Dr Maria O'Kane

Lecturer in Healthcare Science/Health Physiology @UlsterUni 📚 Research: public health & physical activity 🏃🏼‍♀️ Mammy to two busy toddlers 👩‍👧‍👦

[Dr Maria O'Kane @MariaOKane29]

Delighted to launch the findings of our latest research study on the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on sport and physical activity for children and adolescents in NI at Stormont yesterday.

[Glenullin GAC @GlenullinGAC]

Friends of St Patrick's & St Joseph's Primary School
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Deadline: 28th Apr

[Dr Maria O'Kane @MariaOKane29]

Please share! @UlsterUni @UlsterHealthSci @UlsterSchSport @MaynoothUni @TechnologicalU3 @_SportNI @sportireland @atu_ie @ABSPhysio @ParalymicsIRE @Lizzy_Deery @LadiesFootball @aoifemccolgan99 @CiaraMcC_ @ml_muliebrity @HerSportDotIE @NISportsForum

[Dr Maria O'Kane @MariaOKane29]

🌟 Only 3 more sleeps until míde connect 2026 and this is your last chance to be in the room.

⏰ Final tickets available now: https://t.co/OK8AylgYPD

Don’t miss the conversations everyone will be talking about! We would love to see you there!!

[Dr Maria O'Kane @MariaOKane29]

Join us at Míde Connect 2026 in Cavan: a networking event designed to support career growth for women in sport, exercise & physical activity
🎤 Inspiring speakers
🤝 Real connections
📈 Career-focused sessions
🔗 Book your place: https://t.co/sZQNnsmFjc
#WomenInSport #Networking

[Glenullin GAC @GlenullinGAC]

Breda O'Kane.
Our hearts are broken.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam 💚💛

Glenullin GAC

[Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @NIHRC]

Today, the NI Sport & Human Rights Forum explored how poverty and cost of living issues can create barriers to sport.

Speakers included the @NIHRC policy team, @MariaOKane29 from @UlsterUni, @sported_NI, @berlinswiftsfc and Mentribe.

Thanks to @GoTeamNI for chairing the meeting, and to all attendees and speakers for their insights.

[Dr Maria O'Kane @MariaOKane29]

💥 Fully Funded PhD Opportunity at @UlsterUni! 💥

In partnership with @fermanaghomagh District Council, this project will explore barriers to physical activity among families experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage and co-design a community-based intervention 🚲 🏃‍♀️ 🏊

[School of Sport & Exercise Science @UlsterSchSport]

📣 👇Study Recruitment 👇📣

[Thomas Niblock @thomasniblock]

Up the Breda O’Kanes of this world

[Dr Maria O'Kane @MariaOKane29]

Find out more: https://t.co/m3PykmXCxC

📧 Or get in touch: [email protected]

All shares welcome 🤗

[Dr Maria O'Kane @MariaOKane29]

💥 Fully Funded PhD Opportunity at @UlsterUni! 💥

In partnership with @fermanaghomagh District Council, this project will explore barriers to physical activity among families experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage and co-design a community-based intervention 🚲 🏃‍♀️ 🏊

[Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick @C_Fitz_]

Extortionate childcare costs. Wraparound care costs. Minimum action on school uniform costs. Putting up the costs of school meals. Parents & children can't take any more. @MeltedParentsNI

[Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick @C_Fitz_]

We are looking for participants from NI & Wales to discuss their experiences of social security & differences that exist in England, Scotland, Wales & NI. Do you know someone who could be a participant? Please share the details. £50 Love2shop voucher as a thank you.

[Dr Maria O'Kane @MariaOKane29]

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families Moving Together!

We’re looking for local families in the Derry City & Strabane District Council area to help shape a new family-based physical activity programme. 🏃‍♀️⚽🚴

💻 Join a short online meeting and share your ideas 💡

Register here: https://t.co/mrKBdyQQb0

[Education Matters @EdMatters4All]

🎾 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 🚲
Dr Maria O'Kane & Dr Angela Carlin talk to Education Matters about the cost of living's impact on children's ability to play sport.
Full show on Mon 8am

𝘍𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘶𝘴, 𝘸𝘦'𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘵.

#education #teacher #sport @BBCNewsNI #EdChatie #EdChat @UlsterUni #WeAreUU

[Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick @C_Fitz_]

👇👇 An update on the draft Anti-Poverty Strategy.

[Jenny Murphy @JennyMurphy2]

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨

ATU is seeking a Research Assistant to support an exciting project focused on physical activity, exercise and sport among women and girls.

🗓️ Closing Date: 19th September

📌 Apply now at https://t.co/lDvXWQx69g

Feel free to DM for informal enquires.

[jamessweeney171 @jamessween26837]

📣 Parents of students starting university this year!
We’re studying the transition from secondary school → university in Ireland (North & South) and how it impacts student mental health & wellbeing.

See flyer, click the link and scroll to bottom
👉 https://t.co/RfDtxVqbAr

[BBC Newsline @bbcnewsline]

According to research from the Ulster University, more parents are having to take their children out of sporting activities as they can't afford it due to the rising cost of living. Some parents in Lurgan who are calling for more support over the summer holidays.

[Dr Maria O'Kane @MariaOKane29]

I was delighted to speak about our cost-of-living crisis, sport & physical activity research on this mornings BBC Good Morning Ulster show: https://t.co/jZ5zzTYpII listen back from 1hr 7mins! 🏑🏃🏻⚽️

@UUResearchInnov @UlsterHealthSci @UlsterSchSport @UlsterUni

[BBC News NI @BBCNewsNI]

Parents "feel forgotten about" during summer months, as new research shows parents are cutting back on activities due to rising cost. https://t.co/6fHMsMgPuQ