Meet our Guest Speakers

Niall Corcoran (Topic: How to develop KPIs with a purpose)

Coach, Wexford Senior Hurling / Games Development Officer, Kilmacud Crokes

A former inter-county Hurler, Niall has since become a highly engaging coach with a growing reputation for understanding athlete behaviours and performance insights. He helped steer Laois Senior Hurlers to the All Ireland Quarter-Finals in 2019 before joining the coaching set up at Wexford this year. He also plays a key role in coach education and player development at his adopted club Kilmacud Crokes.

Diarmuid O'Gallchobhair (Topic: Maximise live game analysis and post-game efficiency)

Lead Performance Analyst & Videographer, Laois Senior Hurling

Diarmuid has a professional background in IT and Business Intelligence, but started his analysis journey as an aspiring GAA photographer/videographer. 13 years later, his performance analysis CV covers all levels for Football and Hurling. This includes his own club Kilmacud Crokes, Meath Senior Hurling, Dublin Minor Hurling and currently Laois. He also has excellent technical insights around filming.

Niall Collins (Topic: Using analysis to support feedback and athlete engagement)

Head of Performance Analysis, Cork Camogie / Pathway Analyst, Cork GAA

Niall is a highly experienced analyst who understands systems, processes and people. He plays a key role in collaborating with coaches and players to help improve performance. Now in his eighth season with Cork Camogie, they have won four All Ireland Senior Titles and an All Ireland Intermediate Title. More recently he has been supporting pathway analysis with the Cork GAA Rebel Óg squads.