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MILLIGAN COURT APARTMENTS ARD NUA UNI VILLAGE ROOMS 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 [email protected] 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 To view the eligibility criteria and the code of conduct, and Motorsport. No matter what your €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. MOTORSPORT WHAT OUR SPORTS SARA MC FADDEN MAYO BBS (HONS) IN SPORT WITH BUSINESS I have been visually impaired since birth and at 12 I was told I SCHOLARS SAY 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. 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.

ACHIEVING ATHLETES b Develop your talent with the help SPORT . of our top-class coaches. b Compete at National or International level - individually or on a team. b Get the supports needed to excel with FOR ALL . our Sports Scholarship Programme. PART-TIME PLAYERS b Play in a sociable environment Sport and physical activity play an important role in campus . – 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. 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. 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! BOXING WHAT OUR SPORTS DEAN CLANCY SLIGO BBS IN APPLIED SPORT WITH BUSINESS From a young age I have been passionate about boxing. I am the SCHOLARS SAY 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. BELOW ARE JUST SOME OF THE CLUBS AT IT SLIGO CLUBS Aikido Motorsport Basketball Rugby Badminton Strongman/ Boxing Woman CLUBS AND . Surf Cheerleaders Chess Sub Aqua Cycling Swimming SOCIETIES . Table Tennis FUN AND FRIENDSHIP Dance College life is more than just study. It is also about having fun Dodgeball Volleyball and making friends. Clubs and societies play a big role in this, Equestrian Disability Inclusion and we encourage all students to join at least one. It can often & Sports Golf be the start of a new passion or a lifelong friendship. 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 Our clubs and societies day is held early in the college year. This ACTIVE with similar interests, try out something new or pursue is an opportunity to check out in more detail the wide range on 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 clubs and societies are free to join. It is also about experiences and friendships. INVOLVED That is why we encourage students to join at least JOINING A CLUB one club or society – and with over 70 to choose from, 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 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 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 GAA 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 , 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 - from the multiple winning teams to the I am a current member of the Westmeath Camogie Team. In 2020, Westmeath competed in the All Ireland Senior Championship. Recently with my club, I have won a junior final and reached the senior semifinal. winning teams. Indeed, a huge number of household GAA names FOR MORE INFORMATION With IT Sligo, in my first year we reached the championship semifinal and won the league final. Camogie in IT are Alumni of IT Sligo. Most recently, our ladies camogie team 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 Please contact Michael Harte transport home to county training sessions during the week. Having free access to the gym and facilities such sessions are skill and game focused, and open to all IT Sligo on [email protected] 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, 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 SOCCER 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 & grass pitch, FIFA approved 3G AstroTurf pitch and indoor Twitter @itsligofootball 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. JEREMIAH IDAHOR At an elite level, we have a partnership agreement with Sligo FOR MORE INFORMATION 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 Please contact Colm Jinks I have been playing football from a young age. I currently play for Sligo Rovers and IT Sligo. I previously played at a professional level. on [email protected] 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 U15 to U19 Level and played for Stoke City SUPPORT TO 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

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