Niamh O'Sullivan

School of Business

Lecturer

School of Business Building
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(01) 708 6636

Biography

Niamh teaches Equine Business at the School of Business. She teaches the subjects stud farm business management, equine leisure and tourism, racecourse and equine event management and the social and economic impact of the equine industry both in Ireland and internationally. Before joining Maynooth University, Niamh worked in a variety of advisory and management positions within both the thoroughbred and sport horse sectors including Specialist Equine Adviser with Teagasc (The Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority) General Manager, Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association, Equestrian Sport Manager, Horse Sport Ireland. She has many years of practical experience working in the industry in Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Research Interests

Her research interests are the international thoroughbred breeding and racing industry, sport horse breeding programmes,equestrian high performance programmes, increasing participation in equestrian sport, the international management of disease prevention and control.

Niamh is also a PhD candidate at Dublin City University, Ireland, under the supervision of Professor David G. Collings.  Her main research interests are skilled mobility and macro talent management.  Her current work focuses on the role of skilled mobility in augmenting regional competitiveness.

 

Book Chapter

Year Publication
2019 Niamh C. O'Sullivan & David G. Collings (2019) 'Clusters and talent management: Optimizing the potential of skilled mobility within spatial agglomerations' In: Macro Talent Management in Emerging and Emergent Markets. Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge.

