The Sunshine Doula

09/09/2025

Can't wait for the 5th annual Swim in Pink , the brainchild of the fabulous Louise of !!!

When: Sunday 5th October
Time: 10.30am
Where: The Cove. Greystones

Tell one, tell all about the party on the beach, don as much pink as possible & join us for a morning of celebration in aid of

04/09/2025

10 years married to my gorgeous man ❤️❤️❤️

I feel like the luckiest woman alive stepping into every day with you by my side & I love you more than I ever could have imagined ❤️❤️❤️

29/07/2025

W45 - Double National Champion (100m & 200m)

What a weekend ! I am only coming back to earth now tbh!

Just over 2 years ago, I had just had ACL reconstruction. A long road of rehab lay ahead. I hadn't done Athletics since I was 10yrs old but had always wondered "what if?". When the surgeon told me that my recovery was going so well, I could start running in a straight line, I thought "Brilliant, I can sprint"!

Within a few months I joined the sprint group in & was wrecking coach Buntu's head ! Thank you Buntu for believing in me from my early ACL rehab days in to all the support on the track. Having you at Nationals last weekend made such a difference.

There is a very special bunch in that sprint group & my masters gang are the reason I kept going ! You guys rock Joe, Sean, Will, Peter, Fi, Catherine 🙌🏼💪🏼❤️

Just over a year ago, I started working on a strength programme with . We have come so far in that year, worked seriously hard but had so much craic along the way. Forever grateful to all the
crew who have welcomed me with open arms & encouraged me every step of the way !

This is my 2nd season as a sprinter, there's been a broken toe, a sprained ankle, ups and downs which makes it even sweeter finishing the season with a clean sheet! What's so special is the community in Masters sprinting, Sinead, Sarah, the Lucan Ladies, Avril, everyone!

And course, I couldn't do it any of ot if it wasn't for my gorgeous man who believes in me & supports me endlessly. Bringing the kids to all my races (& dealing with the non-stop requests!). X###

Now, Madeira, see you for the European Masters Championships in October 😱💪🏼

17/07/2025

Yesterday we said our final goodbye to one of the brightest, shining lights of our lives. Lizzie Lou was mom's very best friend, our bonus auntie who we adored.

Liz was so proud of her family & Cèline, Niamh & John, along with her sons-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews & dearest friends created the most beautiful celebration of her life, full of colour, music, love and emotion, just how she would have loved it.

The reflection (next slide) read by her son-in-law Adrian, has hit me profoundly & has stayed with me. Liz lived a life that mattered so much, to so many & inspiring all of us along the way.

In the material world that we live in today, where how much?, how big?, how many? are questions thst hold way too much importance, this reflection reminded me of how unimportant they are. How we choose to live our life & what we leave behind in those who love of us is all that matters ❤️

Thank you for everything Lizzie Lou & as Daisy said in her card to you, "we love you so much & we always will"❤️❤️

21/05/2025

The most beautiful, thoughtful gift from my gorgeous man - blown away! I geel so seen, so heard, so understood & so supported. I feel so grateful every single day I get to do this journey with you ❤️

your words make me feel like you are in my soul. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world !

09/03/2025

National Masters Indoor Championship 2025: 🥇🥇🥈

W45 60m & 200m: Gold with 2 PBs
Mixed 4 x 200m relay: Silver

What a day we had yesterday with the most amazing team who crack me up & keep me going & we have a real love:






Missing .m.dejong & Derek !

Just shy of 2 years ago, I tore my ACL. Through my journey, there is no way I would have believed that I could be a National medalist in anything 😱

I have learned SOOOO much along this path, I even listen to my coach now (most of the time) 😜 ! Thanks for all the hard work coach.

Back in September I started training with my strength coach & his amazing gym . Feeling the strength I had over the last 2 weekends while racing is so rewarding. Seeing all the hard work pay off & feeling it in my muscles 💪🏼 so grateful to you guys

So proud to put on my vest - such an amazing club 🪿💚

Special thanks to Sam in for the best recovery & sports massage & going out of your way to get the compression boots to me! Game changer 😜💚

Lastly I genuinely would not be able to do any training without the support of my amazingly supportive husband - thank you 💖

03/03/2025

Leinster 4 x 200m mixed relay Gold medalists!!!

The BEST BUZZ EVER with the dream team:

1st leg:
2nd leg:
3rd leg:
4th leg: Me

& who was our reserve who very selflessly offered leg 2 to Catherine. What a team player & the best supporter 💪🏼

Here's to Nationals when you get leg 2 Fi !😁

03/03/2025

Leinster W45 60m Gold 🥇& silver for 🥈

Good hustle 😁

02/03/2025

29/11/2024

Couldn't be more proud of my sister .white05 graduating today with a degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy. Letting nothing stand in your way, you continuously prove that everything is possible! You're such an inspiration to us all & I loved you so much ###x

Mom & Dad still looking fab ❤️❤️

So special to have all of her "babies" there, always supporting her. You beautiful souls .whelan8 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

07/11/2024

Just some random love for my (older, though everyone thinks I am older 🤣!) sister. Always there holding everyone & everything together. The most beautiful soul, amaaaazing momma, daughter, sister & friend.

We went to Connemara over Mid-term (that's a whole other post!). Elaine came for less than 24hrs & we got to make some pretty special memories together.

I love you .white05, always, forever ###

Elaine, how do we always manage to have a photo with a weird, awkward pose (see Pic. 3 !) 🤣🤣🤣

01/10/2024

SWIM IN PINK 2024........ 10.30am on 13th October @ The Cove, Greystones

Tag, share, spread the word!

Come join us for a dip, swim or splash & wear as much pink as possible for the most fun morning raising awareness & much- needed funds for all thanks to & the NBCRI team.

All you have to do is register for €25 (link in my bio) & you receive a Swim in Pink swim cap, then just show up on the day!

Even if you don't want to swim, come along & you can make a donation using my donate page or donate on the day

We have a DJ there on the day pumping the choons, treats provided by & the best atmosphere!

Come one, come all 💕🩷