Her Sport

Her Sport

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Her Sport episodes

  • Jenny Kavanagh: What You Don't Know About Flag Football in Ireland

    Have you heard of American Flag Football? Did you know that there's a league in Ireland?

    In this episode, Irish American Flag Football player, Jenny Kavanagh, provides insights into the growing flag football scene in Ireland. She delves into her experiences as a sportswoman, highlighting the benefits of playing sports and the impact of content creation for female athletes.

    Jenny also chats about the upcoming 2023 IFAF European Flag Football Championships, scheduled for August 18-20 at the University of Limerick.
    0:00 Meet Jenny
    3:05 Growing up
    6:50 American Flag Football
    9:16 Flag football vs Tag rugby
    10:10 Flag football in Ireland
    16:21 Skills transfer in #sports
    19:35 IFAF American Flag Football World Championships 2023
    26:49 Role of content creation for female athletes
    28:24 How to get involved in Flag Football
    29:26 Benefits of playing sport
    36:46 Local league
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    About Her Sport:
    Her Sport is a media platform centred on bringing the latest Irish and international women’s sports news. Her Sport aims to empower women in sport, inspire more female participation, increase opportunity and level the playing field for future generations. Our objective is to create real and tangible change.
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    40 min
  • Róisín Ní Ríain: From Teen Prodigy To Paralympic Swimmer

    In this episode of the HerSportShow, we had the privilege of chatting with Róisín Ní Ríain, an inspiring Irish Paralympic swimmer.

    Making her first Paralympic debut at just 16 years old, she became the youngest athlete to represent Ireland at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. Róisín shares her incredible journey, overcoming challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic, and her ongoing pursuit of qualifying for her second Paralympics in Paris 2024.
    She also provides valuable insights into her athletic growth, offering tips on balancing studies and training while staying injury-free.
    0:00 Meet Róisín
    5:12 Getting involved in swimming
    6:54 Paraswimming S13 category
    7:50 Training during COVID19
    13:20 Going to the Tokyo Olympics at 16
    16:58 Sport Ireland Changing The Game ambassador
    18:42 Balancing training and school
    22:00 Manchester 2023 Para Swimming World Championships
    23:26 What is tapering?
    27:37 Qualifying for Paris 2024
    28:55 Goals for the future
    30:04 The positive impact of sport
    32:33 Developing as an athlete
    33:57 How to stay injury-free
    35:00 Being a part of a swim team
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    About Her Sport:
    Her Sport is a media platform centred on bringing the latest Irish and international women’s sports news. Her Sport aims to empower women in sport, inspire more female participation, increase opportunity and level the playing field for future generations. Our objective is to create real and tangible change.
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    38 min
  • Avril Flynn on her Endometriosis Diagnosis & What to Look Out For

    We were thrilled to have Avril Flynn, a midwife and childbirth educator, join us on the #PeriodPanel.

    In this empowering episode, Avril sheds light on the significance of educating both boys and girls about women's health, offering valuable tips for parents on how to approach these conversations with their children. She also shares her personal journey with endometriosis, discussing its symptoms and impact on her life.

    Additionally, Avril emphasizes promoting girls' sports participation, the significance of period conversations and the benefits of taking iron supplements for overall health.
    00:00 Meet Avril
    01:14 Lack of #womenshealth education
    07:45 Talking to children about #periods

    14:13 Removing the embarrassment around periods

    15:41 Getting information online
    22:52 What is #endometriosis?
    26:12 The importance of tracking your cycle
    29:07 Benefits of girls playing sport
    35:12 Symptoms of endometriosis
    38:07 When should you talk to your doctor?
    39:45 What is iron depletion?
    44:15 Benefits of iron supplements
    48:54 What is the difference between fatigue and tiredness?
    52:28 Question from the audience
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    About Her Sport:
    Her Sport is a media platform centred on bringing the latest Irish and international women’s sports news. Her Sport aims to empower women in sport, inspire more female participation, increase opportunity and level the playing field for future generations. Our objective is to create real and tangible change.
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    56 min
  • Rising Irish Weightlifter Aoife O'Moore Shares Her Journey and Ambitions

    In this episode of the #HerSportShow, we chatted with upcoming Irish weightlifter Aoife O'Moore. Aoife takes us through her journey to becoming a national weightlifting, sharing her passion for the sport and how it has impacted her life and career ambitions.

