Podcasts about gaelic players association

Marty Morrissey, Gaelic Games Correspondent, reports that the Gaelic Players Association is seeking Government support to ensure the Munster Senior Camogie final between Cork and Waterford goes ahead as scheduled tomorrow afternoon.

Aisling Maher, Dublin camogie captain and co-chair of the Gaelic Players Association, outlines why she wants camogie rules on players wearing skorts to change.

In our final episode of 2024, Cork's Saoirse McCarthy joined The Players Voice to chat about retaining the All-Ireland this year and to share some of the lessons learned along the way. Over the course of this wide-ranging chat, the All-Star wing-forward discusses the importance of enjoying the inter-county lifestyle, experiencing burnout and how much she has benefitted from developing as both a person and athlete. The Players Voice podcast is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. Each episode is hosted by former Cavan player and New York manager Alan O'Mara, who works as a Mental Performance Coach in elite sports in the US and Ireland. The GPA is the representative body for high performance inter-county players. Founded by players in 1999 and strengthened by a merger with the Women's Gaelic Players Association in 2020, the GPA supports over 4,000 current male and female inter-county players, and a growing number of former players across four core pillars - Player Representation, Player Welfare, Player Development and Equality. You can learn more about their work at gaelicplayers.com. If you enjoyed this episode of The Players Voice, you can listen to previous episodes with the likes of Niall Morgan, Conor Whelan, Lauren Magee and Maria Curley. Please also rate and review the show. Thanks for listening!

Kerry's Kayleigh Cronin joined The Players Voice to chat about winning the All-Ireland this year and her decision to try life in the AFLW in 2025. In a wide-ranging chat, the two-time All Star shares some of the lessons and insights that helped Kerry end a 31 year wait for an All-Ireland title at this level. She also opens up on her growth as a leader and person both on and off the field. The Players Voice podcast is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. Each episode is hosted by former Cavan player and New York manager Alan O'Mara, who works as a Mental Performance Coach in elite sports in the US and Ireland. The GPA is the representative body for high performance inter-county players. Founded by players in 1999 and strengthened by a merger with the Women's Gaelic Players Association in 2020, the GPA supports over 4,000 current male and female inter-county players, and a growing number of former players across four core pillars - Player Representation, Player Welfare, Player Development and Equality. You can learn more about their work at gaelicplayers.com. If you enjoyed this episode of The Players Voice, you can listen to previous episodes with the likes of Conn Kilpatrick, Amy O'Connor, Mary Hulgraine or Ciarán Kilkenny. Please also rate and review the show. Thanks for listening!

Antrim's Conor McCann joined The Players Voice to chat about his decision to step away from inter-county hurling after 14 years of stellar service. He talked about handling the transition out of the elite level of the game and why now was the right time to step away for him, his family and his club. Conor also reflected on lessons learned from the time spent wearing saffron yellow and shared his optimism for the future of Antrim hurling. The Players Voice podcast is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. Each episode is hosted by former Cavan player and New York manager Alan O'Mara, who works as a Mental Performance Coach in elite sports in the US and Ireland. The GPA is the representative body for high performance inter-county players. Founded by players in 1999 and strengthened by a merger with the Women's Gaelic Players Association in 2020, the GPA supports over 4,000 current male and female inter-county players, and a growing number of former players across four core pillars - Player Representation, Player Welfare, Player Development and Equality. You can learn more about their work at gaelicplayers.com. If you enjoyed this episode of The Players Voice, you can listen to previous episodes with the likes of Conn Kilpatrick, Amy O'Connor, Mary Hulgraine or Ciarán Kilkenny. Please also rate and review the show. Thanks for listening!

Meath's Cillian O'Sullivan joined The Players Voice for an insightful and inspiring conversation about being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Late in 2023 Cillian's world was turned upside down on his honeymoon when his condition deteriorated. He talks us through some of the challenges he has had to overcome on this journey and how he bounced back to represent Meath within a matter of months. A clinical psychologist by profession, he also shares fascinating insight into his mindset and coping mechanisms during difficult times. The Players Voice podcast is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. Each episode is hosted by former Cavan player and New York manager Alan O'Mara, who works as a Mental Performance Coach in elite sports in the US. The GPA is the representative body for high performance inter-county players. Founded by players in 1999 and strengthened by a merger with the Women's Gaelic Players Association in 2020, the GPA supports over 4,000 current male and female inter-county players, and a growing number of former players across four core pillars - Player Representation, Player Welfare, Player Development and Equality. You can learn more about their work at gaelicplayers.com. If you enjoyed this episode of The Players Voice, you can listen to previous episodes with the likes of Conn Kilpatrick, Amy O'Connor, Mary Hulgraine or Ciarán Kilkenny. Please also rate and review the show. Thanks for listening!

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All-Ireland winner and All-Star Conor Whelan joins us for a special episode of The Players Voice on World Mental Health Day. Fresh from a Masters in Psychology, and currently doing a PHD on the Mental Health of GAA inter-county players, Conor offers fascinating insight into some of the challenges facing modern day players. In a wide-ranging conversation about mental health and wellbeing, the Galway hurler also talks about athletic identity, challenging himself to grow as a person, changing careers and the importance of volunteering. The Players Voice podcast is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. Each episode is hosted by former Cavan player and New York manager Alan O'Mara, who works as a Mental Performance Coach in elite sports in the US. The GPA is the representative body for high performance inter-county players. Founded by players in 1999 and strengthened by a merger with the Women's Gaelic Players Association in 2020, the GPA supports over 4,000 current male and female inter-county players, and a growing number of former players across four core pillars - Player Representation, Player Welfare, Player Development and Equality. You can learn more about their work at gaelicplayers.com. If you enjoyed this episode of The Players Voice, you can listen to previous episodes with the likes of Conn Kilpatrick, Amy O'Connor, Mary Hulgraine or Ciarán Kilkenny. Please also rate and review the show. Thanks for listening!

On this week's episode of The Players Voice, host Alan O'Mara is joined by Tipperary's Maria Curley. An experienced leader on and off the field, Curley discusses why she is as determined as ever to keep driving standards for female GAA players. She also talks about becoming an entrepreneur and shares how her physiotherapy practice has positively impacted the community through over 65 exercise classes. The Players Voice podcast is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. Each episode is hosted by former Cavan player and New York manager Alan O'Mara, who now works as a Mental Performance Coach in elite sports in the US. The GPA is the representative body for high performance inter-county players. Founded by players in 1999 and strengthened by a merger with the Women's Gaelic Players Association in 2020, the GPA supports over 4,000 current male and female inter-county players, and a growing number of former players across four core pillars - Player Representation, Player Welfare, Player Development and Equality. You can learn more about their work at gaelicplayers.com. If you enjoyed this episode of The Players Voice, you can listen to previous episodes with the likes of Niall Morgan, Lauren Magee, Chloe Morey or Neil McManus. Please also rate and review the show. Thanks for listening!

