Mairead Coyne and Galway face Mayo in Sunday's Connacht finalGalway star Mairead Coyne explains how she is used to the limelight after representing the Ireland rugby team. Television cameras used to make her anxious but now Galway defender Coyne thrives in the spotlight. "What an experience, to put on an Irish jersey in front of your home crowd, family and friends," said Coyne. Coyne has balanced Gaelic football with a rugby career"It was brilliant to be part of it but it took a lot out of us. Ireland finished eighth and soon Coyne would return to the Galway ranks to play Ladies football again.

Source: Sky sports June 22, 2019 06:00 UTC