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Research Interests
Aoife's research interests are underpinned by efforts to close the gender data gap and build equality for girls and women in sport, physical activity, exercise and health. Aoife is actively engaged in research projects on female athlete health, empowerment, role models, equality in leadership and benefits of physical activity for girls and women across the lifespan, particularly in sport settings.
Personal profile
Aoife is from Ballinderreen in Galway. Aoife has a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from UL, an MA in Health Promotion from University of Galway and a PhD in Physical Activity and Health from SETU Waterford. Aoife has been involved in Gaelic games in many areas; participating and volunteering in her club and as a member of local and national working groups on coaching, sports science and equality.
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelors Degree, Sport and Exercise Science
Masters, Health Promotion
PhD, Public Health Impact of Women's Mini Marathon
External positions
Member of Women in Sport Committee, Sport Ireland
Member of Research and Participation Sub Committee, Sport Ireland
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Experiences of weight and body shape changes during perimenopause
Murphy, M. B., Lane, A., Cuskelly, G. & Heavey, P. M., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Women and Health.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The between competition sprint profile of intercounty female gaelic football during training and match-play: An exploratory study
McGuinness, E., Lyons, M., Beattie, K., Lane, A., Higginbotham, C. & Healy, R., Feb 2026, In: PLoS ONE. 21, 2 February, e0340315.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Míde Research Consortium: Building a Sustainable Interdisciplinary Community for Research on Women in Sport, Exercise, Physical Activity, and Health on the Island of Ireland
Lane, A., Martin, D., Murphy, N., Liston, K., Egan, B., Holden, S. & Cowley, E. S., Jan 2026, In: Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal. 34, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An Investigation of Youth Gaelic Games Coaching Practices
Gavin, K., Lane, A. & Dowd, K., 2025, In: International Sport Coaching Journal.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A review of research on mergers of male and female national sporting organisations (NSOs)
Meyler, C., Liston, K. & Lane, A., 2025, In: Managing Sport and Leisure. 30, 6, p. 1539-1553 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Let us build on how role models inspire sports participation
19/08/24
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