On this week's episode of The Players Voice, host Alan O'Mara is joined by Kildare's Grace Clifford. Grace talked about the decline and rise of Kildare during her career, and why she keeps coming back for more! She also chatted about the importance of players speaking up to create lasting change, empowering young girls in sport and life, and her excitement for the future of the game. The Players Voice podcast is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. Each episode is hosted by former Cavan player Alan O'Mara, who now works as a Mental Performance Coach in elite sports in the US. The GPA is the representative body for high performance inter-county players. Founded by players in 1999 and strengthened by a merger with the Women's Gaelic Players Association in 2020, the GPA supports over 4,000 current male and female inter-county players, and a growing number of former players across four core pillars - Player Representation, Player Welfare, Player Development and Equality. You can learn more about their work at gaelicplayers.com. If you enjoyed this episode of The Players Voice, you can listen to previous episodes with the likes of Niall Morgan, Lauren Magee, Chloe Morey or Neil McManus. Please also rate and review the show. Thanks for listening!

Mickey Quinn reflects on his decision to retire from inter-county football after 13 seasons and why now was the right time to transition out of the game.In a wide-ranging chat with the former Longford stalwart and AFL player, we looked back on lessons learned from his life in elite sport and discussed some of the highs and frustrations he experienced. We also chatted about his motivation for setting up Mickey Quinn Performance and how he plans to help individuals and teams improve going forward. The Players Voice podcast is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. Each episode is hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan player and New York manager, who now works as a mental performance coach with elite sports teams. The GPA is the representative body for high performance inter-county players. Founded by players in 1999 and strengthened by a merger with the Women's Gaelic Players Association in 2020, the GPA supports over 4,000 current male and female inter-county players, and a growing number of former players across four core pillars - Player Representation, Player Welfare, Player Development and Equality. You can learn more about their work at gaelicplayers.com. If you enjoyed this episode of The Players Voice, you can listen to previous episodes with the likes of Niall Morgan, Lauren Magee, Chloe Morey or Neil McManus. Please also rate and review the show. Thanks for listening!

Kerry star Louise Galvin joined Shane Hannon and Aisling O'Reilly to look ahead to the weekend's All-Ireland Ladies football semi-finals. Off The Ball Breakfast with thanks to Optimum Nutrition, proud sponsors of the Gaelic Players Association.

Adrian Barry, Shane Hannon and Colm Boohig were joined by special guest co-host Jenny Claffey and our very own Kathleen McNamee to look ahead to a big night for Ireland as they take on England in Norwich this evening. Off The Ball Breakfast with Optimum Nutrition, the official performance nutrition partners of the Gaelic Players Association.

Eoin Sheahan, Adrian Barry and Cameron Hill go through the morning's big stories including England's qualification for the Euro final and Ireland's new men's head coach. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ Optimum Nutrition, the official performance nutrition partners of the Gaelic Players Association.

Treaty United CEO, former whistle-blower and Republic of Ireland international, Ciara McCormack joined Eoin Sheahan and Phil Egan in studio to talk around the findings of a joint report from RTÉ Investigates and The Sunday Independent. Off The Ball Breakfast, w/ Optimum Nutrition, the official performance nutrition partners of the Gaelic Players Association.

On Wednesday's GAA Daily on Off The Ball with Optimum Nutrition, Official Performance Nutrition Partner of the Gaelic Players Association, we pay tribute to the late, great, Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh. We'll hear from the man himself Kerry legend Kieran Donaghy pays tribute And former Mayo captain Dermot Flanagan talks about being coached by Mícheál.

On Wednesday's GAA Daily on Off The Ball with Optimum Nutrition, Official Performance Nutrition Partner of the Gaelic Players Association, we pay tribute to the late, great, Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh. We'll hear from the man himself Kerry legend Kieran Donaghy pays tribute And former Mayo captain Dermot Flanagan talks about being coached by Mícheál.

On episode 151 I am delighted to be joined by the head of wellbeing at South Sydney Rabbitohs. Ian previously worked with the Gaelic Players Association in Ireland as Lead player development & wellbeing coach, to support inter-county players to develop their career and well being off the pitch.  Ian details his career progression from an internship to leading a core pillar of the GPA to being offered a position through LinkedIn to move to Australia and work with a professional rugby team in the National Rugby League.  We discuss promoting a growth mindset - challenging players to go from good to great, amateur vs professional environments, career development as an athlete and so much more! Ian also give his take on what makes a goat (greatest of all time) - Grateful, Ownership, Attention, Time.  A big thank you to Ian who made time during his schedule while visiting family at home in December 2022. I took a lot away from our conversation and look forward to following his career and his work with teams in the future!  instagram  https://www.instagram.com/ianreeves1/   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-reeves-23a088138/  Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels:   https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive  https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/  Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBand If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team  www.prymal.ie  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sideline-live/message

Jerry spoke to John Fogarty of the Irish Examiner who revealed that the Gaelic Players Association giving €30,000 in 2022 to a former inter-county player who has since come under investigation by An Garda Síochána. https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41370733.html

The latest episode of The Players' Voice features Derry's Conor Glass.During this conversation, Conor reflects on lessons he learned from his experience as a professional athlete in the AFL. He talks about how working with a sports psychologist helped improve both his performances and wellbeing.The Glen clubman also discusses how Derry have rebuilt confidence and a winning mentality in recent years, how much he loves being part of his home community again and the challenge of balancing life as a cafe owner, student, and inter-county footballer.The Players Voice podcast is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. Thanks for listening!

The latest episode of The Players Voice features Cork's Amy O'Connor.Fresh from captaining the Rebel county to the All-Ireland title and winning an All-Star, Amy sat down to reflect on a memorable year and some of the lessons learned along the way.She talked about what it was like to score 3-7 in the 2023 All-Ireland final, including a hat-trick within two minutes. Incredibly, as you will hear, she was so in the zone during the game that she didn't realize she had scored three goals until after the final whistle!Amy discussed how much the GPA Jim Madden leadership programme impacted her professional development and helped her become a better and more authentic captain. She also chatted about her underage international soccer career and why her deep love for Camogie meant that it was always going to be the sport for her!The Players Voice podcast is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. Enjoy!

The latest episode of The Players Voice features Dublin's Ciarán Kilkenny.The Castleknock clubman talks about life as a teacher, setting up a Yoga business and the importance of trying new things. He chats about his search for sport/life balance and lessons learned from pushing himself too hard.Ciarán also looks back on the high of recapturing the Sam Maguire this year and opens up on the mental and emotional challenges that came with being out of the starting team for some big championship games.The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more.Each episode is hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant with sports and business leaders around the world. Check out www.RealTalks.ie.

