B. Ed. (1971). BA (1974). Higher Diploma in Education (First Class Honours) (1975). Primary school teacher (1971-1974). