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🎯 Performance Nutritionist 🎯 Owner of Target Nutrition

Dingle, Co. Kerry
Joined July 2011
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John O'Connor retweeted
Defensive effort first. Winning score second. 40 seconds left: he prevents defeat. Two minutes later: he decides the game. Impact is defined by work, not time on the pitch. đŸŽ„ @SportTG4 ©
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John O'Connor retweeted
Carb loading is one of the most misunderstood parts of performance nutrition in GAA. Most players think they’re fueling well, but they’re not even close. Here’s what you actually need to know if you want to perform and recover properly. đŸ§”
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đŸ”„ This Friday, Nutrition talk for parents by John O Connor Head of Nutrition for Kerry GAA and owner of Target Nutrition đŸ”„ Parents | Guardians, Mentors, boys and girls of all age groups are invited. Friday, January 26th at 7.30pm* in the Clubhouse. Please spread the word!
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John O'Connor retweeted
I spoke to @Kerry_Official lead performance nutritionist & owner of Target Nutrition John O’Connor this week about how parents & coaches can help their young sports people navigate the minefield of nutrition. This is a must listen for all moms & dads especially! đŸŽ™ïžCheck out the full episode supported by @PST_Sport Apple: apple.co/3MQDKH7 Spotify: spoti.fi/3MQiEIR 💰Contribute to the Lily Daly foundation; bit.ly/3t9EtfI #coaching #coach #gaa #sport #nutrition #performance #parents #parentingtips #Food
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Podcast #126 is with @Kerry_Official Sports Nutritionist, @target_nutri đŸŽ™ïž We discuss in depth the various aspects of Sports Nutrition in intercounty GAA. John gives us insights into questions at the elite level, alcohol consumption & HPX Conference. podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s

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Go n-Ă©irí lenĂĄr gcomhghleacaĂ­ Eoghan atĂĄ ag rith Ăł ThrĂĄ LĂ­ go dtĂ­ an Daingean (thar an Chonair!) an DĂ©ardaoin beag seo i gcuimhne ar a mhĂĄthair Áine. TacaĂ­g le Gally’s Gallop ar idonate.ie ar son Cumann TacaĂ­ochta Ailse ChiarraĂ­ agus OspĂ­s ChiarraĂ­.
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In late 2023 Kerry GAA will be launching a new qualification the Certificate in the Foundations of S&C & are looking for expression of interest from clubs. This new professional standard will enable high-quality S&C training to be delivered within clubs & schools @UKSCA
Kerry GAA Strength & Conditioning Trainer Award - Certificate in the Foundations of Strength and Conditioning (S&C Trainer) ONLY 16 places available INFORMATION kerrygaa.ie/kerry-gaa-sc-tra

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John O’Connor Nutritionist giving a talk on Nutrition & Hydration to the Ballydonoghue Coiste na nOg players and their parents last night in Coolard. Thanks to John for the very informative presentation & all attendees. @Kerry_Official #gaahealth #irishlife #healthyireland
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Dingle LGFA/GAA are delighted to launch DĂșchas CLG Daingean UĂ­ ChĂșis in association with Elevate Performance. For more information please contact Shane O’Rourke on 0856061206. @_ElevatePerform @target_nutri @PeilBanDaingean
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Great to get the opportunity to present on my research at the All Ireland Postgrad Conference in @DCU Friday. Thanks to the organisers for a super event, it was lovely to meet everyone and hear about their work! Thanks to my supervisors Dr. SarahJane Cullen & Prof. @geeves2012
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Promise made. Promise kept. 💚💛 #ciarraĂ­abĂș Newspaper 📾 @Kerrys_Eye
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There are just 2 days left! Enter our @DingleGAA #WinAHomeInDingle fundraiser for your chance to win a €250,000 home in Dingle, or one of our other great prizes up for grabs đŸ€© Get your ticket đŸ‘‰đŸ» winahomeindingle.com You'll also be supporting @kerryhospice @DinglePeninsula
Paul Geaney and Tom O'Sullivan bringing Sam Maguire to PĂĄirc an Ághasaigh. Hup you boys you, SAM for Kerry. Meas mĂłr i gcĂłnaĂ­, ChiarraĂ­ abĂș go deo!
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John O'Connor retweeted
“We’ve moved away from the idea that ‘one size fits all’. It doesn’t." #EirGridGAA #PoweringForward punditarena.com/gaa/thepatea

Well done to our Dingle Seniors on winning the 2022 Kerry County Senior Football League Division 1 Final. Tough luck to Dr. Crokes, beidh lĂĄ eile agaibh gan dabht!
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2 WEEKS TO GO ‘Win a home in Dingle’ - Tickets €100 If you’re not in you can’t win Www.winahomeindingle.com
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John O'Connor retweeted
A tough day for these lads who have done us so proud & put in one hell of a performance, but unfortunately they came up short by a single point. Hard Luck lads 👏💚💛
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