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THIS IS IT SLIGO
 TOWN
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SPORTS
   SCHOLARSHIP
   PROGRAMME

                                                                                                                  WHEN TO APPLY
                                                                                                                  Applications open in January for entry to the next academic
                                                                                                                  year. Applications will remain open until September 15th.
  The IT Sligo Sports Scholarship Programme                                                                       We encourage students to apply as early as possible to
                                                                                                                  ensure they get the full benefits of the IT Sligo Sports
  gives talented athletes the supports needed to                                                                  Scholarship Programme.
  excel in their chosen sport.
                                                                                                                  HOW TO APPLY
                                                                                                                  Applications can be made on our website. Please go to
                                                                                                                  itsligo.ie/scholarships The application is straightforward
                                                                                                                  and will only take a few minutes to complete.

LEVELS AND SPORTS                            EXTRA CAO POINTS                                                     CONTACT US
We offer sports scholarships at three        Bonus CAO points may also be awarded to elite sports people.         If you have any questions or wish to contact us regarding your
different levels - Gold, Silver and          We encourage students to apply before May 1st so they can be         application, please email sportscholarship@itsligo.ie
Bronze. Up to 70 sports scholarships are     considered for this bonus.
awarded each academic year, across                                                                                ELIGIBILITY AND CODE OF CONDUCT
a wide range of sports - from GAA,           FINANCIAL SUPPORT                                                    Our sports scholars must meet certain eligibility criteria
Soccer, Golf, Equestrian and Athletics to    Each scholarship level comes with a different financial award.       and sign our code of conduct if successful.
Strongman, Surfing, Chess, Pentathlon        Gold scholarships include €1750 per academic year, Silver
and Motorsport. No matter what your                                                                               To view the eligibility criteria and the code of conduct,
                                             €1100 per academic year and Bronze €550 per academic year.           please go to itsligo.ie/scholarships
chosen sport is, if you think you could be   Sport Travel Bursaries may also be available to sports scholars
eligible then please apply.                  competing at national and international levels.

                                             ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
                                             The sports scholarship comes with lots of additional benefits
                                             including full use of IT Sligo sports facilities, academic support
                                             and IT Sligo branded sports scholarship gear.
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MOTORSPORT

   WHAT OUR SPORTS                                                                                                   SARA MC FADDEN                                MAYO

   SCHOLARS SAY
                                                                                                                    BBS (HONS) IN SPORT WITH BUSINESS
                                                                                                                    I have been visually impaired since birth and at 12 I was told I
                                                                                                                    would never be allowed a drivers licence. However, in July 2018,
                                                                                                                    I became the first visually impaired navigator to ever compete in
                                                                                                                    Irish rallying. Getting involved in rallying is the best decision I
                                                                                                                    have ever made! It has brought me great joy and success. In 2019
                                                                                                                    I was named Young Mayo person of the Year and received the
  Some of our scholars talk us through their sporting successes and                                                 Motorsport Ireland J.C Millard Irish Clubman of the Year award.
  the benefits of the IT Sligo Sports Scholarship Programme.                                                        The IT Sligo sports facilities are not only amazing, the location is
                                                                                                                    ideal. Everything is on campus! It allows me to get my workouts
                                                                                                                    completed if I have spare time during the day, which helps to
                                                                                                                    balance sports and academic work. Financially, the sports
                                                                                                                    scholarship has helped cover some of the costs associated
                                                                                                                    with competing.

                                                GYMNASTICS                                                                                                           GOLF

                                                RUTH KENNEDY                           SLIGO                                                                         DARAGH CONNOLLY                                 SLIGO
                                               BBS IN APPLIED SPORT WITH BUSINESS                                                                                  BA (HONS) IN ACCOUNTING
                                               I joined my first gymnastics club when I was four. I went on to                                                     I have been playing golf since I was very young. I finished third
                                               compete at international level in Geneva in 2008 when I was                                                         at the Irish U14 Open Championships in 2015. I have represented
                                               eight years old. From 2013 I began tumbling and have won eleven                                                     Connacht three times at interprovincial championships and
                                               National Gymnastics Ireland medals. I have also competed in                                                         won the U14 interprovincial championships with Connacht
                                               numerous national competitions in acrobatics. Currently, I am                                                       in 2015, winning all 3 of my matches. More recently, I’ve
                                               studying to become a gymnastics coach.                                                                              finished top twenty in both the Munster and Leinster Boys U18
                                                                                                                                                                   Championships. I am currently playing off a handicap of two.
                                               I love the IT Sligo sports facilities. It has everything I need to
                                               compete in my sport. The facilities are also all on campus which                                                    The free gym membership is a huge benefit to me. In my
                                               makes them very easy to access. The sports scholarship has                                                          downtime away from golf, I also use the AstroTurf pitch to play
                                               given me a real confidence boost and I really want to push on and                                                   football with my friends – this is an amazing pitch! The IT Sligo
                                               do as well as possible representing the college and my club.                                                        Sports Scholarship has also given me great confidence.

