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May 20, 2025 59 mins

What does it take to leave behind everything familiar and start again on the other side of the world - professionally, personally, and mentally?

In this episode of Beyond The Game, Ciarán Sheehan shares his remarkable journey from All Ireland winning Cork GAA star to professional AFL player with Carlton Football Club in Melbourne.

Ciarán reflects on his early love for sport, the joy of playing multiple codes, and the shift from community-driven GAA to the high-pressure environment of professional sport. He opens up about the physical and mental toll of injury setbacks, how he navigated change, and the identity challenges that come with life after elite sport.

Taking his knowledge from working in player welfare and development role, Ciarán now leads people at Green rebel one of Ireland's biggest green energy suppliers bringing thoughtful insight into working with people, supporting others through transition, and the lessons he’s carried with him from sport into real life.

Topics Covered:

- Transitioning from Cork GAA to professional AFL - Managing injury setbacks - physically and mentally - Adjusting to a new culture and professional system - Supporting others through change and personal development - Balancing performance, wellbeing, and staying grounded in joy

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