    She also gives us insight into her training for the upcoming u23 European Championships in Romania.


    0:00 - Getting into weightlifting

    05:01 - Breaking records and competing

    8:50 - What competition day looks like

    13:20 - Stereotypes in weightlifting

    16:49 - Balancing studying and sport

    18:45 - How content creation helps female athletes

    20:30 - Encouraging women and girls to take up sport

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    About Her Sport:
    Her Sport is a media platform centred on bringing the latest Irish and international women’s sports news. Her Sport aims to empower women in sport, inspire more female participation, increase opportunity and level the playing field for future generations. Our objective is to create real and tangible change.
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    23 min
  • The Wimbledon Poster Saga, World Cup Issues & More

    Join us for an enlightening dive into the world of women's sports.

    Today’s episode discusses pressing issues from the international stage to the local scene.
    We explore pre-World Cup controversies, dissect the buzz around Wimbledon's controversial poster, and delve into the 'United for Equality' protests. But we don't stop there; we also cover stories of Irish female athletes and highlight upcoming local events.
    Be part of the conversation as we unpack these timely topics!
    0:00 - Intro
    0:15 - #Paris2024 Qualifications for Irish Athletes
    02:30 - Taylor vs Cameron 2
    04:53 - Irish golfers in the US Open
    06:15 - #camogie News
    08:03 - #wimbledon19:45 - Caster Semenya court ruling
    21:41 - Women's #worldcup Controversy
    31:14 - Local events
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    About Her Sport:
    Her Sport is a media platform centred on bringing the latest Irish and international women’s sports news. Her Sport aims to empower women in sport, inspire more female participation, increase opportunity and level the playing field for future generations. Our objective is to create real and tangible change.
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    34 min
  • The Inspiring Story Of Orla Comerford: Paralympian & Visual Artist

    In this episode of the HerSportShow, we had the privilege of chatting with Orla Comerford, a seasoned Irish athlete with an incredible story.

    As a two-time Paralympic sprinter, Orla made her first Paralympic debut when she was just 19 years old.
    She shares her inspiring journey, from being diagnosed with Stargardt's disease to her ongoing pursuit of qualifying for Paris 2024. We also delve into her passion for visual arts, and the unique perspective of balancing being an artist and an athlete.
    She also sheds light on the representation of para-athletes in the media and imparts some remarkable words of wisdom for women and girls.
    0:00 - Meet Orla
    5:06 - Starting athletics
    8:11 - Being diagnosed with Stargardt's disease
    12:05 - Becoming a 100m sprinter
    14:55 - Qualifying for RioOlympics

    21:32 - What is the T13Paralympic category?

    23:00 - Road to recovery
    33:46 - Thoughts on Paralympians' representation in mainstream media
    39:28 - Studying visual arts at NCAD
    43:38 - 2022 RDS Visual Art Awards
    49:47 - Experience as an artist and athlete
    52:15 - Training toward Paris 2024 qualification
    56:41 - Words of advice
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    About Her Sport:
    Her Sport is a media platform centred on bringing the latest Irish and international women’s sports news. Her Sport aims to empower women in sport, inspire more female participation, increase opportunity and level the playing field for future generations. Our objective is to create real and tangible change.
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    1 hr
  • How Motherhood Shaped Mairéad Baker’s Water Polo Career

    Join us on the Her Sport show as we welcome our special guest, Mairéad Baker, an esteemed Irish water polo player, mother of two, and a pregnancy and postpartum specialist.

    In this engaging episode, we delve into the riveting success of the Irish women's water polo team at the recent Home Nations tournament. We discuss the evolving perception and recognition of water polo as a sport in Ireland. She candidly shares her experiences and challenges in juggling motherhood with her sporting commitments, breaking stereotypes and setting new norms for mothers in sports.
    0:00 - Intro
    0:34 - What is water polo?
    01:34 - Home Nations Tournament
    07:07 - Mairéad's water polo journey
    13:00 - The influence of the pandemic
    16:06 - Training during and after pregnancy
    24:59 - Balancing training and motherhood
    28:13 - The best thing about sport
    34:41 - Words of encouragement
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    About Her Sport:
    Her Sport is a media platform centred on bringing the latest Irish and international women’s sports news. Her Sport aims to empower women in sport, inspire more female participation, increase opportunity and level the playing field for future generations. Our objective is to create real and tangible change.
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    37 min
  • Behind The Business - Things We've NEVER Revealed!

