I live in Ireland’s midlands with my partner, our child, one dog, and six cats (yes, six). I currently undertake consultancy work, mostly for Irish NGOs, where I try to keep the wheels turning and the impact meaningful.
In past lives, I’ve been a soldier, a sailor, a lecturer in U.S. politics, a researcher in political violence, and—briefly, and quite literally—deceased in 2019. I’ve also spent years in the motorcycle industry as a general sales manager for several well-known brands, learning a lot about people, performance, and just how many ways there are to argue over how fast we remember we used to be.
I’ve moved through academia, fieldwork, and policy spaces, usually drawn to messy, complex problems and the people trying to make sense of them.
I’m a sci-fi enthusiast, a believer in cross-border perspectives, and the kind of person who still browses second-hand bookshops like something might change. I’m also still trying to figure out what “online community” means, and where I fit in that conversation.
This blog is a space for reflection, commentary, and the occasional detour. Welcome.
My Meandering Experience
PARTNER, DAD, & RENAISSANCE MAN
Friend to cats and dogs.
BRIEFLY DECEASED
THE FCA – INFANTRY SOLDIER
Irish army reserve defence force.
Merchant Navy – cadet/officer
A licensed mariner. Deck officer.
Virgin megastores – crew
Transfers, recalls, and stock management.
Conference & banqueting – supervisor
Hotel hospitality, functions, and events.
Automotive – BRAND / SALES MANAGER
Managed Triumph, Ducati, and BMW Motorrad for Rep. of Ireland.
NGO ADMINISTRATION & CONSULTANCY
Administration, organisation, management for Irish based Non-Governmental Organisations
RELIEF INSTRUCTOR / TRAINER / EDUCATOR – NATIONAL LEARNING NETWORK
Responsible for the training and development of Learners.
BA in international relations
Dublin City University, Ireland
ma in international security and conflict studies
Dublin City University, Ireland
Dynamic Network Analysis and Computational Organization Theory
Carnegie Mellon University, USA
Fresh start
National Learning Network, Ireland
Blood bike’s – volunteer rider
Leinster, Ireland
motorcycle action group – committee member
Ireland (National organisation)
Town Band – committee member
Mullingar, Ireland
Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride – organiser/host
Dublin, Ireland (first 4 years)
Memento Mori
