In recognition of ULÕsÊunique contribution to sport regionally, nationally and internationally the University launched its Sports Hall of Fame in 2013 as part of the UL40 celebrations.Ê The Hall of Fame serves as a permanent tribute to and recognition of the many outstanding sporting achievements of past and present members of the Campus Community for excellence in achievement and/or service to sport.Ê This year 7 inspirational individuals were honoured at a Ceremony in the UL Sports Arena.ÊInductees were, Ruth Algar (Athletics), Fiona Coughlan, (Rugby), Brian Lohan (Hurling),Sean McGrath (Paralympian), Liam O’Brien (Athletics), Fiona O’Driscoll (Camogie/Gaelic Football), Keith Wood (Rugby). Attending the event were inductee’s, County Clare natives, Clare hurling legend Brian Lohan and Irish Rugby legend, Keith Wood. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
In recognition of ULÕsÊunique contribution to sport regionally, nationally and internationally the University launched its Sports Hall of Fame in 2013 as part of the UL40 celebrations.Ê The Hall of Fame serves as a permanent tribute to and recognition of the many outstanding sporting achievements of past and present members of the Campus Community for excellence in achievement and/or service to sport.Ê This year 7 inspirational individuals were honoured at a Ceremony in the UL Sports Arena.ÊInductees were, Ruth Algar (Athletics), Fiona Coughlan, (Rugby), Brian Lohan (Hurling),Sean McGrath (Paralympian), Liam O’Brien (Athletics), Fiona O’Driscoll (Camogie/Gaelic Football), Keith Wood (Rugby). Pictured after her induction was Cork Camogie and Gaelic Football star Fiona O’Driscoll. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
In recognition of ULÕsÊunique contribution to sport regionally, nationally and internationally the University launched its Sports Hall of Fame in 2013 as part of the UL40 celebrations.Ê The Hall of Fame serves as a permanent tribute to and recognition of the many outstanding sporting achievements of past and present members of the Campus Community for excellence in achievement and/or service to sport.Ê This year 7 inspirational individuals were honoured at a Ceremony in the UL Sports Arena.ÊInductees were, Ruth Algar (Athletics), Fiona Coughlan, (Rugby), Brian Lohan (Hurling),Sean McGrath (Paralympian), Liam O’Brien (Athletics), Fiona O’Driscoll (Camogie/Gaelic Football), Keith Wood (Rugby). Pictured after her induction was Irish Womens Rugby star, Fiona Coghlan, Dublin. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
In recognition of ULÕsÊunique contribution to sport regionally, nationally and internationally the University launched its Sports Hall of Fame in 2013 as part of the UL40 celebrations.Ê The Hall of Fame serves as a permanent tribute to and recognition of the many outstanding sporting achievements of past and present members of the Campus Community for excellence in achievement and/or service to sport.Ê This year 7 inspirational individuals were honoured at a Ceremony in the UL Sports Arena.ÊInductees were, Ruth Algar (Athletics), Fiona Coughlan, (Rugby), Brian Lohan (Hurling),Sean McGrath (Paralympian), Liam O’Brien (Athletics), Fiona O’Driscoll (Camogie/Gaelic Football), Keith Wood (Rugby). Pictured after her induction was Irish Athletics star, Rught Algar. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
In recognition of ULÕsÊunique contribution to sport regionally, nationally and internationally the University launched its Sports Hall of Fame in 2013 as part of the UL40 celebrations.Ê The Hall of Fame serves as a permanent tribute to and recognition of the many outstanding sporting achievements of past and present members of the Campus Community for excellence in achievement and/or service to sport.Ê This year 7 inspirational individuals were honoured at a Ceremony in the UL Sports Arena.ÊInductees were, Ruth Algar (Athletics), Fiona Coughlan, (Rugby), Brian Lohan (Hurling),Sean McGrath (Paralympian), Liam O’Brien (Athletics), Fiona O’Driscoll (Camogie/Gaelic Football), Keith Wood (Rugby). Pictured after his induction was Irish Paralympian star, Sean McGrath. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
In recognition of ULÕsÊunique contribution to sport regionally, nationally and internationally the University launched its Sports Hall of Fame in 2013 as part of the UL40 celebrations.Ê The Hall of Fame serves as a permanent tribute to and recognition of the many outstanding sporting achievements of past and present members of the Campus Community for excellence in achievement and/or service to sport.Ê This year 7 inspirational individuals were honoured at a Ceremony in the UL Sports Arena.ÊInductees were, Ruth Algar (Athletics), Fiona Coughlan, (Rugby), Brian Lohan (Hurling),Sean McGrath (Paralympian), Liam O’Brien (Athletics), Fiona O’Driscoll (Camogie/Gaelic Football), Keith Wood (Rugby). Pictured after his induction was Irish rugby legend, Keith Wood. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
