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Erin McIlwaine Newcastle Yacht Club Royal St George Irish 49 FX Olympic Development Team Erin McIlwaine embarked on her sailing journey alongside her brother and mother. Initially sailing alongside her older brother, who transitioned to different boats as he grew, allowing Erin to learn from her mother on their family boat where she was able…

  Anna Pim Hockey/ Pegasus Hockey In the past year, you may have come across the name Anna Pim, and rightfully so, as she has achieved a great deal. Her program, At the Heart of the Game, has trained over 300 young individuals in vital skills such as CPR and how to use an AED….

Victoria Catterson Swimming Swimming is a sport that requires dedication. It entails early mornings and very few days off, particularly in the competitive stages. Victoria Catterson, who swims for the Ulster Performance Centre, is well acquainted with this demanding schedule. The typical routine involves waking up at 5 am for practice, with the day often…

Erin McConnell Triathlon Who would have guessed that Erin McConnell would find her passion while running around a parking lot during a swim meet? It was then that someone from Triathlon Ireland suggested that she come for a come-tri day. Growing up competing in swimming and cross country, it wasn’t an insane idea for her…

  Becca O’Neill Brazilian Jiu Jitsu North Coast Grappling You will always find Becca O’Neill at the gym. Since she and her partner started their own gym six years ago, the space has experienced tremendous growth. Initially having only four members, they now consistently attract around 30 people to their classes. Moving into a new…

Role Model- Aoife Callaghan Ulster University Tigers (Basketball NI) Have you ever heard the phrase “ball is life”? Well, when you think of that expression, Aoife Callaghan should come to mind. She comes from a family of basketball players, where everyone shares a passion for the sport. Aoife’s parents founded what is now called Ulster…

Ellen Barbour Sailing East Antrim Boat Club and County Antrim Yacht Club Ellen Barbour is an avid sailor who finds joy in losing herself on the water, solely focusing on controlling the boat and letting the outside world fade away. Sailing keeps her both mentally and physically fit, and she chases that feeling of freedom…

  Eimear McCracken Annadale Striders/Pacer Belfast City Marathon 2022 There’s something uniquely gratifying about going for a run. It’s a different kind of exercise than hitting the gym. Eimear McCracken discovered running around 13 years ago after the gym no longer fulfilled her needs. Since then, she has participated in races of all distances, including 5ks,…

Women in Golf Coordinator  Golf Ireland Suzanne Logan is an amazing female role model in the world of golf. She currently serves as the Women in Golf Coordinator for Golf Ireland, and her journey in golf began in Greenisland, where she played as a young girl. Before working for Golf Ireland, she volunteered with the…

Emma Macbeth Cricket St. Johnston’s Cricket Club Emma Macbeth loves cricket. When speaking to Emma, it was clear how large a role cricket played in her life. Every member of the Macbeth family is involved somehow. Her dad and brothers play, she coaches and scores and her mom is on multiple committees. So, it must…