Fran Duffy: Navigating Sport & the Professional World

Her Sport

English - August 17, 2023 14:42 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MB
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In this episode of the Her Sport Show, we had the privilege of chatting with Fran Duffy, a member of the Irish Women's Netball National Team.

Fran delves into her love for the sport of netball, sharing insights on the friendships the sport has given her. We follow Fran's path from her initial introduction to the sport, her rise to the Irish National team, and her incredible experiences on the international stage.

0:00 Meet Fran
5:11 Getting Involved in netball
7:54 Netball in #ireland
9:14 Making the Irish National Team
11:07 What is netball?
16:53 Competing at the Euros
20:06 Growth of netball in Ireland
24:57 Self-funding athletic career
27:18 International impact of world championships
30:18 Tournament cycles
32:35 Why encourage other women to play netball?
33:51 Key lessons learned through sport

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