In recognition of ULÕsÊunique contribution to sport regionally, nationally and internationally the University launched its Sports Hall of Fame in 2013 as part of the UL40 celebrations.Ê The Hall of Fame serves as a permanent tribute to and recognition of the many outstanding sporting achievements of past and present members of the Campus Community for excellence in achievement and/or service to sport.Ê This year 7 inspirational individuals were honoured at a Ceremony in the UL Sports Arena.ÊInductees were, Ruth Algar (Athletics), Fiona Coughlan, (Rugby), Brian Lohan (Hurling),Sean McGrath (Paralympian), Liam O’Brien (Athletics), Fiona O’Driscoll (Camogie/Gaelic Football), Keith Wood (Rugby). Pictured after his induction was Clare Hurling legend, Brian Lohan. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
In recognition of ULÕsÊunique contribution to sport regionally, nationally and internationally the University launched its Sports Hall of Fame in 2013 as part of the UL40 celebrations.Ê The Hall of Fame serves as a permanent tribute to and recognition of the many outstanding sporting achievements of past and present members of the Campus Community for excellence in achievement and/or service to sport.Ê This year 7 inspirational individuals were honoured at a Ceremony in the UL Sports Arena.ÊInductees were, Ruth Algar (Athletics), Fiona Coughlan, (Rugby), Brian Lohan (Hurling),Sean McGrath (Paralympian), Liam O’Brien (Athletics), Fiona O’Driscoll (Camogie/Gaelic Football), Keith Wood (Rugby). Pictured after his induction was Irish athletics star, Liam O’Brien. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
In recognition of ULÕsÊunique contribution to sport regionally, nationally and internationally the University launched its Sports Hall of Fame in 2013 as part of the UL40 celebrations.Ê The Hall of Fame serves as a permanent tribute to and recognition of the many outstanding sporting achievements of past and present members of the Campus Community for excellence in achievement and/or service to sport.Ê This year 7 inspirational individuals were honoured at a Ceremony in the UL Sports Arena.ÊInductees were, Ruth Algar (Athletics), Fiona Coughlan, (Rugby), Brian Lohan (Hurling),Sean McGrath (Paralympian), Liam O’Brien (Athletics), Fiona O’Driscoll (Camogie/Gaelic Football), Keith Wood (Rugby). Pictured at the event were, inductee’s, Liam O’Brien, Athletics, Keith Wood, Rugby, Ruth Algar, Athletics and Brian Lohan, Rugby. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
In recognition of ULÕsÊunique contribution to sport regionally, nationally and internationally the University launched its Sports Hall of Fame in 2013 as part of the UL40 celebrations.Ê The Hall of Fame serves as a permanent tribute to and recognition of the many outstanding sporting achievements of past and present members of the Campus Community for excellence in achievement and/or service to sport.Ê This year 7 inspirational individuals were honoured at a Ceremony in the UL Sports Arena.ÊInductees were, Ruth Algar (Athletics), Fiona Coughlan, (Rugby), Brian Lohan (Hurling),Sean McGrath (Paralympian), Liam O’Brien (Athletics), Fiona O’Driscoll (Camogie/Gaelic Football), Keith Wood (Rugby). Pictured at the event were, inductee’s, Fiona Coghlan, Rugby and Fiona O’Driscol, Camogie/Gaelic Football. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
In recognition of ULÕsÊunique contribution to sport regionally, nationally and internationally the University launched its Sports Hall of Fame in 2013 as part of the UL40 celebrations.Ê The Hall of Fame serves as a permanent tribute to and recognition of the many outstanding sporting achievements of past and present members of the Campus Community for excellence in achievement and/or service to sport.Ê This year 7 inspirational individuals were honoured at a Ceremony in the UL Sports Arena.ÊInductees were, Ruth Algar (Athletics), Fiona Coughlan, (Rugby), Brian Lohan (Hurling),Sean McGrath (Paralympian), Liam O’Brien (Athletics), Fiona O’Driscoll (Camogie/Gaelic Football), Keith Wood (Rugby). Inductee, Clare Hurling legend Brian Lohan pictured with Prof. Paul McCutcheon, Vice President Academic & Registrar, UL after the ceremony. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
