Touch Rugby

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Ian O’Malley has represented Ireland in Touch Rugby at international level since 2011 – participating in two World Cups, four European Championships and one Home Nations. He has over 60 caps and has scored 47 times for his country.

Read his blogs below.

European Championships, Nottingham 2022

Senior Champtionships, Portugal 2021

World Cup, Malaysia 2019

European Championships, Nottingham 2018

Senior Championships, Edinburgh 2017

European Championships, Jersey 2016

European Championships, Swansea 2014

Home Nations, Dublin 2013

European Championships, Treviso 2012

World Cup, Edinburgh 2011


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I’m Ian

I am a writer and educator.

I’m the author of the The Irish Culture Books series, activity books aimed at language students studying English in Ireland, a novel ‘God on a Bicycle’. and a short story ‘Speech! Speech!’ (read story here) which was published in the short story collection, ‘A Pint and a Haircut.

I have worked as a teacher, as a content creator, Academic Director of educational organisations, an examiner, teacher trainer. From Ireland, I have also lived in Spain, Italy and Switzerland.

I’ve also worked in no particular order as a furniture mover, security guard, barman, in a garage, in fast food restaurants and as a life-model.

I have represented both Ireland and Switzerland in Touch Rugby at World Cups and European Championships.

I have masters in English literature and English linguistics.

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