University of Galway Sport

Lectures are starting next week, so it's a great time to get ahead and join a sport club! With 40 clubs at the @uniofgalway there's enough variation to ensure that, no matter your interests and skill level, you'll find the perfect club for you 💪 sport.universityofgalway.ie/clubs/

Huge thanks to @unigalwaysport for the use of their excellent facilities in support of our Galway GAA Academies. Your backing plays a key role in developing the future of Galway GAA. Go raibh míle maith agaibh!

Men in Green: @RowingIreland 6 of our athletes have been selected for the Irish squad at this year’s U23 World Rowing Championships in Poznan, Poland! U23 Men’s 2X Donagh Claffey Martin O’Grady U23 Men’s 4X Donnacha Keeley Ciarán O’Sullivan Shane McLoughlin Shane Rafferty

🏀 History Secured at FIBA U20 Men’s Youth EuroBasket! 🇮🇪 The Team reached the last-eight for the very first time, finishing second in Group B – a landmark achievement for Irish basketball!

🇮🇪 Ireland Men's Rowing Squad Sweep Group 🇮🇪 Pictured at University of Galway Boat Club ahead of this weekend’s Home International Regatta in London. Wishing the team the very best as they represent Ireland on the water.

Brilliant run from Ireland’s Men’s 4x400m relay team at the European U23 Championships — 5th place finish and a new national U23 record of 3:06.31! 🇮🇪 Well done to @uniofgalway Sport Scholars (Andrew Egan and David Mannion).

🏆 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champion! 🏆 Huge congratulations to Sam O'Farrell (@uniofgalway Sports Scholar) on winning the 2025 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship with Tipperary!

🏄‍♂️ Big tidy-up at Rusheen Bay! Windsurfing’s old container was bursting at the seams, so captain Conor & crew stripped it back, built new racks, added a changing space, & made it usable again. All student-led, powered by grit, rain, and far too many B&Q runs. 💪🌧️

Great new addition to the @uniofgalway campus. A 3 v 3 basketball court is now up and running between Dunlin village and Corrib Village. Thanks @BballIrl for your support. #highperformance #sportforall

Congratulations to Sam O'Farrell! A proud @uniofgalway @unigalwaysport Sports Scholar and first-year student, Sam captained Tipperary to victory in the All-Ireland U20 Hurling Championship A fantastic achievement for a rising star both on and off the pitch!

The University of Galway was delighted to host the start of the 31st Croí Corrib Cycle over the weekend! With all funds raised supporting Croí’s community-based health initiatives, education programs, and patient support services. Congratulations to all!

🚨 We’re seeking supporters! With 40+ clubs & thousands of students in sport, the University of Galway is thriving. 🏃‍♀️🏐 Great opportunities for alumni & businesses to support athletes, teams & events. 📩 Email: [email protected] to learn more!

Congratulations, Fiona Murtagh! We're proud to announce Fiona Murtagh, University of Galway MBA alumna, will represent Ireland in W1x at the 2025 European Rowing Championships in Plovdiv (May 29 - June 1). Best of luck Fiona! @DeasunO @RowingIreland

🌊 Join us for Water Safety Awareness Week on May 24th from 11 AM to 4 PM at Blackrock, Salthill! ✅ Safety demos ✅ Family-friendly activities ✅ Water safety tips from experts Our message: “Enjoy the Water, Respect the Risk.” 🛟 More info: watersafety.ie/awarenessweek/

🏃‍♂️ Athletics Club – Sports for All ✨ Focused on sprint & distance training ✅ 3 weekly sessions ✅ All levels welcome — compete or just run for fun ❤️ Supportive, social, inclusive ➕ Also: field events & race walk options! #SportsForAll #UniversityOfGalway

🏊‍♀️ Sporting for All - Swimming & Water Polo With nearly 200 members, this club welcomes all, from beginners to elite swimmers! ✅ Learn to Swim ✅ Fitness + Racing squads ✅ Social, inclusive, fun ✅ Training in the Kingfisher #SportsForAll #Swimming #WaterPolo #InclusiveSport

🚣‍♀️ Sports for All - Kayak Club Inclusive, affordable, and open to all levels! 💥 🛶 Weekly beginner sessions 🏊 Pool skills for certs 🌊 Trips to Corrib, Tuam & Castleconnell 🤝 Gear provided + social events for new members #SportsForAll #UniversityOfGalway #KayakClub

🥊 Muay Thai Club – Sports for All 💥 Inclusive. Empowering. Open to everyone. ✅ 3 weekly sessions ✅ No experience needed ✅ Optional sparring ✅ Light-contact fight night = huge success 👩‍🦰 30% female members Fitness, technique, & fun all in one space! #SportsForAll

🧗‍♂️ Sporting for All: Mountaineering & Climbing Club An excellent example of just one of our most inclusive clubs here at the university! 400+ members, beginner-friendly hikes & climbs! Just bring boots, rain jacket, lunch, water, & sunscreen. 🥾☀️

Congratulations to Aaron Keane, University of Galway Medical student, on his selection for the Irish squad at the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China. Aaron, currently on a year out to focus on athletics, will compete on May 10–11. Best of luck Aaron! 🏃‍♂️

📢 REMINDER: Clubs can apply for up to €10,000 through the Sports Unit. ✅ Submit via the Clubs Portal ➡️ Use the Funding Request under Equipment 📝 Include motivation + supporting documents. 🗓️ Deadline: 20th April 2025 Applications reviewed + subject to funding availability