Conference Contribution

Year Publication
2017 Niamh O' Sullivan, David G. Collings (2017) An exploratory study on the potential of skilled mobility to develop, increase and sustain regional competitiveness (2017) Irish Academy of Management: Facing the business and management challenges of a Post-Brexit World’ Belfast. N. Ireland, 30/08/2017-01/09/2017.
2012 Ms. Fiona Sheridan (2012) The Dublin Horse Show; its history, changes, challenges and organisation Royal Dublin Society, FSS, Management, .
2012 Mr. Joey Cullen,Marketing Manager (2012) The financial performance of the Irish sales Goffs Bloodstock Sales, FSS, Management, .
2012 Mr. Colin McLelland, Communications Manager (2012) The development of Team Equestrian Ireland Horse Sport Ireland, FSS, Management, .
2012 Ms. Deirdre Harte, Assitant Breeding Manager (2012) Breeding for high performance Horse Sport Ireland, FSS, Management, .
2012 Mr. Keith Rowe, CEO (2012) An overview of the RACE- History, aims, funding and current issues Racing Academy and Centre of Education, FSS, Management, .
2012 Mr. Leo Powell, Managing Editor (2012) The role of the media in the Irish sport horse and thoroughbred sectors The Irish Field, FSS, Management, .
2011 Ms. Heather Coyle, High Performance Coordinator (2011) Ireland's international coaching system Horse Sport Ireland, FSS, Management, .
2011 Mr. Denis Egan, CEO (2011) Integrity and best practice within the thoroughbred racing industry The Irish Turf Club, FSS, Management, .
2011 Mr. Fionnan Nestor (2011) The promotion and marketing of Ireland as an equestrian tourist destination Failte Ireland, FSS, Management, .
2011 Michael O' Rourke, Director of Communications & Barabara White, Marketing Services Manager (2011) Critical analysis of the HRI Strategic Marketing Group Report Horse Racing Ireland, FSS, Management, .
2011 Mr. Daithi Harvey, Marketing Executive (2011) New opportunities for the Irish thoroughbred industry Irish Thoroughbred Marketing, FSS, Management, .
2011 Ms. Heather Coyle, High Performance Coordinator (2011) The role and governance of the Federation Equestrian International Horse Sport Ireland, FSS, Management, .
2011 Mr. Paddy Berry, Assistant Manager (2011) International stud book regulationss Weatherbys Ireland, FSS, Management, .
2010 Mr. Keith Rowe, CEO (2010) The role of the Racing Academy within Irish Racing and future aims and objectives of the school Racing Academy and Centre of Education, FSS, Management, .
2010 Mr. Jim Kavanagh, CEO (2010) Overview of the work, aims and objectives of the Irish Racehorse Trainers Association Irish Racehorse Trainers Association, FSS, Management, .
2010 Ms. Caroline Gray, CEO, Fairyhouse Racecourse (2010) Overview of Fairyhouse Racecourse and raceday management Fairyhouse Racecourse, FSS, Management, .
2010 Mr. Simon Kerins, Director, Tattersalls Ireland (2010) An overview of Tattersalls Ireland Tattersalls Ireland, FSS, Management, .
2010 Mr. Francis Hyland (2010) Politics of the betting industry and the future financing of racing Irish Bookmakers Association, FSS, Management, .
2010 Mr. Noel O' Brien, National Hunt Handicapper (2010) The National Hunt pattern and race handicapping The Irish Turf Club, FSS, Management, .
2009 Mr. Des Leadon, Head of Clinical Patholgy (2009) The importance of disease prevention and control Irish Equine Centre, FSS, Management, .
2009 Mr. Colin McClelland (2009) Communications & Marketing within the Sport Horse industry Horse Sport Ireland, FSS, Management, .
2009 Mr. Evan Arkwright, Commercial Manager, Curragh Racecourse (2009) Raceday Sponsorship The Curragh Racecourse, FSS, Management, .
2009 Ms. Grainne Sugars, Manager (2009) Education & Coaching within the Equine Leisure & Tourism Sector Calliaghstown Equestrian Centre, FSS, Management, .
2009 (2009) The role of the media within the Irish equine industry The Irish Field, FSS, Management, .
2009 Ms. Jean Mitchell, Event Director (2009) Organising a Three day Event Eventing Ireland, FSS, Management, .
2009 Ms. Tamso Doyle, Marketing Manager (2009) Importance of Racing to the Equestrian Leisure & Tourism Sector Horse Racing Ireland, FSS, Management, .
2009 Mr. Denis Egan, CEO (2009) Role of the Irish Turf Club in maintaing the Rules & Regulations Irish Racing The Irish Turf Club, FSS, Management, .
2009 Ms. Deirdre Harte, Assistant Breeding Manager, Horse Sport Ireland (2009) Gateway Organisations to Equestrian Sport Horse Sport Ireland, FSS, Management, .
2009 Mr. JP Montgomery, Marketing Manager, RDS (2009) Promotion and Marketing of the Dublin Horse Show Royal Dublin Society (RDS), FSS, Management, .
2009 Mr. Michael O' Hagan, CEO (2009) Marketing Ireland as a Centre of excellence for Thoroughbred Breeding & Racing Irish Thoroughbred Marketing, FSS, Management, .
2009 Mr. Paddy Berry, Assistant Manager (2009) The Function of Weatherbys Ireland GSB Ltd Weatherbys Ireland GSB Ltd, FSS, Management, .
2009 Ms. Fiona Sheridan, Operations Manager, RDS (2009) Event Operations for the Dublin Horse Show Royal Dublin Society (RDS), FSS, Management, .
2009 Mr. Noel O' Brien, Senior National Hunt Handicapper (2009) The Role of the Handicapper in Irish Racing The Irish Turf Club, FSS, Management, .
2009 Mr. Francis Hyland (2009) Theory & Practicalities of Book making Irish Bookmakers Association, FSS, Management, .
2009 Ms. Karen Hennessy, Lecturer (2009) Profile of the Equestrian Leisure Sector University College Dublin, FSS, Management, .
2009 Mr. Jim Kavanagh, CEO (2009) The Irish Racehorse Trainers Association - Past & Present Irish Racehorse Trainers Association, FSS, Management, .
2009 Mr. Aidan Byrne, CEO (2009) An overview of the Association of Irish Racehorse Owners Association Association of Irish Racehorse Owners, FSS, Management, .
2009 Mr. Richard pugh (2009) An overview of Irish Point to Point services Irish Point to Point Services, FSS, Management, .
2009 Mr. Tommy O' Sullivan (2009) Health & Safety on Racecourses Health & Safety Authority, FSS, Management, .
2009 Mr. Joey Cullen, Marketing Manager (2009) An Overview of Goffs Bloodstock Sales and the Irish thoroughbred market Goffs Bloodstock Sales, FSS, Management, .
2009 Fionnan Nestor (2009) The development of Ireland as an Equestrian Tourist Destination Failte Ireland, FSS, Management, .
2009 Dr. Sue Judd, Senior Lecturer in Equine Studies (2009) Profile of the UK Equestrian Leisure Sector Writtle College, FSS, Management, .
2009 Mr. Lorcan Kelly, Grounds Manager, Tattersalls Ireland (2009) Logistics and facility planning in event organisation Tattersalls Ireland, FSS, Management, .
2009 Ms. Deirdre Harte, Assistant Breeding Manager (2009) Equestrian Leisure Activities Horse Sport Ireland, FSS, Management, .
2009 Mr. Keith Rowe, CEO (2009) The Role of RACE in the Irish and international thoroughbred horse industry Racing Academy and Centre of Education, FSS, Management, .
2009 Ms. Karen Hennessy (2009) Profile of the Irish Sport Horse industry -The Competition Sector University College Dublin, FSS, Management, .
2009 Ms. Fiona Sheridan, Executuve Assistant (2009) An overview of the work of the Royal Dublin Society and the hosting of the Dublin horse Show Royal Dublin Society, FSS, Management, .
2009 Mr. Simon Kerins, Director, Tattersalls Ireland (2009) Tattersalls Ireland Tattersalls Ireland, FSS, Management, .
2009 Mr. Ronan Corrigan, Chairman (2009) Show jumping Ireland and the Irish Sport Horse industry Show Jumping Ireland, FSS, Management, .
2009 Mr. Alexis Murphy, CEO (2009) The role of the Tote within the Irish betting industry Tote Ireland, FSS, Management, .