 WINDSURFING                                                                                                         BASKETBALL

 FINN MELLON                         KERRY                                                                           SOPHIE CARR                         DONEGAL
BSC (HONS) IN HEALTH SCIENCE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY                                                                  BSC (HONS) IN HEALTH SCIENCE AND
My sporting passion revolves around the sea. I am a currently the                                                   PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Irish National Windsurfing wave champion. I have competed on                                                        I’ve been playing basketball since I was five. With my local club
the World Tour as a junior and spent summers living and training                                                    I’ve achieved various MIP and MVP awards, and captained the team
in places like the Canary Islands and Cape Town with the world’s                                                    to regional and All-Ireland titles. I have also won an All-Ireland
best windsurfers.                                                                                                   title with my secondary school. From the age of twelve I have
Here at IT Sligo, there is a great gym I can use free of charge                                                     represented my region and was invited by the NE to play with them
on my down days when there isn’t much happening in the sea.                                                         in Poland. I have also represented Ireland at underage.
However, the best facility for me at IT Sligo Is the college’s                                                      The sports facilities at IT Sligo are superb and the scholarship has
proximity to the waves I use to practice and have fun on - I love it!                                               so many added benefits. I am excited to see what I can achieve in
The financial support is amazing. Last year this funded my travels                                                  the coming years with the IT Sligo Basketball Club.
to Scotland, where I then managed to finish Second on the Men’s
Pro tour, which is probably my best event result to date.
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Whether you are an elite level athlete,
                                                                 a talented amateur or someone who
                                                                 is looking to keep fit and healthy,
                                                                 we have something to suit all abilities
                                                                 and interests.

 SPORT .
                                                                 ACHIEVING ATHLETES
                                                                 b Develop your talent with the help
                                                                     of our top-class coaches.

 FOR ALL .
                                                                 b   Compete at National or International
                                                                     level - individually or on a team.

                                                                 b   Get the supports needed to excel with
                                                                     our Sports Scholarship Programme.

                                                                 PART-TIME PLAYERS
Sport and physical activity play an important role in campus .   b Play in a sociable environment
                                                                     – with a slight competitive edge.
life at IT Sligo. Our belief is that sport is for everyone. .    b   A choice of soccer, dodgeball,
We understand the positive impact it can have on an .                badminton, volleyball and
individual’s physical and mental health. That is why we .            lots more.

have developed a wide range of facilities and activities .       b   A great way to try out something
                                                                     new and meet new people.
to suit everyone. .
                                                                 HEALTHY HEROES
                                                                 b If you just want to have some
                                                                     fun and keep active.

                                                                 b   Daily exercise classes ranging
                                                                     from spinning to yoga.

                                                                 b   Use the campus fitness suite,
                                                                     outdoor gym or walking trail.
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SPORT
FACILITIES
We have made significant investment in our sporting .
facilities over the last number of years. This has resulted .
in the state of the art facilities we see on campus today. .
With access available seven days a week, keeping active .
has never been easier. .

                                                                INDOOR
                                                                At the centre of our facilities is the Knocknarea Arena. This
                                                                sporting hub is where you will find our multi-purpose sports
                                                                hall, state-of-the-art fitness suite and specialised exercise
                                                                studios. Students can also avail of free fitness consultations
                                                                and personalised exercise programmes with a member of our
                                                                qualified fitness team.

