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We’re looking forward to the More than Medals: Athlete-Friendly Employer Network Breakfast on 6th November! We’re delighted to introduce the athletes who will be joining us on the day to share their experiences and insights into balancing high-performance sport with career development. We’re keen to connect with organisations interested in making a difference through flexible employment, mentoring, internships and career development opportunities. Join us to hear from the athletes themselves and explore how your organisation can play a role in supporting athletes beyond sport. 📅 Friday, 6th November 2026 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eFaKUgna #MoreThanMedals #AthleteFriendlyEmployer #DualCareer #SportIrelandInstitute

MORE THAN MEDALS | ATHLETE FRIENDLY EMPLOYER NETWORK BREAKFAST Sport Ireland is delighted to host the Athlete Friendly Employer (AFE) Network Breakfast on Friday 6 November 2026 at the Sport Ireland Institute, bringing together athletes and employers to explore how organisations can support dual careers and career transitions while benefiting from the unique skills and experiences of athletes 💥 The morning will feature: 🔴 Networking with athletes and employers 🔴 Athlete panels and real-life experiences 🔴 Keynote insights and practical approaches to athlete-friendly employment 🔴 Tour of the Sport Ireland Institute We’re encouraging organisations to explore opportunities to support athletes through flexible employment, mentoring, internships and career development helping athletes thrive both in sport and beyond it. How can your organisation become part of an athlete-friendly workplace culture? 📅 Friday 6 November | 9:00am–1:00pm 📍 Sport Ireland Institute, Dublin D15 Y52H ▶️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/eFaKUgna #MoreThanMedals #AthleteFriendlyEmployer #SportIreland #LifeSkills #SportIrelandInstitute

🏅 MORE THAN MEDALS | AFE NETWORK BREAKFAST What can athletes bring to your workplace beyond the podium? Join us at the Athlete Friendly Employer (AFE) Network Breakfast on Friday 6th November 2026, at the Sport Ireland Institute, to explore how organisations can support athletes’ dual careers and career transitions while benefiting from their unique skills and experiences. We’re delighted to welcome Zoë Hyde OLY (World Champion and Irish Olympian (Rowing Ireland / Deloitte) and Colin Judge (European Champion and Irish Paralympian (Para Table Tennis) as our athlete speakers, with RTÉ’s Darren Frehill as MC. 🤝 Networking with athletes and employers 🏅 Athlete panels and real-life experiences 💡 Keynote insights and practical approaches to athlete-friendly employment 🏟️ A tour of the Sport Ireland Institute We’re keen to connect with organisations interested in supporting athletes through flexible employment, mentoring, internships and career development opportunities. Could your organisation benefit from this unique talent pool while playing a part in its development? 📅 Friday 6th November | 9:00am–1:00pm 📍 Sport Ireland Institute, Dublin D15 Y52H 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eFaKUgna #MoreThanMedals #AthleteFriendlyEmployer #LifeSkills #SportIrelandInstitute

💡 HPX Nutrition 2026 | The Information Paradox: Distinguishing Nutrition Science from Digital Noise The afternoon session at HPX Nutrition 2026 explored emerging technology, AI, the gut microbiome and, ultimately, the real-world experience of athletes and coaches. 📈 Dr. Nicola Guess opened with “GM Readings in Athletes: What Can We Expect to See, and What Does It Mean?”, exploring glucose monitoring in athletes and the importance of understanding what this technology can and cannot tell us. 🤖 Dr. Claire Timon followed with “Nutrition in the Age of AI”, exploring the opportunities and challenges AI presents for nutrition practice and reinforcing the importance of critical thinking and professional expertise when navigating an increasingly complex information landscape. 🦠 Prof. Orla O'Sullivan presented “No Guts, No Glory: A Role for the Gut Microbiome in Athletic Performance”, exploring the developing evidence around the gut microbiome and its potential role in athlete health and performance. 🏏🚣♀️ The Athlete & Coach Panel brought the day back to the real-world experience of performance nutrition. Harry Tector (Cricket Ireland), Mags Cremen OLY (Rowing Ireland) and Michael McGeehin (Director of Sport Ireland Coaching) shared their perspectives on nutrition, training and performance. A key message was the importance of the relationship between athletes and their nutritionists; building trust, communicating openly and working together to support individual needs. The panel also highlighted the importance of listening to qualified professionals rather than being influenced by the latest trends and noise online. 🏆 The day concluded with Closing Remarks and Prizes, kindly sponsored by Currys Ireland. Across the afternoon, one message came through clearly: more information doesn't always mean better information. Our role is to critically evaluate the evidence, understand its limitations and apply it appropriately. A fitting way to celebrate 10 years of HPX Nutrition. A huge thank you to everyone who attended yesterday, and to all of our speakers, contributors, partners and sponsors who helped make HPX Nutrition 2026 such a memorable day. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next year! 🙌 Hosted by Sport Ireland Institute, in collaboration with the National Dairy Council 🥛 #HPXNutrition #HPX26 #SportIrelandInstitute #NationalDairyCouncil #SENG #SportsNutrition

