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Craig McCourtney

@craig_mcc1

Education Development Officer @sportireland | MSc Sports Science @ucddublin | U17 National Coach for @irishbadminton | Sponsored by @Victor_sport | Views my own

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Was great to see the graduation of our new Coach Developers and Assessors group last week from 20 different NGBs. These people will play a massive role in supporting their sports and delivering key programmes for coach development across Ireland 🇮🇪 linkedin.com/posts/sport-ir…

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Excited to start a Professional Diploma in Digital Learning with Digital Learning Institute With the evolving sports education landscape, high-quality digital learning will be important in supporting the sector’s future. Looking forward to gaining new knowledge, insights, and experiences

Excited to start a Professional Diploma in Digital Learning with <a href="/DLInstitute_/">Digital Learning Institute</a> 

With the evolving sports education landscape, high-quality digital learning will be important in supporting the sector’s future. Looking forward to gaining new knowledge, insights, and experiences
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Looking forward to be a part of the judging team tomorrow PEXpo Ireland in the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena, excited to see the work the students have put together for the event!

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Great to be invited as part of the judging team today PEXpo Ireland where a high standard of PE projects were on display today from Junior and Senior cycle school students. I was really impressed by the standard and academic premise these projects showcased. Congrats everyone!

Great to be invited as part of the judging team today <a href="/PEXpoIreland/">PEXpo Ireland</a> where a high standard of PE projects were on display today from Junior and Senior cycle school students.
I was really impressed by the standard and academic premise these projects showcased.
Congrats everyone!
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What a day so far at the Sport Ireland Physical Literacy Forum! So far we have heard from three incredible leaders: ✨Dr Melanie McKee on the power of physical literacy as a gateway to lifelong activity. ✨Dr. Nalda Wainwright on laying the foundations for movement in early

What a day so far at the Sport Ireland Physical Literacy Forum! 

 So far we have heard from three incredible leaders:

✨Dr Melanie McKee on the power of physical literacy as a gateway to lifelong activity.
 ✨Dr. Nalda Wainwright on laying the foundations for movement in early
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This week I’m starting on a new challenge and learning opportunity attending the first ‘global’ BWF Level 3 course in Dubai, UAE Thanks to Badminton Ireland for supporting this education

This week I’m starting on a new challenge and learning opportunity attending the first ‘global’ BWF Level 3 course in Dubai, UAE

Thanks to <a href="/irishbadminton/">Badminton Ireland</a> for supporting this education
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Just wrapped up 7 intensive and inspiring days in Dubai, on the BWF Level 3 Coach Education Course 📚 Looking forward to the post course project over the next few months and to implement some of the theories and concepts in Ireland Big thanks to Badminton Ireland BWF

Just wrapped up 7 intensive and inspiring days in Dubai, on the BWF Level 3 Coach Education Course 📚 

Looking forward to the post course project over the next few months and to implement some of the theories and concepts in Ireland
Big thanks to
<a href="/irishbadminton/">Badminton Ireland</a> <a href="/bwfmedia/">BWF</a>
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Coaching continues to be the foundation of Irish sport 🇮🇪 268,000 volunteer 👏 1M+ hours each week ⏰ 380,000 would consider returning 📈 Sport Ireland is delivering programmes & supporting NGBs to boost coaching quality & numbers 💪

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🚨Explore Career Opportunities in Irish Sport! There are exciting new roles now live on the Sport Ireland website - from coaching and community development to leadership, event management, and women in sport. Whether you're starting out or stepping up, now's your chance to help

🚨Explore Career Opportunities in Irish Sport!

There are exciting new roles now live on the Sport Ireland website - from coaching and community development to leadership, event management, and women in sport.

Whether you're starting out or stepping up, now's your chance to help
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Great to be back for the first time as a participant at the Badminton Ireland Annual Coach Development Conference. Always one of the NGB’s highlight events for the year

Great to be back for the first time as a participant at the <a href="/irishbadminton/">Badminton Ireland</a> Annual Coach Development Conference.
Always one of the NGB’s highlight events for the year
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Great to see a highly informative Clean Sport session delivered by Maxine, this a key piece of education for all coaches in the sports sector to take part in #CleanSport #PlayTrue

Great to see a highly informative Clean Sport session delivered by Maxine, this a key piece of education for all coaches in the sports sector to take part in

#CleanSport #PlayTrue
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Great to attend the Badminton Ireland Coach Development Conference on the weekend. Informative and key sessions featured on Clean Sport, Physical Literacy & Disability Sport, along with great on-court demos from Olympic coach Peter Jeffrey. 👏 Well done to the organisers

Great to attend the <a href="/irishbadminton/">Badminton Ireland</a> Coach Development Conference on the weekend.
Informative and key sessions featured on Clean Sport, Physical Literacy &amp; Disability Sport, along with great on-court demos from Olympic coach Peter Jeffrey. 

👏 Well done to the organisers
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From 23-30 September 2025, Ireland joins millions across Europe to mark a decade of movement, motivation, and momentum. Whether you’re a weekend walker, a regular athlete, or looking for a fresh start, this is your invitation to embrace an active lifestyle and discover the

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A real privilege to be representing Ireland once again coaching the Junior National badminton teams for my 10th consecutive year 🇮🇪 We’re in Assam, India for the BWF World Juniors — the team event kicks off tomorrow vs Thailand 💪 #TeamIreland

A real privilege to be representing Ireland once again coaching the Junior National badminton teams for my 10th consecutive year 🇮🇪 

We’re in Assam, India for the BWF World Juniors — the team event kicks off tomorrow vs Thailand 💪

#TeamIreland