ATUGALWAY 1.28

ULSTER UNI 1.20

A brilliant league semi final WIN for our fresher hurlers on the road last night in UCD playing Ulster University . This now qualifies this talented squad for the FINAL playing UL in Maguires grass streamed live at 8.15pm on Mon Dec 1st .. Missing a few of their scholarship students this group pushed on in this tight game only up 3 at half time (11 to 8pts). A player of the match performance from scholarship holder Michael Burke with accurate bombs from his mid field berth at will carried the evening . Jake Keady took the toss and contributed significantly throughout as did Colm Burke, Jonah Donnellan at 6 again controlled procedures and was assisted at the back by Gearoid Keane a tight marking corner back with tremendous pace. Again a trade mark of Brian Horan working tirelessly in all positions requested by management .

Manager Adrian Furey and coach Kevin Lally were delighted with this result and now look forward to the final on Monday .

Onwards and Upwards lads ..

Our Fresher footballers play Ulster University on Thur. Nov 27th at 7.30pm throw in Abbottstown the GAA's National Coaching / Training center . We wish our lads the very best as they hope to make history against a very formidable outfit in UU . The game will be on the main pitch and will be streamed live . Wishing Keith Murphy's charges all the very best, who is supported by Martin Reddington, Conor O Brien as coaches, and our student S/C Laura Galligan/Grace Concannon. 

Onwards and Upwards lads for this massive test and congrats thus far on such an achievement as is FRESHER A football ..

Massive WIN for our ladies football squad in League S/F against TUD ..

Our ladies were in flying form last night in Mellows dominating every sector of the field from Aoife Cooney our fabulous goalkeeper out . Defensively they were sublime and cohesive with our mid fields linking play brilliantly and our forwards team play and selflessness were evident from the off . No body cared who scored once the team scored was the general mood. They now await SEYU Carlow in the final with a fixture expected later in the week .

Outstanding and Commanding Ladies .

Looking forward to the FINAL ..

ATU Freshers vs. Maynooth University – Semi-Final Match Report
Result (After Extra Time): ATU 1-12 | Maynooth 0-14

ATU Freshers booked their place in the final after an extraordinary extra-time battle with Maynooth University, edging a single-point victory in a pulsating quarter-final that showcased grit, resilience, and standout individual performances. The contest had everything—momentum swings, high-pressure scoring, last-ditch defending, and a dramatic finish worthy of knockout football.
From the first whistle, it was clear that both sides had come prepared for a physical, high-intensity encounter. Maynooth settled slightly quicker, clipping over early points and forcing ATU to dig deep defensively. But it was ATU’s organisation at the back, led superbly by Tadhg Murphy (No. 2), that prevented Maynooth from turning spells of possession into goals. Murphy’s composure on the ball, aggressive tackling, and ability to break up attacks kept ATU in the contest during a heavily pressurised first half.
In centre back, Cian Rafferty (No. 6) quickly emerged as the heartbeat of the team. His aerial presence, relentless work rate, and intelligent distribution helped ATU establish a foothold as the game progressed. Rafferty’s influence grew with every minute—winning turnovers, linking defence to attack, and driving the team forward in key moments. His leadership in the middle third was vital in settling ATU after Maynooth’s early pressure.
Despite strong phases of play from both sides, neither team could fully pull away. ATU relied heavily on their defensive structure and discipline, while Maynooth threatened constantly with sharp movement and accurate point-taking. The scoreboard remained finely balanced, and by the time the final whistle blew on normal time, the sides were inseparable, sending the match into a tense period of extra time.
Extra time brought out the very best in ATU. Their fitness, organisation, and mentality shone through when it mattered most. The pivotal moment arrived when ATU broke through for the only goal of the game—a decisive, brilliantly worked move that gave them the narrow edge they desperately needed. With both teams continuing to trade points, that goal ultimately separated the sides.
But the victory would not have been possible without the heroics of Sean Gilmartin, who delivered a goalkeeper’s performance of the highest quality. Throughout the match—and especially in extra time—Gilmartin produced crucial saves, commanded his square with confidence, and repeatedly relieved pressure with his accurate kick-outs. In the dying stages, when Maynooth surged forward in search of an equaliser, Gilmartin stood tall, making a superb late intervention that preserved ATU’s slender advantage. The final score—ATU 1-12, Maynooth 0-14—reflected the razor-thin margins in a thrilling contest. ATU’s ability to deliver under pressure, combined with standout displays from Rafferty, Murphy, and Gilmartin, proved the difference on a day when every possession, tackle, and score mattered.
As the final whistle echoed across the pitch, ATU’s players and supporters celebrated a hard-earned and deeply impressive Semi-final win. With momentum building and belief growing, the Freshers now march into the final full of confidence—and fully aware that performances like this can carry them even further.
A night of character. A night of courage. A night ATU won’t soon forget.

