Colm O Rourke
Navan,Meath
Summary
Meath football player 1975 to 1996.
Two All Irelands 1987 and 88.
5 Leinster championships.
3 National Leagues.
2 Senior Club Championships.
Footballer of the year 1991.
Manager of Meath senior team 2022 to 2024.
Winners of Tailteann Cup 2023.
Managed St Patricks Classical school to 3 All Ireland wins and 9 Leinster senior championships.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Newspaper columnist.
Sunday Independent
Ireland, Dublin
1996.03 - 2024.11
Weekly columns on GAA affairs.
TV analyst
RTE
1991.05 - 2022.09
Worked as an analyst on on live GAA games and on Sunday game night highlights programme.
School principal
Department of Education
St Patricks Classical School Navan Co Meath
2007.09 - 2022.01
- Achieved high standards of education with rigorous curriculum implementation.
- Drafted comprehensive budgets, ensured adequate resource allocation.
- Developed a strategic vision by encouraging staff input and collaboration.
- Took a personal role in the hiring of all staff.
- Fostered positive learning environment to encourage student engagement.
Teacher
Department of Education
St Patricks Classical School Navan, Co Meath, Meath
1981.09 - 2007.09
- Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
- Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Geography
UCD
1975.09 - 1978.06
Higher Diploma in Education -
UCD
Dublin, Leinster 1978.09 - 1979.06
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Team building
Accomplishments
Meath footballer 1975 to 1995. All Ireland winner 1987 and 88.
5 Leinster championships and 3 National Leagues.
Manager of Meath team 2022 to 2024.
Manager of ST Patricks CS to 3 All ireland senior Collges titles and 9 Leinster championships.
Manager of Simonstown Gaels to 2 Senior championships 2016 and 17.
Manager of International rules team 1999 and 2000.
Adviser on GAA betting odds to Paddy Power`s for three years. Resigned from position in 2020.
Timeline
School principal
Department of Education
2007.09 - 2022.01
Newspaper columnist.
Sunday Independent
1996.03 - 2024.11
TV analyst
RTE
1991.05 - 2022.09
Teacher
Department of Education
1981.09 - 2007.09
Higher Diploma in Education -
UCD
1978.09 - 1979.06
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Geography
UCD
1975.09 - 1978.06