McGinn masters her mindset (and workload) to help Kildare to brink of silverware

Goalkeeper balances her studies in psychology with on-field mental exercises and hopes for glory in TG4 Leinster Intermediate Championship Final

Safe pair of hands: Kildare goalkeeper Dervla McGinn has transitioned from playing outfield to between the posts. Pic: Sportsfile 

The first exam is on Tuesday, when the Social Psychology module focuses on how stimulus in your environment affects your behaviour and mood.

It’s a busy week for Dervla McGinn but the Kildare goalkeeper will look to claim her first piece of silverware with the county’s Intermediates tomorrow, before she focuses on her studies again.