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Off The Bench

Off the Bench - a podcast about women in sport but not exclusively for them. Brought to you by OTB Sports.

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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

37mins

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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

37mins

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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

29mins

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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

35mins

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Connacht Rugby president Ann Heneghan: 'Real women play rugby'

Connacht Rugby president Ann Heneghan: 'Real women play rugby'

On Off The Bench this week, Connacht Rugby president Ann Heneghan joins Cliona Foley to discuss her role and her hopes f... Read more

23 Sep 2020

26mins

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Rugby player Sorcha MacLaimhin on why her new group 'Mama Loves Sport' is so badly needed

Rugby player Sorcha MacLaimhin on why her new group 'Mama Loves Sport' is so badly needed

We are joined this week by rugby player Sorcha MacLaimhin, who tells us why her support group 'Mama Loves Sport' is so b... Read more

20 Aug 2020

33mins

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Athlone Town's Paula Doran on living in the Bible Belt & life in the WNL

Athlone Town's Paula Doran on living in the Bible Belt & life in the WNL

Cliona Foley is joined by Paula Doran of Athlone Town, one of two new teams in the Women's National League (WNL). Athlo... Read more

11 Aug 2020

32mins

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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

Former Killester and Belfast Rockets basketball player Mimi Troy joins Cliona Foley this week on Off The Bench. Mimi we... Read more

9 Jul 2020

36mins

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WGPA chairperson Maria Kinsella on return to play

WGPA chairperson Maria Kinsella on return to play

Off The Bench speaks to WGPA chairperson Maria Kinsella on return to play, as she exclusively reveals 32% of polled play... Read more

23 Jun 2020

23mins

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Ireland's Denise O'Sullivan on returning to play and Black Lives Matter in North Carolina - Off The Bench

Ireland's Denise O'Sullivan on returning to play and Black Lives Matter in North Carolina - Off The Bench

On Off The Bench this week, Cliona Foley speaks to Republic of Ireland star Denise O'Sullivan, on the line from North Ca... Read more

11 Jun 2020

24mins

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