Vincent O Flaherty

Dr. Vincent O Flaherty is a Lecturer in the Department of Sports, Media, and Marketing at South East Technological University (SETU). He holds an external role as an External Examiner at the Technological University of the Shannon from September 2021 to September 2026. With over 20 years of experience across business, education, and sport, his career combines academic and industry expertise.

His PhD research focused on the career decision-making processes of Irish underage international footballers, employing careership theory and integrating frameworks from Pierre Bourdieu, Jean Côté, Schlossberg, and Scanlon & Doyle. This work examines structural and agency factors influencing athletes' transitions to professional careers.

• Research Interests:
• Children in Sport
• Athlete Identity
• Elite Athlete Development
• Career Transition
• Sport & Leisure Behavior
• Event Management

Dr. O Flaherty maintains active involvement in sports governance and coaching, including roles with the Football Association of Ireland’s Child Welfare Committee, Ireland Active (as lead Child Welfare Tutor), and coaching soccer, golf, and GAA teams. He previously lectured at Technological University Dublin and worked with organizations like Rugby Players Ireland (collaborating with international rugby players and Leinster Rugby).