Local Faces: Paul O’Brien
Ballyfermot born and bred, Games Promotional Officer and full-time coach Paul O’Brien has played a huge part in leading Ballyfermot De La Salle GAA club steadily up the ranks to a thriving, flourishing club that sits in the heart of the community today.
A thriving GAA scene and the flashes of green and gold Kerry colours in the heart of Ballyfermot might come as a surprise to some, but full-time coach Paul O’Brien has been working relentlessly over the years to develop the club into the success that can be seen on Gurteen Road today.
The club was initially set up as a schools-based club in 1953 by proud Kerry man Father Troy, in an area that is dominated by soccer.
Champions
Ballyfermot erase the pain of last year's Junior Two Championship defeat.
Only a year after losing out to Wanderers in the Junior Two Club Football Championship Final, Ballyfermot De La Salle were back in this year's decider and recorder a 3-15 to 2-8 victory over Shankill in O'Toole Park on Sunday.
Club Legend: Paul O’Brien helping make Ballyfermot De La Salle beacon of the parish
DLS are showing great progress with O’Brien at the helm as GPO
BUSTLING Ballyfermot. The streets are busy, Full of friendly greetings. Paul O’Brien knows these parts well. Born and reared. He bought a house on the road where he grew up. “I didn’t stray too far,” he smiles. He’s waiting up at the Ballyfermot De La Salle clubhouse. It’s a neat structure; dressing-rooms, showers, toilets, a gym. And a packet of biscuits for the cup of tea.
Session Planning for Long Term Success
Watch this workshop video that was hosted by Paul O'Brien and Dave Moran and is aimed at coaches who wish to improve their coaching skills.
Dublin's Historic 6 in a Row All Ireland Win
Watch the tribute Video above.
Congratulations to the Dublin Team on their historic 6 in a row All Ireland Win (19 December 2020).
Tribute from Ballyfermot DLS GAA Club.
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