Tag: Galway
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Loughrea’s Young Guns Forge a Modern Legacy in Hurling
Fresh Talent, Timeless Drive In the rolling hills of County Galway, Loughrea’s hurling scene is buzzing with a new generation eager to honor the club’s storied past. The forebears who last reached the All-Ireland final in 2007 set a high bar, but the current crop of Loughrea players is chasing that destiny with a markedly…
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US-bound Thompson Leads Galway to FBD Final Showdown
Galway march to FBD final as Thompson lights up Tuam Galway earned a commanding 11-point win over Leitrim in Tuam on a crisp day that felt more like a preview of spring than winter, sealing their place in next week’s FBD League final. The standout figure was California-bound Matthew Thompson, who exploded for 2-06, delivering…
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Galway Seal FBD Final Bid as Thompson’s 2-06 Power Leads Tuam Triumph
Galway march to FBD final behind Thompson masterclass Galway moved a step closer to defending their FBD League crown with an impressive 11-point victory over Leitrim in Tuam, powered by a scintillating individual performance from California-bound forward Matthew Thompson. The 2025 Young Footballer of the Year nominee struck 2-06, delivering the kind of clinical show…
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Galway reach FBD final as US-bound Thompson shines
Galway march into the FBD final on the back of Thompson’s standout displays Galway moved a step closer to defending their FBD League title with a commanding win over Leitrim in Tuam. California-bound Matthew Thompson was the star of the show, delivering a breathtaking performance that included 2-06 to help Galway take an 11-point victory…
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Galway’s Triple Blow: Thompson Ahead in Education, Heaney and Culhane Opt Out
Galway faces a summer of questions as key players balance sport and study Galway’s preparations for the Connacht League hit a notable turning point when manager Joyce outlined a trio of absences and commitments at the league’s launch. In a season already shaped by development and transition, the decision by two senior forwards, along with…
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Galway’s Triple Blow: Thompson Prioritizes Education as Heaney and Culhane Opt Out
Galway Faces Key Decisions Ahead of Connacht League Galway’s preparations for the upcoming Connacht season have taken an important turn as the team navigates a trio of notable absences and a player prioritizing study. During the launch of the FBD Connacht League, team officials confirmed that forward Matthew Thompson will be away for education, taking…
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Triple blow for Galway: Thompson puts education first as Heaney and Culhane opt out
Galway face a challenging start as education takes precedence In a news-filled lead-up to the FBD Connacht League, Galway fans woke to a trio of decisions that will shape the county’s plans for the spring. The headline is that Matthew Thompson will be prioritising his education, heading to Berkeley for Erasmus, which the team management…
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Plan Withdrawn for 30 Eiffel Tower-Sized Wind Turbines Off Clare and Galway Coast
Plan Withdrawn for Major Offshore Wind Project off Clare and Galway The regulatory body An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) has formally withdrawn plans for a large-scale offshore wind farm off the coasts of County Clare and County Galway. The project, valued at about €1.4 billion, proposed 30 turbines comparable in height to the Eiffel Tower. The…
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Plan Withdrawn: 30 Eiffel Tower-Sized Turbines Off Clare and Galway
Plans Withdrawn for €1.4 Billion Offshore Wind Farm The An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) has formally withdrawn plans for a €1.4 billion offshore wind project off the coasts of County Clare and County Galway. The proposal, pitched as one of the largest of its kind in the region, featured a fleet of 30 turbines described by…
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Plan Withdrawn for €1.4 Billion Offshore Wind Farm off Clare and Galway
Plans scrapped for large offshore wind farm off Clare and Galway The planning process for a high‑profile offshore wind project off the west coast of Ireland has been halted. An Coimiúnis Pleanála (ACP) confirmed that the plans for a €1.4 billion wind farm, featuring 30 turbines described as “Eiffel Tower sized,” are formally withdrawn. The…