Jak Fantastic Dominates The 2023 ICF Freestyle World Championships

By Anaïs O’Donovan For over a decade, Jak Fantastic has been a beacon of inspiration for paddling enthusiasts worldwide, clearing living up to her name. At 35 years, her journey began in Ascot, United Kingdom before leading her to North Wales. Here, along the banks of the Ogwen River, she’s crafted an extraordinary life in a quaint, terraced house shared …

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“Profoundly deaf” Aisling Hanly captains her school to victory scoring the winning goal

Inspirational Aisling Hanly scored the winning goal as she captained her school Convent of Mercy in Roscommon to victory over Mercy Mounthawk of Tralee in the Lidl All-Ireland Post Primary School Senior B final. Hanly was born “profoundly deaf” and has cochlear implants, wearing a rugby scrum cap when playing to protect them and can control her implants through an app …

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