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Niamh O'Donoghue is a professional Muay Thai fighter. She is the co-organiser behind Valkyries, Ireland's first all-female promotion in Ireland.0:00 - The reason behind starting muay thai07:52 - The barriers for women in sport16:36 - Turning pro in muay thai23:14 - Discouragement outside the ring 30:54 - Making weight 35:32 - The difference between winning and doing well39:13 - Lessons from losing44:58 - Valkyries fight night51:23 - A debate on height and clinching54:31 - Fighter nicknamesNIamh's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niamh_conn_artist/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niamh_muaythaiInstagram (Valkyries): https://www.instagram.com/valkyries_fight_night/My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshawYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebbieShaw
