men 

ATU Galway 1.11

UOG 1.15 

A poor first half performance which cost the team the result was eradicated at half time with player led and management facilitated half time team talk and my god what a transition in physical and psychological as ATU Galway owned the second half and as Manager Ronan Riddle Lynch kept stating "WE HAVE THEM ON THE ROPES LADS" .

A missed second half penalty coupled with an open goal mis also was costly. Our men were admirable in how they went about their work and discipline was exemplary throughout. Ronan (Manager) was supported by Karen  Boyle and Rob Ownes both from Roscommon and this makes up an all student management team which is admirable and the way of the future in University sports. Its also noted that a panel and regular coaching with over 40 students taking part is a testament to the Management.

Next Up ATU Sligo at home next week and a visit to UL the following week ..

Onwards and Upwards Men 

ATU Galway 3.15

QUB 3.05 

CHAMPIONS !!! Aishling Murphy Cup Winners 2025 played in the new open air Dome in the Connacht COE . 

Ava Lynskey stole the show with her tireless leadership un-relenting to win at all stages and indeed throughout the year in all our games. She scored at will, ran through the QUB defense constantly and was a terrific captain all year for the college,. Cathy Fogarty majestic at 6 all year had to sacrifice her own game to go to the edge of the square where we were having major problems with the Queens full forward causing difficulty scoring two against the run of play goals. The woman from Offaly went to 3 and that was it from the Queens danger woman with Cathy contesting every ball and using her guile to prevail. Emma Fitzgerald moved to 6 and with her brilliance in sweeping always where the danger was earning her a player of the match award . Congrats EMMA . Kate Kilcreast in goals was excellent with her puckouts, saves and relieving clearances so natural a camogie player in ability. Ciara O Sullivan and Ailbhe Mulry were sublime tackling hard and commanding their battles. Ailbhe Gannon (Meath) stood out yet again with her up field solo's transiting defense into attack always, and so in charge of her spot always confidently striding forward,. Maria Mahony (Castlegar) worked tirelessly and always showed up to snuf out danger when needed and her high catching was a joy to watch. Our two extraordinary mid fielders Aoibhe Joyce and Abbie Massey are so competent and efficient in defense and attack both scoring at will with Aoibhe magnificent from placed balls throughout the championship. Niamh Mahony (Killimor) was amazing from throw in to final whistle a real hard worker with a selfless teamplay streak always and a battling quality so necessary to succeed . Our Mooncoin lady Ellen O Keeffe was great at 14, holding up ball and making play for teammates around her. Aishling Black (Maree Oranmore) thrived when she was deployed further out the field collecting breaking ball, striking and carrying as needed. Ciara Burke and Nessa Daly both our wing forwards also worked tirelessly always showing up when needed further back in defense and never giving up with handling skills so evident of years with a hurl in the hand. 

Emma McKeogh, Chloe Reidy, Holly Kehoe all contributing to our success and were on the field of play when the final whistle sounded. 

Scholarship holder Shannon Corcoran (Sarsfields) and Sinead Hastings (Ruan Clare) wre injured for this years championship but always supported and turned up and are a valued part of the ATU Sporting Camogie family .

HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS LADIES 

Onwards and Upwards . ATU Galway ABU ..

ATU Galway 11.22

TUS ML 1.05 

A massive victory for our men led by Adrian Furey, Peter Smith, and Mickey Ryan with our S/C student Ciara O Sullivan again delivering the goods in her warm up / activation start. We were far too strong throughout with scholarship student Conor Dolphin leading the way from play and placed balls setting the tone from the off. Cillian Finnerty tried hard at 15 with Mark Collins confidently striding forward at will from the 11 spot. Jim Veale again put the shoulder to the wheel in the middle of the pitch with Marl Kilkenny and Dylan Corcoran un forgiving in defense. On an evening where we had the luxury at half time to off load the bench our ATU freshers men were never under any pressure and to a man won out the day in all positions .

Next up is SETU Carlow in a fortnight to see who progresses to the higher ed freshers 2 semi finals ..

