The University of Galway Coaching Conference 2025

The University of Galway Coaching Conference 2025

📅 Date: Saturday, December 6th, 2025

⏰ Time: 9:00am – 5:30pm

📍 Venue: ILAS Conference Centre, University of Galway

The University of Galway Coaching Conference 2025 is a must-attend event for coaches from all sporting backgrounds. Our mission is simple: to bring world-class coaching insights to the Irish sporting community.

This one-day conference will feature elite coaches with experience in the Premier League, Women’s Super League, International Rugby, and Gaelic Games. Attendees will gain unique access to practical advice, cutting-edge methods, and real-world experiences from some of the best in the game.

🎟️ Tickets:

• General Admission: €75
• Student Rate: €60 (limited numbers)
• Exhibitor Pass: €250

With only 200 places available, this is an exclusive opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired by leading voices in sport.

👉 Full list of speakers are as follows:

• Jerry Flannery (Defensive Coach, South African Rugby Team)
• Lynne Cantwell (Head of Women's Strategy, Irish Rugby)
• Stephen Aboud (Previously Irish, Italy & Canada Rugby, Upcoming Italy Rugby)
• Cora Staunton (Ex Mayo LGFA and AFL Player, current RTE Pundit and Coach)
• Simon Copley (Lead Phase Coaching u12 and u14 Arsenal FC Academy)
• Niamh Fahey (Ex Ireland and Liverpool FC Player)