                                                                OUTDOOR
                                                                We have an International standard eight-lane tartan-
                                                                surface running track with throwing and jumping facilities.
                                                                Our newly developed 3g Astro turf pitch is fully floodlit and
                                                                FIFA approved. We also have three floodlit grass pitches – A
                                                                championship standard pitch for GAA and Rugby, FAI certified
                                                                Soccer pitch and a high-quality training pitch. An outdoor gym
                                                                is located along the campus walking trail, Sli na Sláinte.

                                                                NEAR OUR DOOR
                                                                Off-campus, students can avail of various sporting facilities
                                                                at heavily discounted rates. The Clayton Hotel, just a 2 minute
                                                                walk from IT Sligo, provides access to a swimming pool,
                                                                sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. Or for the more competitive
                                                                swimmer, Sligo Regional Sports Centre has a 25m indoor
                                                                heated swimming pool. A five-minute drive from campus is
                                                                Sligo Tennis Club - home to six outdoor floodlit Omni courts,
                                                                an indoor tennis court, five badminton courts and four
                                                                squash courts.
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OUR NATURAL.
FACILITIES .

                                                             SAND AND SEA
                                                             Strandhill and Rosses Point beaches are located just a
                                                             10-minute drive from IT Sligo and are part of Sligo Town’s
                                                             bus route. Here you will find an array of water sports such
                                                             as surfing, windsurfing or the more relaxing SUP boarding.
                                                             The North West is renowned for having some of the best waves
                                                             in the world! Both seaside towns are also home to 18-hole links
                                                             golf courses – challenging courses, distracting beauty!

                                                             TREKS AND TRAILS
                                                             If walking, hill walking or mountain climbing take your fancy
IT Sligo’s stunning location along the Wild Atlantic Way .   then look no further. Sligo’s rural landscape includes the
lends itself to some breathtaking natural facilities .       world-famous Benbulben Mountain, the Queen Maeve trail on
                                                             Knocknarea, woodland walks such as Hazelwood and Slish
that few, if any, colleges can boast. .                      Wood, megalithic sites in Carrowkeel, the beautiful wilderness
                                                             of the Ox Mountains and so much more. Cycling trails vary from
                                                             easy to difficult providing the perfect setting for a challenging
                                                             circuit or a recovery ride. Equestrian enthusiasts or beginners
                                                             can benefit from numerous riding stables close to the IT Sligo
                                                             campus - all accompanied by beach or countryside treks.

                                                             RIVERS AND LAKES
                                                             The Garavogue River and Lough Gill provide complete opposites
                                                             for our keen kayakers – rapid or relaxing, the choice is yours.
                                                             For those looking to get away from it all, angling options
                                                             are plentiful. Sea, river or lake – we just hope your catch
                                                             is as prolific!

                                                                SLIGO IS NAMED THE

                                                                SURF COAST OF THE
                                                                WILD ATLANTIC WAY
                                                                FOR GOOD REASON. WHAT MAKES SLIGO SO POPULAR FOR
                                                                SURFING IS THAT IT HAS THE MOST CONSISTENT SWELL
                                                                OF ANYWHERE IN EUROPE. ITS SURF IS WORLD-FAMOUS!
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BOXING

   WHAT OUR SPORTS                                                                                                     DEAN CLANCY                        SLIGO

   SCHOLARS SAY
                                                                                                                      BBS IN APPLIED SPORT WITH BUSINESS
                                                                                                                      From a young age I have been passionate about boxing. I am the
                                                                                                                      current national senior elite champion and train with Team Ireland
                                                                                                                      in the national sports campus. I am a nine-time provincial and
                                                                                                                      national boxing champion winning at both underage and senior,
                                                                                                                      a double European siler medalist and I have competed in the
                                                                                                                      world championships in Budapest. My career highlight has been
  Some of our scholars talk us through their sporting successes and                                                   representing Ireland at the youth Olympic games in Buenos Aires
  the benefits of the IT Sligo Sports Scholarship Programme.                                                          Argentina, where I finished 4th overall.
                                                                                                                      The sports scholarship has given me a sense of security and has
                                                                                                                      helped with training. The facilities at IT Sligo are great for me.
                                                                                                                      I am currently on a list of boxers who hope to go to the Olympics.
                                                                                                                      My aim is to compete at the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics and Paris
                                                                                                                      2024 Olympics.