Onwards and Upwards Men 

Aoife Lynskey Manager announces panel for Aishling Murphy Cup Final in Connacht COE at 11am sat Feb 8th ..

Our Camogie Squad play in Aishling Murphy Cup Final on Sat Feb 8th at 11am on Dome Astro pitch . Please support . Tickets can be purchased on Universe online.  Wishing Aoife Lynskey Manager, Martina Harkin Coach, Liam Gordon Coach all the very best and with luck Ava Lynskey Captain will lift the cup.

We play QUB in the Final ..

Onwards and Upwards Ladies ..

ATU Galway 3.14  /   University Maynooth 0.04 

RD1 Higher Ed Championships Donaghy Cup 

A majestic second half performance from a very well drilled and coached Squad paid dividends in the first Rd1 of the Donaghy Cup. Again this team are so easy on the eye and play smart skilled teamplay football with all players serving the team but allowing for individual brilliance too. Coaches Sarah Conneally, Trevor Clohessy, have a lovely and hugely effective pattern of play un earthed, with a focus on structure . Manager Ciara Moran's style is so suited to this group with a "Culture and Values" system bedded, a selfless expectancy of each individual to the team and the trust of her coaches is very evident. Student S/C Odhran Heslin so vital to the teams successes this year .

Allanah Devereux was on fire from the off scoring 1.05 in total, and keeping the score board ticking when the game was in the balance early on. Kelly Mcgrath again excelled at 6 showing leadership and her vital intercepts breaking the hearts of the opposition. Midfield was dominant with Keeva McDonnel and  Leeza Cunningham supported by Aishling Costello (0.02) to the fore in attack and defense a pleasure to watch. Fiona Feeney worked hard all night and was rewarded with 2 well taken points, complimented by Milly Sheridan at 11 who finished with 1.01., and also had a tangle with the nets behind the goals . Saoirse Delaney was up to normal tricks again linking play all night and her accuracy with passing kicks to distance a joy . A mention to Aoife Cooney (Goals) again so precise and hitting targets on all kick outs consistantly . The often  un noticed technical proficiency in defense was a credit with all defenders performing to a high efficiency level - Nessa Daly, Aliyah Clohessy, Ciara Niland (excellent) with Laura Galligan and Karla also to the fore .

Onwards and Upwards Ladies  - RD2 Feb 19th at 7pm in UOG ..

ATU Camogie Sport Galway 3.10

Ulster University Colraine 2.04  ..

Our Camogie squad travelled to freezing cold Breffni Pk. in Cavan for a 9pm throw in on the 3G pitch against UUColraine in the AISHLING MURPHY CUP higher education Cup semi final. UUC opened the account early with a quick 1.03 to ATU's 0.01 . Our management team of Aoife Lynskey, Martina Harkin, Liam Gordon made some changes to our structure and immediately the girls responded. Emma Fitzgerald went to full back ably assisted by Maria Mahony and Ailbhe Mulry. Cathy Fogarty at 6 was outstanding, reading the play and always on hand to mop up and deliver with precision to the forwards . Aoibhe Joyce again displayed her magnificent qualities in defense and attack, and her engine is truly unrelenting, selfless for her team linking up play and her cutting edge runs continuously break the opposition hearts. Ava Lynskey our captain also was majestic throughout and scoring with her penetrating runs always achieving an outcome .

Others that tried so hard in difficult conditions - Niamh Mahony, Ciara Burke, Ailbhe Ganon, Kate Kilcreest in goals, ..

Onwards and Upwards Ladies 

Final, Sat. Feb 8th, Connacht COE , time TBC ..

Our fresher hurling squad open their championship account with a home game versus TUS ML in Mellows on Thur. evening next Feb. 6th . Wishing Adrian Furey, Peter Smith, Micky Ryan and student S?C Ciara O Sullivan all the very best ..

Onwards and Upwards Lads 

Our Camogie squad will play in the Aishling Murphy Cup Semi/Final on Tuesday Feb 4th at a venue yet to be decided by the CCAO fixtures committee. The game versus UUC (Colraine) will be a half way venue expected to be fixed for Cavan or Dublin. Wishing Aoife Lynskey, Martina Harkin, Liam Gordon all the very best . 

