Four Transition Year students from Coláiste Muire who won the Ennis 2040 TY Programme presented their vision for Ennis to the Ennis Municipal District Councillors at Council Chambers today, giving them a unique opportunity to participate in local democracy and have their say on the future of their town. Maya Hogan, Ciara Fitzpatrick, Amy Gibbons […]
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan was joined by Edel Malone who is a Year Head and geography teacher in Coláiste Muire Ennis along with Aisling Hammon and Amy Gibbons who are TY students at the school. Edel previewed the upcoming initiative being ran by TY students in Coláiste Mhuire on Wednesday 8th of March called […]
Colaiste Muire are going in search of a double of Munster titles. The Ennis side were crowned provincial camogie champions for the first time in 2022, and now will look to add the football title to it. The Edel Malone trained outfit take on Sacred Heart from Clonakilty in the Senior C decider. That game […]
);
Quitting the Irish team at 27 to set up a business and the obsession required to be an elite footballer
Former Ireland star Marie Curtin reflects on her distinguished career. By Paul Fennessy Saturday 30 Jan 2021, 6:45 AM Jan 30th 2021, 6:45 AM 5,044 Views 0 Comments
Marie Curtin pictured prior to an Ireland game in 2007.
Image: Lorraine O Sullivan/INPHO
Marie Curtin pictured prior to an Ireland game in 2007.
Image: Lorraine O Sullivan/INPHO
Updated at 10.34
‘OBSESSION’ IS a word Marie Curtin uses on multiple occasions over the course of this interview.
And it is a quality that is certainly required to have played as long as she has at elite level, amid a Women’s National League that’s still marred by ‘pay-to-play’ restrictions.