REPORT: Laoise O Shea (Lead PRO One Club Model)

A massive WIN for our camogie ladies on the road last night in League final versus TUD in Blanchardstown winning on a big margin of 5.25 to 1.03 . Our girls were in charge from the off with AVA LYNSKEY player of the match running the show from center forward . Aoibhe Joyce was again so industrious at mid field ably supported by Sive Byrne . Therese Marie Murray and Emily Dillon tackled hard all through giving the opposition defense no chance to construct scores. Up front Shannon Corcoran was majestic, her stick work exemplary scoring at will as was Katie Gilcreest so strong on the ball and intent on a score always . Joint captain Sarah Coleman again proved a thorn in opposition defense with relentless workrate all through and link up work. Shona Harris was steady on a cold night which makes goalkeeping a game of psychology keeping ready for the next play and executing same effectively. A Credit in defense, link up play in middle third and attacking supremely all night was the delivered strategy from all ..

Next up Marino WED NOV 26th in Mellows at 7pm - RD1 Championship .

LEAGUE QUARTER FNAL WIN LADIES FOOTBALL ..

ATUGALWAY 3.11 / UCG 1.10 

Our ladies footballers served up an entertaining clash against the University of Galway this evening in Liam Mellows, resulting in a well deserved victory.?Both sides traded points in a fast, open first half, however UG narrowly led at the interval, holding a 1-6 to 1-5 advantage at halftime.
?ATU emerged transformed for the second half, upping their pace and physicality.?A quickfire goal from ATU turned the momentum firmly in their favour.?UG defended bravely but struggled to break through ATU’s reorganised back line.?A third ATU goal effectively sealed the contest heading into the final minutes.?UG continued to battle, adding late points but unable to claw back the deficit.?ATU finished strong, taking a deserved 3-11 to 1-10 victory.

Report: Roisin Gerathy / Rosalind Smith (PR Team).. 

We now look forward to a semi final clash next week against group runners up in the other section. To the fore last night was Ciara Niland improving and leading with every game, Keeva McDonnell and Kelli Mcgrath feriously competitive at the back ably assisted by Nessa Daly who just never compromises in a tackle and her link play at the back is vital always. Aoife Cooney in goals has excelled under this management team with her saving reliability and kick out distribution so valuable in the possession stakes with this team. Tara Doran and Sive Byrne the two Wicklow ladies are a gift to college GAA sport this year in ATU dual players who always show up and put in a hard shift. Up front we have many gems in Aishling Costello, Milly Sheridan, Fiona Feeney, Emer McDonnell, Saoirse Delaney, Allanah Devereux, Bláitin Lavin .. If the preparation continues on track and the players continue to buy into their outstanding management only good things lie in wait for this committed squad of ladies. 

Camogie League Final Nov 18th V TUD Dublin at 8pm in TUD Blanchardstown .

Best Wishes Ladies in this vital game .

Onwatds and Upwards 

OUTSTANDING FRESHER PERFORMANCES in Quarter Final shootouts at home in MELLOWS ..

OUR FRESHER Footballers and HURLERS  qualify for semi finals of the Higher Education leagues with gutsy WINS in there respective games . The Footballers over came DKIT by the narrowest of margins 2.12 to 1.14 with a massive performance from Ciaran Mulkerrins from the Mountbellew-Moylough  club and Manager Keith Murphy coach Martin Reddington and student Conor O Brien were thrilled to have reached this milestone in A fresher football .

The HURLERS also drove on and now play at semi final stage awaiting a fixture WK Nov 17th . They fought so hard in horrible weather conditions and showed commitment  and resilience in not so pretty underfoot conditions . A Team to keep an eye on this season for sure led by Adrian Furey coached by Kevin Lally and selector Mikey Ryan .

Looking forward to both fixtures as they emerge at S/F stage in the Electric Ireland competitions .

Massive WIN for our Camogie Ladies in rain soaked Mellows on WED night .

ATUG 5.13 

DCUDE 3.07 ..

Our ladies now move to the FINAL in Div. 4 first time of asking backing their early form and on paper credentials as a classy outfit tenacious in defense and ruthless in attack,The Final is expected WK Nov 17th and RD1 Uí Mhaolagain CUP on WK of Nov 24th . A busy two weeks indeed for the Aoife Lynskey led squad ably assisted by Martina Harkin, Liam Gordon and Damien Coleman.

Match Report - Donna McRoarty student PRO team ..

What a night for ATU Galway ladies camogie team who played against DCU last night .
The team demonstrated excellent strength and skill as they won 5 -13 ( ATU Galway ) to  3 - 07  ( DCU ) .

A huge well done to all the team and management involved .

