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NAME: Eleanor Mallon
AGE: 22 (19 forever)
COURSE: Communication, Advertising & Marketing
COLLEGE: UUJ
1) What is your favourite position? When I was fit to run the length of myself, centre half back was a nice wee spot, but Id say Nets is the only place for me now! Tis good craic, if ya like a good adrenaline rush!
2) What is your most memorable moment in camogie? Winning the Senior Colleges Camogie Championship with St Marys Magherafelt after a reply against big rivals Athenry in 2007.
3) What are your aims for the coming year? Get a degree (fingers crossed) and win the Ashbourne J
4) Who is your favourite camogie player? Fionnuala Carr – such an inspiration. So dedicated to the game, and never has time for a pint ;)
5) If you could be one person for one day who would it be? Without doubt......Pamela Anderson ;)
6) If you could play for one other team, who would it be? Harlem Globe Trotters, I’d fit right in like.
7) Favourite thing about camogie? The craic.....and the post match parties.
8) Least favourite thing? The tough winter training sessions
9) Who is the biggest joker in the college team and who is the worst trainer? Big Sophie Colgan is probably the biggest joker, mind you, she’s also the worst trainer. Part timer. Bless.
10) If you weren’t playing camogie what sport would you play? Pub golf....or Ladies Football
11) What would you like to improve in your game? The amount of penalties I give away. (good job I save them all ) ;)
12) How do you propose to use your scholarship? Buy some books for second semester at uni ;)
13) In ten year’s time where do you see yourself? Lovin’ life with my husband and 6 kids in the Belfast Holylands with all the students...esp on St Paddys day!