International (French) degree programme.He is a triple graduate of UCG / NUIG with a First Class Honours M.A. in French and has also obtained a Diplôme d’Études Approfondies from the Centre International d’Études Francophones, Université de Paris IV-Sorbonne. He is currently working on a Ph.D. project on the sports journalism of Antoine Blondin.Other activity includes being the area coordinator for the Certificate and Diploma exams in French for Specific Purposes of the Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de Paris and academic supervisor of the Erasmus / Socrates year abroad in 6 partner institutions in France.He is involved in a number of University committees with a special interest in NUI Galway Boat Club, both as a member of the coaching panel and Cox of the Senior Men’s rowing squad. Book Chapters