Club News & Updates
Club Fundraising Table Quiz on Saturday 25th in Dan's Bar
Who doesn’t enjoy a good table quiz? A bit of competitiveness, some refreshments and get to know your friends a bit (sometimes a lot!) better. Pull together a team and come along to Dan’s Bar on Saturday 25th January at 9:00pm for a fun night and meet some of the Club’s players and members. Teams of four for €15 per person and remember Dan’s Bar is a ‘cash only’ facility.
Galway Sports Star Award for Athenry's Dervla
Congratulations to Athenry’s Dervla Higgins on her selection as the camogie Galway Galway Sports Star Award winner for 2024. A model of consistency for her club and Galway last year when the county suffered narrow defeats in the All-Ireland and National League finals. ‘The apples don’t fall far from the tree’ Dervla, is a daughter of Pat who won seven county senior hurling championship and three All-Ireland Club Medals.
Well done also to Athletics winner Sean Doggett of Athenry AC who became the youngest ever athlete to represent Ireland at senior European Championship level.
Lights on at Pearse Stadium for opening Football League Game
Galway Senior Football and Hurling teams start their Alliance League campaigns on the weekend of January 25th and 26th when they welcome Armagh and Tipperary to Pearse Stadium for their respective first round opening games. On Saturday January 25th, the football game against All-Ireland Football Champions Armagh, will coincide with the official switching on of the new floodlights in Pearse Stadium.
Match Ticket Information for all League Fixtures available here https://www.galwaygaa.ie/allianz-football-and-hurling-league-fixtures-2025/
Championship level.
Three-in-a-row Senior Champions Honoured at County Final
At halftime in the County Senior Hurling Final the Club's three-in-a-row winning teams of 1998, 1999 & 2000 were honoured by Galway Hurling Committee. During their glory years the team also won three All-Ireland Club Hurling Titles in five years. Former Club Chairman Dermot Monaghan led the players, mentors and officials onto the field. Photo: Former Club Chairman Dermot Monaghan leads the team on to Kenny Park at halftime during the County Final
Club hold Health and Wellbeing Night
A great event held recently with former Armagh and Crossmaglen player Oisin McConville. Oisin gave an amazing insight into addiction and the consequences it has for families and communities. This event was part of the clubs Health and Wellbeing programme. Thanks to Oisin, Ollie Turner M.C. and all who attended.
Passing of the Club's President and Vice President in 2024
While 2024 will be remembered for many memorable success’s on the field it also had a downside with the sad passing of Club President Bobby Gardiner and Vice President Mattie Feeney. They were former players with the Cussane Hurling Club with Bobby later helping Athenry win the 1957 County Junior Final. Both will be fondly remembered for their passionate support for the Club and encouragement for players in their team management roles.
