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Ciara O'Brien
Womens Hockey International, Ciara OBrien who has more than 100 caps for Ireland outlines her development at Railway Union Hockey Club and the commitment required to be an international hockey player while studying and working. This is her story in her own words ….
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Irish Amateur Rowing Union
The Irish Amateur Rowing Union are developing the Wet row programme for schools linking with existing clubs
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Ruth Kilkenny
International Badminton Player, Ruth Kilkenny outlines her experiences since moving to Denmark to train full-time. Here is her story so far...
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Background to the Women in Sport Programme
Mr. John O'Donoghue T.D., Minister for Arts, Sport, and Tourism officially launched the Irish Sports Council's €750,000 Women in Sport Initiative, at an event in the National Boxing Stadium on October 13th 2005. The Initiative is aimed at promoting increased participation of women of all ages in sport.
Minister O'Donoughe T.D.: "We in the Government recognise how important it is to increase the number of women participating in sport and we are committed through this Initiative to doing that. We want women of all ages to become involved in these projects and develop a lifelong relationship with sport."
Over half a million euro has been directed into fourteen innovative projects devised by various governing bodies, that are aimed at bringing women and young girls into sport or to retain and re-engage former participants. A further €131,000 has also been allocated across all sixteen local sports partnerships for similar locally based projects, aimed at specific target groups. This website has been developed, to communicate the positive aspects of sports participation, outline the existing projects, profile sportswomen, and provide links to where women can find participation opportunities.
Irish Sports Council Chair, Ossie Kilkenny stated: "This Initiative is aimed at encouraging women; young and old alike into sport as participants, players, officials and administrators. It is recognised that we need to attract more women into all levels of sport and these programmes announced today provide the necessary opportunities for Irish girls and women to access sport in their communities."
Speaking at the launch, ISC Chief Executive John Treacy said: "Attracting more women into sport is a key element of our participation strategy, which is all about breaking down barriers and increasing participation in sport, this is a priority for the Irish Sports Council. These projects, and the development of a dedicated website for women in sport, are the means by which many women can rekindle their relationship with sport, or be introduced to it and experience its life enhancing power."