Event speakers

Event Speakers

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WATERFORD HURLING
MANAGER

Derek McGrath

Derek McGrath is the Manager of the Waterford Senior Hurling team. Derek is one of the most articulate and interesting managers in the game today. He has brought Waterford Hurling to a new level in recent years, and as a result has become one of the most sought after managers in the country.
Derek is known for having a holistic approach towards his players to facilitate their overall development. He has gone to great lengths to ensure the players are sufficiently catered for and that Waterford Hurling will remain at the top table for years to come.

HEALTH & WELLNESS
INFLUENCER

Siobhan O' Hagan

Siobhan is a personal trainer and online coach. She originally studied Maths in college but her passion for training and healthy living encouraged her to take a risk and change careers. A risk that has proved worthwhile.
Siobhan struggled with her weight growing up and tried every fad diet and exercise plan. For this reason she finds she can relate well to other peoples' frustrations and struggles with fat loss and muscle building. Siobhan took her education and dedication and transformed her own body. Now she is helping others feel good about themselves, both physically and mentally through exercising and eating well.

World Champion Athlete and Founder of The Fit Foodie

Derval O'Rourke

Derval has held the title of world champion in sprint hurdles and competed for Ireland in three Olympic games. She also picked up four European Championship medals and holds the Irish National record for sprint hurdles.

Derval believes that in life - like sport - preparation counts for a lot. As both a foodie and a fitness fanatic, she is passionate about experimenting with healthy, nutritious recipes which she shares with her many fans through her blog, and in her books.

FOOD BLOGGER &
MEDIA PERSONALITY

Rozanna Purcell

Roz has successfully launched a stellar media career which includes a winning role on Come Dine with Me Ireland, a guest chef appearance on TV3’s the Restaurant, and a stint as a Celebrity Bainisteor on RTE.
But it’s her passion for healthy food and lifestyle that has earned her thousands of followers on social media in recent years. Her Natural Born Feeder food blog shows how to create healthy but accessible dishes, and has a legion of dedicated fans, which led to the launch of Roz’ best-selling cookbook this year.
Roz’ dedication to building innovative social media platforms has also seen her rise to prominence as one of the leading social media stars in Ireland.

PERFORMANCE
PSYCHOLOGIST

Gerry Hussey

Gerry has been to the forefront of Olympic and International sport since 2003. In his role as Performance Consultant, he has coached athletes for Olympic Games, Heineken Cups and World Championships. His work with the Irish Boxing team in Beijing and London Olympic games has been well documented and acclaimed.

Kerry Footballer & superleague Basketballer

Kieran Donaghy

Kieran Donaghy has won four All-Ireland Senior Football Championship medals, eight Munster Championships and a National League title with Kerry, and is the recipient of two All Stars Awards.

In 2016, he joined Tralee Warriors for their first season in the Super League and in 2017 Tralee Warriors were crowned Champions Trophy winners.

Donaghy's commitment to two heavily competitive sports should make for a very interesting listen. Showing us how he prepares physically and mentally for each game.