#244 Eamon Fennell // Finding Success On & Off the Pitch

On episode 244 I am joined by former Dublin and St. Vincent's footballer Eamonn Fennell. We discuss his football and professional career, setbacks, and everything in between. Eamon shares his evolution and journey not only as a footballer but also off the pitch including experiences that shaped him; growing up in a football-mad family, his transfer from O’Toole’s to St Vincent’s, and the unforgettable 2011 All-Ireland win. He also reflects on being dropped from the Dublin panel by Jim Gavin in 2013, how that disappointment drove him to reach another level, and ultimately winning a Club All-Ireland with St Vincent’s in 2014. Eamon opens up about being expelled from school at 17, the difficult impact that had on him, and how he turned things around to complete his Leaving Cert before eventually going on to study an MSc and MBA at UCD — despite not following the traditional route into third-level education. He has continued his entrepreneurial spirit building ventures of his own including a coffee shop in Donaghmede,⁠ and previously a bar on Camden street with Michael Darragh McCauley and Ross McConnell. He honestly shares his experience in finding time to do it all including work, coaching, business, training and family, and that it’s not about finding “balance”, but learning how to juggle your priorities.Find Eamon here https://www.instagram.com/eamo_fennell/ This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sport Expo Ireland⁠⁠⁠⁠,  a brand-new event taking place at the Sport Ireland Campus on April 21st and 22nd, 2027.  Designed to connect stakeholders from every corner of the Irish sporting landscape. Attendees will hear from leading voices in sport, take part in interactive workshops, explore the latest developments in elite performance, business and technology. Whether you’re involved in elite performance, grassroots, business, or simply passionate about where Irish sport is heading, ⁠⁠⁠Sport Expo Ireland ⁠⁠⁠is set to become one of the most exciting gatherings on the sporting calendar. To learn more, register your interest, and explore opportunities, visit https://qrco.de/bgrRu3 Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here: https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLiveRecorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