Irish Tennis Coach Helping Refugees I recently spoke to Wesley O Brien who is an Irish Tennis Coach Helping Refugees on ROS FM. Wesley uses his HIT and HOPE Tennis Programs – to bring Tennis to Kids affected by War and Conflict in Refugee Camps. He created a Facebook page to raise funds from donated signed sports memorabilia to support the HIT and HOPE Tennis Program. There is...

Hats Off To Buccaneers R.F.C u14’s Congratulations are in order for the Buccaneers RFC u14s who won the Connacht U14 League A Final on the 11th December 2021 where they beat Sligo RFC. A tremendous achievement for this group of players and staff and indeed the club itself. I am delighted and proud to say that I was the sports therapist for the team so I take some...

Award From Ballinagare Manor Utd FC- 2023 A new year in 2023 got off well for me as I received an Award From Ballinagare Manor Utd FC on the 2nd of January during a fundraiser and presentation night. As a part of the backend staff, being the 1st team Sports Therapist for Ballinagare Manor Utd, it is always special to receive the recognition that all of us in...

Learn about what the GPA is all about? I recently did a podcast from which you can learn about what the GPA does in real life. The Gaelic players association or the GPA as it is commonly known as, has been around for a while since 1999 and whilst we have all heard of it lots of people actually do not realise what the GPA is actually doing...

Shoulder Pain- SERRATUS ANTERIOR PAIN I am delighted to support this online initiative, which is as relevant to sporting environments as other workplaces. Ireland’s VOICE against WORKPLACE PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE including Coercive & Controlling behaviours is growing and gaining support.  Join the Event 16th October 2024 3pm GMT Click Here To Join This Event on Zoon This is Ireland‘s 6th year joining Workplace Bullying Awareness Week. Join Global On-line...

My name is Aidan Raftery. I am a Sport Therapist. I set up my Sports Therapy business back in 2013. I work with Clubs and Teams on match days and training sessions and tournaments. I have worked with teams, clubs, players and athletes at all levels.  I also have a practice where people can come to me.  I have treated a wide range of injuries since setting up...