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Dr. Ciarán J. Kearney
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Growth, Death, Regrowth. Three stages of life. I’ve never seen this before in one flower in mid-November. Nature the teacher. 🌱
November 16, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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“Every age, after all, must have its own aisling and dream of a better, kinder, happier, shared world.” ~ Michael D. Higgins, Uachtarán na hÉireann #dochas #buiochas
November 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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The peace of a grass pitch and a full moon overhead. #Samhain
November 4, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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How might crowd hostility and verbal abuse towards players influence team performance ?

Some thoughts I shared on this for @irishexaminer.bsky.social @tonyleen.bsky.social #rydercup2025 #sport #psychology

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The Battle of Bethpage Black: how US crowds strengthened Europe’s cohesion
Reframing crowd hostility and channelling the energy in their favour can be an effective psychological strategy
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October 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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The Battle of Bethpage Black: how US crowds strengthened Europe’s cohesion
Reframing crowd hostility and channelling the energy in their favour can be an effective psychological strategy
www.irishexaminer.com
October 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Every year, at this time of year I buy Proteas, a symbol of courage and resilience. A remarkable flower which can grow and blossom after wildfire. Like the person it’s for ♥️
October 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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With the start of #TheOpen, I wrote this article for @irishexaminer.bsky.social
#TheOpen #highperformance #psychology #golf #mentalpreparation
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Rory McIlroy: Between the Giant's Causeway and the Claret Jug
For Rory, no obvious time-out has happened between Augusta and Portrush. To what extent that summit descent has been choreographed by Team McIlroy remains to be seen. Somewhere between the Giants Caus...
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July 16, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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With the start of #TheOpen, I wrote this article for @irishexaminer.bsky.social
#TheOpen #highperformance #psychology #golf #mentalpreparation
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Rory McIlroy: Between the Giant's Causeway and the Claret Jug
For Rory, no obvious time-out has happened between Augusta and Portrush. To what extent that summit descent has been choreographed by Team McIlroy remains to be seen. Somewhere between the Giants Caus...
www.irishexaminer.com
July 16, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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“Always hit the shot you would hit if you’re one shot behind.” - Pádraig Harrington #psychology #sport #golf #performance
July 4, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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Finalising the last lecture of the academic year on the link between leadership & culture #psychology #Schein
May 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Perspective is more than perception. #Easterweekend
April 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Big night for Rory McIlroy. And his Sport Psychologist, Dr. Bob Rotella #TheMasters

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The Masters: Sports psychologist Bob Rotella talks Rory McIlroy's mindset ahead of Grand Slam bid
Sports psychologist Bob Rotella discusses how hes working with Rory McIlroy to improve his mindset as he bids for a Grand Slam.
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April 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Suaimhneas gan uaigneas (Tranquility without loneliness). One of my favourite Irish expressions.

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit!
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March 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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As I’ve often said...

Sport Psychology is not Apart from coaching : it’s A Part of coaching. 🧠🤜🏻🤛🏻

Here’s an article I’ve co-authored with some great people to explain how.

#sport #psychology #coaching #gaelicgames
February 12, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Áit tanaí ~ A thin place. Visiting Cranfield yesterday, ancient site of heritage and history on the shores of Lough Neagh. Location of a holy well, 13th century church & final resting place of my parents. #AsDúchasDóchas
February 9, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Lá Fhéile Bríd Shona Daoibh
Happy St Brigid’s day, feast of #Ireland’s matron saint of and Celtic goddess #Imbolc
February 1, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Great to see Belfast Giants 🏒 in action up close last night. Like #hurling on ice and a good comeback to win against Sheffield Steelers 🥅
January 19, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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“Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” ~
Robert Louis Stevenson

Delighted to co-author this new Free publication #SíolnanÓige with Dr Trish Jackman Dr Matt Bird Martin Kennedy & Jack Cooney #coaching #sport #psychology

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January 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Áthbhliain faoi mhaise duit. Every good wish for 2025, beginning today…
January 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM