Personal profile
Research interests
My main research interests include men's experiences of baby loss, physical activity amongst marginalised communities, and athlete mental health.
Teaching
I lecture on multiple courses within TUS including the BSc (Hons) Sport Science with Exercise Physiology; BSc (Hons) Athletic Rehabiltiation and Therapy; BSc (Hons) Nutrition for Health; BSc (Hons) Physical Activity and Health; and, BSc Exercise and Health.
My teaching predominantly centres on health psychology, sociology, and sport psychology.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, The Mental Health of Irish Jockeys: A Mixed-Methods Approach
Jan 2018 → Aug 2021
Award Date: 15 Aug 2021
Masters, Sport and Exercise Science (Distinction)
Sep 2015 → Sep 2016
Award Date: 1 Oct 2016
Bachelors Degree, BSc (Hons) Sport Science (First Class)
Sep 2015 → Sep 2016
Award Date: 1 Sep 2015
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
- 1 Article
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‘‘There's no quick fix!’’ Factors influencing rapid weight loss practices in Irish horseracing and the potential scope for change
O'Neill, D., Warrington, G., King, L., Pugh, J., McGoldrick, A., O'Connor, S. & Cullen, S. J., Jun 2025, In: SSM - Qualitative Research in Health. 7, 100520.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
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The quiet suffering of horse racing's jockeys Jockeys: Many say they don't seek help for fear of losing their jobs
24/05/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Jockey suicides shadow horse racing, bring attention to stress and mental health concerns of the job
23/05/23 → 24/05/23
443 items of Media coverage
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Caustic feedback, serious injuries and the quiet mental health suffering of horse racing jockeys
23/05/23 → 24/05/23
6 items of Media coverage
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