Hi, my name is Ursula Jacob and in media terms, I am best known as an analyst and commentator on RTE Radio and Television sports programmes, covering hurling and camogie in particular. I have 4 All Ireland senior camogie titles and have been awarded 4 All-Stars as well as numerous other accolades for camogie including 13 senior county titles and 2 All Ireland club- championship titles with my club, Oulart- The Ballagh.
I come from a nationally recognised sporting family- the Jacobs from Oulart- The Ballagh and Wexford- with my father Mick being Wexford’s first hurling All- Star, my brother’s Michael and Rory represented Wexford senior hurling for many years while my sister Helena played with me when I won most of the above mentioned awards.
As well as a Bachelor of Business in Recreation and Sport Management, I hold a Masters in Sports Psychology. Currently, I work as a Staff Officer with Tusla Child and Family Agency.
As well as my obvious involvement and interest in sport and its promotion amongst young people, I also love fashion, films and travel and I constantly endeavour to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle for young people.
I have been invited to take part in many and varied forums and I have enjoyed being the guest speaker and presenting awards at various functions. Travel is no obstacle, as I enjoy motoring to different locations and, being a non- drinker facilitates this.
I realise that there is a need and demand for more women to be involved in media but I firmly believe it should be for their expertise and ability to contribute positively, and not in order to satisfy any gender quotas.
The following are just some examples of my media involvements over the past 2 years:
2018
• ‘Over the Bar’ online show, with Anna Geary and Daragh O Conchuir (sports journalist), which previewed the knockout stages of the All Ireland camogie championships.
• Panellist on RTE Saturday Game Live and Sunday Game Live for the All Ireland camogie semi- finals and finals respectively.
• Contributed an article, in conjunction with Marie Crowe, to the Irish Independent newspaper, previewing the Senior Camogie All Ireland Final between Cork and Kilkenny.
2019
• Panellist on the Sunday Game Live programme, celebrating 40 years of the show. This was in conjunction with the Munster Hurling championship double headers between Waterford and Clare and Tipperary and Cork.
• Frequent panellist on the Sunday Game Live and Sunday Game highlights programme during the league and championship for hurling and camogie.
• An analyst on the Sunday Game highlight programme for the All Ireland hurling final, where I also was part of the selection committee picking and announcing the Team of the year.
• Contributor on the 2FM Radio ‘Game On’ Show previewing and reviewing hurling and camogie league and championship.
• Invited to contribute to the Irish Independent GAA podcast, as well as being part of the panel for the live roadshow previewing the Senior All Ireland hurling semi- finals. The other panellists included Brendan Cummins, John Mullane and Ger Cushe.
• Panellist for the AIB live streaming of the senior and intermediate All Ireland club camogie finals in Croke Park, presented by Oisin Langan and also featured, Kilkenny hurler, Richie Power.
• ‘Club Limerick in Dublin’ invited me to be part of their panel previewing the All Ireland hurling championship. Other invited guests included; Michael Duignan (MC), Ciaran Carey, Ken McGrath and Eddie Brennan.
• Ian Brennan (Irish Daily Star) interviewed me prior to the Leinster senior hurling final between Wexford and Kilkenny.
• Participated in the Buffers Alley GAA club fundraiser ‘Sports All-Star Panel Night’ which previewing the senior All Ireland hurling semi- finals. Others invited guests included; Marty Morrissey (MC), Mick Galway, Marc O’ Se, Derek McGrath, Jackie Tyrell and Fiona Coughlan.
• Invited by Intel Ireland to be a panellist previewing the senior All Ireland hurling final alongside Michael Duignan (MC) and Eddie Brennan.
• Contributed an article, in conjunction with Marie Crowe, to the Irish Independent newspaper, previewing the Senior Camogie All Ireland Final between Galway and Kilkenny.
• The New Ross Kennedy Summer School “Profiles in Sporting Courage: A special panel of Irish Sporting Heroes”. This event was chaired by Evanne Ni Chuilinn.
• Took part in the RTE Sport Questions and Answers session with Marty Morrissey at the All Ireland Ploughing Championship in Carlow.
2020
• Panellist on the Saturday Game Live and Sunday Game highlights programme during the National hurling league.
• Invited as special guest speaker to the Wexford District Annual Sports Awards.
• Special guest on 2FM Radio ‘Game on’ Show where my playing career was featured and I also previewed the upcoming National Camogie Leagues
• Scheduled to work with RTE radio and television for the senior hurling and camogie All Ireland championships 2020.
