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University of Galway Mystics were defeated by Templeogue Mystics in Dublin on Saturday, December 20, in their final league fixture before Christmas.

There are careers that are remembered for silverware, and others that endure because they shape culture, belief and identity. David Burke’s 16 seasons in the maroon and white achieved both. As he steps away from intercounty hurling, Galway is not simply saluting a former captain or an All-Ireland winner, but honouring a figure who embodied what it means to represent the county with integrity, humility and unwavering commitment.

More than 30 jobs could be created in Galway after locally-based sports tech company Orreco raised $4 million (€3.4 million) in funding from investors who include billionaire Mark Cuban and announced the acquisition of Australian AI computer vision specialist Data Driven Sports Analytics (DDSA).

Connacht open their European campaign against familiar foes Ospreys on Sunday (3.15pm), boosted by their solid victory over the South African Sharks at the weekend.

Chanelle Pharma this week announced the appointment of Sébastien Boussemart as Head of Animal Health, a strategic leadership role designed to accelerate the company’s growth, strengthen global operations, and advance its vision as a fully integrated B2B partner of choice for the animal health industry.

During a sporting weekend that gripped the nation, as the Republic of Ireland and Troy Parrott stole the headlines with back-to-back triumphs over Portugal and Hungary, you could be forgiven for missing some of the major stories unfolding closer to home on the GAA front.

Oranmore Maree GAA has announced the opening of the first phase of the club’s new Sports Centre of Excellence, Chubb Renville Gaelic Grounds.

Connacht Rugby is to lose long-standing coach Cullie Tucker, who is now moving into the Ireland set-up as the men’s U20 coach.

A decade on from collecting his first All-Star award, Cathal Mannion has once again been rightfully recognised among hurling’s elite, earning a place on the 2025 All-Star team last weekend — marking a fitting reward at the end of a superb season for the 31-year-old from Ahascragh/Fohenagh.