Our Junior teams headed north to play ATU Sligo in a double header with both squads with eyes on quarter final qualification spots . The Footballers managed by SPORTS COACHING student Ronan Riddle came up short in the end after a trojan performance on a score line of 5.17 / 1.17 .. Depending on other results we should qualify based on all wins up to this stage so this group are looking forward to the draws in anticipation of the knockout stages.

Our hurlers have a clean sweep presently and are also looking forward to draws in anticipation of a home quarter final as they top their group with a WIN 3.20 / 2.10 ...

A credit to Bosco Gallagher manager, Gary Horan, Owen Keane on the hurling side of the club, and Ronan Riddle manager, Jamie Malone, aligned with our sport science students for leading both Junior squads to this stage of the league. 

Onwards and Upwards Lads 

Quarter finals fixed for week of Nov 17th ..

MASSIVE WORKRATE WIN SENIOR LEAGUE DIV 1

ATUG 3.22  /  TUSMW 3.16 

A brilliant work man like win in Mellows gets our men off the mark in Senior Hurling Div 1 League against classy opposition in TUSMW . Darragh O Donoghue (Sarsfields) was to the fore all night from his No 7 selection with high work rate, tackling, pace on the break from defense summed up his evening. Oisin Lohan at No 14 was also in attach mood with telling ball winning ability and numerous scores coming off the big man inside . Rory Burke's radar was working from placed balls also with Cillian Trayers back to his creative best at No 6 .Robbie Meehan who can play wholeheartedly in any position again gave of his very best at midfield and corner back. Enda Gardiner another great forward find always knows where the posts are and contributed significantly to the win as did Conor Dolphin another forward with a terrific execution for goals and scores in general . Move of the match was a short Conor Dolphin free to Rory Burke who was clever enough to dispense the sliotar to the net on an off guard TUSMW defense .

Next Up UL in Maguires on Nov 13th at 7pm ..

FULL MATCH REPORT ROSALIND SMITH (PRO TEAM ONE CLUB MODEL)

Match Report – ATU vs TUS Midwest Senior Hurling Date: 10.11.25 – Time: 7:30pm

ATU Senior hurling team triumphs over TUS Midwest!

From the very first whistle, ATU showed real intent, putting on an incredible display of skill, teamwork, and determination. The lads were on fire in the opening half, getting a halftime score of 1-14 to TUS 2-09.

The second half saw ATU tighten their grip on the game, maintaining their intensity and composure throughout. With relentless work across the pitch, the team continued to dominate possession, finishing the game in a victory with a final score of 3-22 to 3-16. It was a superb all-round performance, with standout displays from several players who led by example and kept the energy levels high right to the final whistle, Cillian Trayers, Enda Gardiner, Rory Burke and Dylan Dunne.

A massive congratulations to the players and management for a brilliant victory and a fantastic team performance!

Half Time ATU – 1-14

TUS Midwest – 2-09

Full Time ATU – 3-22 TUS Midwest – 3-16

-Rosalind Smith (GAA PR officer)

Double Header In Mellows ..

Our Junior hurlers have a great WIN in opening game in Mellows on a margin of 2.24 / 0.10 over a very competitive ATU Connemara . Ethan O Brien, Alex Kelly (Captain), Aaron McDonagh, Owen Long, Donal Farrelly, were all to the fore. This team travel to Sligo on Tuesday next Nov 11th to play ATU Sligo in there last group game . The management team of Bosco Gallagher, Owen Long and Gary Horan are delighted with this panels progress and are looking forward to seeing how far these lads go this year in league and championship.

Our Senior hurlers just meet a a superior team in UoG on the night but were relentless in there application throughout. Stand out performers were Rory Burke, Evan Kennedy, Oisin Lohan, Robbie Meehan, and this group now play TUSMW in Rd2 Nov 10th in Liam Mellows. Brian Hanley and his management team are continuously recruiting and building towards the Fitzgibbon in January ..

Onwards and Upwards 

Fresher Footballers Victorious in Sligo! ??

Our Fresher footballers made the trip down to Sligo this week to take on ATU Sligo in what proved to be a thrilling contest. Despite the long journey, the lads hit the ground running and produced a strong all-round team performance to come away with a well-deserved win.

The opening half was tightly contested, with both sides trading scores throughout. Some sharp attacking play and accurate shooting saw ATU Galway edge ahead at the interval on a score line of 1-09 to 0-08.

After the break, the Galway boys really found their rhythm. A second goal midway through the half gave them some breathing space, and from there they controlled the game well, keeping the scoreboard ticking over with a series of fine points. The defense stood firm in the closing stages to ensure the victory was never in doubt.

Full Time: ATU Galway 2-16 | ATU Sligo 0-16

It was an excellent team display, with great work rate, discipline, and finishing shown right across the pitch. The result sees our lads advance to the quarter-final next week, where they’ll be looking to keep the momentum going.

Well done to all involved — a brilliant performance and a great day for ATU Galway football! ?

