Lee Keegan

The latest episode of The Players Voice features Kerry’s Martin Stackpoole. The goalkeeper joined host Alan O’Mara to open up in great detail about his gambling addiction and his recovery. Martin talks about his struggle to reach out for help, what he learned from spending time in a treatment centre and how much he is enjoying living life on his own terms again. The Players’ Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. If you are a GPA member and worried about problem gambling, call 1800 98 92 85 or text ‘GPA’ to 50808 from the Republic of Ireland OR from Northern Ireland please call 0800 044 5059 or text ‘GPA’ 85258. If you aren’t a GPA member and need support, please check out gamblersanonymous.ie or problemgambling.ie. Each episode is hosted by Alan O’Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

Welcome to the latest episode of The Players Voice - where this week we are joined by Down’s Fionnuala Carr.   During this chat, Fionnuala opens up about the highs and lows of running her own business, MarVal Power. She talks about applying the ‘next ball’ mentality she learned in sport to business, as well as dealing with self-doubt and building confidence. We also chatted about retiring from the inter-county game, the positive role Clonduff GAA club plays in her life and becoming a mother for the first time.   The Players’ Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com for more information.    Each episode is hosted by Alan O’Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper and a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

Welcome to the latest episode of The Players Voice - where this week we are joined by Kildare goalkeeper Mary Hulgraine. During this powerful and insightful conversation, Mary reflects on her well-being journey and recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. She talks about the importance of accepting help and shares some of the highs and lows of life in recovery. Mary also chats about learning to love herself, prioritising self-care and the things that help her stay well. If you are a GPA member in the Republic of Ireland and are impacted by this episode, please call 1800 98 92 85 or text ‘GPA’ to 50808. From Northern Ireland please call 0800 044 5059 or text ‘GPA’ 85258. If you aren’t a GPA member and want to learn more about important mental health services, check out the Samaritans, Pieta House and for addiction specific services check out Cuan Mhuire. The Players’ Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com for more information. Each episode is hosted by Alan O’Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

Welcome to the latest episode of The Players Voice - where this week we are joined by New York goalkeeper and former Down player, Mick Cunningham. One of the heroes that helped the exiles to their first ever win in the Connacht GAA championship earlier this year, Mick tells us why he moved to New York in the first place and how it has helped him to evolve as a person and a player. Away from the GAA, he is the Co-Founder and Chief Technical Officer at Zelta AI. During this conversation, Mick talks about community, mindset, dealing with mistakes, work/life balance and what he has learned from taking the road less travelled. The Players’ Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. Each episode is hosted by Alan O’Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie. To find out more about me or my work as a performance and wellbeing consultant, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

Welcome to the latest episode of The Players Voice - where this week we are joined by Clare camogie star Chloe Morey and former Tyrone player Gemma Begley, who is now the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion manager with the Gaelic Players Association. During this chat, Chloe and Gemma outline why female inter-county football and camogie teams will play the remainder of their 2023 championships under protest. They explain why players feel disrespected by the GAA, the LGFA and Camogie Association, as well as the need for a centralized Player Charter Agreement to protect player welfare. They discuss why players have run out of patience and are unified behind the need to build a better future. The Players’ Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. Each episode is hosted by Alan O’Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie. To find out more about me or my work as a performance and wellbeing consultant, please go to www.RealTalks.ie. But for now, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Players Voice - with Chloe Morey and Gemma Begley