                                                  ATHLETICS                                                                                                          EQUESTRIAN

                                                  LAUREN CADDEN                              SLIGO                                                                   ANGELA KOSKO                             SLIGO
                                                 BSC (HONS) IN HEALTH SCIENCE & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY                                                                  BSC (HONS) IN HUMAN NUTRITION
                                                 I have represented and medaled for Ireland at international                                                       Thanks to the IT Sligo Equestrian Club, I have some really
                                                 level. I am a current member of the women’s U23 national 4x100                                                    memorable experiences. I won the showjumping leg of the 2019
                                                 relay team and was ranked in the top 16 at 200m in the European                                                   MU National Tetrathlon and was selected to represent IT Sligo
                                                 U20 championships. I also hold national juvenile records across                                                   and Ireland at the international Student Riding Nations Cups
                                                 200m. In my first Intervarsity’s competition, I finished second. I                                                (SRNC), which are student equestrian events that take place
                                                 look forward to winning more medals representing IT Sligo.                                                        every year throughout Europe, Scandinavia and North America.
                                                                                                                                                                   I have also participated in the prestigious Red Mills SJI National
                                                 IT Sligo has so many sports facilities all within walking distance
                                                                                                                                                                   Bursary Clinic and competed at the RDS where I finished Young
                                                 of each other. For me, having a full Olympic sized running track
                                                                                                                                                                   Rider Reserve Champion in the Final.
                                                 is amazing. The scholarship has been very beneficial for me as It
                                                 helps both academically and financially. The college offers extra                                                 IT Sligo offers fantastic on campus sport facilities and there is a very
                                                 academic support if needed, as a lot of time goes into training,                                                  broad range of sporting activities that you can participate in. If you
                                                 racing and travelling. They are very understanding and supportive.                                                want to get the best out of your course, and love competing in a sport,
                                                                                                                                                                   I advise you to apply for a sports scholarship: you have nothing to lose!

 CHESS                                                                                                                 STRONGMAN

 EIBHIA NI MHUIREAGAIN                                     LEITRIM                                                     DÁIRE MARTIN                         MONAGHAN
BBS (HONS) IN INTERNATIONAL MARKETING                                                                                 BBS (HONS) IN SPORT WITH BUSINESS
WITH SPANISH                                                                                                          Strongman is by no means a typical sport and I am by no means a
I represented Ireland in the 2018 Olympia in Batumi, Georgia. It was                                                  typical competitor! Being the youngest at competitions by a big
an honour to play against top players from different countries all                                                    chunk of years is something I love. I have won numerous Super Yoke
around the globe. I have represented Ireland in many international                                                    events, the truck pull in the Galway Summer Open and overhead
tournaments, but the Olympia is the highlight of my chess career so far.                                              press events. Pulling a 12 Tonne Truck and deadlifting a car for 11
                                                                                                                      reps is also something I am quite proud of! I have also filmed with
The IT Sligo Gym itself is a fantastic place to train. Chess games                                                    Joe.ie and Vodafone, alongside competing in international events.
can last up to 5 hours, for the mind to not fatigue early, the body
must be physically fit. The scholarship has eased financial stresses                                                  The financial support of the scholarship has of course been a big
associated with my training, but also lit a fire of determination                                                     boost. But the scholarship also made me feel part of something
within me. The scholarship reassures me the college is supporting                                                     bigger- a group of similarly minded people working towards their
me. Now, more than ever, I am determined to push myself and                                                           own successes within their sport. The mentorship and support
represent Ireland at the Olympia once again.                                                                          from the college has been fantastic.
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BELOW ARE JUST SOME OF
                                                                                                                                THE CLUBS AT IT SLIGO
                                                                                                                                CLUBS
                                                                                                                                Aikido                Motorsport
                                                                                                                                Basketball            Rugby

CLUBS AND .
                                                                                                                                Badminton             Strongman/
                                                                                                                                                      Woman
                                                                                                                                Boxing
                                                                                                                                                      Surf
                                                                                                                                Cheerleaders

SOCIETIES .
                                                                                                                                                      Sub Aqua
                                                                                                                                Chess
                                                                                                                                                      Swimming
                                                                                                                                Cycling
                                                          FUN AND FRIENDSHIP                                                                          Table Tennis
                                                                                                                                Dance
                                                          College life is more than just study. It is also about having fun                           Volleyball
                                                                                                                                Dodgeball
                                                          and making friends. Clubs and societies play a big role in this,                            Disability Inclusion
                                                                                                                                Equestrian
                                                          and we encourage all students to join at least one. It can often                            & Sports
                                                          be the start of a new passion or a lifelong friendship.               Golf
                                                                                                                                                      Mauy Thai /
                                                                                                                                Karate                Kickboxing
                                                          THE CHOICE IS YOURS
                                                          There are over 70 clubs and societies to choose from. These
                                                          cover everything from archaeology to aikido and gaming to
                                                          golf. Also, new clubs and societies are formed every year which
                                                          means you can even start your own!

