For proof of that, look at the breakdown of those taking part in Athletics Ireland’s various coaching courses last year. At the basic introductory level, which requires a one-day course, 46pc of participants were women. For Lilly-Ann O’Hora, Athletics Ireland’s women in sport officer, there are two main reasons. A few years ago Morrissey came close to walking away for that very reason, though her husband and children encouraged her to stay the course in athletics coaching. While 52pc of Athletics Ireland members are female, 33pc of the board is female, which is due to increase to at least 40pc by 2024.

Source: Irish Independent January 05, 2022 19:24 UTC