Report: Laoise O Shea (Lead PRO)

ATU Sligo 1.21

ATU Galway 2.15

Our Sigerson lads faced a tough challenge in Round 3 of the competition as they made the long journey to Sligo to take on a strong ATU Sligo side. Despite great effort and determination throughout, it wasn’t to be our day, with the final score reading 1-21 to 2-15 in favour of the hosts.

The ladsd the game brightly but found themselves chasing the contest after ATU Sligo built up an early lead. At half-time, the scoreboard read 1-11 to 1-5, leaving plenty of work to do in the second half. Credit to our team, they never dropped their heads and came out fighting after the break. A second-half goal gave us renewed energy, and there were some excellent passages of play as we pushed hard to close the gap.

However, ATU Sligo proved clinical in front of goal and managed to keep their advantage right through to the final whistle.

While the result didn’t go our way, there were plenty of positives to take from the performance — great effort, commitment, and teamwork all over the pitch. The lads showed real character, especially in the second half, and they can hold their heads high after a battling display away from home.

Hard luck to the players and management team, and safe travels home after a tough evening’s football. Attention now turns to regrouping and preparing for the next challenge.
Well done to all involved — the hard work continues. ???

Report - Laoise O Shea (Club PR Lead)

A Massive WIN for our camogie ladies on the road against ATU Sligo held in Connacht COE.

ATU Galway 8.18 / ATU Sligo 0,13 

Shona Harris our Kerry goalkeeper held another clean sheet on the way to a massive victory in a beautiful sporting setting of our Connacht COE in Bekan. She was assisted at the back by Maria Mahony , Ciara Burke, Emily Dillon at 6 and Therese Marie Murray on the wing who's tackling and hooking ability came to the fore. At midfield Aoibhe Joyce again was flawless with the stick and her surging runs penetrate the defence every time creating overlaps and making play for the brilliant Ava Lynskey who only has attack in mind on the ball and her hard work pays off in dividends with goals galore . Great seeing Shannon Corcoran and Katie Kilcreest back in the ATU colours again tonight as injuries had hampered there outfield game time last season. Our free taking from Katie was exemplary striking the sliotar distances and angles over the black spot . 

Looking forward to seeing this group in the semi finals stage up next and a BIG year ahead using the first two rounds as evidence ..

Onwards and Upwards Ladies .

Game Report below - Donna McRoary  (PRO TEAM)

ATU Galway VS ATU Sligo 4/11/25
An incredible night for the ATU Galway ladies played ATU Sligo at the home of Connacht GAA last night .
Outstanding effort was made by the ladies in the first half as ATU Galway were leading by 2 -11 to 0-06 points ATU Sligo .

ATU Galway showed massive determination and skill coming away with a sensational win with the final score being 8 -18 to 0-13 ATU Sligo.
Congratulations to the ladies and all the management involved

What a Night in UL for Round 2 of the Moynihan League! ????

What a night we had down in UL for Round 2 of the Ladies Gaelic Football Moynihan League! Despite the miserable weather conditions, the ATU girls showed incredible heart, determination, and skill to come away with a fantastic win.

From the very first whistle, both sides showed real intent, trading scores in what was a fiercely contested opening half. ATU made the most of their chances in front of goal, with some brilliant link-up play and clinical finishing. At half time, the scoreboard read ATU 3-03, UL 1-04, leaving everything to play for in the second half.

After the break, ATU really found their rhythm. The defence stood strong, turning over possession time and again, while the forwards were simply on fire—converting opportunities into goals and points with confidence and flair. The teamwork, communication, and relentless work rate across the field were a joy to watch, especially given the challenging conditions underfoot.

As the rain poured ATU never took their foot off the pedal. They dominated the final quarter, adding an impressive tally to seal a comprehensive victory. The game finished ATU 6-13, UL 2-06, a score line that reflected the girls’ determination and all-around performance.

Massive congratulations to our ATU ladies on another outstanding performance — a brilliant result that keeps momentum rolling in the Moynihan League campaign!
#ATUGAA #atugalwaycity #atusulife #ladiesfootball

Report: Laoise O Shea (Lead Club PRO)..

HISTORIC Fresher Football WIN 

Historic Night for ATU Freshers Football! 
We hosted UoG at home and made history — claiming our first victory over NUIG in 15 years for our fresher footballers. 
It was a brilliant performance from start to finish, with every player giving it their all in front of a fantastic home crowd. 
A special mention to Ciarán Mulhern, who delivered an outstanding display to earn Man of the Match — well deserved! 
Full Time:

ATU 1-15 | NUIG 0-08
A proud and memorable evening for everyone involved in ATU Football — history made and standards set for the season ahead! 

Management of Keith Murphy, Martin Reddington, Conor O Brien ..

Next Up : ATU Sligo away on Nov 6th .