    Get ready for an inside look at our journey! Discover the truth behind reaching milestones, the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and our unique challenges and triumphs in the women's sports business world.

    0:00 - Introducing Niamh and Mohammed
    07:46 - The start of Her Sport
    13:55 - The development of women's sport
    22:42 - The reality of having your own business
    26:47 - What we do in a nutshell
    29:43 - Favourite moments
    43:10 - Then vs Now
    45:47 - What works for us
    49:48 - The trajectory of women's sport
    58:41 - Addressing the 'Do It For Her' critiques
    01:01:01 - The Women's World Cup
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    About Her Sport:
    Her Sport is a media platform centred on bringing the latest Irish and international women’s sports news. Her Sport aims to empower women in sport, inspire more female participation, increase opportunity and level the playing field for future generations. Our objective is to create real and tangible change.
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    1 hr 4 min
  • Dr Stephanie Ooi & Dr. Kiran Rahim Talk Periods and Cultural Taboos | The Period Panel

    We were honoured to have the opportunity to chat with Dr. Stephanie Ooi (General practitioner) and Dr. Kiran Rahim (Paediatrician) on The Period Panel. Both Steph and Kiran are passionate about educating women and young girls on women’s health and periods.

    Join us as they share their professional insights on periods and menstrual cycles, the importance of being educated on puberty and menopause, cultural influences and explain the benefits of exercise while on your period.
    00:00 Introduction
    02:48 Are girls getting their periods earlier?
    03:58 The importance of puberty education
    06:07 Getting your first period
    10:04 Discussing periods and menstrual cycles
    13:15 Are women more comfortable discussing women’s health?
    19:30 Active Iron
    20:24 Cultural influence when discussing periods
    24:16 Period concerns for young girls
    32:58 The positive impact of sport while on your period
    35:03 Raising awareness around women's health
    36:36 Iron supplements while pregnant
    39:05 Education on menopause
    41:47 Conclusion
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    About Her Sport:
    Her Sport is a media platform centred on bringing the latest Irish and international women’s sports news. Her Sport aims to empower women in sport, inspire more female participation, increase opportunity and level the playing field for future generations. Our objective is to create real and tangible change.
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    43 min
  • Meet Thammy Nguyen: European Championship Weightlifting Medalist

    We were honoured to have the historic Irish weightlifter Thammy Nguyen join us on the #HerSportShow.

    Thammy Nguyen made history in April when she won Ireland’s first senior medal (bronze in the 49kg division) at the recent European Weightlifting Championships.
    Thammy joined us on the #HerSportShow to share her captivating journey, shedding light on her training endeavours to qualify for #Paris2024.
    Thammy also discusses her experience of balancing motherhood, running her businesses, and pursuing her career as a professional athlete.


    0:00 - Intro

    1:04 - Moving from Vietnam to Ireland
    4:30 - Journey To Weightlifting
    9:40 - Breaking Weightlifting Stereotypes
    13:21 - Weightlifting Ireland
    14:55 - Becoming an entrepreneur and embracing motherhood
    19:12 - Pursuing Olympic dreams
    25:13 - European Weightlifting Championships
    29:42 - Weightlifting Coach Faizal Baharom
    31:50 - Qualifying for Weightlifting Paris2024
    34:00 - Training regime
    35:34 - Discovering a routine
    36:46 - Thammy Nguyen’s motivation
    38:55 - Perspective on women in sports
    42:20 - Words of advice

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    About Her Sport:
    Her Sport is a media platform centred on bringing the latest Irish and international women’s sports news. Her Sport aims to empower women in sport, inspire more female participation, increase opportunity and level the playing field for future generations. Our objective is to create real and tangible change.
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    46 min

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