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Ballinrobe Festival 2022 gets ready to ignite

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Excitement is building in the south Mayo and north Galway regions as the hugely popular Ballinrobe Festival returns after a three-year absence enforced by Covid-19.

Wealth of sports scholarships awarded to TUS students

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A total of 74 students have been awarded sports scholarships from the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) this academic year.

The Boys' Club

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“There is nothing as Galway as Our Lady's Boy’s Club,” was how our president Michael D Higgins described OLBC some years ago at a function in the Columban Hall. It is more than 80 years since it was founded and it is the longest-running youth club in the country. It was set up by Fr Leonard Shiel SJ at a time when there were was a lot of grinding poverty in Galway and no recreational facilities or extra-curricular activities for young people in areas like the Claddagh, Bohermore, Shantalla, and ‘The West’. The club provided these and has been a source of guidance and inspiration to thousands of young men and boys since, especially those from a working class background. From that first day of nervous membership, right through their teens, and even after they had taken up the challenges of adult life, the spirit and watchful eye of the Club is ever with them.

The Boys' Club

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“There is nothing as Galway as Our Lady's Boy’s Club,” was how our president Michael D Higgins described OLBC some years ago at a function in the Columban Hall. It is more than 80 years since it was founded and it is the longest-running youth club in the country. It was set up by Fr Leonard Shiel SJ at a time when there were was a lot of grinding poverty in Galway and no recreational facilities or extra-curricular activities for young people in areas like the Claddagh, Bohermore, Shantalla, and ‘The West’. The club provided these and has been a source of guidance and inspiration to thousands of young men and boys since, especially those from a working class background. From that first day of nervous membership, right through their teens, and even after they had taken up the challenges of adult life, the spirit and watchful eye of the Club is ever with them.

Appreciation for football being passed through the generations

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From a famous footballing family in Mervue, Ann Regan (Carr) continues to make a significant contribution to sport in the west of Ireland. This week in UL she is in charge of the Galway FA’s Gaynor Cup squad, who are eager to make an impact on the national stage.

Merlin Woods success story continues

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Nearly a decade in existence Merlin Woods has made a significant contribution to sport.

Summer camps return to the Kingfisher Club

The Kingfisher Club summer camps are back this year with an action-packed summer sports camp in Kingfisher NUI Galway and exciting swim camp in Kingfisher Renmore for boys and girls aged between four and 13 years. The summer camps provide a fun, exciting, and safe way for your child to spend the school holidays this summer while making new friendships and unforgettable memories.

Cubbard eager to make impact on Galway Sports Partnership committee

Cllr Mike Cubbard is hoping to make a positive impact as a member of the Galway Sports Partnership steering committee.

Calasanctius celebrate basketball double

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Oranmore's Calasanctius College is celebrating two national victories on the basketball courts with both the U16 girls' and boys' teams securing schools' league cup titles.

Tough finish to basketball season for Super League clubs

The final week of the Basketball Ireland Super League season sees Moycullen host back-to-back home games in NUIG Sports Centre. First up on Saturday at 3pm Moycullen face Kerry side Killorglin, and Sunday at 4pm the visitors are the famed Neptune BC of Cork City.

 

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