Onwards and Upwards Lads 

MASSIVE WIN RD 2 JUNIOR FOOTBALLERS 

ATU Junior Footballers played ATU Connemara at Liam Mellows on the 23/10/2025 for round 2 
Starting of extremely strong with a goal within the first 10 minutes showing Connemara what they’re in for. Playing brilliantly to half time keeping the lead of 1-05 to 0-06. Straight onto the pitch for the second half and we score two immediate goals back-to-back. Throughout the game ATU Galway showed great teamwork keeping ATU Connemara behind them constantly from beginning to the end winning the game with a 2 point lead.

Ronan Riddle student manager stated  "A great win by our men, just shows if you care enough about all footballers in the college and somewhere for all to go just look at the response you can get"

Next Up Mayo Colleges away ..

Full time: ATU G 4-06 to 2-10 ATU C

Report : Ella Kirby PRO Team 

Match Report: Senior ATU GAA team vs TUS Athlone.

Tonight marked Round 2 of the senior football competition for Atlantic Technological University (ATU), who welcomed TUS Midlands (TUS ML) to Liam Mellows. Both teams entered the match looking to build on their performances and display their talent. Considering the wet and cold conditions, both teams did exactly that. ATU claimed victory after a competitive match.

Half-Time: ATU 2-03 | TUS ML 1-03

The game settled into a steady rhythm as both teams looked to find their footing. The midfield pairing led by Dara Walsh took control of the ball and continuously supplied the ball to the forward line. Which led to the first goal from ATU. Momentum shifted several times throughout the match, but Adam Tierney remained constant with his possession and accuracy of his plays. Which led to ATU leading in the first half. At the other end of the pitch, Padraig Godwin and the other players at the back line kept their defense, breaking up several attacks. It was a disciplined showing that underlined the team’s progress. This half ended in ATU coming out on top with 2-03 to 1-03.

ATU returned ready for anything in the second half. Padraig Godwin’s ability to distribute from the back helped the team transition smoothly into attack from the second the whistle blew. The players worked together and showed good cohesion and tactical awareness. The result reflects the effort and determination shown throughout the match. Which brought us to full time, where ATU takes victory.

Full-Time: ATU 2-14 | TUS ML 1-08

Top Performers

Adam Tierney - Wing forward

Dara Walsh - Midfield

Padraig Godwin - Back

Molly Browne (GAA PRO OFFICER ATU GALWAY)

Match Report: ATU Junior Hurlers vs TUS Midlands

It was an historic night for Atlantic Technological University (ATU) as their newly formed Junior Hurling team took to the field for the first time, travelling to Athlone to face TUS Midlands (TUS ML). The debut outing proved a memorable one, as ATU produced a dominant performance to mark their first ever game with a comprehensive victory.

Half-Time: ATU 1-12 | TUS ML 0-07

From the throw-in, ATU settled quickly into the contest, showing impressive composure and teamwork despite it being their maiden outing. The midfield pairing, led by Aaron McDonagh, controlled possession and provided a steady supply of ball to the forward line.

Ethan O’Brien was a constant threat in attack, picking off points from play and frees alike, while Cian Fleming showed his scoring touch with some fine strikes. At the other end, Owen Long was solid in goal, dealing confidently with any danger that came his way, supported by a tight defensive unit marshalled by Cian Brennan and Donal Farley.

ATU’s first-half goal came after sustained pressure, and it gave them a well-deserved eight-point lead at the break: 1-12 to 0-07.

The second half saw ATU truly cut loose. Their sharpness in front of goal and relentless work rate overwhelmed TUS ML. The forwards combined brilliantly, with Ethan O’Brien and Cian Fleming both finding the net in a flurry of scores that reflected the team’s growing confidence.

ATU’s defence continued to stand firm, limiting TUS ML to points from distance and keeping a clean sheet throughout. Owen Long’s leadership from the back was clear, while Brennan and Farley thwarted any sign of a TUS comeback.

By full-time, the scoreboard told the story of an emphatic debut: ATU 6-19, TUS ML 0-17.

Full-Time: ATU 6-19 | TUS ML 0-17

Top Performers

· Owen Long – Commanding display in goal, calm under pressure.

· Cian Brennan & Donal Farley – Rock-solid in defence, excellent reading of the game.

· Aaron McDonagh – Controlled the middle of the park, key in transition play.

· Ethan O’Brien – Lethal up front, contributed heavily to the scoring tally.

· Cian Fleming – Clinical finishing, vital part of ATU’s attacking force.

Laoise O’Shea (GAA PRO OFFICER ATU GALWAY)

ATU Galway Vs Mary Immaculate College Tuesday 21 October 2025 Liam mellows GAA 
A brilliant start to the season this evening for the senior ladies' footballers . They played Mary Immaculate College in their first league game yesterday evening ( 21/10/25).  Both teams played strongly however ATU Galway came out on top with the final score of 4-18 ( ATU Galway ) to 2-06 ( Mary Immaculate College ) .
 Aisling Costello scored the first two goals for ATU in the first half of the game followed by Sive Byrne and Milly Sheridan scoring a goal each in the second half . 
This is a great start to the season for the senior ladies in ATU Galway. Well done to the team and all the management involved.