                                                          CHECK THEM OUT                                                                     BE
Joining a club or society is a great way to meet people
with similar interests, try out something new or pursue
                                                          Our clubs and societies day is held early in the college year. This
                                                          is an opportunity to check out in more detail the wide range on
                                                                                                                                           ACTIVE
your passion. College life is more than just study.       offer and sign up to as many of them as you like. Almost all our                   GET
                                                                                                                                          INVOLVED
                                                          clubs and societies are free to join.
It is also about experiences and friendships.
That is why we encourage students to join at least
one club or society – and with over 70 to choose from,                                                                                     JOINING A CLUB
                                                                                                                                           OR SOCIETY IS A
we have something for everyone!                                                                                                             GREAT WAY TO
                                                                                                                                          MEET LIKE-MINDED
                                                                                                                                               PEOPLE

                                                                                                                                BELOW ARE JUST SOME OF
                                                                                                                                THE SOCIETIES AT IT SLIGO
                                                                                                                                SOCIETIES
                                                                                                                                Ag Caint Society      Environmental
                                                                                                                                                      Society
                                                                                                                                African Society
                                                                                                                                                      Gaisce
                                                                                                                                Airsoft
                                                                                                                                                      Gospel Choir
                                                                                                                                Archaeology
                                                                                                                                Society               International
                                                                                                                                Architecture          LGBT+ Society
                                                                                                                                & Design
                                                                                                                                                      Macra na Feirme
                                                                                                                                Art Society
                                                                                                                                                      Mental Health
                                                                                                                                Bio Med Society
                                                                                                                                                      Organic Farming
                                                                                                                                Christian Union
                                                                                                                                                      Tea Society
                                                                                                                                Coding Society
                                                                                                                                                      Trad Society
                                                                                                                                Digital Art Society
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GALWAY

     CLUBS IN FOCUS                                                                                               ELAINE NÍ NIAIDH
                                                                                                                  BSC (HONS) IN FORENSIC INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS
                                                                                                                  I have always played underage football for Galway ladies’ teams, winning four Connacht tittles. In 2017 I

       GAA
                                                                                                                  was part of the U16 panel that won an All Ireland, beating Cork in the final. The following year at minor level
                                                                                                                  we won the All Ireland once again. For IT Sligo, I have captained the freshers and senior teams. We have a
                                                                                                                  great team here. The highs and lows we have experienced together has resulted in very strong friendships
                                                                                                                  throughout the team. We want to push on and be successful now more than ever. I love representing IT Sligo.
                                                                                                                  Being awarded a scholarship has given me such confidence and pride. It has given me a really positive
                                                                                                                  mentality. The financial benefit of the scholarship has helped towards paying my rent. The sports facilities
                                                                                                                  are amazing and the pitches are always in great condition.

