'If I commit to something, I'll commit fully' - codebreaker Ciara Griffin on making switch from rugby

The Kerry native transitioned from Ireland flanker to Castleisland Desmonds centre-back.

Ciara Griffin: "I’d be competitive in most aspects of life, to be honest.” Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Ciara Griffin takes our call while pedalling on her watt bike. The pedalling doesn’t stop simply because the phone has rung and there’s a conversation to be had.

Ciara Griffin doesn’t stop, certainly hasn’t since drawing the curtain on her international rugby career this month three years ago.