The Christchurch Irish Society is fortunate enough to host International Speaker and Sportswoman, Sarah Rowe.

Date & Time: Tues 30th Jan at 7pm

Where: 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon, Christchurch 8024

Join us for an epic gathering celebrating Sarah Rowe, the badass triple threat who dominates both sports and community advocacy!
Sarah Rowe Triple Code Sportswoman and Community Advocate from Ballina, Ireland - Proudly sponsored by Hugh Green Foundation.
Join us for a special event featuring Sarah Rowe, a remarkable sportswoman and community advocate. Sarah's achievements in three different sports have made her a true inspiration for aspiring women and athletes everywhere.

During this in-person event, Sarah will share her journey, who empowered her, the challenges, and triumphs in excelling in multiple Irish sports, both as an Irish woman and an international player. Her dedication to both her athletic pursuits and community involvement in Ireland and Melbourne has made her a role model for young athletes and women of all ages.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear Sarah's incredible story firsthand and gain valuable insights into the world of sports and community engagement. Whether you're a sports enthusiast or simply looking for inspiration, this event is sure to leave you motivated and empowered.
Secure your spot now and be a part of this unforgettable experience!

Sarah will be interviewed by Christchurch Irish Society member, Fi Deehan, with an opportunity for the floor to be opened to questions.

This Event is in conjunction with The Friends of Ireland - The Tara Trust.

Sarah is s a triple code sportswoman. She is a former Republic of Ireland women's association football international. In addition to association football, Sarah has also played two other football codes at a senior level. She has played ladies' Gaelic football for Mayo and women's Australian rules football for Collingwood in the AFLW. At club level, Rowe has played association football for Castlebar Celtic, Raheny United, Shelbourne, Bohemians in the Women's National League and for Melbourne Victory in the A-League Women. Rowe was a member of the Republic of Ireland U19 team that won their group at the 2014 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship and qualified for the semi-finals. In 2016, she was also a member of the Shelbourne Ladies team that won a Women's National League/FAI Women's Cup double. In 2023, she returned to association football briefly playing for Melbourne Victory and then for Bohemians.