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ATU SENIORS VS COLLEGE OF FET
| Posted | 22nd Oct 2026 |
| Author | KIERAN O CONNOR |
ATU GALWAY FRESHERS VS TUS MIDLANDS
| Posted | 22nd Oct 2026 |
| Author | KIERAN O CONNOR |
SENIORS VS TUS LIMERICK
| Posted | 15th Oct 2026 |
| Author | KIERAN O CONNOR |
ATU Freshers vs Trinity College Dublin
| Posted | 13th Oct 2026 |
| Author | KIERAN O CONNOR |
ATU Galway 2-0 Trinity
A strong performance from the lads, securing a 2-0 victory with both goals coming in the first half.
Rian Durkan opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a brilliant piece of footwork before unleashing a superb strike from 25 yards out with his wand of a left foot.
Just three minutes later, Tim Kaicinskas doubled the lead, following a great tackle from Adam Scahill at the back, Paul Keegan and Corey Walker linked up brilliantly to break through the Trinity defence, with Tim finishing neatly from the edge of the box.
The lads continued to show some nice passages of play throughout the game, backed up by a solid defensive display and strong goalkeeping to keep a clean sheet.
A great all-round performance to get the job done!
Return To Training
| Posted | 1st Oct 2026 |
| Author | KIERAN O CONNOR |
ATU Soccer has been back in action over the past few weeks, with strong numbers attending training across both our Fresher and Senior teams. Since returning to training, there has been a great turnout from students with new and returning players getting involved and preparing for the upcoming college competitions.
Our Fresher and Senior teams have been training regularly as we build towards a busy schedule of fixtures. There has been great competition for places, with players getting the opportunity to develop, compete and represent ATU Galway.
Training takes place every Monday and Wednesday evening at Mervue United, with sessions from 6pm-8pm. Both Fresher and Senior players are welcome, and new players are encouraged to come along get involved.
Students looking to play should make sure they have signed up on atusulife : Men's Soccer Club - ATU Galway-Mayo Clubs & Socs Clubs & Societies .
Training:
Monday + Wednesday
Mervue United
6pm-8pm
Men's Soccer End of Year Report
| Posted | 9th Dec 2025 |
| Author | Laura Broderick (Super Admin) |
College football started back in mid-September with over 80+ players attending trials & training sessions throughout the vetting process.
Once squads were selected for Senior & Fresher squads, Training continued for both squads on Mondays with Wednesday’s sessions used for social sessions (with some technical work)
We had 2 competitive teams in action with both a ‘Senior’ side & a ‘Freshers’ side both competing in national competitions.
Our seniors got off to a great start with a 3-1 win away to TUS Midwest in Limerick. That was quickly followed with a 1-2 defeat at home to a strong UoG side in the local ‘Derby’ and finished
The 1st phase of games with a disappointing 1-2 defeat away to TUS Midlands in Athlone. So while we were very competitive in all 3 games, only managed to get one win on the board.
This resulted in an away ¼ final to MTU Cork and this turned out to be a very one sided affair and despite us scoring 1st, lost our 1-7 in what was a game to forget.
Our Freshers on the other hand were on fire from the get-go and hit the ground running with a 7-2 win away to Maynooth, followed by a 2-1 win at home to MTU Kerry and finished the 1st phase
Of games with a comprehensive home win v TUS Midlands Athlone. This resulted in a home ¼ final V Dundalk IT which we won 4-1 and a tough semi-final away to UCC Cork in which we won
3-2 after extra time with a late/late winner from Alan Zimmerer.
The league final took place in Athlone on December 3rd v Collaiste Íde and in what was a great ‘cup final’ - goals from captain Alex Halpin & David Igbokwe gave us a 2-1 as we retained the
league title that we also won last season.
Training sessions consist of a combination of practices including technical and tactical drills, player development drills and practice games/phases of play and off course
some ‘fun’ games and drills to keep things light-hearted when appropriate. All training is provided by UEFA qualified coaches.
Goals for semester 2 are for ‘Cup’ competitions on both fronts for seniors and freshers. Both competitions should start late January 2026.
Seniors will be hoping to get a good run once again in the cup and the Freshers will be hoping to also retain this cup competition and once again achieve the ‘Double’
ATU Galway Fresher Soccer Champions!!
| Posted | 11th Dec 2024 |
| Author | ATU Galway Soccer Club |
Our Fresher Soccer team had a brilliant win in the League Final last week, defeating Cork Colleges of Further Education on a scoreline of ATU Galway 2 - Cork Colleges 1.
ATU got off to a great start with a goal from Tom Daly of Colga FC before half time. Cork came out all guns blazing in the second half and responded with a goal shortly after the break. With 10 minutes remaining ATU introduced Alex Murphy, his first introduction to playing time for the college after a long stent on the sideline due to injury. The Galway United star riffled home the winner with only 8 to play and ATU Galway held out to take home the cup. Huge congrats to the players and management who after a hectic coupe of months on the road they got their rewards. Roll on the cup campaign after Christmas.
