Brian O’Connell

Brian graduated as a Chartered Physiotherapist from the University of Ulster Jordanstown in 2006. He also has a Post Graduate Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine from UUJ (2015).

Brian has been lucky enough to work as the Lead Physiotherapist in a number of elite sporting environments:

  • Cork Senior Mens Football Team (2021 onwards)

  • Cork U20s Football Team (2018 - 2020)

  • Cork Senior Mens Football team (2016 - 2017)

  • Head Physiotherapist Cork Senior Ladies Football team (2012- 2015)

At a national level, Brian has worked with the Irish Senior Men’s Boxing Team (2007/08) and International Level Athletes.

Cliona O’Riordan

Cliona graduated with an Honours Degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Limerick in 2010. She then went on to complete her PhD in Self- Management of Chronic Pain.

Cliona currently works full time as Lecturer in Physiotherapy at the University of Limerick, where she teaches Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Exercise Prescription, and Injury Rehabilitation.

Cliona is hugely experienced in sports injury and rehabilitation and is an expert in the management of chronic neck and back pain. She is currently working with the Cork Senior Mens Footballers alongside Brian and has worked with a variety of sports teams at county and club level in her career to date.

Neal Dawson

Neal graduated as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 2018 with an Honours Degree from the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland in Dublin. This followed his studies in Dublin City University where he graduated with a Degree in Physical Education and Science.

Neal has a particular interest in sports injury rehabilitation and post orthopaedic surgical rehabilitation. Neal, has worked with a variety of sports teams locally including Senior Club Hurling and Football teams, and in AIL Rugby with Dolphin RFC. Furthermore, he has been privileged to be involved in an elite environment with Cork GAA. In 2021, Neal worked as a Team Physiotherapist with the Cork Senior Mens Football Team. Since 2022, Neal is the Lead Physiotherapist for the Cork U17s Hurling team.