The latest episode of The Players Voice features Dublin's Lauren Magee.During this conversation, Lauren explains why Dublin's All-Ireland victory in 2023 was the sweetest of them all. She discussed how much she benefited as a person from taking a break to go traveling and what she learned from her experience in the AFLW. Lauren also opens up about losing her step-dad to suicide and her journey with grief.If you are a GPA member in the Republic of Ireland and are in need of mental health support, call 1800 98 92 85 or text ‘GPA' to 50808. From Northern Ireland, please call 0800 044 5059 or text ‘GPA' 85258.If you aren't a GPA member and need mental health support, please check out the Samaritans or Pieta House.The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more.Each episode is hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

The latest episode of The Players Voice features Kerry's Martin Stackpoole.The goalkeeper joined host Alan O'Mara to open up in great detail about his gambling addiction and his recovery. Martin talks about his struggle to reach out for help, what he learned from spending time in a treatment centre and how much he is enjoying living life on his own terms again.The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more.If you are a GPA member and worried about problem gambling, call 1800 98 92 85 or text ‘GPA' to 50808 from the Republic of Ireland OR from Northern Ireland please call 0800 044 5059 or text ‘GPA' 85258. If you aren't a GPA member and need support, please check out gamblersanonymous.ie or problemgambling.ie.Each episode is hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

Welcome to the latest episode of The Players Voice - where this week we are joined by Down's Fionnuala Carr. During this chat, Fionnuala opens up about the highs and lows of running her own business, MarVal Power. She talks about applying the ‘next ball' mentality she learned in sport to business, as well as dealing with self-doubt and building confidence. We also chatted about retiring from the inter-county game, the positive role Clonduff GAA club plays in her life and becoming a mother for the first time. The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com for more information. Each episode is hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper and a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

Welcome to the latest episode of The Players Voice - where this week we are joined by Kildare goalkeeper Mary Hulgraine. During this powerful and insightful conversation, Mary reflects on her well-being journey and recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. She talks about the importance of accepting help and shares some of the highs and lows of life in recovery. Mary also chats about learning to love herself, prioritising self-care and the things that help her stay well. If you are a GPA member in the Republic of Ireland and are impacted by this episode, please call 1800 98 92 85 or text ‘GPA' to 50808. From Northern Ireland please call 0800 044 5059 or text ‘GPA' 85258. If you aren't a GPA member and want to learn more about important mental health services, check out the Samaritans, Pieta House and for addiction specific services check out Cuan Mhuire. The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com for more information. Each episode is hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

Welcome to the latest episode of The Players Voice - where this week we are joined by New York goalkeeper and former Down player, Mick Cunningham. One of the heroes that helped the exiles to their first ever win in the Connacht GAA championship earlier this year, Mick tells us why he moved to New York in the first place and how it has helped him to evolve as a person and a player. Away from the GAA, he is the Co-Founder and Chief Technical Officer at Zelta AI. During this conversation, Mick talks about community, mindset, dealing with mistakes, work/life balance and what he has learned from taking the road less travelled. The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. Each episode is hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie. To find out more about me or my work as a performance and wellbeing consultant, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

Welcome to the latest episode of The Players Voice - where this week we are joined by Clare camogie star Chloe Morey and former Tyrone player Gemma Begley, who is now the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion manager with the Gaelic Players Association. During this chat, Chloe and Gemma outline why female inter-county football and camogie teams will play the remainder of their 2023 championships under protest. They explain why players feel disrespected by the GAA, the LGFA and Camogie Association, as well as the need for a centralized Player Charter Agreement to protect player welfare. They discuss why players have run out of patience and are unified behind the need to build a better future. The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. Each episode is hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie. To find out more about me or my work as a performance and wellbeing consultant, please go to www.RealTalks.ie. But for now, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Players Voice - with Chloe Morey and Gemma Begley

Welcome to the latest episode of The Players Voice - where this week we are joined by Clare camogie star Chloe Morey and former Tyrone player Gemma Begley, who is now the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion manager with the Gaelic Players Association. During this chat, Chloe and Gemma outline why female inter-county football and camogie teams will play the remainder of their 2023 championships under protest. They explain why players feel disrespected by the GAA, the LGFA and Camogie Association, as well as the need for a centralized Player Charter Agreement to protect player welfare. They discuss why players have run out of patience and are unified behind the need to build a better future. The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. Each episode is hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie. To find out more about me or my work as a performance and wellbeing consultant, please go to www.RealTalks.ie. But for now, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Players Voice - with Chloe Morey and Gemma Begley

Welcome to the latest episode of The Players Voice - where this week we are joined by Cora Staunton. During this chat, Cora shares how she is managing the transition out of her 6 year spell as a professional athlete in the AFLW. Cora tells us about her work as part of the Galway camogie management team this season and her passion for mentoring, leading and empowering the next generation as she looks ahead to her next chapter in life. She also discusses why female inter-county players need to be better supported and the importance of players speaking up for themselves. Each episode is hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie. The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. But for now, please sit back, relax, and enjoy episode 29 of The Players Voice - with Cora Staunton.

The latest episode of The Players Voice features Kildare hurler James Burke. During this chat, the 2022 Christy Ring Player of the Year opens up about how bacterial meningitis once turned his whole world upside down. Contracting the rare but deadly infection was a life threatening experience, and James shares some of the unexpected lessons and perspective he was forced to learn as a young man. We also talk about his journey from hotshot rookie to team captain in a few short years, transitioning from student life to full-time employment while juggling an inter-county career and how much he has benefitted from engaging with the Gaelic Players Association. The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. Each episode is hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

The latest episode of The Players Voice features two Cork legends, Orlagh Farmer and Orla Finn. This is a special conversation between the best of friends as they look back on the journey that saw them grow together as both players and people. The pair were part of multiple All-Ireland winning campaigns - including the 6 in row teams from 2011 to 2016. Earlier this year, both Farmer and Finn announced their retirement from the inter-county game. They open up about life lessons they learned along the way and what it has been like to transition out of the inter-county game. The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. Each episode is hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

Welcome to the latest episode of The Players Voice - where this week we are joined by Cora Staunton. During this chat, Cora shares how she is managing the transition out of her 6 year spell as a professional athlete in the AFLW. Cora tells us about her work as part of the Galway camogie management team this season and her passion for mentoring, leading and empowering the next generation as she looks ahead to her next chapter in life. She also discusses why female inter-county players need to be better supported and the importance of players speaking up for themselves. Each episode is hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie. The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. But for now, please sit back, relax, and enjoy episode 29 of The Players Voice - with Cora Staunton.

