Deirdre Scully and Jack Banks are the chair and vice-chair of the only GAA club in the area, the Houston Gaels
I received strong encouragement from family members and mentors who had positive experiences living abroad to take this opportunity. In addition, several of my friends had recently emigrated themselves. I had attended five going-away parties in the first half of 2022 and they were loving life overseas. From a personal, professional and financial perspective, emigration appeared to be a wiser option than staying put. Once my visa was approved, I packed my bags and landed in Houston in May 2022.
I quickly learned that playing ball here would be very different from home. Training takes place in public parks and goalposts are created using poles tied to soccer frames. Men and women train together too. I’ve stepped up my involvement in the club this year and am now serving as vice-chairperson. I am excited for the year ahead, with our plans to compete against teams from Austin, San Antonio and Dallas in a Texas League.
The decision to move to Houston – I’m originally from Annaghdown in Galway – was entirely fuelled by finding my dream lab at. It is located in the Texas Medical Center and is home to some of my field’s leading scientists. I use genetic mouse models to study female infertility disorders.
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