‘Smashing Boundaries’ - an exhibition supported by Carmarthenshire County Council, opened recently.

The exhibition opended at Parc Howard Museum on International Women’s Day, and will run until October 19. The exhibition documents and showcases the achievements of women in sport from across the county, many of whose contributions have not previously been widely recognised.

The project was developed by CofGâr with funding from the Sporting Heritage Network and is based on research by volunteer Hannah Jones, whose family history provided the initial inspiration. Smashing Boundaries aims to provide a new perspective on our sporting heritage and inspire today’s emerging sports stars.

CofGâr collaborated with local sports clubs, colleges, and Actif Sport and Leisure to highlight opportunities in women’s sports and to identify inspiring stories. A group of young curators from across Carmarthenshire were selected to co-curate the exhibition.

Workshops on conducting interviews and film making were organised to enable the young curators to develop experience in media, research and exhibition development, which they used to interview sportswomen around the county.

The exhibition features donated and loaned items such as jerseys, medals, and trophies, accompanied by interpretation developed by the curators. It includes figures from Carmarthenshire’s sporting past, such as Margaret Jennings and Molly Phillips, alongside more recent athletes like Lisa Pudner and Lynne Thomas.

The exhibition also features contributions from emerging talents such as Maygan Fox, a rising star in jujitsu.

One of the latest additions is a Welsh football jersey worn by Llandeilo-born Ffion Morgan during the Euro 2025 qualifiers; Morgan is currently with the national team competing in the Championships in Switzerland.

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Leisure, Culture and Tourism, Cllr Hazel Evans said: “Smashing Boundaries gives long-overdue recognition to the achievements of women in Carmarthenshire’s sporting history.

“It’s vital that we continue to uncover and share these stories, so they become a visible part of our collective heritage. Projects like this are crucial for promoting equality in sport and encouraging young people, particularly girls, to see what’s possible.”

Following its run at Parc Howard Museum, the exhibition is intended to tour venues across the county.