Report Compiled : Donna McRoary (PR Team)

Fantastic win by our camogie team last night in Mellows against TUS MW winning on a score line of 6.06 to 2.14 .Next league game in 2 weeks against ATU Sligo .Best performers on the night were Shona mason our goalkeeper, Ave Lynskey showed enormous energy throughout and was assisted by Sarah Coleman up front. Sive Byrne at midfield was terrific all through chipping in with points from distance. Therese Marie at 6 played her heart out as did maria and Ailbhe in defense ably assisted by Tara Doran at 5. A terrific first outing . Onwards and Upwards Ladies . Looking forward to another successful year .

Full Match report Rosalind Smith (PR GAA TEAM)

Match Report:

ATU Galway vs TUS Limerick (Camogie) . ATU hosted TUS in a thrilling encounter on Tuesday night, producing an impressive team performance to claim a 6-06 to 2-14 victory. ATUG wonderfully, dominating the opening half and building a commanding 5-04 to 1-05 lead for the whistle at half-time. The women showed great energy and sharpness in attack, particularly in front of goal.

TUS Limerick rallied in the second half, narrowing the gap with some fine point-taking, but ATU’s determination saw them hold firm to the final whistle.

It was a well-deserved win for ATU, who continue to grow in confidence as the season progresses.

There was many key players on the night including Saoirse Delaney, Róisín McNamee, Sive Byrne and Ava Lynskey worked well with Sarah Coleman.

The girls are out in just two weeks time against ATU Sligo. It’s onwards and upwards from here for our Camogie crew.

Full-time score: ATU Galway 6-06, TUS Limerick 2-14

-Rosalind Smith (GAA PR Officer)

Match Report: ATU vs NUIG (Senior Football)

We hosted NUIG in the first round of the Sigerson Division 1 league on Wednesday night.

ATU and NUIG played out a thrilling encounter that went right down to the wire.

At halftime, NUIG held a narrow lead with the score at NUIG 3-06 to ATU 1-08.

Both sides showed great attacking intent, trading scores throughout the second half.

ATU battled hard to close the gap, led by the sharp shooting of Charlie Killeen.

Darragh Walsh impressed at midfield, driving ATU forward at every opportunity. Fionn McDonagh was outstanding, contributing crucial scores in the closing stages.

In the end, NUIG’s clinical finishing proved decisive as they edged out ATU.

ATU are out again next Wednesday, October 22nd, at home vs TUS Midlands, kick-off 7:30pm — make sure to get down and support the lads!

Full-time score: NUIG 4-18, ATU 2-16.

REPORT : Laoise O’Shea (GAA PRO Officer) ..

Our junior footballers were out against the University of Galway last night and came home with a win! 

With it also being the first time the ATU juniors have beaten the University of Galway junior team in 15 years ???

Full time score: ATU 2-16  4-8 UG

Top players include Gavin Smith, James Lowery and David Dolan ??

Roisin Geraghty (PR Team ATUG)

A massive victory by our Junior football squad in Dangain yesterday evening in RD1 of the Higher Education ELECTRIC IRELAND leagues V UG .

Our management team of Ronan Riddle, Jamie Malone, S?C students Laura Galligan, Grace Concannon, PR team of Laoise O Shea, Roisin Gerathy were all trilled with our performance and outcome on the evening . This sets up he squad nicely for their next clash V ATU Connemmara in Mellows on Thur 23rd of Oct at 4pm ..

Onwards and Upwards all .

FRESHER HURLERS LEAGUE WIN Vs UL 

Our hurlers had a big win over UL in Liam Mellows in RD1 with a comprehensive victory scoring 6.35 to our visitors 0.07 ..

Our management team of Adrian Furey, Mickey Ryan, and Kevin Lally were well pleased on the night with many of our players to the fore. Solid in defence were Cathal Campbell , Ben Porter, Jonah Donnellan showing his class and athleticism assisted by Colm Burke in midfield, and a solid performance from Andrew Canning between the sticks with his sharp puck outs setting up attacks, and up front Jake Keady, Jason Rabbitte, and Joe Clancy were to the fore. Liam Burke showed in front also and Brian Horan worked tirelessly all evening scoring some great points .

Up next for this squad are TUS MW on Oct 28th in Limerick. 

Kirby Signs Sponsorship Deal with ATU Sport Galway GAA Clubs

Kirby has signed a sponsorship deal with Atlantic Technological University’s (ATU) Sport Galway GAA clubs.

