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Alison Keogh is an Assistant Professor in Digital HealthCare Innovation at Trinity College Dublin where she is enjoying a very successful and productive career as an academic researcher. In parallel to this, Alison has also risen through the ranks in hockey officiating and is also an International Hockey Umpire, who has taken charge at hundreds of matches at the highest level, including the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Tune into the episode to hear fascinating insights into Alison's dual careers!

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In this episode we bring you with us to the Inaugural Women in Sport and Exercise Science Conference that was held in Glasson Lakehouse in Athlone at the end of January. The event was organized by Míde

Research is an all-island, cross-institute consortium set up to conduct high-quality interdisciplinary research to ultimately improve the health, wellbeing, participation and performance of women and girls in and through, sport, exercise, and physical activity. It was a really fantastic event, with an enthusiastic audience, excellent speakers and a real buzz of energy and opportunity in the space. Tune in to find out more!

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At just 25 years of age, Judy Bobbett has a phenomenal sporting CV; junior and senior county football for Meath, rugby for Leinster and Ireland and now boxing for Ireland. Rugby was her number one sport and she rose quickly through the ranks to make her international debut. However, the pressure of a playing team sport at an elite level, coupled with a global pandemic brought with it significant bouts of anxiety and depression for Judy. Prioritizing her mental health, Judy quit rugby and sought help. Her story is incredible - tune now to hear it in her own words.

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Professor Ian Kenny and Dr. Brendan O'Keefe from the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at the University of Limerick are recruiting a research assistant. The successful candidate will work within 2 research centers (Sport and Human Performance Research Centre (SHPRC) and Physical Education, Physical Activity and Youth Sport (PEPAYS) Ireland) gaining valuable experience in multiple professional domains. This role would suit a recent graduate with some project experience, however there is plenty of scope for someone to learn on the job. This role would be an ideal springboard for someone looking to progress their research or academic career.

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Nuala Moore is a world-renowned extreme swimmer, adventurer, and advocate for cold-water swimming. Hailing from Dingle in Co Kerry, Nuala has achieved feats that most of us can barely imagine. In 2006 Nuala was part of a 6 person relay team who swam 1330km over 56 days to circumnavigate Ireland. In 2013 Nuala was part of another relay team, this time traversing the Bering Straits, swimming from Russia to Alaska. In 2018 Nuala was the first swimmer in the world to swim from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean in the Drake Passage, one of the most notorious and treacherous stretches of water on the planet. And in between all this Nuala competed in multiple ice swimming competitions, becoming the first Irish person and only the 3rd woman in the world to swim 1000m in 0deg water.

In this episode, I chat with Nuala about these accomplishments and explore the science of cold water immersion and learn about the physical and mental preparation that was required. So whether you are a swimmer, a scientist or just looking for a healthy dose of inspiration, you are in for a treat!

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In the latest episode of the ISESA Podcast I meet Cliona Horan, Network Manager with Paralympics Ireland.  Cliona is passionate about getting people with disabilities into sport and has extensive experience working in various development and sports inclusion disability officer roles with multiple NGBs and sports partnerships around the country. This year, Cliona was responsible for delivering the Permanent TSB Next Gen Community series around Ireland. More than just a “come and try” event, the PTSB NextGen Community Series focuses on empowering individuals with disabilities to explore Para sports in their area and aims to inspire the next generation of Irish Paralympians and provide a pathway for skill development and participation in inclusive sports. With the final event happening Dublin at the weekend, I took the opportunity to show up with my trusty recorder to capture the stories of those in attendance.

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To follow up on our previous episode, I chatted with 3 graduates who chose sport and exercise science courses and are now working in the health and sport sectors. Karen Peacock is a clinical exercise physiologist working with UPMC Sports Medicine in Waterford. Darragh Whelan and Jamie Blanchfield have both recently returned from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games where they worked with the Irish Cycling Squad. This is particularly impressive for Darragh who only graduated last October! They share their education stories and relate it back to where they are now in their careers - inspiring and motivational stuff for any potential sport & exercise science students!

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