Onwards and Upwards Ladies .

Our ladies football squad play championship Rd1 at home in Liam Mellows Wed Feb 5th at 7pm throw in ..Wishing all the very best and encouraging the opportunity to support as game is local against University Maynooth ..

Onwards and Upwards Ladies 

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ATU Sport GAA 4.08

UOG 0.06 

A massive win for our Ladies camogie team in cold / wet Dangain against a hotly tipped UOG team. We had many stars on the night but Ava Lynskey stood out and was central to scores and scoring. Cathy Fogarty at 6 was solid all through as was the exciting mid field pairing of Aoibhe Joyce and Abbey Massey who kept the vital link going all night between defense and attack. Kate Kilcrest in goals was flawless with handling , saving, and distribution. Maria Mahony at 3 and Niamh Mahony wing forward both contributed brilliantly, as did Ailbhe Ganon at 7 whos surging runs up field were a joy to watch. Ciara O Sullivan , Ailbhe Muley defended relentlessly and to the fore in defense yet again was Emma Fitzgerald who's first touch, strength, and releaving clearances left and right are always welcome when the team comes under pressure.

We now await a semi final fixture ..

Onwards and Upwards Ladies 

Wishing Aoife Lynskey (Manager), Martina Harkin (Coach), Liam Gordon (Coach) and our Camogie Team all the very best in RD2 this evening against UOG at 7pm in Dangain .This group opened their championship with a hard fought win against ATU Sligo pre-christmas and now put themselves in a position to advance to semi final stage with an anticipated win to night in Rd2 against very formidable opposition .

A mention to Amy Hall and Aaliyia Clohessy our student S/C who have worked with the team and management since Sept. 

Onwards and Upwards Ladies 

UL storming finish propels them to a flattering 11 point victory over ATU Galway  

Our Fitzgibbon Cup team and squad put up a tremendous performance against a star studded UL team last evening, down a point with 6 minutes left on the clock only to be bombarded by UL with 1.07 scored without reply in those last 6 - 8 minutes. Our men can be very proud of there shift over the hour with a work ethic and pride in the ATU Galway shirt. Sterling performances in defense especially Dylan Dunne at 5, supported throughout by John Cooney at 6, and Rory Burke a colossus at 3 on the edge of the square. Conor Cosgrove at 7 was also terrific throughout . The night belonged to Nathan Earner (Meelick-Eyrecourt) scoring 2.02 and a bother to the UL defense from throw in to final whistle. Kevin Cooney took over the free taking and steadied the ship and provided leadership all through. Two heroic performances from this group thus far and we now await SETU W in our final game Jan 29th at home.

Scorers on the night - Nathan Earner 2.02, Kevin Cooney 0.07 (6 frees), Dylan Dunne 1.01, Oisin Lohan 0.02, Darren Shaughnessy John Cooney Darren Murphy Darragh Donoghue 0.01 each..

A Credit Lads .

ATU Sport GAA - Our Fitzgibbon Cup team play RD2 against University Limerick in Maguires field in UL tonight (22.1.25) .

Throw In 7.30pm 

Wishing our flagship hurling team and management all the very best .

ATU Sligo 2.11

ATU Galway 0.08 ..

Our fresher footballers went down to at ATU Sligo last night in Rd2 of the higher education championships . The score line didn't reflect the efforts of our lads and missed goal opportunities x3 in the first half as well as missed frees and wides from play cost us dearly. This team based on the brilliant management of Keith Murphy (St. James) are a better side than last nights defeat and now await thur. nights result between UCG and ATU Sligo to see if they progress .

Sincere gratitude to the management team Eoin Concannon (St James), and students Oisin McLoughlin and Joe Lydon .We now wait for Thur. night result where if required we have a minus 9 aggregate score. 

Recognition to the Kingfisher who sponsored jerseys and Laura/Mary//Molly in Students Union for all there support and structures that are in place to support students in ATU SPORT .

Fresher Football RD1 Higher Education Championships  ATU Galway 1.09 / UOG 0.12 ..