Is mixing the intellectual world of engineering and the physical world of sport, some kind of Venn diagram gone wrong? Professionals in both need to combine strategy, foresight and expertise with skill and instinct.  If you mix all these qualities into one person, do you get a super-human engineer?Our guests on the show today share how sport and teamwork helped them excel at engineering. They are engineer and former Mayo GAA star Tom Parsons, and athletic legend Jenna Bromell who is currently a Senior Process Engineer with J&J Vision Care.TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE 02:09 Tom's & Jenna's engineering backgrounds09:09 Tom and GAA at All Ireland level12:37 Jenna running for Ireland13:58 How engineering and sport are similar15:28 How their own engineering careers were helped by sport20:10 Focus on performance not just for sport22:45 How to think better at work24:10 How to kill work stress27:15 Commonality between sport and work teams32:16 Where they get time to do so much34:40 Getting through tough times at work36:41 The impact of AI and tech on engineeringGUEST DETAILSJenna Bromell works as a senior process engineer for Johnson & Johnson Vision. During her time at UL, Jenna was a dual student-athlete, a recipient of a UL BEO sports scholarship and was awarded the UL President's Special Distinction Award for finishing top in engineering in 2019. She has competed for Ireland at the European Junior championships, World Junior championships, European U23 championships, European Team championships and European senior championships. Jenna is currently a committee member of the Engineers Ireland Thomond Region.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-bromell-819833192/Tom Parsons was an engineer with Jacobs, a fortune 500 professional and technical solutions company while also playing at All Ireland Level for Mayo GAA. Outside of Croke Park finals, a career highlight for him was being awarded an honorary Fellow with Engineers Ireland in 2021. Today he serves as CEO of Gaelic Players Association.https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-parsons-540/https://www.gaelicplayers.com/about-us/MORE INFORMATIONLooking for ways to explore or advance a career in the field of engineering? Visit Engineers Ireland to learn more about the many programs and resources on offer.https://www.engineersireland.ie/QUOTES“Don't underestimate the power of 10 minutes. If you want to exercise for 10 minutes, you can get a valuable session in whether it's in front of your television or out in the garden.”“The great thing about having sports outside of your work life, is that you are not solely defined by one thing. If work is going great, then I'm an engineer. If not, then I'm a runner! You always have something to be positive about.”“Businesses are learning from high-performance sport and high-performance teams around the world. They're all incorporating those skill sets into the workplace.

Dublin All-Star and All-Ireland winner Leah Caffrey joins The Players Voice for a wide-ranging conversation about life on and off the field. Leah spoke to us from Ballymaloe Cookery School, where she is currently navigating a significant career change and challenging herself to be much more than just a footballer. She also talks about the highs of winning multiple All-Ireland's, benefitting from time away from the inter-county scene, as well as the importance of friendships and connection in sport. The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. Each episode is hosted by performance and well-being consultant Alan O'Mara. To find out more about Alan's work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

Antrim All-Star Jane Adams joins The Players Voice this week to reflect on important lessons in life, sport and business. In this wide-ranging conversation with host Alan O'Mara, Jane shares her journey to self-acceptance and happiness, after initially struggling to accept that she was gay. Jane highlights how resilience, courage and adaptability have helped her to navigate the ups and downs of business. Her portfolio in Belfast includes Manny's, the well known fish and chip shops, and Pizza Guyz. She also speaks about the life changing legacy of the Good Friday Agreement ahead of the 25 year anniversary, and shares her passions and hopes for a united Ireland in the future. The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. Each episode is hosted by performance and well-being consultant Alan O'Mara. To find out more about Alan's work as a performance and wellbeing consultant with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

Welcome along to the latest episode of The Players Voice, featuring Antrim hurler Domhnall Nugent. Having struggled with addiction to alcohol and cocaine, Domhnall spent 3 months in residential rehabilitation. He is now an addiction facilitator for Cuan Mhuire and the founder of Let's Face It, where he releases his own weekly podcast. This conversation is a two-part mental health special - released in full on OTB GAA, as Domnhnall and host Alan O'Mara share their respective wellbeing journeys. Together they reflect on their different experiences of hitting rock bottom, reaching out for help and key lessons learned in recovery. In the second-half of this podcast, Domnhnall and host Alan O'Mara talk about developing resilience, dealing with well-being setbacks and the challenge of staying well. They also chat about the rise of cocaine in Irish society and the stigma that surrounds drugs and substance abuse. Check out The Players Voice podcast feed - for other brilliant conversations with players. If you are a GPA member in the Republic of Ireland and are impacted by this episode, call 1800 98 92 85 or text ‘GPA' to 50808. From Northern Ireland, call 0800 044 5059 or text ‘GPA' 85258. If you aren't a GPA member and want to learn more about mental health services, please check out services like Samaritans, Pieta House or Cuan Mhuire. The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. Each episode is hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

The latest episode of The Players Voice features Kildare hurler James Burke. During this chat, the 2022 Christy Ring Player of the Year opens up about how bacterial meningitis once turned his whole world upside down. Contracting the rare but deadly infection was a life threatening experience, and James shares some of the unexpected lessons and perspective he was forced to learn as a young man. We also talk about his journey from hotshot rookie to team captain in a few short years, transitioning from student life to full-time employment while juggling an inter-county career and how much he has benefitted from engaging with the Gaelic Players Association. The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. Each episode is hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

This is the second part of our mental health special on The Players Voice with Antrim hurler Domhnall Nugent. Having struggled with addiction to alcohol and cocaine, Domhnall Nugent spent three months in residential rehabilitation. He is now an addiction facilitator with Cuan Mhuire and the founder of Let's Face It. In this episode, Domnhnall and host Alan O'Mara talk about developing resilience, dealing with well-being setbacks and the challenge of staying well. They also chat about the rise of cocaine in Irish society and the stigma that surrounds drugs and substance abuse. If you are a GPA member in the Republic of Ireland and are impacted by this episode, call 1800 98 92 85 or text ‘GPA' to 50808. From Northern Ireland, call 0800 044 5059 or text ‘GPA' 85258. If you aren't a GPA member and want to learn more about mental health services, please check out services like Samaritans, Pieta House or Cuan Mhuire. The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. Each episode is hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

The latest episode of The Players Voice features Antrim hurler Domhnall Nugent. Having struggled with addiction to alcohol and cocaine, Domhnall spent 3 months in residential rehabilitation. He is now an addiction facilitator for Cuan Mhuire and the founder of Let's Face It, where he releases his own weekly podcast. This conversation is a two-part mental health special, as Domnhnall and host Alan O'Mara share their respective wellbeing journeys. Together they reflect on their different experiences of hitting rock bottom, reaching out for help and key lessons learned in recovery. If you are a GPA member in the Republic of Ireland and are impacted by this episode, call 1800 98 92 85 or text ‘GPA' to 50808. From Northern Ireland, call 0800 044 5059 or text ‘GPA' 85258. If you aren't a GPA member and want to learn more about mental health services, please check out services like Samaritans, Pieta House or Cuan Mhuire. The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. Each episode is hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie. We hope you enjoy the first of our two-part special with Domhnall Nugent on The Players Voice!

