Our guest for Season 4 Episode 4 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is former Offaly Hurler Michael Duignan.

In this episode Michael reminisces about his wonderful sporting journey which included an All-Ireland Minor Hurling triumph with Offaly in 1986.

Michael reflects on his time winning two senior Hurling All-Ireland titles to transitioning from the pitch to leadership roles in both Offaly GAA and his club, Ballinamere/Durrow. This episode goes on to explore themes of personal and collective development, the resurgence of Offaly hurling, and its growing popularity throughout the county.

Every Tuesday well known Irish stars will share memories from their early sporting careers and reflect on the defining moments from playing Minor and how that shaped them both on and off the pitch.

For more information on the Electric Ireland Camogie Minor Championships got to https://www.electricireland.ie/camogie-minor-championships.

For more information on the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/gaa-minor-championships.

Produced and hosted by Fergal O’Keefe at https://lume.ie

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Our guest for Season 4 Episode 3 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is Dublin Camogie player Emma O'Byrne.

Throughout the episode, Emma shares her unique journey into camogie, from its unlikely beginnings to the lessons learned during her minor years and beyond.

Emma explores the importance of team spirit, the influence of diverse sporting experiences, and the pride of representing Dublin, offering valuable advice to aspiring young players. She emphasises playing with freedom and cherishing the friendships forged on the pitch.

Every Tuesday, well known Irish stars will share memories from their early sporting careers and reflect on the defining moments from playing Minor and how that shaped them both on and off the pitch.

For more information on the Electric Ireland Camogie Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/camogie-minor-championships.

For more information on the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/gaa-minor-championships.

Produced and hosted by Fergal O’Keefe at https://lume.ie

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Our guest for Season 4 Episode 2 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is former Waterford Camogie player and Sports Psychologist Dr Patricia Jackman.

Throughout the episode Patricia speaks on the trajectory of Waterford Camogie and her sports psychology research at the University of Lincoln.

Patricia shines a light on her fascination with sports science and the psychology of sport, emphasising the importance of sport in all aspects of our lives. Patricia highlights themes of relationships, transferable skills and how we can benefit from a holistic approach to both sport and life.

Dr Patricia Jackman study on Principles and Practical Strategies for Psychologically-Informed Coaching of Young Players in Gaelic Games: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21520704.2024.2441849#d1e466

Every Tuesday well known Irish stars will share memories from their early sporting careers and reflect on the defining moments from playing Minor and how that shaped them both on and off the pitch.

For more information on the Electric Ireland Camogie Minor Championships got to https://www.electricireland.ie/camogie-minor-championships.

For more information on the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/gaa-minor-championships.

Produced and hosted by Fergal O’Keefe at https://lume.ie

#ThisIsMajor

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.