A wonderful tactical display from our fresher footballers earned a DRAW in RD1 in Dangain last evening and now sets up a massive Monday night game at home in Mellows v ATU Sligo. The workman like performance was evident and did reap dividends in the end. A win Monday night sends this group to the quarter finals which would be fitting for this group of very talented players and hugely exciting to watch with there attack attack mindset and teamplay and honesty in defense . Well coached and managed by Keith Murphy, Eoin Concannon, Oisin McLoughlin student S/C , Joe Lydon student S/C ..

Top Class shooting on the night came from Kian Walsh at 11, Zac Collins at 15, Charlie Killeen at 12, Cian Blake , and Jamie Clarke ..

Onwards Upwards Men 

A heart breaking one point defeat at the hands of ATU Sligo in Sligo puts our premier football team out of this years Sigerson competition. A very quick four day turn around following Friday nights game  Rd1 in UL, having lost both games they now exit. Manager Jack Hynes, Coach Shannon McIIney, and Selectors Ronan Riddel (Student), Andrew Thompson S/C student are a credit and their disappointment very evident . For such a prestigious competition a four day turn around and out of the competition has to be questioned. Players on u20 and senior inter county panels  are focused on inter county challenges / training sessions and advised by inter county managements on training loads, and challenge / trial match's at inter county take precedence in very many third level students order of importance. Something which will need addressing by Higher Education executive. 

We thank all panel members for their commitment to ATU Sport since last September . Wishing all well in their academic life, and we will see you all soon again men on the fields of play be it club or at a higher level and we will be supporting you all from a distance. 

Míle Buiochas 

Onwards Upwards 

ATU Galway 2.15 / MICL 0.22

 A magical Night for hurling in Ballyloughane  as ATU Galway took MICL to a puck of the ball in a hard fought workman like performance . Our ATU men were solid at the back with individual players assigned big names on the opposition team and more than excelled in their man to man battles. Mark Grealish was solid in goals and the Carnmore man did fine throughout keeping a clean sheet. He was ably assisted by his wonderful defense with leaders in John Cooney at 6, Dylan Dunne at 5, Conor Cosgrove at 7. This half back line was  in terrific form all through with the Sarsfield's man Cooney also scoring a terrific point and his ariel prowess to the fore all night. Oisin Clune Feakle and Robert Meehan  Ballindereen in the corners were also top class. Rory Burke Oranmore-Maree at 3 and pulled all over the field by his direct marker Shane O Brien Kilmallock trying desperately to get some freedom but to no avail as Rory won out that battle convincingly. Kevin Cooney was busy and a thorn in the MICL defense, he hit two immaculate side line cuts laser like over the black spot and was missed in the second half when he had to be withdrawn at half time on medical advice. Darragh Donoghue hit his frees all night and Darren Shaughnessy and Nathan Earner combined brilliantly for Earner of Meelick Eyrecourt to score a brilliant goal, and the Loughrea man Shaughnessy scored his own goal also to push MICL to the very limit . Damian McGlynn Thomas' , Eoin Burke Coolderry battled hard with Oisin Lohan all night forcing his way through the opposition defense and physically competing all night. 

A magical night for ATU Galway hurlers in a narrow defeat . Up next Jan 22nd we're away to UL in RD2 .

Onwards Upwards Men .

NEWS : Our Senior hurling Management have announced our Fitzgibbon Cup panel for up coming championship fixtures 25'. Manager Brian Hanley with selectors Keith Daniels, Liam Noonan, Gary Horan, Eoin Keane (Stats), Aine O Neill student S/C coach have unveiled a very strong panel for the month ahead . Playing MICL last years winner's Jan 15th Home, Away to UL Jan 22nd, Home to SETU W Jan 29th ..

Onwards Upwards Men 

NEWS - Our fresher football panel 25' has been announced by Management - Keith Murphy (Manager), Eoin Concannon (Coach), Student S?C coaches Oisin McLoughlin, Joseph Lydon . The panel play Rd1 Championship against UOG in Dangain on Thur Jan 16th at 5.30pm .

Wishing all the very best .