The latest episode of The Players Voice features two Cork legends, Orlagh Farmer and Orla Finn. This is a special conversation between the best of friends as they look back on the journey that saw them grow together as both players and people. The pair were part of multiple All-Ireland winning campaigns - including the 6 in row teams from 2011 to 2016. Earlier this year, both Farmer and Finn announced their retirement from the inter-county game. They open up about life lessons they learned along the way and what it has been like to transition out of the inter-county game. The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. Each episode is hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

Dublin All-Star and All-Ireland winner Leah Caffrey joins The Players Voice for a wide-ranging conversation about life on and off the field. Leah spoke to us from Ballymaloe Cookery School, where she is currently navigating a significant career change and challenging herself to be much more than just a footballer. She also talks about the highs of winning multiple All-Ireland's, benefitting from time away from the inter-county scene, as well as the importance of friendships and connection in sport. The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. Each episode is hosted by performance and well-being consultant Alan O'Mara. To find out more about Alan's work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

Antrim All-Star Jane Adams joins The Players Voice this week to reflect on important lessons in life, sport and business. In this wide-ranging conversation with host Alan O'Mara, Jane shares her journey to self-acceptance and happiness, after initially struggling to accept that she was gay. Jane highlights how resilience, courage and adaptability have helped her to navigate the ups and downs of business. Her portfolio in Belfast includes Manny's, the well known fish and chip shops, and Pizza Guyz. She also speaks about the life changing legacy of the Good Friday Agreement ahead of the 25 year anniversary, and shares her passions and hopes for a united Ireland in the future. The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. Each episode is hosted by performance and well-being consultant Alan O'Mara. To find out more about Alan's work as a performance and wellbeing consultant with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie. (Photo Credit: Hugh Russell, The Irish News)

Louth captain Sam Mulroy joins The Players Voice to talk about life, leadership and legacy. Sam chats to Alan O'Mara about trying to create meaningful change in Louth, his take on the role of a captain and how growing off the field as a person has helped to make him a better player. He looks back on his struggles to find purpose and direction in life outside of GAA and learn how a life-changing work placement propelled him forward. He now runs his own business called Sam Mulroy Fitness. The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. Each episode is hosted by performance and well-being consultant Alan O'Mara.To find out more about Alan's work as a performance and wellbeing consultant with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

Louth captain Sam Mulroy joins The Players Voice to talk about life, leadership and legacy. Sam chats to Alan O'Mara about trying to create meaningful change in Louth, his take on the role of a captain and how growing off the field as a person has helped to make him a better player. He looks back on his struggles to find purpose and direction in life outside of GAA and learn how a life-changing work placement propelled him forward. He now runs his own business called Sam Mulroy Fitness. The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. Each episode is hosted by performance and well-being consultant Alan O'Mara.To find out more about Alan's work as a performance and wellbeing consultant with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

Welcome to The Players' Voice - a podcast brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. For the first episode of 2023, our host Alan O'Mara was joined by Tyrone's All-Ireland winner and All-Star goalkeeper, Niall Morgan. During the conversation, Niall talks about the challenge of juggling family, sport and career commitments. He reflects on the highs of winning the All-Ireland championship and chats about the need for himself and Tyrone to get back to basics this season. He also discusses the importance of switching off, developing confidence and remembering that there is a person behind each and every inter-county player. This podcast series is brought to you as part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. To find out more about Alan O'Mara's work as a performance and wellbeing consultant with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

Welcome to The Players' Voice - a podcast brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. For the first episode of 2023, our host Alan O'Mara was joined by Tyrone's All-Ireland winner and All-Star goalkeeper, Niall Morgan. During the conversation, Niall talks about the challenge of juggling family, sport and career commitments. He reflects on the highs of winning the All-Ireland championship and chats about the need for himself and Tyrone to get back to basics this season. He also discusses the importance of switching off, developing confidence and remembering that there is a person behind each and every inter-county player. This podcast series is brought to you as part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. To find out more about Alan O'Mara's work as a performance and wellbeing consultant with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

Welcome to this very special episode of The Players Voice, a podcast brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. 2022 has been an incredible year for The Players Voice and our 20 episodes were streamed all over the world. The Players Voice will be returning in 2023 but before we look forward to next year, we wanted to reflect on some of the best bits so far. During each unique conversation with our host Alan O'Mara, we took you inside the minds of some of Ireland's most inspiring athletes and role models - and covered some very important topics. We talked about things like addiction, leadership, sexuality, resilience, entrepreneurship, sport-life balance, eating disorders, retirement, identity and much, much more. Thank you to each and every player who shared their stories, insights and experiences so openly and honestly for our listeners. We are privileged to know that these conversations have helped others get through challenging times and to reach out for help. Learn more about the GPA's Beo 360 programme and the four key pillars of well-being, life-skills, transitions and dual-career by going to www.beo360.gaelicplayers.com To find out more about Alan O'Mara's work as a performance and wellbeing consultant, go to www.RealTalks.ie

On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan was joined by Former Clare Senior Footballer Dean Ryan to discuss his recent trip with the Gaelic Players Association to Kenya. Dean embarked on the same journey as Eimear Kelly, who recently spoke on Morning Focus regarding the aim of the trip which was to help plant one million trees in Kenya. He discussed the trip itself and as to how he got involved in the project. Dean spoke about the task of aiming to raise €10,000 ahead of the trip along with describing his delight with teaching the local children the key skills of the GAA. Dean has so far raised over half of his 10,000 euro target. https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/DeanRyan

We are delighted to welcome Limerick's Dan Morrissey onto the podcast this week. Dan chats to our host, Alan O'Mara, about what it has been like to win four of the last five All-Ireland Hurling championships and shares his journey on and off the field. He also discusses the role of sports psychology, the importance of belief and confidence and how grateful he is to be part of this golden generation of Limerick hurlers. The Players' Voice is a podcast brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is brought to you as part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. To find out more about Alan O'Mara's work as a performance and wellbeing consultant, please go to www.RealTalks.ie or find him on Twitter and Instagram at @aomthecat. Thanks for listening!

We are delighted to welcome Limerick's Dan Morrissey onto the podcast this week. Dan chats to our host, Alan O'Mara, about what it has been like to win four of the last five All-Ireland Hurling championships and shares his journey on and off the field. [Text Wrapping Break]He also discusses the role of sports psychology, the importance of belief and confidence and how grateful he is to be part of this golden generation of Limerick hurlers. The Players' Voice is a podcast brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is brought to you as part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. To find out more about Alan O'Mara's work as a performance and wellbeing consultant, please go to www.RealTalks.ie or find him on Twitter and Instagram at @aomthecat. Thanks for listening!

