Mary O'Connor

Mary O'Connor

CEO Federation of Irish Sport

Ireland
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Federation of Irish Sport
University College Cork Master's degree, Social Sciences 2014 – 2016

About

20x20.ie Developer #CantSeeCantbe

I am passionate about Sport, Community and Volunteering. I firmly believe Sport in all its forms; recreation, participation, competitive, elitist and spectating are life enhancing. I believe in Sport for all and for people of all ages and abilities.

I have played competitive sport, sport for fun and sport for fitness. Sport will always teach you something worthwhile.

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Experience

  • CEO

    Federation of Irish Sport

    - Present 6 years 10 months

    Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

    The Federation of Irish Sport is the representative organisation for the National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs) and Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) in Ireland. Our membership consists of over 100 NGBs and LSPs from every corner of the country.
    Our vision is to provide a dynamic and effective voice for Irish sport, promoting the value of sport to Ireland while providing outstanding representation and services to members. As governing bodies, our members’ priorities lie with their sport…

    The Federation of Irish Sport is the representative organisation for the National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs) and Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) in Ireland. Our membership consists of over 100 NGBs and LSPs from every corner of the country.
    Our vision is to provide a dynamic and effective voice for Irish sport, promoting the value of sport to Ireland while providing outstanding representation and services to members. As governing bodies, our members’ priorities lie with their sport. Therefore, our job is to communicate their views regarding the benefits of sport in areas such as personal health/wellbeing, the economy and society as a whole.
    We are “The Voice of Irish Sport”.

  • The Camogie Association

    The Camogie Association

    5 years 5 months

    • Director Of Development

      The Camogie Association

      - 9 years 11 months

      National

      Providing girls of all ages with the opportunity to play Camogie, the fastest field game in the world for Women.
      in clubs,school, colleges counties and provinances in Ireland as well as in America, United Kingdom, Austrailia and Europe

    • Acting CEO

      The Camogie Association

      - 1 year 4 months

      Dublin

      Providing girls of all ages with the opportunity to play Camogie, the fastest field game in the world for Women.
      in clubs,school, colleges counties and provinances in Ireland as well as in America, United Kingdom, Austrailia and Europe

Education

  • University College Cork Master's degree, Social Sciences 2014 – 2016

    Master's degree Social Sciences - Voluntary and Community Sector Management 2.1

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    Thesis completed on the 'Impact of state Regulation on Volunteerism in Gaelic Games'

    Modules on Masters included:
    The Third sector and the state,
    Economics
    IT and the Third sector
    Social Policy in the Voluntary and Community Sector
    Legal Aspects of State Regulation
    Leadership, Organisational Development and Change for the third Sector
    People Management in member based organisations.
    Financial Management in the third sector
    Cooperatives and the Third…

    Thesis completed on the 'Impact of state Regulation on Volunteerism in Gaelic Games'

    Modules on Masters included:
    The Third sector and the state,
    Economics
    IT and the Third sector
    Social Policy in the Voluntary and Community Sector
    Legal Aspects of State Regulation
    Leadership, Organisational Development and Change for the third Sector
    People Management in member based organisations.
    Financial Management in the third sector
    Cooperatives and the Third sector
    Principles, Values and Practice in the Voluntary and Community Sector
    Social Enterprises and Local Development
    Applied Social Research in the Voluntary and Community Sector

  • Colaiste Stiofain Naofa

    Certificate in Leisure and recreation Management

    -

  • St Mary's High school Midleton

    Leaving Certificate

    -

  • Various

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    Event Management Distinction Fetac level 6 Award November 2014
    Train the Trainer Distinction Fetac level 6 Award Feb 2014
    Investment in Excellence Leadership Programme The Pacific institute May 2012
    Time Management Irish Times Training May 2012
    Essential Interpersonal Skills Training Irish Sports council April 2012
    Professional Report writing Irish Times Training March 2012
    Supervisory Management Certificate Professional Development ltd Aug…

    Event Management Distinction Fetac level 6 Award November 2014
    Train the Trainer Distinction Fetac level 6 Award Feb 2014
    Investment in Excellence Leadership Programme The Pacific institute May 2012
    Time Management Irish Times Training May 2012
    Essential Interpersonal Skills Training Irish Sports council April 2012
    Professional Report writing Irish Times Training March 2012
    Supervisory Management Certificate Professional Development ltd Aug 2010
    Performance management course Irish Sports Council June 2012

Projects

  • 20x20 If she can't see it, She can't be it

    - Present

    A social movement to champion and value women and girls in Sport and Physical Activity. 3 pillars - To increase Media Coverage of women and girls in Sport by 20% by 2020. To increase Attendance at women and girls games and events by 20% by 2020. To increase Participation in Sport and Physical Activity by 20% by 2020 #CantSeeCantBe #ShowYourStripes

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Honors & Awards

  • Honorary Doctorate Degree for my contribution to sport in my playing career

    University College Cork

    Winner of 12 All Ireland Senior Medals (7 Camogie and 5 Ladies Football)
    Captain of Cork LGFA 5 in a row team
    9 Senior Camogie National Leagues
    5 Senior Ladies Football National Leagues
    7 Munster Senior Football Medals
    10 Munster Senior Camogie medals
    4 All Stars
    3 Senior Ladies Football Club All Ireland medals
    1 intermediate Ladies Football Club All-Ireland medal
    2 Senior Camogie Club All Ireland medals
    4 Senior Munster Club Camogie Medals
    14 County Senior…

    Winner of 12 All Ireland Senior Medals (7 Camogie and 5 Ladies Football)
    Captain of Cork LGFA 5 in a row team
    9 Senior Camogie National Leagues
    5 Senior Ladies Football National Leagues
    7 Munster Senior Football Medals
    10 Munster Senior Camogie medals
    4 All Stars
    3 Senior Ladies Football Club All Ireland medals
    1 intermediate Ladies Football Club All-Ireland medal
    2 Senior Camogie Club All Ireland medals
    4 Senior Munster Club Camogie Medals
    14 County Senior Ladies Football medals
    7 Munster Club senior ladies football medals
    3 Munster Club senior Camogie Medals
    The Camogie Association Senior intercounty Camogie Player of the year 2006

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