Onwards Upwards 

SIGERSON CUP Rd2 ATU Galway play ATU Sligo in Sligo Wed Jan 15th at 7pm .

Jack Hynes (Manager), Shannon McIIleeney (Coach), Ronan Riddle (Goalkeeping coach), Andrew Thompson student S/C coach name a very strong panel for this must win trip.

Wishing Management, Players all the very best in anticipation of a victory .

Fitzgibbon Cup Rd1 ATU Galway play MICL last years title winners in Liam Mellows under lights at 7pm Jan 15th .

NOTE: This is a first for ATU Sport hosting a Higher Education championship game under lights in their new home ..

Wishing our hurlers all the very best with Rd2 away to UL, and Rd3 home to SETU W .. Two teams emerge from the group with group winners going to semi finals and group runner up going to quarter final. Best wishes also to our management team lead by Brian Hanley, Keith Daniels, Liam Noonan, Gary Horan, Eoin Keane, and S/C coach student Aíne O Neill ..

Our Sigerson footballers went down to a defeat on Fri Jan 10th against a very strong UL team / panel on a score line of 3.17 to 1.10 .. Excellent hardworking and technically proficient performances on the night from Eamon McGrath (Goals), Conor Roarty (who had to withdraw with injury and was a loss at 6), Natham Grainger from play and placed balls who was ably assisted by Eoin Mannion who proved to be a thorn in the UL defence all through, Adam Tierney at 12, Cian Murphy (First half at 11), the athletic and busy Conor Reid who were all supported by our mid field partnership of Sean Keane and Paul Kelly .. Paul Kelly's link play was to the fore all night. The team was excellently captained on the night by ETHAN OWNES Mayo who work fierce hard on the 4G pitch all through..

RD2 we now play ATU Sligo in Sligo on Wednesday night Jan 15th  at 7pm ..

Best wishes to Management and players on this a big Sigerson Cup week 

Onwards Upwards Men 

RE FIXTURE 

Fresher football Rd1 Championship game V ATU Sligo is now confirmed as re fixed for January 20th in Liam Mellows at 7.30pm throw in ..

Wishing Keith Murphy (Manger) Eoin Concannon (Coach) Sports science student assistants Oisin McLoughlin and Jack Quinn all the very best ..

Rd1 2 commences Thur, Jan 16th with away game to UOG ..

Onwards Upwards Men..

RE-FIXTURE 

In the interest of safety ArdOicheais the Higher Education body recommended all fixtures in doubt because of snow/frost should move to the weekend when its promised more user friendly weather wise for fixtures ..

ATU Galway V UL Rd1 

Friday Jan 10th 

Liam Mellows  at 5.30pm ..

ATU Galway Ladies Football Team and Management drew Maynooth at home on Feb. 5th and UCG away on Feb. 19th  . Semi Finals and Finals weekend hosted by Queens University in Belfast on March 14/15 .. Coaching re-commences on Feb 7th in preparation.

Onwards Upwards Ladies .

Donaghy Cup

Wednesday 5 February 2025 HEC Apponitment 7.00pm ATU Galway  -  ATU Galway v MU ..

Wednesday 19 February 2025 HEC Apponitment 7.00pm UG3 -  UG3 v ATU Galway ..

GAA ONE CLUB MODEL - TRAINING, COACHING, FRIENDLY GAMES, CUP GAMES FIXTURES ACROSS HURLING, FOOTBALL, LADIES FOOTBALL, CAMOGIE, AND FRESHERS FOOTBALL AND HURLING.

The full booking programme for games and coaching sessions  has been sent to all managements plus committee members and will be available to be up-loaded in early January for student club members ..

Higher Education Championship Fixture 2025 

Fitzgibbon, Sigerson, Freshers H+F, Junior Football

Our Sigerson Footballers have a home Rd1 V University Limerick, and our Fitzgibbon hurlers drew a group of MICL, UL, SETU W with home games Rd1 MICL, Rd3 SETU Waterford, and away to UL .. ACTION commences in early January ..

PLEASE CHECK OUT LINKS BELOW FOR ATU GALWAY FIXTURES 

https://x.com/DamienColeman4/status/1866972836570567050?t=cSogaeKa3DlLfHcXPtK0Iw&s=09

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Our Camogie Ladies had a massive win in opening round of AISHLING MURPHY CUP championship Rd1 on a score line of 4.14 to 2.11.. Katie Kilcreast was excellent in the goals with saves, catches and a puck out with accuracy and precision. Ciara O Sullivan filled the 3 shirt with distinction ably assisted in defense by the outstanding Emma Fitzgerald who time after time came out with pressure ball and cleared her lines with accuracy and precision. Abbey Massey and Ava Lynskey constantly broke the hearts of the Sligo girls with skill and decision. Aoibhe Joyce was our midfield dynamo who consistantly drove at the heart of the Sligo defense and was amazingly accurate from placed balls ..

Onwards and Upwards Ladies 

Next Championship game scheduled for week of Jan 21st V UOG ..

Gratitude to Aoife Lynskey Manager, Martina Harkin, Liam Gordon coaches selectors ..

A Chairde,

Firstly thanking you all for your commitment on the sporting fields to our GAA ONE CLUB MODEL ..  Sincerely wish you all a very HAPPY and PEACEFUL Christmas. / NEW YEAR.

O NEILLS CLUB HUB GEAR :

The Committee and myself will be distributing the gear on Wednesday Dec. 11th in the Sports Hall from 12noon to 3pm .. In order to receive your gear purchased bring along your printed email of your order and we will sort you . We will organize another time / date provisionally after Xmas to sort anyone who cant show up on Dec. 11th ..

Only proof of purchase via printed email of order can be sorted on the day. Please no mails arranging other ways to collect as the gear wont arrive until next week and we will only be able to facilitate as above.

CHRISTMAS MEET UP DEC 18th IN the MERLIN -

Anybody available welcome to call into the Merlin from 8pm for our ONE CLUB MODEL get together with Players, Students, Management ..

Kind regards all,

Damien Coleman.

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Damien Coleman,
Development Officer,

ATTENTION ATHLETES - FREE NUTRITION ADVICE WORKSHOPS THURSDAY DEC. 12th (SEE POSTER)

If you have any athletes you’d like to circulate this to, please do! I’m looking for some volunteers to attend and be ‘subjects’ for our sports nutrition exams. The students are very competent though, and each station is supervised by a qualified performance nutritionist, so athletes should get good advice.

 Best regards,

 Nóra Ní Fhlannagáin

 Programme Co-Ordinator MSc Applied Sports & Exercise Nutrition

Lecturer in Public Health Nutrition

Department of Sport, Exercise & Nutrition,

Atlantic Technological University

ATU Galway City, Old Dublin Road, Galway, H91 T8NW

On a crisp Tuesday night at Liam Mellows, the ATU Ladies Gaelic football team took to the field to face UL 4 in the Division 5 League Cup clash. Both teams were eager to make their mark in a competitive and heated encounter, hoping to be promoted to division 4 for the 2025 season.The game sparked to life with a moment of individual brilliance, where midfielder Leeza, executed a thrilling solo run that carried her half the length of the pitch. She delivered a perfectly timed pass to midfield partner Keeva, who confidently slotted the ball over the bar to secure the opening score for the ATU side, setting the tone for an exciting encounter.The first half’s standout moment came courtesy of Mayo star Milly Sheridan who turned over the ball and fed a pinpoint pass to Eimear McMahon. McMahon made no mistake, firing the ball into the back of the net, raising the first green flag of the game. This saw the half time score stand at 1-4 to 0-3 in favour of ATU.The ATU backs displayed resilience throughout the game, particularly in the second half, where they disrupted numerous UL attacks. However, the highlight of the half came from UL, who struck a spectacular goal—a moment of brilliance that even drew admiration from supporters on both sides.The final whistle blew with the scoreboard reading 2-7 to 1-6 in favour of ATU, sealing a well-deserved victory.Speaking to ATU’s centre back Kelli McGrath after the game, she described the win as ‘the best day of her college days’. She stated the win was a testament to the determination, teamwork, and spirit of this brilliant group of girls...

Report Compiled by Aishling Costello