Electronic Article

Year Publication
2018 Niamh C. O' Sullivan (2018) Odds on: A Short History of Bookmaking. ELEA [Link]
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Professional Associations

Description Function From / To
Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association Regional Committee Member -

Honors and Awards

Date Title Awarding Body
01/01/1994 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture University of Essex
01/01/1990 Certificate in Agriculture and Equine Production Kildalton College, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny
01/01/1997 Postgraduate Diploma in Equine Studies University College Dublin
01/01/1992 Thoroughbred Breeding and Management Course Irish National Stud

Employment

Employer Position From / To
Horse Sport Ireland (HSI), The Governing body for Irish Equestrianism Equestrian Sport Manager 01/11/2007 - 30/10/2008
Teagasc Equine Specialist Adviser 01/09/2000 - 01/12/2001
Writtle College Lecturer & Year Superviser, Assistant Manager of College Stud Farm 01/06/1998 - 01/05/2000
Irish Thoroughbred Breeders association (ITBA. The representative body for Thoroughbred Breeders Manager 01/01/2002 - 01/09/2007

Education

Start date Institution Qualification Subject
University of Essex Bachelor of Science
Irish National Stud Diploma, First place, Gold medal recipient
Dublin City University PhD Student- Ongoing Talent Management
University College Dublin GradDip, First Class Honours
Kildalton College Certificate

Teaching Interests

Main teaching interests are the social, sporting and economic impact of the equine industry in Ireland and internationally, the importance of business, financial and regulatory management within the industry, measures to promote and develop greater engagement with and participation in thoroughbred racing and equestrian sports. 

For example I teach the Introduction to the Equine Industry module to our first year BBS in Equine Business students:
This module is designed to enable students to understand the business environment within the Irish equine industry. It examines the range of equine firms operating within Ireland and abroad. It also offers insights into the interplay between the various equine business, industry stakeholders, and the environment in which they operate in Ireland and internationally. This module will give students a comprehensive knowledge of the size and economic importance of both the thoroughbred and sport horse sectors of the Irish equine industry relative to our main international competitors, including activities involved, population/production figures, participant numbers, regional centres of excellence, numbers employed, and performance parameters. It examines the organisational structure and responsibilities and critically evaluates the objectives of the governing and relevant industry bodies. It appraises the input and response by the governing bodies and industry stakeholders to Government policies. It identifies and assesses the financial support structures in place within the industry and the role of public funding. The module explores the symbiotic relationship between many of the main industry stakeholders in both the sport horse and thoroughbred sectors and also between the two sectors of the equine industry itself.

Students will learn about and have the opportunity to discuss Government policy and topical issues of concern within the industry with staff and a number of expert industry practitioners who will join the class for a speaker series that runs throughout the module. Specifically, the module will assess the status of the Irish equine industry within the international equine industry and the potential for building on our strength’s and past successes to further develop the Irish equine industry on the world stage.