How visually impaired rugby offers 'new beginning' in Ireland


By AGENCY
  • People
  • Thursday, 24 Mar 2022

McDowell (left) with his wife Aine before they drive to Old Wesley Rugby club in Dublin for visually impaired rugby training. Photo: Paul Faith/AFP

When Sean McDowell lost his sight two years ago, his self-confidence plummeted – until his life was transformed by rugby.

The sport gave McDowell a "new beginning" after he joined the Irish Rugby Football Union's Visually Impaired (VI) rugby programme, his wife Aine told AFP.

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