In recognition of ULÕsÊunique contribution to sport regionally, nationally and internationally the University launched its Sports Hall of Fame in 2013 as part of the UL40 celebrations.Ê The Hall of Fame serves as a permanent tribute to and recognition of the many outstanding sporting achievements of past and present members of the Campus Community for excellence in achievement and/or service to sport.Ê This year 7 inspirational individuals were honoured at a Ceremony in the UL Sports Arena.ÊInductees were, Ruth Algar (Athletics), Fiona Coughlan, (Rugby), Brian Lohan (Hurling),Sean McGrath (Paralympian), Liam O’Brien (Athletics), Fiona O’Driscoll (Camogie/Gaelic Football), Keith Wood (Rugby). Inductee, Irish Rugby legend Keith Wood pictured with Prof. Paul McCutcheon, Vice President Academic & Registrar, UL after the ceremony. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
In recognition of ULÕsÊunique contribution to sport regionally, nationally and internationally the University launched its Sports Hall of Fame in 2013 as part of the UL40 celebrations.Ê The Hall of Fame serves as a permanent tribute to and recognition of the many outstanding sporting achievements of past and present members of the Campus Community for excellence in achievement and/or service to sport.Ê This year 7 inspirational individuals were honoured at a Ceremony in the UL Sports Arena.ÊInductees were left to right, Fiona Coughlan, (Rugby), Sean McGrath (Paralympian), Keith Wood (Rugby), Fiona O’Driscoll (Camogie/Gaelic Football), Liam O’Brien (Athletics), Ruth Algar (Athletics), and Brian Lohan (Hurling). Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
In recognition of ULÕsÊunique contribution to sport regionally, nationally and internationally the University launched its Sports Hall of Fame in 2013 as part of the UL40 celebrations.Ê The Hall of Fame serves as a permanent tribute to and recognition of the many outstanding sporting achievements of past and present members of the Campus Community for excellence in achievement and/or service to sport.Ê This year 7 inspirational individuals were honoured at a Ceremony in the UL Sports Arena.ÊInductees were, Ruth Algar (Athletics), Fiona Coughlan, (Rugby), Brian Lohan (Hurling),Sean McGrath (Paralympian), Liam O’Brien (Athletics), Fiona O’Driscoll (Camogie/Gaelic Football), Keith Wood (Rugby). Inductee, Irish rugby legend Keith Wood signs a jersey for young fan, Darragh Rosney, aged 7 from Kilaloe Co. Clare. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.
LAST weekend, Ruth Algar (Athletics), Fiona Coughlan (Rugby), Brian Lohan (Hurling), Sean McGrath (Paralympian), Liam O’Brien (Athletics), Fiona O’Driscoll (Camogie/Gaelic Football) and Keith Wood (Rugby) were inducted into the University of Limerick Sports Hall of Fame.
Over the last 40 years the University of Limerick has made a unique contribution to sport regionally, nationally and internationally. The University takes a leading role in the provision of teaching and research programmes in physical education and sports science in Ireland. Complementing the top class sports facilities at UL is the emergence of some of the most innovative and world leading sport-related research, giving UL students the opportunity to engage with leading researchers and use the latest sports performance analysis techniques, including cryotherapy research and the pioneering altitude training centre housed on the UL campus.
In addition to its educational and academic role, the University of Limerick campus, widely known as Ireland’s premier sporting campus, has served as the training ground for Olympians, World and European Champions of a myriad of different sports.
The launch of the Sports Hall of Fame will serve as a permanent tribute to sporting leaders in recognition of their excellence in achievement and service to sport. The sixteen retired athletes chosen as inaugural inductees have been selected from the four decades of sporting excellence in UL’s history and new members will be added to the UL Sports Hall of Fame each year.
According to President of the University of Limerick Professor Don Barry: “These seven individuals are each remarkable for their achievements, their commitment to excellence and the inspiration they provide to our next generations of athletes. They have reached the pinnacle of their sporting careers and have earned our highest esteem and gratitude for their contribution to UL Sport and I would like to give my congratulations to all of this year’s inductees.”
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The University of Limerick’s 2015 Sports Hall of Fame will honour the 2015 inductees at a Ceremony in the University Arena on Saturday 22nd August at 2.30pm. This is an open event and all are welcome to attend. Families will have the opportunity to meet and chat with the inductees at a reception afterwards. The awards themselves will take approximately 40 minutes.
