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  "path": "/2026/03/27/entertainment/celebrity/gillian-niall-quinn-phd",
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  "textContent": "The wife of ex-Ireland and Premier League legend Niall Quinn, Gillian Quinn, has graduated with a PhD from DCU. Dr Quinn’s research focused on the experiences of professional footballers and wives or partners following retirement. Her thesis was titled ‘An Exploration of the Lived Experiences of Elite Professional Footballers and Their Intimate Partners During the […]",
  "title": "Niall Quinn’s wife, Gillian, earns a PhD related to husband’s retirement"
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