Dane Coyle - Interview
Dane Coyle completed his work-placement at the SECA office. We interviewed him on his experience.
- What was your expectation before you helped out in SECA?
” I honestly didn’t know what to expect at first, I was pleasantly surprised when I found out how much varied and interesting work SECA carried out. If anything I thought I’d be just helping an office”.
- How did you benefit from working fro SECA?
“I gained an understanding of how minorities interact with the majority. I gained a new understanding of appreciation of hat it’s like to be a minority in Northern Ireland and realised that the native population has a lot of work to do in the areas of tolerance and understanding. I also realised it was good fun helping out.”
- Do you think SECA plays a major role for the ethnic minorities on our community?
” I think SECA does play a major role in this community. More than any other group, SECA continues to push on and try to make a difference for the minorities here. I’m glad I could be a small part of it.”
Phil Eagleston - Interview
- What were your expectations of india before you went there?
I went out with an open mind despite what I seen was there it was very warm and also very crowded, especially in chennai. Very different to what we are used to ireland. Everyone could communicate in english so this made things easier.
- How was your experience in Dennis Lillie’s MRF Fast Bowler Academy?
It was a dream come true working with a legent like Dennis Lillie, and training with all the other International Cricketeres from different countries. It ws tough going from 6.30am till 6.00pm. I improved a lot of my skills in bowling while there and also made a lot of friends who bentover backwards to make my stay comfortable and the food was excellent, I enjoyed greatly the Indian hospitality.
- How did SECA help with your trip?
Without SECA this dream of mine would not have happened. Irish national coach Phil Simmpns got in contct with Bobby Rao and told him that the Cricket Ireland did not have the funds to send me out to India. I was pleasantly surprised to learn of Bobby’s contacts in India. With in three days he arranged the funding for the Visa, myPlane tickets, and my accommodation in Chennai. After I came back from India I was picked to play my first international for Ireland. I would like to thank SECA for their determined support and for making my dream come true.
