Sarah Brigid O'Connell

Sarah is a podiatrist, Lecturer in Podiatric Medicine, and owner of a private practice in Galway. She is a podiatry graduate of the University of Galway and has an MSc in Sports and Exercise Medicine from the University of Ulster.  Her interest in Sports Medicine has led her to working with elite athletes, particularly professional rugby teams in the West of Ireland.

As part of Sarah’s full-time lecturing role at the University of Galway, she is the National Coordinator and Practice Education Lead for student clinical placements and part of the Musculoskeletal teaching team, specialising in orthotic therapy. Her previous industry position with Firefly Orthoses lends to her unique experience in orthotic product design, material choices, and pathology-specific modifications and additions.  She recently completed a postgraduate certificate in Higher Education Teaching and Learning and has presented some of her work at international and national conferences.