1. Sports Scholarships and Programmes
Guidance Counsellors Information Day
5th Sept 2017

2. Sports Clubs at Maynooth University
Paul Davis, MU Sports Officer
Daragh Moran, Clubs and Societies Officer

3. Barry Prenderville, Soccer
Scholarship Sports
Barry Prenderville, Soccer
Barry Fennelly, Golf
Jenny Duffy, GAA
Tom McKeown, Rugby

4. Indoor Clubs
Team Basketball Olympic Handball Volleyball Individual Badminton Chess Dance Darts Juggling Snooker & Pool Strength & Conditioning Trampoline Yoga

5. Indoor Club (continued)
Martial Arts
Aikido
American Kenpo Karate
Archery
Boxing
Fencing
Judo
Kickboxing
Self Defence
Taekwondo
Wrestling

6. Outdoor Sports Outdoor Individual / Off Campus Outdoor Team
Canoe and Kayak
Equestrian
Golf
Rovers
Rowing
Outdoor Team
American Football
Australian Rules Football
Ultimate Frisbee
GAA Camogie
GAA Ladies Football
GAA Hurling
GAA Men’s Football
Hockey
Rugby

7. Barry Prenderville, MU Soccer
Welcome
Barry Prenderville, MU Soccer

8. Coaching Staff Ladies Coaching Staff
Development Officer – Barry Prenderville
Senior Squad Coach – James Callaghan
Senior Squad Assistant – Gavin Kinsella
B Squad Coach – Magaret Doyle
B Squad - Carol Hannah
Physiotherapist – Laura Ward (Performance Clinic)
GK Coach – David Bourke
MU Soccer Scholarship Programme
22/11/2018

9. Coaching Staff Men’s Coaching Staff
Men’s Senior Coach – Garrett Dodril
Men’s Senior Assistant – Martin Doyle
Men’s B Squad Coach – Gavin Peers
Men’s Senior GK Coach – David Bourke
Men’s C Squad Coach – Ciaran Quinn
Men’s D Squad/Fresher Coach – Paul O Brien
Physiotherapy – Mark Kenneally (Performance Clinic)
MU Soccer Scholarship Programme
22/11/2018

10. Fixture Schedule
MU Soccer Scholarship Programme
22/11/2018

11. Ladies Third Level Competition
Colleges & Universities Football league (WSCAI)
October - March
3 Divisions (Regional)
MUFC – Premier , Div 1, Div 2
Premier Division
Maynooth University
UCD
UCC
IT Carlow
Sligo IT
NUIG
Intervarsity Finals
Cup competition
February – QF & Semi, Finals - March
Tournament over 2/3 days
Maynooth University – Recent record
MU Soccer Scholarship Programme
22/11/2018

12. Men’s Third Level Competition
Colleges & Universities Football league
October - March
4 Divisions (Regional)
Maynooth University – Premier , Div 1, Div 2 & Div 3
Premier Division
Premier North Premier South
Maynooth University Carlow IT
UCD Waterford IT
DIT University Limerick
Trinity Athlone IT
DCU UCC
DKIT Cork IT
Collingwood , Harding & Crowley Cups
Cup competitions
February - QF , Semi finals & finals February
Tournament over 2/3 days
MU Soccer Scholarship Programme
22/11/2018

13. In Semester MU Soccer Scholarship Schedule In Semester Monday
Pitch session
8am start
Tuesday
CUFL league Match/light session with LOI/WNL
Kick off 2PM
Meet at the Phoenix for pre match at 11am
Wednesday
CUFL league Match / Recovery day
Thursday
Pitch session/Recovery day
Friday
Day off
Saturday
LOI/WNL Match /Pitch Session
Sunday
Recovery day
MU Soccer Scholarship Programme
22/11/2018

14. Supports Funding – Two Instalments- December & April
CAO 60 point concession/ only if you reach 300 CAO points
Mentored by current & former professional
All coaches minimum Uefa B standard
Access to third level highest standard competition
Access to top quality facilities/future
Academic Advise – Rose O Donavan
Strength & Conditioning -Mark Kenneally & Performance Clinic
Physiotherapy (Mark Kenneally)
Training Pack
Workshops
Nutrition
Time Management
Rest & Recovery
Sports Psychology
Funding – Two Instalments- December & April
MU Soccer Scholarship Programme
22/11/2018

15. Responsibilities Education- Maintaining high standards
Playing – Maintaining high standards
Injuries- Staff must be notified ASAP
Three strike system (Scholarship Agreement)
-Late for training or matches
-Not wearing club kit
-Respect for facilities, players & staff
Accommodation (On campus scholars)
MU Soccer Scholarship Programme
22/11/2018

16. Notable Undergraduates
MU Soccer Scholarship Programme
22/11/2018

17. Notable Undergraduates
MU Soccer Scholarship Programme
22/11/2018

18. Notable Graduates
MU Soccer Scholarship Programme
22/11/2018

19. Notable Graduates
MU Soccer Scholarship Programme
22/11/2018

20. Men Senior Squad
MU Soccer Scholarship Programme
22/11/2018

21. Ladies Senior Squad
MU Soccer Scholarship Programme
22/11/2018

22. Scholarship Application
Apply to Maynooth University through the CAO in the usual way . (February 1st 2018)
Apply for a soccer scholarship separately by April 1st 2018 ( me for link)
Fill in applications online through the MU website
Applications are assessed
Invited for Interview & assessment trial day in April
Barry Prenderville
MU Soccer Scholarship Programme
22/11/2018

23. Soccer for Fun
MU Soccer Scholarship Programme
22/11/2018

24. FAI Coaching Course
MU Soccer Scholarship Programme
22/11/2018

25. Questions? 0867954367 barry.prenderville@mu.ie Barry Prenderville
MU Soccer Scholarship Programme
22/11/2018

27. Golf Scholarship Privilages Facilities
Access to World Class Facilities on the University’s doorstep;
-GUI National Academy and Carton House Golf Club 
-Trackman Technology and Titleist National Fitting Centre
-Two championships golf course at Carton House Golf Club
-The Royal Dublin Golf Club Championship links course
-Priority on-campus accommodation

28. Coaching Access to High performance golf support services;
-Golf coaching & technical development
-Performance analysis through a statistical software programme
-Strength & conditioning,
-Sports psychology workshops and consultations
-Performance nutrition workshops and consultations
- Essential clothing and equipment

29. Financial Support
Access to R&A Foundation Individual Scholarship Scheme
Funding to subsidise on-campus accommodation (*depending on category of scholarship award)
Funding to subside competition entry, travel and other sports related costs

30. Tournaments
World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) collegiate tournament schedule:
Golfing Union of Ireland & Irish Ladies Golf Union - Irish Student Series Championships
British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Golf - (WAGR) Invitational events
International Collegiate events - Patriot All America, Arizona, USA among others
European Sport Association (EUSA) - European University Golf Championships
International University Sports Federation (FISU)- World University Games & Golf Championship

31. MU Golf Team Achievements Summary
European University Golf Championship
Silver - Men’s & Womens 2015
Bronze - Mens & Womens 2013
Bronze - Mens 2011
Gold – Mens 2009
All Ireland Cup’s & Shields
Senior Cup - All – Ireland Winners 2015
Barton Shield - All Ireland Winners 2012
Irish Intervarsity Championships
Irish Colleges Invitational - Winners 16’
Matchplay - Winners 08’,10,’11’
MatchPlay - Runner-up 15’,14’,13’

32. Further Information Barry Fennelly Golf Manager
Paddy Harrington Golf Scholarship
Maynooth University Sports Office T: E:

33. MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY GAA CLUB
MUGAA
HOME FROM HOME

34. MU GAA CLUB TEAMS Senior Football Intermediate Football
Mens Football Club
Hurling Club
Senior Football
Intermediate Football
Junior Football
Fresher 1
Fresher 2
Senior Hurling
Intermediate Hurling
Fresher Hurling 1
Fresher Hurling 2

35. MU GAA CLUB TEAMS Senior 1 Football Senior 2 football Fresher 1 & 2
Ladies Football Club
MU GAA Gear
Senior 1 Football
Senior 2 football
Fresher 1 & 2
Camogie Club
Senior Camogie
Intermediate
Fresher
Total Membership
500+ playing membership

36. Scholarship Programme Eligibility
MU GAA CLUB
Scholarship Programme Eligibility
GAA Scholars
Represent county at minor grade upwards
Attain a minimum of 300 cao points
Application process
Step 1: Online application
Step 2: Interview
Step 3: References -NB
Six Elite teams
Mens Football = 24
Hurling = 16
Ladies Football = 11
Camogie = 11
Post Grad Scholars=5
Total = 67

37. Scholarship Programme Scholarship Player Requirements
MU GAA CLUB
Scholarship Programme
Scholarship Player Requirements
Functional Screening
Player Development Tracking
High Performance Seminars
Fitness Testing Analysis
Performance goal setting
Nutrition Cookery workshop
Various performance workshops
Video Analysis
60 points concession
Financial Support
Under Grad & Post Grad
90% training attendance
Complete twice yearly fitness testing
Represent inter county team
Raise standard and intensity of training sessions
Encouraging & Respectful
Performance goal setting
Commit to MU team
Active involvement in GAA club
Schools & Open Day representation

38. THE PRIDE, THE PASSION, THE BLUE

39. Competition Programme Objectives
Premier 1 of Under 20 rugby – All-Ireland qualification.
Division 1 All Ireland League.

40. Rugby Programme Objectives
Improve each and every Player
Strengthen the ‘Club – University’ link – increase and maintain numbers at ALL levels
Ensure a strong team environment whereby players enjoy training, playing and socialising
Improve coaching progressively
Maintain a strong relationship with Leinster Rugby and the IRFU
Provide representative players – Provincial / Ireland. This will improve reputation of the MU Barnhall programme and calibre of future applicants.

41. Representative Rugby
MU Barnhall’s Darren Hudson (first year) Captained Ireland vs England in Oxford April Ireland 36 – 36 England

42. More Information Tom McKeown MU Barnhall Rugby Officer Thomas
More Information Tom McKeown MU Barnhall Rugby Officer