James is a member of Cork Constitution, and finished playing junior rugby with the club in 2022. James made friends for life during his time with the club and is passionate about the importance of community and social connection, in particular through sport. He has a degree in Sports Psychology and now works as a Senior Clinical Psychologist for the HSE and has worked in a wide range of services in Cork. James currently works with and supports young people and their families who experience mental health difficulties. James follows approaches which include talk therapies that are person centered.

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Tel: 085 758 4229

Brian FitzGerald is the President of Cork Constitution F.C. 2026/2027. Brian has been a senior officer in the Defence Forces, spent two periods as a ship’s Captain before retiring as the Navy’s Operational Commander. Brian is also a qualified Mediator.

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Tel: 087 679 9465

Dave Hayes has been a proud Cork Constitution RFC member since the age of seven and currently plays with the Minors/J2s. Dave has also played tag rugby for Ireland earning 75+ caps, captaining teams across two World Cups and coaching a number of Irish sides. Professionally, Dave is a primary school teacher with over 15 years of experience supporting mental health as a Behaviour Support Teacher and Care Team member. Qualified in Educational Leadership (UCC), Emotion Coaching, and Pathways to Prevention, he champions a "relationship-first" approach. Dave firmly believes that building a strong sense of belonging is vital in both sport and education.

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Tel: 087 928 3072

Astrid Heaney is Head of Girls Rugby and Coach of Girls Rugby at Cork Constitution FC, where she is passionate about creating a positive, inclusive environment that helps young players build confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of sport. With a diverse background in leadership, childcare, education, hospitality, and coaching across Ireland, the UK, Egypt, Uganda, and the USA, she brings a wealth of experience in supporting people from all walks of life. Qualified in first aid, trauma informed care, dyslexia support, and animal assisted therapy, Astrid is committed to promoting wellbeing, personal growth, and positive mental health both on and off the rugby pitch.

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Tel: 083 0114 746

Barry Howell joined Cork Con in 1988. I played senior with the Club until 1996. In those years he was lucky enough to win a Senior Cup in 1989, the very first AIL in 1990/91, and a Junior Cup in 1994. I am now in the privileged position of managing the senior team for the last 4 years, and lucky enough to win the AIL during that time. I am married with 4 adult children, and I am a publican since 1996. I am very involved with Continuing Care programme , helping people with recovery programmes after they finish in treatment centres for addictions. I firmly believe we all need to take care of our own mental health and help others to do that too. We are all in this together.

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Tel: 087 681 6726

James Morrison is an Emergency Nurse at Cork University Hospital and has been a member of Cork Constitution FC since joining the club in 2020. Throughout his career, he has developed a strong interest in promoting general health and wellbeing, recognising exercise and sport as a valuable social outlet that can positively support mental health. Holding a Bachelor of Science in General Nursing, James works closely with individuals experiencing acute mental health crises, collaborating with psychiatry and community mental health teams to provide compassionate care. He hopes this programme will encourage and support anyone who may be struggling, while also helping those who simply want to improve their overall wellbeing through connection, education, and physical activity.

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Tel: 083 802 4687

Aidan Moynihan has been a member of Cork Constitution FC since the summer of 2017 and is still an active member of the senior playing squad for the upcoming season. Aidan served as club captain from 2021 to 2023. Away from the rugby pitch Aidan works as a Financial Planning Advisor with AIB.

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Tel: 087 262 1182

Hugh O’Donovan is a lifelong member of Cork Constitution FC, a Chartered Psychologist (Work and Coaching), and a former Army Officer. Throughout his career, he has been passionate about helping people, teams, and organisations realise their potential and thrive. As Principal of Hugh O’Donovan & Associates, he draws on the latest evidence from positive psychology, coaching psychology, and contemplative neuroscience to support performance, wellbeing, resilience, and personal growth. Hugh co-founded Ireland’s first master’s programme in Coaching Psychology at University College Cork and is a published author, speaker, and Fellow of the International Society for Coaching Psychology. His work is grounded in a deep belief in the power of sport, community, and human connection to enrich lives.

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Tel: 087 630 7662