University of Galway has shared a message of congratulations and good luck to alumni on Team Ireland ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Olympic medallists Aifric Keogh and Fiona Murtagh are to compete on the water in the Women’s Pair, with the heats commencing on July 28th. They will be supported at the Games by Heather Boyle, Head of Communications and Athletes Commission Support at the Olympic Federation of Ireland, an alumna of the University.
Dean of Students Professor Ciara Meehan said on behalf of the University of Galway community, she wishes Aifric and Fiona every success, along with all the other rowers and athletes on Team Ireland.
“Everyone in the country, never mind the University, will be cheering them on. We know they have done it on the biggest of stages before and we hope that they can take another step or two up the podium in Paris.”
Des Ryan, Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing at University of Galway, said the rowers are fantastic ambassadors for University of Galway, but also for the sport and for the country.