                                                                                                                  OFFALY

                                                                                                                  AARON KELLEGHAN
                                                                                                                  BSC (HONS) IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
                                                                                                                  I was always part of the Offaly development squad growing up and a current member of the senior squad. 2020
                                                                                                                  was probably the highlight of my career so far as I won my first senior championship with my club Rhode. In
                                                                                                                  2020 I also captained my school, St. Josephs Rochfortbridge, to their first ever Brother Bosco Cup in Leinster.
                                                                                                                  The scholarship has helped me financially of course. The pitch and facilities here are excellent too. I know
                                                                                                                  of some of the players who have played for IT Sligo before. The likes of Andy Moran, Karl Lacey, Paul Finlay,
Here at IT Sligo, we are delighted to offer GAA across all                                                        Nicky Joyce and loads more. We have a strong team here at the moment and I am excited to see what we can
codes. We have teams competing in men’s and ladies’                                                               achieve in the coming years.
football, hurling and camogie, at various levels. From
Sigerson to Freshers and Intermediate to Junior, we                     KEEP UP TO DATE
cater for all abilities and aim to provide opportunities for            WITH ALL THE LATEST
everyone. Whether you are an elite level player or just                 IT SLIGO GAA NEWS                         WESTMEATH
looking to take part for fun, our club welcomes all. Our
facilities include a championship standard grass pitch, an              Follow the club on Facebook &
AstroTurf pitch, a fully equipped gym, indoor facilities and
                                                                        Twitter @itsligogaaclub
                                                                                                                  OLIVIA KELLEGHAN
several training pitches.
                                                                                                                  BA (HONS) IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION
Throughout the years our teams have been very successful -
                                                                                                                  I am a current member of the Westmeath Camogie Team. In 2020, Westmeath competed in the All Ireland
from the multiple winning Sigerson Cup teams to the Ryan Cup
                                                                                                                  Senior Championship. Recently with my club, I have won a junior county final and reached the senior semifinal.
winning teams. Indeed, a huge number of household GAA names
are Alumni of IT Sligo. Most recently, our ladies camogie team
                                                                        FOR MORE INFORMATION                      With IT Sligo, in my first year we reached the championship semifinal and won the league final. Camogie in IT
                                                                                                                  Sligo is getting better every year and there is constantly an increasing demand for it.
and men’s junior football team have brought silverware back to          ON IT SLIGO GAA                           The sports facilities at IT Sligo are great. The scholarship has benefited me hugely. Financially, it pays for my
IT Sligo. We also have a club player training initiative. Training                                                transport home to county training sessions during the week. Having free access to the gym and facilities such
                                                                        Please contact Michael Harte
sessions are skill and game focused, and open to all IT Sligo           on mharte@itsligo.ie                      as the running track, is also brilliant.
students who want to train for upcoming GAA club seasons.

                                                                     We have a very exciting crop of players
                                                                     at IT Sligo currently. We look forward to
                                                                     welcoming the next cohort of stars to
                                                                     the IT Sligo GAA club, as we aim to add
                                                                     to our rich tradition of success in Higher
                                                                     Education GAA.

                                                                     Michael Harte, IT Sligo GAA Games
                                                                     Development Officer
LEITRIM

     CLUBS IN FOCUS                                                                               NIALL MORAHAN
                                                                                                  BBS (HONS) IN BUSINESS
                                                                                                  I played locally in Leitrim and Sligo up until I joined Sligo Rovers when I was 15. I played for Sligo Rovers U17’s,

       SOCCER
                                                                                                  captained the U19 side and signed my first professional contract in 2018. I made my international debut in 2019
                                                                                                  for the Irish U19’s and I was a member of the Irish U19 squad for the European Qualifiers and European Finals
                                                                                                  in Armenia.
                                                                                                  I chose to study at IT Sligo as it gave me the opportunity to play full time professional football whilst also
                                                                                                  pursuing an academic career. I had played under Colm Jinks at underage level also, so knew the football in
                                                                                                  the college would be professionally ran. The sports facilities at Sligo IT are top class. There are two football
                                                                                                  pitches, a grass pitch and an AstroTurf, where we train and play our matches. The gym and indoor hall in the
                                                                                                  sports complex are great and cater for all my needs. I’ve had a few tough sessions down on the running track,
                                                                                                  which is great to have too.

