Introduction of the Split Season In early 2021, a motion was passed at GAA congress stating that the GAA season would be split “between inter-county and club by stipulating that the All-Ireland senior finals should be played on or before [...]
For International Women's Day 2022, we have spoken to two Setanta graduates about their experiences as a woman in the coaching industry. With 'Break the Bias' being the theme of this year's International Women's Day, we aksed Annie McCarra and [...]
Tipperary GAA has announced plans to overhaul its athletic development structures, aiming to create a formalised pathway for players from academy to senior level. Through a new partnership with Setanta College, the county is implementing an integrated approach that will [...]
Pictured - Des Ryan, Director of Coaching and Performance, Setanta College, Minister of State for Skills and Further Education, Niall Collins TD, Marcus Horan, Rugby Players Ireland Player Development Manager and Setanta College graduate, and Sen Hogan, Commercial Director at [...]
As we continue our growth in the Strength & Conditioning sector, we are seeking expressions of interest from Setanta College Graduates/Alumni & current students for exciting new opportunities in upcoming coaching and academic roles. We are currently seeking expressions of [...]
With the Olympics and Paralympics finally on the horizon, we would like to wish the best of luck to our students and graduates who have qualified and will be traveling to Tokyo in the coming weeks. In total, including both [...]
Employment Methods In April, I published a report in partnership with Setanta College, which can be downloaded in full here. The report was the result of a survey in which 138 people who have strength and conditioning or sports science [...]
Setanta College is delighted to announce a partnership with Pacey Performance, focused on providing the latest insights and research in the strength and conditioning and sports science industry. Central to the partnership will be the publication of industry-specific reports that [...]
In a previous piece, Setanta College graduate Annie McCarra MSc, examined the Physical Demands of Rugby Union, and the difference between the senior and junior game. In this article, Annie examines the demands of Junior Rugby in more detail. A [...]
The Evolution of Rugby Union When Rugby Union became professional in 1995 so too did the style of play, with players becoming bigger, stronger, and faster. This increase in physicality has influenced growing research on the science behind the sport, [...]
