Munster Technological University Celebrate Historic First Time Volleyball All Ireland Win
Munster Technological University is pleased to share a historic sporting achievement after its Mens Volleyball Club claimed their first-ever All Ireland title. The momentous win took place on Friday, 28th March at the University of Limerick as part of the action-packed Volleyball Ireland Cup Finals weekend.
Winning the All-Ireland was no easy feat, as the team overcame strong challenges from TU Dublin Tallaght, and a hard-fought semi-final clash against Dublin Business School. Up to where they faced off against Griffith College Dublin, the very team that had denied them a place in the final the previous year.
The Volleyball team led by Captain Samuel Gabor won on a scoreline of three sets to nil, showcasing the strong performance, incredible skill, determination, and teamwork demonstrated at the high-stakes match.
Speaking after the win, Miriam Deasy, MTU Sports Officer, said: ““Last Friday was a historic day for our volleyball club as we captured the Student Sport Ireland/Volleyball Ireland All-Ireland title for the first time. The Club has improved dramatically in the past two years, with fantastic numbers at training, catering for beginners, intermediate, and advanced players in a fun and inclusive environment. The hard work paid dividends with this historic win. There is a solid foundation in place to ensure future growth, success, and enjoyment.
She added “It is fantastic that these students will graduate from MTU with both academic and sporting achievements, along with fantastic memories of their time here.”
Please join MTU in celebrating this momentous win for the Mens Volleyball Team.
The winning team consisted of:
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Samuel Gabor |
Mechanical Engineering Y3 |
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Adam Slawinski |
Electrical Engineering Y4 |
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Brendan O Donoghue |
Mechanical Engineering Y2 |
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Maciej Byrdziak |
Mechanical Engineering Y1 |
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Michael Shi |
Architecture Technology Y2 |
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Jakub Byrdziak |
Biomedical Engineering Y5 |
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Melvin Escalier |
Business Y3 |
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James Barry |
AMT Y4 |
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Chris Murphy |
Mechanical Engineering Y3 |
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Cillian Lynch |
Civil Engineering Y2 |
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Keith Hamilton |
Mechanical Engineering Y1 |
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Sérafin Cavinato |
Civil Engineering Y2 |
ABOUT MTU
Munster Technological University is the southwest’s newest technological university consisting of six campuses across Cork and Kerry. The University has a student body of 18,000. It is a leader in higher education both regionally and internationally through the provision of a wide range of programmes ranging from apprenticeships and undergraduate degrees to Master’s and PhDs.
