"Gaelic training is 7pm-8:30pm (Monday and Wednesday). So how does one fast all day and still have the strength to partake in high intensity sports training? "I have to focus, like - really, really focus," adds Carlos, who moved to Belfast from Portugal as a nine-year-old. There's no point in running and running and running, tiring myself out and being thirsty. Sanha added that he's never come across another GAA player observing Ramadan in the county Down competitions when Bredagh compete, but still proffers advice for those who would like to exercise during the holy month.

Source: BBC May 09, 2021 17:23 UTC