Brian Leahy Coach

Aspiring Camogie Coach. Co learning with Every Player.
Head Coach with MIC Limerick.
Masters In Applied Sports Coaching in UL,
Level 2 Camogie Coach.

[Crescent College Comprehensive SJ @SjCrescent]

Thanks to our fantastic sponsors Centra Dooradoyle who gave a treat to our camogie teams today after a great season

[Brian Leahy Coach @BLaocha]

Great performance @MICLimerick in the Maura Mccroly Final . @LimCamogie

[John Adair @JAdairSoccer]

One of my bigger challenges has been creating a framework for our coaches in terms of how we want all of our teams to play and our identity on the field.

A few things that were top of mind when creating our most current version…

[Crescent College Comprehensive SJ @SjCrescent]

Thanks to Centra Dooradoyle for their generous sponsorship of our camogie team for the upcoming year

[iGaelicCoach @iGaelicCoach]

🎯Great read on the value of the Skill Acquisition Coach Role in High Performance Environments

https://t.co/U0Wo6ukLyT

[Ray Boyne @AnalysisGaa]

“Galway’s Relentless Edge: How Effort delivers in the All-Ireland Camogie Final”
Lead Stat was Effort.
In a game of fine margins, Galway’s biggest weapon wasn’t a free-taker, a forward’s finish, or a tactical masterstroke, it was pure work rate.
Effort Stat (Tackles, Hooks & Blocks):
•Galway: 84
•Cork: 73
That 11-action difference equates to one extra defensive pressure every 3 minutes, constantly disrupting Cork’s rhythm.
2-3 Player Press. Galway’s Pressure Game
The quality of Galway’s work was as telling as the quantity:
•Galway: 48% of their tackles involved 2–3 players swarming the ball carrier.
•Cork: 33%
That collective press forced turnovers, slowed Cork’s attack, and fed Galway’s extra 7 shots.
Shot Volume & Accuracy
•Total shots: Galway 27 – Cork 20
•Scoring rate: Galway 55% vs Cork 70%
One to note: Galway’s extra shots came directly from turnovers won (45 vs 34) and repeat pressure.
Puckout Battle
•Own puckouts won: Cork 90% vs Galway 47%
•Cork dominated their restarts, but Galway’s press flipped enough possession to neutralise the PO advantage.

Analyst’s Note:

Galway’s win was based on workrate.
The 84 effort actions and 67% collective press rate created chaos for Cork, fed the Galway shot count, and allowed the calmest finisher on the field, Carrie Dolan, to close the deal.

[Brian Leahy Coach @BLaocha]

Best of luck all @MICLimerick players involved in the @OfficialCamogie finals this weekend. @CorkCamogie @GalwayCamogie96 @OffalyCamogie @kerrycamogie @laoiscamogie #BeThere

[Marion Geary @mariongeary3]

@LadiesFootball @LimCamogie @MunsterCamogie @OfficialCamogie @MunsterLGFA @LKLadiesGaelic

[Ray Boyne @AnalysisGaa]

“Principles before Tactics.”

Put your time and energy into embedding the Principles of Play — because if the team doesn’t live its principles, you’ll never realise its full potential.

Tactics without principles are like shortcuts without a map.

Master the identity first. Then shape the strategy.

[Mary Immaculate College (MIC) @MICLimerick]

As intercounty contests gain momentum, the clock is also counting down for GPA members to apply for the 2025 MIC GPA Scholarship, with the deadline for applications set for Friday, 25 July.

Find out more about the MIC GPA Sports Scholarship here: https://t.co/9yTh3xHJoW

[Brian Leahy Coach @BLaocha]

New Challenge . New team. My role is simply -try to make each and every player a bit better. Very Grateful to my former players . Plenty of mistakes along the way but plenty of Learning. 8years . #goodmemories❤️ .
Onwards with the Learning #coachingCamogie

[Brian Leahy Coach @BLaocha]

Are you considering MIC as your CAO choice? Do you play sport? Apply by 1 May for MIC's Elite Sports Scholarships! #HelloMIC @LimCamogie

[Chris Parker @chris_parker222]

As a coach, you need a plan to get your team talking. Here are some questions for team discussions. Maybe it can help someone out today.

[Cyril McGrath performance & rehab @MillaCoach]

In and out of possession

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

Noughts & Crosses

But make it football... 😅

[Crescent College Comprehensive SJ @SjCrescent]

After 2 days of top class hockey, Crescent claimed the All Ireland Kate Russell Senior Hockey crown! Unforgettable memories made and dreams realises! @irishhockey

[Crescent College Comprehensive SJ @SjCrescent]

All roads lead to Dublin for the Kate Russell Hockey All Ireland on Thursday & Friday. Thanks to Brian in Centra Dooradoyle for his generous sponsorship of energy drinks and other supplies to help our teams performance. Great local support for the school.

[Phil Kearney @kearney_phil]

Skill Development in Gaelic Games

It was an enormous honour to present on skill development at the Gaelic Games conference in November. My presentation, alongside many others, is now available via @gaalearning: https://t.co/Rpbq3kcaYz

Here’s a short 🧵 on some ideas I covered.

[#LimerickandProud @ilovelimerick]

MIC honours Purcell Cup winning Senior Camogie Team 💚💚💚

#limerick #lovelimerick #ilovelimerick #limerickandproud #LimerickCity @MICLimerick

https://t.co/mqmfhCxpJo

[Ladies Football @LadiesFootball]

🏆 @MICLimerick are @AIGIreland @LadiesHEC Giles Cup Champions for 2025!

Capt Aoife Dillane lifts the cup! 🎉

#EffortisEqual #LGFAColleges