Michael O’Connor
Michael O’Connor is a dedicated coach and father who has played a vital role in the athletic development of his daughter, Kate O’Connor, a talented multi-event athlete. His guidance and support have been instrumental in helping Kate excel in her pentathlon and heptathlon pursuits.
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O’Connor’s father Michael was a close observer from the stand.
Kate O’Connor leaps to long jump gold with her irrepressibly competitive style – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-02
Michael O’Connor states that Greenland provides Denmark with strategic depth.
Jutarnji list - Zašto je Grenland danski?
Croatia· 2026-01-17
Michael, her father and coach, has helped carefully nurture her career.
Kate O’Connor’s calm mindset was her greatest asset during medal-winning year – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-21
Michael O’Connor, Kate's father and coach, was recognized by World Athletics with their annual coaching award.
Kate O’Connor named Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year for 2025 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-19
Kate O’Connor embracing her father and coach Michael after winning silver in the heptathlon.
Republic of Ireland’s November heroics catapult them to become nation’s most popular team – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-18
Kate O’Connor's father and coach, Michael, has been nominated in many of the coaching categories too.
With awards season upon us, Kate O’Connor should pick and choose – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-06Michael O’Connor, Kate's father and coach, spoke about her injury and the importance of coaching resources.
Kate O’Connor receives hero’s welcome at Dundalk homecoming – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-25
Michael O’Connor is one of the law offices that contributed to the Kickers Shoe Drive.
Primary and high schools benefit from back-to-school shoe drive | News
Jamaica· 2025-09-23
O’Connor is coached by her father Michael.
a remarkable achievement – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-22
Michael O’Connor is Kate's father and coach.
Kate O’Connor dreaming bigger again after perfect season ends in Tokyo – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-21
Michael O'Connor, Kate's father and coach, watched closely from the stand.
O’Connor secures stunning silver while McPhillips finishes fourth at World Championships – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-20
O’Connor's father and coach Michael also watching closely from the stand.
Ireland’s Kate O’Connor secures stunning silver medal at World Championships – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-20
Michael O’Connor met with Strauss about the possibility of moving to Australia to play rugby league.
From tackling wildebeest to Springbok to Wallaby
Australia· 2025-08-22
Michael O'Connor is one of the players holding the all-time Blues record for tries, which To'o is closing in on.
NSW Blues winger Brian To’oAustralia· 2025-07-07
Her father Michael has been her coach for most of her career and still oversees much of her training.
Ireland’s first world indoor medallist for 19 years – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-21Coached in Dundalk by her father Michael, O’Connor current divides her time between home and Belfast.
Ireland’s Kate O’Connor wins silver medal at World Indoor Championships – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-21
Michael O’Connor is Kate's father and oversees much of her training.
Kate O’Connor targeting a podium place at European Indoor Championships – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-04