Reframing how they see failure | Supporting kids who are aspiring athletes
Reframing how they see failure | Supporting kids who are aspiring athletes
Coach Sally Batley and mum Deirdre Slevin on how best to support outstanding teenage athletes like Ireland’s top gymnast... Read more
13 Jun 2021
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WNBA star Ruth Bolton on overcoming domestic abuse & Olympic glory
WNBA star Ruth Bolton on overcoming domestic abuse & Olympic glory
To celebrate International Women's Day, Off The Bench spoke to the wonderful Ruth Bolton. Ruth overcame many odds to be... Read more
8 Mar 2021
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37mins
The postponed Six Nations & the future direction of women's rugby
The postponed Six Nations & the future direction of women's rugby
For the first Off The Bench of 2021, we have a rugby special about postponement of women's Six Nations. Our guest is Al... Read more
27 Jan 2021
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29mins
Off The Bench: Trailblazing rower Frances Cryan on competing at Moscow 1980
Off The Bench: Trailblazing rower Frances Cryan on competing at Moscow 1980
Cliona Foley speaks to Irish Olympic rower Frances Cryan about her success at Moscow 1980. Frances competed in Russia, ... Read more
28 Oct 2020
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35mins
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Athlone Town's Paula Doran on living in the Bible Belt & life in the WNL
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11 Aug 2020
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Basketball player Mimi Troy on the death of her mother and racism in Ireland
Basketball player Mimi Troy on the death of her mother and racism in Ireland
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23 Jun 2020
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23mins
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