How becoming an Olympian is not just about success at under-age level. Phil Kearney PESS @ UL University Of Limerick looks at the research which shows that performances during early adolescence do not always accurately reflect an athlete's future potential rte.ie/brainstorm/202…

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Thought she did enough to win, but beaten by a spoiler who finished each round strong with confident body language. The holding though 😤

For anyone who suggests early specialisation in sport....

There are plenty of other town's in the county crying out for infrastructure and capital spend projects...

Historic hurling win for Kildare club: A small piece of history was made in the Kildare JHC on Tuesday evening when Round Towers won their first-ever adult championship game. dlvr.it/TBhkWy

Legend!

With Electric Picnic on this weekend. I think it's fair to say this was one the great weekends of lives Wayne Middleton

.Phil Kearney Countering Relative Age Effect, from Ian Graham's book on data in soccer. Excellent read.

Brilliant!

Hey Laya Healthcare you might want to consider that slogan, here 25 mins and haven't met anyone nevermind being looked after...😂

When you see people complaining about Ticketmaster and queues, you kinda realise Ted Kaczynski and his manifesto had somewhat of a point. He just expressed in a deplorable manner. #Oasis25

Well done to our u14s who hosted Athy RFC Edenderry Rugby Club Newbridge Rugby 🐝 and North Kildare RFC today in a 5 team blitz. Some fantastic rugby played by all the teams.

The only barometers of success for a youth coach should be player retention & growth, and how many are still involved as a player, coach, referee or administrator. I think Padraig Harrington said it best, help them fall in love with the game & then you have them for life.

Got the Iarnród Éireann train to Dublin yesterday, late and standing room only, so decided to get the bus today, but Dublin Coach didn't even show up at Kildare Village. Public transport in 2024 Eamon Ryan.

Many adults are super supportive of children from the side line. Mainly clapping and shouting encouragement and praise ❤️ But we do see this too often. Pressure put on children and embarrassing them in front of friends 💔

Reminds me of the old classic when I worked for the NCSS. What's the difference between a consultant and God. God doesn't think they're a consultant!

A stormy day in Ireland!