Dr. Ciarán J. Kearney

Growth, Death, Regrowth. Three stages of life. I’ve never seen this before in one flower in mid-November. Nature the teacher. 🌱

“Every age, after all, must have its own aisling and dream of a better, kinder, happier, shared world.” ~ Michael D. Higgins, Uachtarán na hÉireann #dochas #buiochas

The peace of a grass pitch and a full moon overhead. #Samhain

The Battle of Bethpage Black: how US crowds strengthened Europe’s cohesion Reframing crowd hostility and channelling the energy in their favour can be an effective psychological strategy

How might crowd hostility and verbal abuse towards players influence team performance ?

Some thoughts I shared on this for @irishexaminer.bsky.social @tonyleen.bsky.social #rydercup2025 #sport #psychology

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The Battle of Bethpage Black: how US crowds strengthened Europe’s cohesion Reframing crowd hostility and channelling the energy in their favour can be an effective psychological strategy

www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/a...

Every year, at this time of year I buy Proteas, a symbol of courage and resilience. A remarkable flower which can grow and blossom after wildfire. Like the person it’s for ♥️

Rory McIlroy: Between the Giant's Causeway and the Claret Jug For Rory, no obvious time-out has happened between Augusta and Portrush. To what extent that summit descent has been choreographed by Team McIlroy remains to be seen. Somewhere between the Giants Caus...

With the start of #TheOpen, I wrote this article for @irishexaminer.bsky.social
#TheOpen #highperformance #psychology #golf #mentalpreparation
www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/a...

Rory McIlroy: Between the Giant's Causeway and the Claret Jug For Rory, no obvious time-out has happened between Augusta and Portrush. To what extent that summit descent has been choreographed by Team McIlroy remains to be seen. Somewhere between the Giants Caus...

With the start of #TheOpen, I wrote this article for @irishexaminer.bsky.social
#TheOpen #highperformance #psychology #golf #mentalpreparation
www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/a...

“Always hit the shot you would hit if you’re one shot behind.” - Pádraig Harrington #psychology #sport #golf #performance

Finalising the last lecture of the academic year on the link between leadership & culture #psychology #Schein

Perspective is more than perception. #Easterweekend

The Masters: Sports psychologist Bob Rotella talks Rory McIlroy's mindset ahead of Grand Slam bid Sports psychologist Bob Rotella discusses how hes working with Rory McIlroy to improve his mindset as he bids for a Grand Slam.

Big night for Rory McIlroy. And his Sport Psychologist, Dr. Bob Rotella #TheMasters

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Suaimhneas gan uaigneas (Tranquility without loneliness). One of my favourite Irish expressions.

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit!
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As I’ve often said...

Sport Psychology is not Apart from coaching : it’s A Part of coaching. 🧠🤜🏻🤛🏻

Here’s an article I’ve co-authored with some great people to explain how.

#sport #psychology #coaching #gaelicgames

Áit tanaí ~ A thin place. Visiting Cranfield yesterday, ancient site of heritage and history on the shores of Lough Neagh. Location of a holy well, 13th century church & final resting place of my parents. #AsDúchasDóchas

Lá Fhéile Bríd Shona Daoibh
Happy St Brigid’s day, feast of #Ireland’s matron saint of and Celtic goddess #Imbolc

Great to see Belfast Giants 🏒 in action up close last night. Like #hurling on ice and a good comeback to win against Sheffield Steelers 🥅

“Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” ~
Robert Louis Stevenson

Delighted to co-author this new Free publication #SíolnanÓige with Dr Trish Jackman Dr Matt Bird Martin Kennedy & Jack Cooney #coaching #sport #psychology

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Áthbhliain faoi mhaise duit. Every good wish for 2025, beginning today…