On episode 207 I am delighted to be joined by Cuala Director of Coaching Mark Brennan. Mark is originally from Carlow and was a dual player for his native county. He has since turned his hand to coaching and was involved in the rise of the Meath senior ladies football team where they would win back to back all Ireland’s in 2021 and 2022. Mark also worked as a GPO in clubs across Dublin. 

We discuss coaching, the role of director of coaching, being a dual player, Cuala, Meath ladies success, learning from elite sporting environments including Saracens & Harvard and more! 

Please note this episode was recorded in early September 2025. Prior to any Ladies Football rule enhancements 

Find Mark here 

https://x.com/MarkBren13 

https://ie.linkedin.com/in/mark-brennan-b48a8a52   

Thanks to our sponsor Taranis Recovery. Use the discount code SIDELINE15 for 15% off your purchase on ⁠taranisrecovery.com⁠ . An Irish-owned brand focused on helping athletes recover smarter, Rise higher and Live stronger. 

Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here: 

⁠https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLive⁠

Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBand

Intro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ . 

If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠⁠