The Sunshine Doula

27/10/2025

A little shout out for Min .yoga

I am a competitive sprinter & had a big championship coming up. My training program was an intense 12 week block of 4 days on the track + 2-3 times in the gym. As I got closer to the championship, my body was crying out for some gentle movement.

I couldn't make Min's evening Yin class so I got in touch & asked her if she would consider doing a 1:1 with me. I was so thrilled when she agreed.

I had 1 session a week for the 2 weeks prior to the Championship & it was so, so perfect. Min welcomed me into her Zen yoga den & took me under her wings. She really listened to what I needed & created 2 beautiful sessions where I just felt so relaxed & cared for. That's just Min's way, it's what she does so effortlessly & so naturally.

I floated out of her home into my day not only a looser, more relaxed athlete but I was a better, nicer Mom, wife and human!

If you're a beginner or the most advanced yogi, I honestly can't recommend her highly enough. Everyone needs a bit of Min in their lives 🧘🏼‍♀️🩷💜

23/10/2025

European Masters Championships 2025 (EMACs) - Madeiras
134 Irish Athletes
80 medals

My 2nd season sprinting finished on the biggest high. One I definitely would never have believed would be possible 2.5 years ago after my ACL surgery.

Having won every race I entered this year, I thought I would easily make the finals in the EMACs but I was completely in awe at the calibre of the athletes in this championship.

100m - semi-final, 11th overall

200m - semi-final PB 27.45 & final PB 27.38, 6th overall

4 x 100m - W45 -4th

4 x 400m - Mixed 45 - 3rd - BRONZE 🥉
4 X 400M - W45 - 3rd - BRONZE 🥉

So many people helped to get me there, first though, my husband , the most patient, supportive man on the planet! I am so, so grateful to you & never take it for granted for a second! Of course our girls were the best little cheerleaders along with their buddies (Con, Ollie & Ella!).

All my family who came out to see me and those who couldn't make it, sending constant messages of love & support as well as my gorgeous pals - thank you so much. (Too many to tag !)

My strength coach & training partner,
& The crew! I couldn't have done 8 races in 5 days injury free without you & all the work you have out into this!

Special mention to my sprint sister/mirror twin, Sinead OConnor. I am finding it very difficult doing anything without discussing it with you first these days! So beyond proud of you lr amazing individual performances as well as winning Gold and bronze in your first Champs 💪🏼

The love from my compadres was immense.

And it all came together with the best team of managers:




Along with those who put so much work into it !

I will never ever forget my experience of running for Ireland, something I dreamed of when I was a kid but never thought it might ever be a reality! Now, I just want more, Poland here we come !🇮🇪☘️💚

09/09/2025

Can't wait for the 5th annual Swim in Pink , the brainchild of the fabulous Louise of !!!

When: Sunday 5th October
Time: 10.30am
Where: The Cove. Greystones

Tell one, tell all about the party on the beach, don as much pink as possible & join us for a morning of celebration in aid of

04/09/2025

10 years married to my gorgeous man ❤️❤️❤️

I feel like the luckiest woman alive stepping into every day with you by my side & I love you more than I ever could have imagined ❤️❤️❤️

29/07/2025

W45 - Double National Champion (100m & 200m)

What a weekend ! I am only coming back to earth now tbh!

Just over 2 years ago, I had just had ACL reconstruction. A long road of rehab lay ahead. I hadn't done Athletics since I was 10yrs old but had always wondered "what if?". When the surgeon told me that my recovery was going so well, I could start running in a straight line, I thought "Brilliant, I can sprint"!

Within a few months I joined the sprint group in & was wrecking coach Buntu's head ! Thank you Buntu for believing in me from my early ACL rehab days in to all the support on the track. Having you at Nationals last weekend made such a difference.

There is a very special bunch in that sprint group & my masters gang are the reason I kept going ! You guys rock Joe, Sean, Will, Peter, Fi, Catherine 🙌🏼💪🏼❤️

Just over a year ago, I started working on a strength programme with . We have come so far in that year, worked seriously hard but had so much craic along the way. Forever grateful to all the
crew who have welcomed me with open arms & encouraged me every step of the way !

This is my 2nd season as a sprinter, there's been a broken toe, a sprained ankle, ups and downs which makes it even sweeter finishing the season with a clean sheet! What's so special is the community in Masters sprinting, Sinead, Sarah, the Lucan Ladies, Avril, everyone!

And course, I couldn't do it any of ot if it wasn't for my gorgeous man who believes in me & supports me endlessly. Bringing the kids to all my races (& dealing with the non-stop requests!). X###

Now, Madeira, see you for the European Masters Championships in October 😱💪🏼

17/07/2025

Yesterday we said our final goodbye to one of the brightest, shining lights of our lives. Lizzie Lou was mom's very best friend, our bonus auntie who we adored.

Liz was so proud of her family & Cèline, Niamh & John, along with her sons-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews & dearest friends created the most beautiful celebration of her life, full of colour, music, love and emotion, just how she would have loved it.

The reflection (next slide) read by her son-in-law Adrian, has hit me profoundly & has stayed with me. Liz lived a life that mattered so much, to so many & inspiring all of us along the way.

In the material world that we live in today, where how much?, how big?, how many? are questions thst hold way too much importance, this reflection reminded me of how unimportant they are. How we choose to live our life & what we leave behind in those who love of us is all that matters ❤️

Thank you for everything Lizzie Lou & as Daisy said in her card to you, "we love you so much & we always will"❤️❤️

21/05/2025

The most beautiful, thoughtful gift from my gorgeous man - blown away! I geel so seen, so heard, so understood & so supported. I feel so grateful every single day I get to do this journey with you ❤️

your words make me feel like you are in my soul. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world !

09/03/2025

National Masters Indoor Championship 2025: 🥇🥇🥈

W45 60m & 200m: Gold with 2 PBs
Mixed 4 x 200m relay: Silver

What a day we had yesterday with the most amazing team who crack me up & keep me going & we have a real love:






Missing .m.dejong & Derek !

Just shy of 2 years ago, I tore my ACL. Through my journey, there is no way I would have believed that I could be a National medalist in anything 😱

I have learned SOOOO much along this path, I even listen to my coach now (most of the time) 😜 ! Thanks for all the hard work coach.

Back in September I started training with my strength coach & his amazing gym . Feeling the strength I had over the last 2 weekends while racing is so rewarding. Seeing all the hard work pay off & feeling it in my muscles 💪🏼 so grateful to you guys

So proud to put on my vest - such an amazing club 🪿💚

Special thanks to Sam in for the best recovery & sports massage & going out of your way to get the compression boots to me! Game changer 😜💚

Lastly I genuinely would not be able to do any training without the support of my amazingly supportive husband - thank you 💖

03/03/2025

Leinster 4 x 200m mixed relay Gold medalists!!!

The BEST BUZZ EVER with the dream team:

1st leg:
2nd leg:
3rd leg:
4th leg: Me

& who was our reserve who very selflessly offered leg 2 to Catherine. What a team player & the best supporter 💪🏼

Here's to Nationals when you get leg 2 Fi !😁

03/03/2025

Leinster W45 60m Gold 🥇& silver for 🥈

Good hustle 😁

02/03/2025