Clubs and socs day
| Posted | 20th Sep 2024 |
| Author | Kellieanne Folan (Super Admin) |
Don't forget, Clubs and Societies Day is happening on September 25th in the ATU Galway Sports Hall from 10 AM to 2 PM. It's the perfect opportunity to explore all the amazing clubs and societies on campus!
You'll also have the chance to chat with players and coaches to find out which club suits you best. Plus, enjoy some FREE pizza ? while you're there!
See you there! ?
Semester two
| Posted | 5th Apr 2023 |
| Author | Brian Laffey |
The club had a very busy period after the Christmas break and although our 1st team did not have any more competitive games after a poor 1st term, our 2nd team continued their massive
Improvement and were on a constant upward curve. Numbers at training were consistent from Jan – March with a mix of 1st and 2nd teamers as well as many recreational players turning out and getting involved.
Our 2nd team played their Eustace shield ¼ final away to Blanchardstown in Dublin and after a slow start, found themselves 0-2 down on 20 mins.
However, a terrific response resulted in goals from Walid Muhsin, José Poblaciones, Clinton Imade and Usama Israr x 2 giving us a massive 5-3 win on the day.
In the semi-final, we found ourselves once again away to Griffith college in Dublin, who had beaten us earlier in the season in a league game.
But on this occasion, our lads rose to the challenge and came away with a deserved 2-1 win, courtesy of goals from José Poblaciones and Clinton Imade.
The college cup finals were once again held at Athlone stadium at the end of February and we played Colaiste Ide in the final on Tues 28th.
In what was a very close affair that was 0-0 for over an hour, an unfortunate 2nd yellow card which resulted in a sending off, turned the game in Colaiste Ide’s favour which led to us losing out by 0-2.
A heroic campaign by all involved in this squad ended with a tinge of what might have been, but the lads can be very proud of the progress made and look forward to next season.
The semester so far
| Posted | 7th Dec 2022 |
| Author | Brian Laffey |
Our ATU Galway soccer club had a hectic 1st semester with both our squads playing a total of 11 games in an 8-week period from mid-October to late-November.
Our first team didn't have a good start to the year. The only highlight for them was the 2-2 draw in a 'Derby game' against rivals across the bright University of Galway. In this particular game, the team was ahead on two occasions, only to concede a very late equalizer goal in the 93rd minute of the game.
The second team also had a slow start to their campaign, in most games the lost by a goal here and there. They did however improve with each game, leaving them with a win in their last shield game before Christmas. This leaves the team in a lovely position. They now await a quarter final fixture in the new year, with hopes to progress further.
Season update
| Posted | 24th Nov 2021 |
| Author | Brian Laffey, Neil O’Leary Alan Conboy. |
GMIT Soccer were back in action with trials and training sessions on Sept 29th. Since then, we have had over 80 players participating at different stages throughout the weeks and months. College competitions back on November 2nd and we have had a hectic schedule since.
Our 1st Team have played 3 games so far and are currently sitting on top of their group with just 1 game remaining. Any positive result at home against MUS – Limerick on November 30th will gain qualification to the knock-out phase. Wed with a 3-2 home win against MTU – Cork, with goals from Calum Browne x 2 and Evan Reape. Next up was a 2-1 away win against Carlow IT, with goals again from Calum and Evan. Just this week we played an entertaining 2-2 draw in the ‘Derby’ game against NUIG, with 2 crackers from Calum Browne and Ben Edeh.
Our 2nd Team are also unbeaten with 2 games played and are currently lying in 2nd place in the league. Only a victory over local rivals GTI in their remaining fixture on Nov 2nd will ensure qualification to the knock-out phase. Wed with an away draw to MUS – Limerick with goals from Aaron Kelly and Daniel Cafferky. Next up was an away trip to MUS – Athlone in which we won 6-0 with goals from Daniel Cafferky, Thomas Gillespie, Francesco Bonito and an Aaron Kelly hat-trick.
Training has continued over the last number of weeks for all players at all levels and new players are always welcome on the Wednesday evenings for assessments.
Coaches: Brian Laffey, Neil O’Leary and Alan Conboy.
GMIT Falcons FC Return to Action
| Posted | 3rd Dec 2020 |
| Author | Molly Dunne (Super Admin) |
After a long wait GMIT Falcons FC men's squad return to training next week - Monday Dec 7th. Both coaches and committee members have been busy getting everything in place for the safe return of the students.
The 2020-2021 GMIT Falcons FC backroom team & student committee are as follows:
Administrator - Ray Connolly - ray.connolly@gmit.ie
Head Coach - Brian Laffey - Brian_Laffey@eu.thermoking.com
Assistant Coach - Neil O'Leary - oleary.neil99@gmail.com
Chairperson - Aaron Lawrence - g00386167@gmit.ie
Secretary - Christopher O'Dowd - g00348894@gmit.ie
Treasurer - Brian Proctor - g00366479@gmit.ie
PRO - Matthew Barrett - g00354429@gmit.ie
Covid Officer - Michael Lafferty - g00352105@gmit.ie
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