Our host, Alan O'Mara, is joined this week by Tipperary's Aishling Moloney. Since breaking on to the inter-county scene in 2017, Aishling has become one of the most feared forwards in gaelic football. She was a key player on the Tipperary ladies' football team that won 2 Intermediate All-Ireland titles and was voted Player of the Year in 2019. Unfortunately the 2022 season played out without Moloney on the field, as the Tipperary ace battled to overcome an ACL injury and the complications that followed post-surgery. Aishling is open and honest about how the last 13 months have challenged her, both mentally and physically, in ways she never imagined. The sharpshooter shares some of the lessons she has learned on the long and winding road to recovery and why she is returning to gaelic games as both a better person and athlete. She also discusses heart troubles, how much things have improved for female GAA players in recent seasons and the challenges her inter-county peers are still facing. The Players' Voice is a podcast brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. BEO 360 is a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. To listen to previous episodes with leading inter-county GAA players like Patrick Horgan and Vikki Wall, make sure to subscribe by searching 'The Players Voice' on whichever podcast platform you prefer. And while there, you would really be helping us out if you rated or reviewed the show. To find out more about Alan O'Mara's work as a performance and wellbeing consultant, go to www.RealTalks.ie. Thanks for listening!

It is 10 years since Katie Taylor won gold in London in a historic moment for Irish sport. Her win in London earn Ireland's first gold medal since 1996 in Atlanta. Kieran was joined by Ken Moore Coach at St Francis Boxing Club in Limerick, and Dr. Aoife Lane, Head of Department of Sport and Health Sciences at Technological University of the Shannon and Founder of the Women's Gaelic Players Association, to discuss what her win meant for women in sports.

Meath star Vikki Wall speaks to The Players Voice about how her life has changed since she became an All-Ireland champion and how adaptability, trust and vulnerability were at the heart of Meath's success. This episode was recorded in early July - before Meath won back-to-back senior All-Ireland titles. She also discusses the verbal abuse she has received over the years, her search for sport/life balance, and how much she is looking forward to becoming a professional athlete later this year in the Australian Football League. The Players' Voice is a podcast brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. Hosted by Alan O'Mara, this series features some of Ireland's most inspiring athletes. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more about BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. To find out more about Real Talks and their work as performance and wellbeing consultants, please go to www.RealTalks.ie. Thanks for listening!

Our host, Alan O'Mara, is joined this week by Tipperary's Aishling Moloney. Since breaking on to the inter-county scene in 2017, Aishling has become one of the most feared forwards in gaelic football. She was a key player on the Tipperary ladies' football team that won 2 Intermediate All-Ireland titles and was voted Player of the Year in 2019. Unfortunately the 2022 season played out without Moloney on the field, as the Tipperary ace battled to overcome an ACL injury and the complications that followed post-surgery. Aishling is open and honest about how the last 13 months have challenged her, both mentally and physically, in ways she never imagined. The sharpshooter shares some of the lessons she has learned on the long and winding road to recovery and why she is returning to gaelic games as both a better person and athlete. She also discusses heart troubles, how much things have improved for female GAA players in recent seasons and the challenges her inter-county peers are still facing. The Players' Voice is a podcast brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. BEO 360 is a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. To listen to previous episodes with leading inter-county GAA players like Patrick Horgan and Vikki Wall, make sure to subscribe by searching 'The Players Voice' on whichever podcast platform you prefer. And while there, you would really be helping us out if you rated or reviewed the show. To find out more about Alan O'Mara's work as a performance and wellbeing consultant, go to www.RealTalks.ie. Thanks for listening!

We were joined this week by Colm Begley of Laois, who officially announced his retirement from the inter-county game. Colm made his senior debut in 2005 but life soon took him in a very different direction. That direction was Down Under, when he secured a professional contract with Australian Football League team Brisbane Lions. Colm's rise through the ranks of a new sport was remarkable and he was voted club rookie of the year in 2007. The Stradbally man played four years in the AFL before deciding to return home. Back in Ireland, he enjoyed 12 more seasons in the blue and white of Laois and learned the importance of developing Colm Begley the person, as well as the athlete. Transition was a key theme throughout this episode as Colm reflected on life lessons gathered from experiencing two elite sports. He is now the Player Welfare and Engagement Manager with the Gaelic Players Association. This podcast is brought to you as part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. To find out more about our host, Alan O'Mara, and his work as a performance and wellbeing consultant with sports teams and companies, please go to www.RealTalks.ie Enjoy The Players Voice with Colm Begley!

The Players' Voice is a podcast brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. Hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper now working as a performance and wellbeing consultant, this series takes you inside the minds of inspiring inter-county GAA players. We are joined this week by Aisling Maher. Aisling is a respected leader on the Dublin camogie team, an All-Star, an artist, a member of the GPA's LGBTQ+ working group and the co-founder and CEO of Mooze Vegan. She talks about the importance of living an authentic life, her experience coming out to family, friends and teammates and her passion to drive equality, diversity and inclusivity. She also calls for straight allies to step up in the GAA world and in wider society. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more about BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. To learn more about Alan O'Mara's work, check out www.realtalks.ie. Subscribe to The Players Voice feed and the OTB GAA feed wherever you get your podcasts.

Welcome to The Players Voice - a podcast brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. We are joined this week by Neil McManus, who at 33 years of age has more than 100 inter-county appearances for Antrim under his belt. He opens up about his love for hurling and Cushendall and, thanks to the longevity of his playing career, the joy he now gets from hurling with the sons of former teammates. This is a conversation about an athlete embracing his leadership qualities to create a more fulfilling life, the importance of personal development and much, much more. Our host, Alan O'Mara, is a former Cavan goalkeeper and Real Talks Founder, now working as a performance and wellbeing consultant. This podcast is brought to you as part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. Subscribe to The Players Voice feed and the OTB GAA feed wherever you get your podcasts

The Players' Voice is a podcast brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. Hosted by former Cavan goalkeeper Alan O'Mara, each episode takes you inside the minds of inspiring inter-county GAA players as they talk about life on and off the field. If you search for the Players Voice feed, you'll find the rest of this season's episodes, we'll be bringing you each episode in the OTB GAA feed across the summer. Ep. 1 is with former Mayo footballer and current CEO of the Gaelic Players Association, Tom Parsons. He discusses the many highs and lows he experienced while playing for Mayo between 2008 and 2020, including a horrific leg injury, and being dropped from the squad. He also explains how a journey of self-discovery has made him a more resilient person and leader, and how proud he is to represent and support inter-county players in his role. This podcast is brought to you as part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to www.beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. For more information on Alan O'Mara and his work as a performance and wellbeing consultant, visit www.RealTalks.ie, or follow Alan on Twitter @aomthecat. Subscribe to The Players Voice feed and the OTB GAA feed wherever you get your podcasts.

