Aoife is Head of Department of Sport and Health Sciences in TUS Athlone.  She has a PhD in women’s physical activity and is Lead of the SHE Research Centre, which aims to bridge the gender data gap in sport, health and exercise research.  Aoife’s current research projects are on equality in leadership, female athlete role models, menopause and female athlete health.  Aoife is a member of the Sport Ireland Women in Sport Committee and is a volunteer in Gaelic games in her club and county.