'That was a surreal experience, seeing heroes like Aoife Wafer and getting to train with her'

IT COMES IN handy for Kate Flannery that she’s the youngest of three Tipp siblings playing high-level rugby.

“Even just doing the odd kicking session with me and even just seeing how resilient and motivated he’s been. That’s transferred to me and he’s taught me a lot on and off the pitch. Kate steered the ship expertly last month as UL Bohs claimed their first title since 2018. That her crowning moment to date played out at the Aviva Stadium only accentuated the joy, and it resurfaces instantly as soon as the topic is broached.

She also became a serious GAA player: she played U16 camogie and minor football with Tipp, talents which created their own crossroads in her mid-teens when she was also playing underage rugby with Munster. “There are a lot of people who you wouldn’t know – or you’d know from playing against them but you’ve never talked to them before,” Flannery says of joining Niamh Briggs’ 20s squad ahead of their Six Nations.

“And as well, when we’re staying for overnight camps, they pick your roommates and you’d normally be with someone who you haven’t met before.”

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