Lynne Cantwell is inductee number 174 in to the World Rugby Hall of Fame. With 86 appearances in green, Lynne is still Ireland's most-capped women's rugby player. In an international career that spanned 13 years, she appeared at no less than four Rugby World Cups and one Rugby Sevens World Cup. As a player, Lynne was integral to Ireland’s most iconic achievements, including their 2013 Six Nations Grand Slam and their magnificent victory over New Zealand at the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup. Now working as the Head of Women’s Strategy for the IRFU, Lynne continues to be a guiding light in the Women's Game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Racing Ahead: My Career Fast Track
Niamh O’Brien is the Lead Performance Analyst for the Irish Para Swimming Team. She has just returned from working at the World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore where the Irish Team secured an astonishing 7 medals. Niamh is a really interesting guest - she is a relative newcomer in the world of high performance sport and only recently graduated from her undergrad in Sport Science and Health in TUD. This hasn't stopped her from making a strong impression on those around her which has resulted in her capitalizing on all opportunities and becoming somewhat of a trailblazer in her own career. In this episode we discuss the work of a performance analyst and Niamh's impressive career trajectory, making it of particular interest to current undergraduate and postgraduate students who are wondering how to get a foothold in their own career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Getting Marathon Ready with DCU
In this episode, expert from DCU's School of Health and Human Performance present their take on how best to prepare for the Dublin Marathon. Dr. Brendan Egan discusses nutrition Dr. David Nolan extolls the virtues of strength & conditioning for runners, Dr. Aoife Bourke chats about injury prevention when training for a marathon and Dr. Anna Donnla O'Hagan talks about Psychology when Racing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Elite Athlete Panel
In our latest episode, we bring you our elite athlete discussion panel from the 2025 ISESA Conference, held in SETU Waterford. Tiarnán O'Donnell (Paralympic Rowing), Laura Treacy (Cork Camogie) and Tom Barr (Athletics) share stories and insights which highlight the impact sport & exercise science has had on their career. This session was really well received by the conference delegates so if you weren't able to attend or just want to hear it again, make sure to tune in now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bitesize: The ISESA Conference Update
The Past, Present and Future of Sport & Exercise Sciences Research and Applied Practice in Ireland.Pillars of the conference programme content:Empowering athlete populationsThe realities of theory to applied practiceShaping Careers and Innovation in Contemporary Sport and ExerciseWhat to expect:Reflective presentations from world renowned keynote speakers, with actionable take home messagesTopic specific panel discussions with academics, coaches, high performance leaders, athletesOpportunities for students and professionals to present their researchNetworking opportunities including planned social activityAwards for presentations and recognition of contribution to our sport science communityLocation: SETU Main Campus, Cork Road Campus, Cork Road, Waterford, X91 K0EK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The ISESA Podcast takes you behind the scenes of the Irish sport and exercise science community. Through conversations with leading practitioners, academics and athletes, our podcast highlights their amazing work and achievements. Hosted by Bruce Wardrop, each episode offers fresh perspectives on performance, health, research and career development. So whether you're a student, professional, or simply someone passionate about sport and exercise science - make sure to tune in now and discover the people, ideas, and innovations driving excellence in sport, health and exercise in Ireland and beyond.The ISESA Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms. If you enjoy our content, please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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