John O’Connor leads the performance nutrition strategy at Kerry GAA as well as running Target Nutrition, a coaching platform he founded that’s committed to a food-first, evidence-based approach. He is a professional doctoral candidate at the University of Limerick, and holds a BSc in Sport & Exercise Science, an MSc in Exercise & Nutrition Science, and lectures the Fundamentals of Nutrition at Sacred Heart University in Dingle.
From underage teams to senior levels, clubs provide players with structured coaching, competitive opportunities, and a deep sense of pride in their community. It is within these environments that emerging talent is nurtured, where players build resilience, leadership, and the work ethic required to compete at the highest level. As part of this development, education around nutrition is key, ensuring that players at all levels understand the role of fuelling, recovery, and hydration in their performance, growth, and overall health.
This is a very interesting article that was first posted in June 2025, and due to its popularity the KHNI would like to draw your attention to this informative read. Over the past decade, the global prevalence of obesity has escalated to alarming levels, prompting significant public health concerns. In 2022, approximately 1 in 8… Read more »
To address the nutritional needs of young athletes and guide them towards better performance, Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute, in collaboration with Kerry GAA, has launched a 3-part educational series titled ‘Food Fit for a Kingdom’. This series, hosted by John O’Connor, Head of Nutrition for Kerry GAA, and Aoife Marie Murphy, Senior Sustainable Nutrition… Read more »
To help young athletes meet their nutritional needs and improve their performance, the Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute, in collaboration with Kerry GAA, has launched a 3-part educational series titled ‘Food Fit for a Kingdom’. This series, hosted by John O’Connor, Head of Nutrition for Kerry GAA, and Aoife Marie Murphy, Senior Sustainable Nutrition Manager… Read more »
To address the nutritional needs of young athletes and guide them towards better performance, Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute, in collaboration with Kerry GAA, has launched a 3-part educational series titled ‘Food Fit for a Kingdom’. This series, hosted by John O’Connor, Head of Nutrition for Kerry GAA, and Aoife Marie Murphy, Senior Sustainable Nutrition… Read more »
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