This is the Saturday Panel, as the Gaelic Players Association mark Pride 2022 by hosting a GPA Pride Breakfast and participating in Dublin's Pride Parade in support of the LGBTQ community. John Duggan was joined by former All-Ireland winning hurler with Cork and pundit Dónal Óg Cusack, All-Ireland winner with Cork and dual player, Hannah Looney, and Michael Darragh MacAuley, chief impact officer of the Human Collective, and the 2013 Footballer of the Year with Dublin. All different, all equal, all human. #PlayersForPride | @gaelicplayers | @We_Are_HumanC

This is the Saturday Panel, as the Gaelic Players Association mark Pride 2022 by hosting a GPA Pride Breakfast and participating in Dublin's Pride Parade in support of the LGBTQ community. John Duggan was joined by former All-Ireland winning hurler with Cork and pundit Dónal Óg Cusack, All-Ireland winner with Cork and dual player, Hannah Looney, and Michael Darragh MacAuley, chief impact officer of the Human Collective, and the 2013 Footballer of the Year with Dublin. All different, all equal, all human. #PlayersForPride | @gaelicplayers | @We_Are_HumanC

Vikki Wall speaks about how her life has changed since she became an All-Ireland champion and how adaptability, trust and vulnerability were at the heart of Meath's success. She also discusses the verbal abuse she has received over the years, her search for sport/life balance, and how much she is looking forward to becoming a professional athlete later this year in the Australian Football League. The Players' Voice is a podcast brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. Hosted by Alan O'Mara, this series features some of Ireland's most inspiring athletes. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more about BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. To find out more about Real Talks and their work as performance and wellbeing consultants, please go to www.RealTalks.ie. Thanks for listening!

We were joined this week by Colm Begley of Laois, who officially announced his retirement from the inter-county game. Colm made his senior debut in 2005 but life soon took him in a very different direction. That direction was Down Under, when he secured a professional contract with Australian Football League team Brisbane Lions. Colm's rise through the ranks of a new sport was remarkable and he was voted club rookie of the year in 2007. The Stradbally man played four years in the AFL before deciding to return home. Back in Ireland, he enjoyed 12 more seasons in the blue and white of Laois and learned the importance of developing Colm Begley the person, as well as the athlete. Transition was a key theme throughout this episode as Colm reflected on life lessons gathered from experiencing two elite sports. He is now the Player Welfare and Engagement Manager with the Gaelic Players Association. This podcast is brought to you as part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. To find out more about our host, Alan O'Mara, and his work as a performance and wellbeing consultant with sports teams and companies, please go to www.RealTalks.ie Enjoy The Players Voice with Colm Begley!

We are joined this week by Aisling Maher. Aisling is a respected leader on the Dublin camogie team, an All-Star, an artist, a member of the GPA's LGBTQ+ working group and the co-founder and CEO of Mooze Vegan. She talks about the importance of living an authentic life, her experience coming out to family, friends and teammates and her passion to drive equality, diversity and inclusivity. She also calls for straight allies to step up in the GAA world and in wider society. The Players' Voice is a podcast brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. Hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper now working as a performance and wellbeing consultant, this series takes you inside the minds of inspiring inter-county GAA players. If you have enjoyed any of the episodes so far, please leave a review on whatever podcast platform you prefer to help us reach more listeners. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more about BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. To learn more about Alan O'Mara's work, check out www.realtalks.ie.

Welcome to The Players' Voice - a podcast brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. We are joined this week by Neil McManus, who at 33 years of age has more than 100 inter-county appearances for Antrim under his belt. He opens up about his love for hurling and Cushendall and, thanks to the longevity of his playing career, the joy he now gets from hurling with the sons of former teammates. This is a conversation about an athlete embracing his leadership qualities to create a more fulfilling life, the importance of personal development and much, much more. Our host, Alan O'Mara, is a former Cavan goalkeeper and Real Talks Founder, now working as a performance and wellbeing consultant. This podcast is brought to you as part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more.

Maria Kinsella, co-chairperson of the Gaelic Players Association, talks about the moves to unify the GAA, the Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA), the Camogie Association and other strands of the GAA into one organisation. 

The Players' Voice is a podcast brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. Hosted by former Cavan goalkeeper Alan O'Mara, each episode takes you inside the minds of inspiring inter-county GAA players as they talk about life on and off the field. The series starts with former Mayo footballer and current CEO of the Gaelic Players Association, Tom Parsons. He discusses the many highs and lows he experienced while playing for Mayo between 2008 and 2020, including a horrific leg injury, and being dropped from the squad. He also explains how a journey of self-discovery has made him a more resilient person and leader, and how proud he is to represent and support inter-county players in his role. This podcast is brought to you as part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to www.beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. For more information on Alan O'Mara and his work as a performance and wellbeing consultant, visit www.RealTalks.ie, or follow Alan on Twitter @aomthecat.

Dr. Jorge Palacios, Digital Health Scientist at SilverCloud chats to Jennifer Rogers, Player Development Manager at Gaelic Players Association about how they support their member's mental health and wellbeing. Their GPA Wellbeing Programme includes a 24hr counseling support service, text-line, and benevolent fund. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's Terrace Talk: Kerry senior captain Paul Murphy speaks ahead of getting back to competitive action, Kerry Senior Hurling – back in the Allianz National Hurling – defeat Down after a slow start, The Gaelic Players Association has welcomed the announcement of an increase in funding for female inter-county players, & Cora Staunton speaks to Terrace Talk about her season in the AFLW, dealing with Brid Stack's horrific injury and the possibility of Kerry women playing in the AFLW

Today we spoke with Jonny Cooper – 7-times an All-Ireland Gaelic football winner with Dublin, and a leader on and off the pitch Jonny has been a first-team starter on an All-Ireland winning Dublin side 7 times. The Na Fianna star embodies the relentless pursuit of high performance in the all-conquering Dublin team and the culture that radiates from the entire group. Jonny has won multiple all stars and is a leader and learner off the pitch also. In this episode we open a dialogue about leadership development, culture and organisational behaviour. Jonny talks about his work with DCU, his experience with the Gaelic Players Association and his be unrivalled mantra. We talk about adversity and moments that have forged Jonnys resilience - and him giving back to charities - such as Temple street hospital and the Marie Keating Foundation. Thanks for joining us for the 100th Jonny! This has been quite a ride for the podcast from humble origins with Conor Gavin in SoCo Performance Clinic - and now number 100 with my co-host Ciaran Dunne. We have learned so much - and are forever grateful to you...the listeners, and to all our special guests. Remember - Sleep Eat Perform Repeat. This episode has been supported by Muhdo Health, an affiliate of ours - use Hauora20 for a discount on their DNA and epigenetics health profile tests at www.muhdo.com

