Conor Whelan. Changing direction in life, no glass ceiling in Galway.
About this episode
Conor Whelan discusses his unique perspective on life and hurling as Galway prepares for a championship match.
Conor Whelan will take the field this weekend as Galway begin another championship campaign. It seems, a two horse race for the big prize, and that doesn't include the current All-Ireland champions. Where does that leave Galway? Conor Whelan is different. A talented hurler and if Galway are to beat Kilkenny this weekend he'll be needed. He's different because he looks upon things, differently. Before playing a key match before Cork in an All-Ireland quarter-final, he arrived with no boots and no hurl. Youthful easy-going. He was a teacher, but decided to go back to college to study a PHD in mental health and wellbeing. Maybe the death of his cousin Niall Donohue was a reason. The talented Galway hurlerr died by suicide in 2013. Whelan spent time working in Cuan Mhuire treatment centre, learning his craft and that's paved a different route. Thoughtful, interesting and just a little bit different. Conor Whelan on the GAA Social
People in this episode
Host: BBC Radio Ulster
Guest: Conor Whelan
Topics covered
- hurling
- mental health
- sports
- Galway
- championship
- personal growth
Keywords
- Conor Whelan
- Galway hurling
- mental health
- Niall Donohue
- Cuan Mhuire
- championship
- Kilkenny
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cuan Mhuire, Galway, Kilkenny
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