Éamonn Fitzmaurice
Kerry,Ireland
Summary
My unique and multifaceted experiences in Education, Sport and Media have enabled me to develop and hone my leadership, management and communication skills in a variety of settings. I am passionate about fostering a positive, values driven, people first culture, where individuals and teams can flourish and maximise their potential.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Principal teacher
Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne
Daingean Uí Chúis
2018.09 - Current
- As principal of a Gaeltacht school of 450 students and 60 staff I promote a culture of improvement, collaboration, innovation and creativity in teaching and learning, and assessment, while managing the planning and implementation of the school curriculum through the medium of Irish.
- Establish and lead staff teams in all areas of school life, building leadership capacity while also fostering student voice to develop student leaders.
- Manage the school’s human, physical and financial resources, to create and maintain a highly functioning organisation while managing challenging and complex situations including conflict resolution.
- Promote the pastoral care of students and staff, something that is of paramount importance to me.
Media Analyst
RTÉ & The Irish Examiner
2007.05 - Current
- Write a regular column in the Irish Examiner on Gaelic Football.
- Appear regularly as a television analyst on RTÉ Sport, predominantly functioning as a co-commentator on live television broadcasts.
Management Mentor
Meath GAA
2024.12 - 2025.09
- Mentored the senior and under 20 managers of the Meath football teams to aid their development by advising them, providing feedback and by imparting my knowledge and experience.
Kerry Senior Football Manager
Kerry GAA
Kerry
2012.08 - 2018.08
- Managed and coached an elite sports team for six years, winning 1 All Ireland, 1 National Football League and 6 Munster Championships.
- This afforded me an unprecedented opportunity to develop personally in general, and to develop my leadership and management skills in particular, in an unforgiving and ultra-competitive environment,
History Teacher
Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne
Daingean Uí Chúis
2001.09 - 2018.09
- I loved infusing the students with my passion for history and empowering them to be the best version of themselves inside and outside the classroom.
- Heavily involved in Extra Curricular activities to afford the students a critical opportunity to develop multifaceted personalties.
Education
Leaving Certificate -
Galecholáiste Chiarraí
Trá LíBachelor of Arts - History and Geography
University College Cork
10/1995 - 07/1998
Master of Arts - European Integration (Law, Economics, History, Integration of EU)
University of Limerick
08/1998 - 08/1999
Diploma of Higher Education - Education
University College Cork
09/2000 - 07/2001
Diploma in Management and Leadership -
UCD Professional Academy
08/2025 - 02/2026
Skills
- Leading by example with honesty
- Motivating individuals and teams
- Providing and accepting feedback
- Effectively Communicating
- Managing emotions in high pressure environments
- Active Listening & Empathy
- Decision-making
- Problem solving
- Implementing change
- Strategic Planning
- Working to deadlines
- Lifelong Learner
Affiliations
- Gaelic Football and Hurling
- Reading
- Golf
- Jogging and Hill Walking
- Coaching my children's sports teams
Achievements
- All-Ireland winning player and manager with the Kerry Football Team.
- Appointed Principal of Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne where I led the school through the COVID-19 pandemic, promote the holistic development of our students and introduced various initiatives, including being the first school in Ireland to introduce the Yondr smartphone management system.
- Nominated for Sports Writer of the Year in 2023.
- Coached various school teams to All-Ireland success.
- Member of the Football Review Committee (2024 -2025) tasked with improving Gaelic Football.
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Native
Irish
Native
French
Intermediate
Timeline
Management Mentor
Meath GAA
2024.12 - 2025.09
Principal teacher
Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne
2018.09 - Current
Kerry Senior Football Manager
Kerry GAA
2012.08 - 2018.08
Media Analyst
RTÉ & The Irish Examiner
2007.05 - Current
History Teacher
Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne
2001.09 - 2018.09
Leaving Certificate -
Galecholáiste Chiarraí
Bachelor of Arts - History and Geography
University College Cork
10/1995 - 07/1998
Master of Arts - European Integration (Law, Economics, History, Integration of EU)
University of Limerick
08/1998 - 08/1999
Diploma of Higher Education - Education
University College Cork
09/2000 - 07/2001
Diploma in Management and Leadership -
UCD Professional Academy
08/2025 - 02/2026