The three-year agreement will see the company sponsor nine teams across the university’s hurling, camogie, men’s, and ladies’ football codes. ATU Galway’s GAA clubs have approximately 300 players and 400 additional members signed up for the 2025/2026 academic year.

The news marks ATU Sport Galway’s first sports corporate partnership for its Galway teams, and Kirby’s third significant sporting sponsorship in Ireland, following the deals agreed in recent years with Galway Camogie and University of Limerick GAA. The company is committed to playing its part in local communities wherever it has a presence and has built a diverse range of partnerships across Ireland, the UK, Sweden, Italy, and South Africa.

Group Operations Director at Kirby Group Engineering, Mikey Ryan says this is a very positive development:

“At Kirby, ‘People’ is our number one core value, and we know that being part of a team or club can foster lifelong friendships and support networks, as well as bringing physical and mental health benefits. GAA clubs have a unique presence in Irish life, and we’re thrilled to support the ATU Sport Galway squads. We’re looking forward to seeing them go from strength to strength in the years ahead”.

President of Atlantic Technological University, Dr Orla Flynn, welcomed Kirby to the team:

“This is a fantastic partnership for our GAA clubs at our Galway campus, both male and female. Having the support of a strong Irish company – a major employer in the area – is a vote of confidence in what our own leaders are building at ATU, and aligned with our aspiration of retaining talent in the region. I’m delighted to welcome Kirby onboard!”

Sports Development Officer at ATU Galway, Molly Dunne, explains what this means to players:

“We are delighted to have Kirby as proud sponsors of ATU Galway GAA. Their generous support is an investment in our students, helping us to provide opportunities both on and off the field. With their backing, we can continue to grow our teams, nurture talent, and ensure our players have the best chance to succeed while representing the university.”

ATU Galway GAA - ONE CLUB MODEL AGM OCT 8th 2025..

Thanking all students for showing up and speaking up at our club AGM 2025.

Damien Coleman (GAA Dev Manager) presented to all students on the current structures and systems in the University GAA club, with the club being the biggest in the university and he also outlined the ambition for success and participation going forward. 

Chairpersons elected - Gary Horan / Laura Galligan 

Secretaries - Alannah Devereux / Jack Quinn

Treasurer - Damien Coleman

PRO - Laoise O Shea

Committee Members - Jessica Neary, Orla Boyce, Sean Gilmore, Connor Ryan, Ciaran Donnellan, James Harrington, Owen Keane, Donna McGroanny,  Ella Kirby, Rosalind Smith, Eva Gyuvnnleng, Roisin Geraghty, Molly Browne.

Thanking all for their support and taking officer positions on AYU Galway GAA Club executive.

Application's are open for the Connacht GAA Student Bursary Award Scheme 2025/26.

Closing date for all applications is the 31st October 2025.

Mail sent to all club members with application form and application eligibility via ONE CLUB MODEL email on SU Life platform.

Any queries to Damien Coleman (ATU GAA MANAGER). 

Closing date OCTOBER 31st ..

On behalf of the ICHA (Irish Collegiate Handball Association), please see the tournament dates for the upcoming 2025-26 year to share with the new cohort of students. 
??2025

• Wallball — 17th-19th October, Killarney, Kerry
• 40x20 Doubles — 21st-23rd December, Galway
  

??2026

• 40x20 Singles — 30th January-1st February, Belfast, Antrim
• 60x30 Softball Singles — 17th-19th April, Kilkenny
• US Collegiates — 18th-22nd February

If you would like more info, feel free to contact myself or the ICHA - icha.handball@gmail.com

ATU GAA EXCITING NEWS !

SPORTS SCIENCE STUDENTS PLACEMENTS WITH OUR PERFORMACE TEAMS 

Students from 4th year sports science will be placed with our GAA squads weekly to support coaches in coaching sessions and fixtures - warm up activation, plyometrics, landing mechanics, injury pre-habilitation, individual conditioning programs will all be handled by our SPORTS SCIENCE team. 

4th Year Sports Science students are namely - LAURA GALLIGAN, SEAN GILMORE, ORLA BOYCE, GRACE CONCANNON, JESSICA NEARY, JACK QUINN, JAMES HARRINGTON, COLM ROLAND, CONNOR RYAN, CIARAN DONNELLAN. 

Looking forward to getting started next week Sept. 29th with our newly appointed team. 

Exciting NEWS !

Meet our newly established ATU Galway GAA PR TEAM 25/26 lead by Laoise O Shea 4th year Business event management and PR .

Our PR Team will report and coaching sessions and games and everything that is of interest in ATU GAA . WELCOME LADIES 

Students are namely from Business Events and PR -

Ella Kirby, Molly Browne, Rosalind Smith, Eva Gywleva, Donna McGroary .. 

Onwards and Upwards Ladies ..

ATU SPORT CLUB HUB SHOP LEISUREWEAR OPEN SEPT 24Tth  - OCT 15th 

Please purchase x3 items minimum for One Club model membership -

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SEE training times for all our TEAMS commencing Sept 29th In Liam Mellows GAA .

All students welcome and must register on ATU SU Life under our ONE CLUB MODEL GAA ..

NOTE; Club hub shops open Sept 24th links to follow - OReily's for leisure wear and ONeill's for shorts/socks/training jerseys ..

ATU Galway GAA are hosting a further develop our "CULTURE VALUES" Workshop evening for all our Coaches / managers in preparation for the season ahead . Any students that want to come along and support our managers are more than welcome . We will be recruiting SPORTS SCIENCE and SPORTS COACHING students to assist with our teams so if your interested please come along to lecture room 1031 for 6pm start on Wednesday Sept 24th .

Onwards and Upwards in ATU G GAA 

Our ONE CLUB MODEL - General meeting will take place on OCTOBER 8th in Room 995 at 6pm ..

NOTE: This lecture hall meeting room location may change and we will let all know nearer the time .

On the evening we will nominate volunteers for election to our executive committee for season 25/26' (September - April ). Chairpersons positions x2, Secretaries positions x2, PRO positions x4 will be nominated on the evening to support the functioning of the GAA CLUB going forward .

I will deliver a short presentation on the evening which will inform strategy, structures, systems going forward. Students who wish to be considered for paid work placements as part of their course work  in Feb 26' are encouraged to become part of our One Club Model committee and we will then be in a position to support your application to @ConnachtGAA early in the new year .

Looking forward to seeing you all in attendance ..

Damien Coleman (GAA Dev. Manager). 

ATU Galway GAA ONE CLUB MODEL :

Appreciation to scholarship holders who made themselves available for our SPONSORS PROMO (Dexcom, Kingfisher, Supermacs Merlin, Irelandfood) .

Scholarship holders - Kellie McGrath, Aishling Costello, Ava Lynskey, Conor Whelan, Kevin Cooney, Ethan Carden, David Dolan ..

Company Reps : Fiona McLoughlin (Dexcom), Jack Coyne (Dexcom), John Daly (Ireland Food), Padraig Hughes (Supermac's Merlin . 

Onwards an Upwards ...

Today in Cáfe Foyer at 4pm we honor our SPONSORS with an informal gathering to recognize there backing of us in ATU Galway GAA over the year. A sponsors promo photo shoot with our scholarship students - Conor Whelan (Galway senior hurling captain), Kevin Cooney (Galway senior hurler), Aishling Costello (Clare ladies football), Kelli McGrath (Kerry ladies football), Saoirse Delaney (Mayo Ladies Football), Ethan Carden (Sligo u20 football), David Dolan (Mayo u20 Football) .. Thanking our scholarship students for there time and interest in promoting our University sport ..

Dexcom (the US medical device giant), Supermacs Merlin, Ireland Foods, Kingfisher are our sponsors being honored and we sincerely thank Adrian Furey (CEO Dexcom Europe), Padraig Hughes (Supermacs Merlin), John Daly (IrelandFoods), and Josep (Kingfisher) for their courtesy throughout. 

Onwards and Upwards 

ONE CLUB MODEL ABú 

Our ONE CLUB MODEL - General meeting will take place on Tuesday Evening at 5pm in Room 995 at 5pm ..

On the evening we will nominate volunteers for election to our executive committee for season 25/26' (September - April ). Chairpersons positions x2, Secretaries positions x2, PRO positions x4 will be nominated on the evening to support the functioning of the GAA CLUB going forward .

I will deliver a short presentation on the evening which will inform strategy, structures, systems going forward. Students who wish to be considered for paid work placements as part of their course work  in Feb 26' are encouraged to become part of our One Club Model committee and we will then be in a position to support your application to @ConnachtGAA early in the new year .

Looking forward to seeing you all in attendance ..

Damien Coleman (GAA Dev. Manager). 

ATU Sports Awards Ball 2025 , A Classical night lead by Molly Dunne (Sports Director), Laura Broderick (SU Admin), supported by Tómas Mangan and his Events management class .

Congratulations to all our award winners in GAA individual and team categories. Our Camogie team who won the Aishling Murphy Cup and received their medals on the night, but pride of place goes to our Ladies football team who received overall team of the year and their league and Donaghy Cup medals after achieving the double this year .

ATU GAA ONE CLUB MODEL Abú 

Onwards and Upwards 

Ethan Carden (Sligo u20 goalkeeper), Mark Mannion and Cian Dolan (Galway u20 players ) pictured after their Connacht u20 clash mid week .

ATU Galway sporting friendships 

Congratulations on receiving your Rising Stars awards Aishling Costello and Kelli McGrath . Missing from the photo is Saoirse Delaney who was on county duty with Mayo .

Onwards and Upwards Ladies 

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