Hi, my name is Ursula Jacob and in media terms, I am best known as an analyst and commentator on RTE Radio and Television sports programmes, covering hurling and camogie in particular. I have 4 All Ireland senior camogie titles and have been awarded 4 All-Stars as well as numerous other accolades for camogie including 13 senior county titles and 2 All Ireland club- championship titles with my club, Oulart- The Ballagh.
I come from a nationally recognised sporting family- the Jacobs from Oulart- The Ballagh and Wexford- with my father Mick being Wexford’s first hurling All- Star, my brother’s Michael and Rory represented Wexford senior hurling for many years while my sister Helena played with me when I won most of the above mentioned awards.
As well as a Bachelor of Business in Recreation and Sport Management, I hold a Masters in Sports Psychology. Currently, I work as a Staff Officer with Tusla Child and Family Agency.
As well as my obvious involvement and interest in sport and its promotion amongst young people, I also love fashion, films and travel and I constantly endeavour to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle for young people.
I have been invited to take part in many and varied forums and I have enjoyed being the guest speaker and presenting awards at various functions. Travel is no obstacle, as I enjoy motoring to different locations and, being a non- drinker facilitates this.
I realise that there is a need and demand for more women to be involved in media but I firmly believe it should be for their expertise and ability to contribute positively, and not in order to satisfy any gender quotas.
The following are just some examples of my media involvements over the past 2 years:
2018
• ‘Over the Bar’ online show, with Anna Geary and Daragh O Conchuir (sports journalist), which previewed the knockout stages of the All Ireland camogie championships.
• Panellist on RTE Saturday Game Live and Sunday Game Live for the All Ireland camogie semi- finals and finals respectively.
• Contributed an article, in conjunction with Marie Crowe, to the Irish Independent newspaper, previewing the Senior Camogie All Ireland Final between Cork and Kilkenny.
2019
• Panellist on the Sunday Game Live programme, celebrating 40 years of the show. This was in conjunction with the Munster Hurling championship double headers between Waterford and Clare and Tipperary and Cork.
• Frequent panellist on the Sunday Game Live and Sunday Game highlights programme during the league and championship for hurling and camogie.
• An analyst on the Sunday Game highlight programme for the All Ireland hurling final, where I also was part of the selection committee picking and announcing the Team of the year.
• Contributor on the 2FM Radio ‘Game On’ Show previewing and reviewing hurling and camogie league and championship.
• Invited to contribute to the Irish Independent GAA podcast, as well as being part of the panel for the live roadshow previewing the Senior All Ireland hurling semi- finals. The other panellists included Brendan Cummins, John Mullane and Ger Cushe.
• Panellist for the AIB live streaming of the senior and intermediate All Ireland club camogie finals in Croke Park, presented by Oisin Langan and also featured, Kilkenny hurler, Richie Power.
• ‘Club Limerick in Dublin’ invited me to be part of their panel previewing the All Ireland hurling championship. Other invited guests included; Michael Duignan (MC), Ciaran Carey, Ken McGrath and Eddie Brennan.
• Ian Brennan (Irish Daily Star) interviewed me prior to the Leinster senior hurling final between Wexford and Kilkenny.
• Participated in the Buffers Alley GAA club fundraiser ‘Sports All-Star Panel Night’ which previewing the senior All Ireland hurling semi- finals. Others invited guests included; Marty Morrissey (MC), Mick Galway, Marc O’ Se, Derek McGrath, Jackie Tyrell and Fiona Coughlan.
• Invited by Intel Ireland to be a panellist previewing the senior All Ireland hurling final alongside Michael Duignan (MC) and Eddie Brennan.
• Contributed an article, in conjunction with Marie Crowe, to the Irish Independent newspaper, previewing the Senior Camogie All Ireland Final between Galway and Kilkenny.
• The New Ross Kennedy Summer School “Profiles in Sporting Courage: A special panel of Irish Sporting Heroes”. This event was chaired by Evanne Ni Chuilinn.
• Took part in the RTE Sport Questions and Answers session with Marty Morrissey at the All Ireland Ploughing Championship in Carlow.
2020
• Panellist on the Saturday Game Live and Sunday Game highlights programme during the National hurling league.
• Invited as special guest speaker to the Wexford District Annual Sports Awards.
• Special guest on 2FM Radio ‘Game on’ Show where my playing career was featured and I also previewed the upcoming National Camogie Leagues
• Scheduled to work with RTE radio and television for the senior hurling and camogie All Ireland championships 2020.
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