                                                                                                  DONEGAL

                                                                                                  AMY BOYLE CARR
It gives me great pleasure to help our students participate                                       BSC IN HEALTH SCIENCE AND PHYSIOLOGY
in a wide range of soccer activities. Our philosophy is that                                      Growing up in Donegal I played my football with the local boys’ team Fintown Harps and spent a few
football is for everyone. We cater for players with various                                       years with the Donegal Town girls club. I was first selected for the Republic of Ireland when I was fourteen.
disabilities, those who want to play recreational soccer             KEEP UP TO DATE              I played for Ireland at every age group from U15’s and made my Irish senior debut when I was seventeen
                                                                                                  against the Netherlands in a World Cup Qualifier in 2018.
just for fun and those who want to play at an elite level.           WITH ALL THE LATEST
IT Sligo Soccer Club are here to help in whatever way we             IT SLIGO SOCCER NEWS
                                                                                                  I won the All-Ireland Futsal tournament with IT Sligo in 2019, where I got Player of the Tournament.
can to give you the best possible experience throughout                                           There is a great soccer club at IT Sligo. We are involved in many competitions which means you are
your journey with us. If you want to play soccer – we will           Follow the club on           always busy and have something to be training for.
make sure you do! Our facilities include an FAI certified            Instagram @itsligosoccer &
                                                                     Twitter @itsligofootball
grass pitch, FIFA approved 3G AstroTurf pitch and indoor
soccer facilities also.
                                                                                                  LONGFORD
We aim to be one of the leading colleges in the North West
for men and women’s soccer and for IT Sligo to show we are
committed to soccer at a social and semi-professional level.
                                                                     FOR MORE INFORMATION         JEREMIAH IDAHOR
At an elite level, we have a partnership agreement with Sligo
Rovers FC for both Male and Female Athletes to provide a             ON IT SLIGO SOCCER           BENG IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
pathway for students to excel academically and through sport                                      I have been playing football from a young age. I currently play for Sligo Rovers and IT Sligo. I previously played
                                                                     Please contact Colm Jinks
at a professional level.                                             on colm.jinks@fai.ie         for Longford Town and have represented Leinster in a cup competition held in Germany. Throughout my three
                                                                                                  years on the soccer team, I have felt a real sense of team spirit - everyone was there to bring out the best in
Our Men and Women’s teams participate in the College                                              each other.
University Football League (CUFL) Premier Division along with
our B Team who play in the Third Division of the CUFL while                                       The pitches are brilliant and suit our style of play. The coaches are brilliant too! The Sports Scholarship
                                                                                                  has really boosted my confidence. Long term, I want to continue to play professional football and reach the
also participating in the Colleges Football Association of Ireland                                highest level I can.
(CFAI) Cup for men and Intervarsity’s for women.

Both teams’ have been successful in recent times. The Men’s
team were CUFL Premier Division runners up, CFAI runners up
and Regional Futsal Champions in 2019/20. Our recent women’s
team successes include Intervarsity’s Winners and All Ireland
Futsal Champions 2018/19. Our goal is to continue playing and
winning at the highest level.

No matter what your ability, we have something for you. We look
forward to welcoming you to the IT Sligo Soccer family.

Colm Jinks, IT Sligo FAI Football Facilitator
CIARA GINTY
                                                                                                                 MAYO

                                                                                                                BSC (HONS) HEALTH SCIENCE
                                                                                                                AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
                                                                                                                Ciara is a talented boxer. Amongst her
                                                                                                                successes are 10 National Titles, a World
                                                                                                                Gold Medal, Youth Olympic Silver Medal
                                                                                                                and a European Bronze Medal.

                                                                  RYAN O’REILLY
                                                                  CAVAN

                                                                 BBS (HONS) IN BUSINESS
                                                                 Ryan is a versatile defender. He has
                                                                 represented the Republic of Ireland from

SUPPORT TO
                                                                 U15 to U19 Level and played for Stoke City
                                                                 between 2011 and 2016.

SUCCEED                                                                                                          JAMIE BRENNAN
                                                                                                                 DONEGAL

                                                                                                                BSC (HONS) HUMAN NUTRITION
The IT Sligo Sports Scholarship programme has helped to                                                         Jamie is a prolific inter-county footballer. He
nurture and progress the careers of numerous elite level                                                        was nominated for a GAA All Star in 2019 after
                                                                                                                an outstanding season for Donegal as they
athletes. If you would like to add your story to our long list                                                  retained their Ulster title.
of successes, then be sure to apply. Applications can be
made at itsligo.ie/scholarships

                                                                  CLIODHNA MALONEY..
                                                                  GALWAY

                                                                 BBS (HONS) SPORT WITH BUSINESS
                                                                 Cliodhna is an Irish International star who
                                                                 plays her club rugby with London Wasps.
                                                                 Cliodhna only took up rugby during her first
                                                                 year at IT Sligo.
IT Sligo, LYIT and GMIT are working together
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SLIGO       to become a Technological University for the
ASH LANE, SLIGO, F91YW50, IRELAND   West and North-West of Ireland.
                                    See www.cualliance.ie

T:   +353 (0)71 93 18510
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