Player Development Manager

• Oct 2016 - Present

My role as Personal Development Manager is to support the entire Munster squad, including fulltime and academy players as well as all past players within the Munster province. Using the existing five pillared model as a central point of delivery, I assist in career exploration and development, personal development and up skilling, brand awareness, financial road mapping and general player wellbeing. I utilise both national and local experts from a range of backgrounds, allowing me to not only assist the current crop of professionals but to also be instrumental in the induction of new players and also the smooth transitioning of retiring players.

Rugby Reporter & Analyst

• Sep 2013 - Present

Oibríonn mé mar tuairisceoir ar an clár Rugby Beo ar TG4. Taispeáneann an clár cluichí beo ón comórtas Pro14. Mo ról san clár ná agallaimh a dhéanaimh le na bainisteoirí agus na himreoirí riomh agus tar éis na cluichí agus analís a dhéanaimh agus barúil a thabhairt i rith an clár. I work as a reporter on Rugby Beo on TG4. The program provides live coverage of games from the Pro14 competition. My role is to interview coaches and players before and after games and also provide analysis and opinion throughout the program.

Media Work and Public Speaking

• Jan 2010 - Present

I have been invited onto sports programs on both national and local radio and television. I have also spoken at numerous corporate events and company team building days. I have been invited onto sports programs on both national and local radio and television. I have also spoken at numerous corporate events and company team building days.

Property Manager

• Nov 2003 - Present

Manage and maintain 2 residential properties in the Limerick area. - Clean and renovate properties for renting.- Advertise properties online and locally.- Arrange and manage viewings.- Process & manage tenancies.- Manage maintenance and up keep of properties.- Manage rent and tax. Manage and maintain 2 residential properties in the Limerick area. - Clean and renovate properties for renting.- Advertise properties online and locally.- Arrange and manage viewings.- Process & manage tenancies.- Manage maintenance and up keep of properties.- Manage rent and tax.

Vice Chairman Of The Board - Voluntary

• Aug 2012 - Present

I am a member of the board of directors of a local charity called the Learning Hub. It is based in Kileely on the North side of Limerick city, close to Thomond Park. The Hub offers a wide range of facilities to young children from the surrounding areas. These facilities are dividend into their different 'Hubs'. The Hubs range from art, music, science, health, digital (digihub) and creative writing (story hub). The hubs are run mainly by volunteers from the third level institutions of the city and by the staff of the hub. Please check out the website at www.learninghub.ie.

Scrum Coach (Underage) - Voluntary

• Aug 2013 - Present

My focus was to coach the basic techniques for scrummaging based on good body awareness and body shape. Working through the process of building a scrum, I prepared the full scrum unit for match day during the inter-pro series and analysed the players and unit throughout.I was also part of a group that set up the 123 club that is run by Munster rugby. The club was founded to talent search for front row players in the province while also coaching and developing those players in the correct techniques. The club also educates other coaches in the province on coaching the scrum.

Lecturer

• Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

I lectured on the modules; Strength & Conditioning for Sport and Leadership & Teamwork for the Higher Certificate in Sports Development in Arts in Sports Development & Coaching.I also lectured on the module Sport and Community Development for the BA (Hons) in Business Studies with Sports Management I lectured on the modules; Strength & Conditioning for Sport and Leadership & Teamwork for the Higher Certificate in Sports Development in Arts in Sports Development & Coaching.I also lectured on the module Sport and Community Development for the BA (Hons) in Business Studies with Sports Management

Guest Lecturer

• Apr 2017 - Apr 2017

Senior Head Coach

• Jun 2015 - Jan 2017

As Head Coach of the Shannon Senior rugby team I oversaw the running, coaching and selection of the 1st and of the 2nds teams. During the off season, along with my S&C coach and other coaches, I planned, designed and implemented a preseason training program for the entire squad. Also during this time I worked on player recruitment from the surrounding rugby schools.During the in season I planned rugby sessions for the players and coordinated with my other coaches in implementing the sessions. As a coaching staff we reviewed and analysed opposition teams as well as our own games and provided feedback to players. Our aim was to improve our players individually and collectively with a strong emphasis on teamwork and enjoyment.

Player Development Manager - Munster Rugby

• Sep 2015 - Mar 2016

My role as Personal Development Manager is to support the entire Munster squad, including fulltime and academy players as well as all past players within the Munster province. Using the existing five pillared model as a central point of delivery, I assist in career exploration and development, personal development and up skilling, brand awareness, financial road mapping and general player wellbeing. I utilise both national and local experts from a range of backgrounds, allowing me to not only assist the current crop of professionals but to also be instrumental in the induction of new players and also the smooth transitioning of retiring players.

Forwards coach

• Jun 2014 - May 2015

I coached the Shannon under 20 forwards and assisted with the Shannon 2nds forwards who won the Munster Junior Cup and Senior Seconds League in May 2015. I coached the Shannon under 20 forwards and assisted with the Shannon 2nds forwards who won the Munster Junior Cup and Senior Seconds League in May 2015.

Player Development Manager - Munster Rugby

• Feb 2014 - Oct 2014

My role as Player Development Manager is to support the entire Munster squad, including fulltime and academy players as well as all past players within the Munster province. Using the existing five pillared model as a central point of delivery, I assist in career exploration and development, personal development and up skilling, brand awareness, financial road mapping and general player wellbeing. I utilise both national and local experts from a range of backgrounds, allowing me to not only assist the current crop of professionals but to also be instrumental in the induction of new players and also the smooth transitioning of retiring players.

Professional Rugby Player

• Jun 1999 - May 2013

I was a member of the Munster Rugby Squad for 14 years and played 225 times for the province. I won 67 caps for my country. I've won 3 Triple Crowns and a Grand Slam at senior international level and a Triple Crown at 'A' and U21 level. With Munster I've won 2 European Cups , 2 Magners Leagues, a Celtic League, a Celtic Cup and an Inter-provincial title. I also played club rugby with Shannon RFC and won 3 All- Ireland League titles, 3 Munster Senior cup titles and a Munster Junior cup title. I played for Munster U20's and Munster School's as well as the Irish Schoolboys.

Chairman - Voluntary

• Aug 2007 - Aug 2010

Contributed to the following:Strategic planning Agent accreditation Past player alumni Insurance Player services program Decision makingWorking relationship with the IRFU Contributed to the following:Strategic planning Agent accreditation Past player alumni Insurance Player services program Decision makingWorking relationship with the IRFU