Fair Game

On this episode of Fair Game we are tackling a topic that affects every sportswoman, regardless of the level they compete at: nutrition. The food-focused side of training can often be a struggle due to time constraints; and there’s an awful lot of conflicting information out there - so, we want to debunk the buzzwords and focus on the facts, and hopefully give you a plenty of tips to take onboard when it comes to your own nutrition. Joining us to do so are Sharon Madigan, Head of Performance Nutrition at the Irish Institute of Sport; and Megan William, Irish rugby sevens player and personal trainer.

A grand total of four women in Irish history have won Olympic medals, and in honour of International Women's Day we've managed to track down the most recent one to join that very elite club. Annalise Murphy is a paramount ambassador for both her sport and the women of Ireland; she had the country enthralled as she sailed towards the Olympic podium last summer, and now six months on she takes to the Fair Game hot-seat to reflect on her time in Rio, how teamwork made the dream work, and the significance of the role models that inspired her from a young age.

​We’re tackling an issue that affects every sportswoman at some stage: injury. What can happen in an instant on a track or field can have long-term implications for an athlete’s competitive career; and the psychological battle back can be just as tough as the physical one. Joining us to discuss their own personal experiences with injury are Olympic hurdler Jessie Barr, and Captain of the Irish hockey team Megan Frazer.

​Over those past 12 months there have been some incredible foundations laid, progress made and challenges slain by Irish sportswomen. ​From ​The Ladyball​​ to The Olympics and everything in between​ ​​- we’re ​reflecting on all of the action that 2016 had to offer​, and ​joining us to do so is one of the top sports broadcasters in the country​, Jacqui Hurley. It's the Fair Game Review of the Year!​