Maria Kinsella, Chairperson of the Women's Gaelic Players Association, says Galway ladies footballers were left extremely disappointed after they were allowed only seven minutes to warm up before their All Ireland Semi final yesterday

Maria Kinsella, Chairperson of the Women's Gaelic Players Association, says Galway ladies footballers were left extremely disappointed after they were allowed only seven minutes to warm up before their All-Ireland semi final yesterday

The All-Ireland Senior Football Semi-Final between Galway and Cork takes place on Sunday. Ireland were defeated by Germany in their final EURO 2022 qualifier. Talks to merge the Gaelic Players Association and the Women's Gaelic Players Association begin. Kaylee McKeown breaks 200m backstroke record. Read more at www.hersport.ie

In this episode, David is joined by Dr. Aoife Lane Dr Aoife Lane is Head of Department of Sport and Health Sciences at AIT and Founder of the Women’s Gaelic Players Association. Aoife completed the BSc in Sport and Exercise Science in University of Limerick before undertaking a Masters in Health Promotion in NUI Galway and a PhD in Physical Activity in Irish Women in WIT. Aoife has lectured in Physical Activity and Health, Research Methods, Statistics, Epidemiology, and GAA Coaching. Aoife was a member of the inaugural National GAA Health and Wellbeing group. In this episode, David and Aoife discuss the establishment on the GAA sports science working group and their goals and objectives.

The All-Ireland Football Championships got underway last week and the action continues this weekend. The FA have announced the postponement of the Women's FA Cup due to lockdown. The Women's Gaelic Players Association revealed the disparity in pay and conditions for female players. Cathy McAleer is hoping to make it five wins from five in the boxing sphere. You can read more about all of these stories and more at www.hersport.ie

With Donncha & Marie. Michael Corcoran is on the show to preview the Champions Cup draw and Gatland's side to face France; Aoife Murray looks at the latest survey from the Women's Gaelic Players Association, and Edel Thornton on big news for Irish basketball! Game On.

With Donncha & Marie. Michael Corcoran is on the show to preview the Champions Cup draw and Gatland's side to face France; Aoife Murray looks at the latest survey from the Women's Gaelic Players Association, and Edel Thornton on big news for Irish basketball! Game On.

On this week's RTE GAA Podcast - Damian Lawlor is joined by former Galway Senior Hurling Captain and current President of the Gaelic Players Association -

Clare’s Carol O’Leary has become one of the leading voices that is both demanding and creating meaningful change for female sport in Ireland. Like many, Carol’s passion for GAA took hold at a young age but her development into the authentic and inspiring leader she is today wasn't without complications. On the podcast this week, she speaks about the search for self-confidence, the difficulty of trying to fit in and how turning to drink and failing college eventually forced her to look within for the answers that she craved. This podcast was brought to you by the Women’s Gaelic Players Association in conjunction with Pat the Baker. Their partnership, through the Be Healthy Wholemeal Loaf, actively supports Ladies Football & Camogie players in every intercounty squad. The WGPA player development programme provides services such as scholarships, careers advice and counselling to help members be their best in their personal and professional lives. If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget there are 17 previous podcasts with top class GAA heroes like Kevin McManamon, Oisin McConville, Eamon McGee, Briege Corkery and Noel Connors discussing so many different life lessons they have learned over the years. Find them on iTunes or SoundCloud by searching for 'Real Talks’.

With 17 Senior All-Irelands, 11 in football and 6 in camogie, Briege Corkery is one of the greatest GAA players of all time. However, after giving so much to the Cork cause over the years, Briege decided to focus on other areas of life in 2017. She spoke about that decision on the podcast, whether she intends to return to the Cork fold next season, why the fear of losing drives her on more than the joy of winning and the danger of presuming that sports stars are automatically confident and out going people. We hope you enjoy getting such a detailed insight into the mind of one of Ireland’s most prominent sporting role models. This podcast was brought to you by the Women’s Gaelic Players Association in conjunction with Pat the Baker. Their partnership, through the Be Healthy Wholemeal Loaf, actively supports Ladies Football & Camogie players in every intercounty squad. The WGPA player development programme provides services such as scholarships, careers advice and counselling to help members be their best in their personal and professional lives.” If you enjoy this episode, there are 14 previous podcasts with top class GAA heroes like Kevin McManamon, Brendan Maher, Eamon McGee, Cora Staunton and Michael Fennelly discussing so many different life lessons they have learned over the years. Just search for ‘Real Talks’ on iTunes or SoundCloud.

As well as recounting some good and bad times in his Kildare jersey, Dermot Earley was also open and honest about being diagnosed with testicular cancer in his early twenties, what it was like to grow up in the army, serve in unstable countries like Bosnia and Lebanon and the impact of the untimely passing of his father, Dermot Snr, seven years ago. He even retold the story of a time when he was invited to Manchester United and ended up in the physio room beside Diego Forlan and Carlos Queiroz. Dermot is the current CEO of the Gaelic Players Association and spoke about why he is so passionate about bettering the lives of the inter-county player on and off the field.

Eamon is joined by Dessie Farrell, the former chief executive and founder member of the Gaelic Players Association. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 This week’s show looks at the GAA’s motion to introduce the “Super 8” quarter final stage. Despite the Club Players Association, Gaelic Players Association and a number of managers rejecting the motion, a significant number of county boards look set to vote in favour of its introduction at this weekend’s congress. Pearse Corcoran is joined by All-Ireland winning Dublin footballer and CPA Player Welfare Coordinator Kevin Nolan as well as Longford footballer and CPA Rep Pauric Gill. Find the team on Twitter here @PearseCorcoran, @Clucker60 @CahairOKane1 and @conorjdonnelly. Make sure you receive the new GAA Scores podcast as soon as it’s live by subscribing on iTunes. […] The post #78 – CPA Player Welfare Coordinator Kevin Nolan and CPA Rep Pauric Gill on the “Super 8” proposal appeared first on GAA Scores Podcast.

In the the 4th episode of Mediaflash, we take a look at the explosion of Ireland's online sports media. James Phelan is joined in studio by Seán Potts, Head of Communications at the Gaelic Players Association and Mark Farrelly, Editor of Balls.ie. We talk to Second Captains producer Mark Horgan about how to build a dynamic sports media brand. Plus, we chat to Inez Bailey, Director of NALA about their Plain English Campaign. All this, plus the latest news from the Irish media. http://balls.ie/ http://www.secondcaptains.com/ http://www.gaelicplayers.com/ https://www.nala.ie/