💡 HPX Nutrition 2026 | The Information Paradox: Distinguishing Nutrition Science from Digital Noise The midday session at HPX Nutrition 2026 brought together expert insights into carbohydrate fuelling, performance physiology and the practical application of scientific evidence to support athlete performance. 🥗 Prof. Gareth Wallis presented “Fueling Endurance Sport: The Carbohydrate Conundrum”, exploring the evolving evidence around carbohydrate intake and its role in endurance performance. A key takeaway was the importance of individualising carbohydrate strategies to meet the demands of each athlete, gradually building intake to optimise performance while maintaining gastrointestinal tolerance. The discussion also highlighted opportunities for practitioners to translate emerging research into practical fuelling strategies for athletes. 📊 Dr. Conor Raleigh and Lorenz Kissling, physiologists at the Sport Ireland Institute, followed with “Performance Physiology: Linking Physiological Data with Performance Nutrition.” Their session highlighted the value of integrating physiological data with performance nutrition to better understand athlete needs and inform training and fuelling strategies. They demonstrated how collaboration between physiologists, nutritionists and coaches can help identify practical opportunities to improve nutrition provision and support training periodisation. 🏟️ The session concluded with a tour of the Sport Ireland Institute, giving attendees an opportunity to learn more about the high-performance environment and the facilities supporting Ireland's athletes. Across the sessions, one message stood out: meeting athletes' energy requirements, with a particular focus on carbohydrate fuelling, remains fundamental to performance. More data, lower body weight or increasingly sophisticated technology do not automatically translate into better outcomes. Effective practice requires critical thinking, individualised strategies and collaboration across the performance team. As we celebrate 10 years of HPX Nutrition, these discussions reinforced the importance of translating evolving research into practical, evidence-informed support for athletes. Hosted by Sport Ireland Institute, in collaboration with the National Dairy Council 🥛 #HPXNutrition #HPX2026 #SportIrelandInstitute #NationalDairyCouncil #SENG #SportsNutrition

💡 HPX Nutrition 2026 | The Information Paradox: Distinguishing Nutrition Science from Digital Noise Yesterday, we celebrated 10 years of HPX Nutrition at the Sport Ireland Campus Conference Centre, bringing together students and professionals from across sport, exercise and nutrition to explore the challenge of distinguishing credible nutrition science from the growing noise of information online. 🥣 The morning began with a Student Breakfast, providing students with an opportunity to connect and network with peers and professionals across the field. 🎓 Following breakfast, Carrie O’Keefe (Anti-Doping) and Aoife Burns (National Dairy Council) hosted presentations for the students, offering an opportunity to learn, engage and explore key topics relevant to sport and nutrition. 🎤 Emma Walls, CEO of the National Dairy Council, then delivered the opening address, setting the scene for a day focused on evidence-informed practice in an increasingly complex information landscape. 🧠 Prof. Sharon Madigan opened the morning session with Navigating Misinformation in Sports Nutrition Practice, exploring the challenges of misinformation and the importance of critically evaluating the information that shapes athletes’ and practitioners’ decisions. 📚 Prof. Kate Pumpa followed with Evidence Applied: Know it. Use it. Add to it., highlighting the importance of translating research into practice and continuing to build on the evidence that informs sport and exercise nutrition. ☕ A mid-morning break gave delegates the opportunity to network, exchange ideas and continue the conversations sparked by the presentations. As HPX Nutrition marks its 10th year, the morning reinforced the importance of critical thinking, collaboration and evidence-informed practice in helping athletes and practitioners navigate an ever-changing nutrition landscape. A fantastic start to a milestone year for HPX Nutrition! Hosted by Sport Ireland Institute, in collaboration with the National Dairy Council 🥛 #HPXNutrition #HPX2026 #SportIrelandInstitute #NationalDairyCouncil #SENG #SportsNutrition

🎉 HPX Nutrition 2026 | Athlete & Coach Panel Announcement We’re delighted to announce our Athlete & Coach Panel for this year’s HPX Nutrition Conference, taking place on 8th October 2026. 🎤 Harry Tector - Irish International Cricketer 🎤 Mags Cremen OLY - Irish Rower 🎤 Michael McGeehin - Sport Ireland Coaching Three perspectives. One conversation: fuelling performance. From the demands of international cricket and elite rowing to the coaching environment, this panel will explore the real-world role of nutrition in training, competition and performance. 📅 Thursday 8th October | 9am - 4pm 🎉 HPX Nutrition — celebrating 10 years 🎟️ Student, General and SENG tickets for HPX Nutrition 2026 are now available via Eventbrite. 👉 Get your ticket: https://lnkd.in/dvbszmEN We look forward to seeing you there! Hosted by Sport Ireland Institute in collaboration with the National Dairy Council. #HPXNutrition #SportIrelandInstitute #NationalDairyCouncil #SENG #HPX26

💡 HPX Nutrition 2026 Schedule The Information Paradox: Distinguishing Nutrition Science from Digital Noise 📅 8th October 2026 📍 Sport Ireland Conference Centre Our 10th year of HPX Nutrition 🎉 Check out the full schedule below ⬇️ and join us for a day of expert insights, thought-provoking discussions, and networking. 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/dvbszmEN  In partnership with National Dairy Council 🥛 #HPXNutrition #SportIrelandInstitute #NationalDairyCouncil #SENG #HPX26