Emma nets soccer role at Sligo I.T.

Newly appointed FAI football facilitator at IT Sligo, Emma Mullin.

A FORMER IT Sligo student and multiple award winning sports woman, Emma Mullin, has been appointed as IT Sligo's first FAI Football Facilitator.

A winner of the All Ireland Senior Cup with Mayo and a native of Kilmaine in Mayo, Emma has accumulated a wealth of experience in the sporting arena, both as a player and coach.

She has excelled at both soccer and Gaelic football and most recently earned a Masters degree in Sports & Exercise Management at University College Dublin, having previously completed a Business Degree in Recreation and Leisure (Hons) at IT Sligo.

With coaching qualifications in both sporting codes, Emma has represented the Ireland College's Soccer Team in Turkey and Bangkok and has earned a cap with the Ireland 'B' International soccer team.

She is also a four time senior All Ireland winner with the Mayo GAA Ladies senior team.

The role of the FAI football facilitator will be to Increase participation and the opportunities for participation in football at IT Sligo.

It will also develop partnership and coordination between the designated sports staff in IT Sligo, maximising their involvement in the development of recreational and social football in the institution.

The role will also further develop established football participation programmes in the institution, implement specific gender programmes and assist in the coordination of the institutions facilities usage.