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 

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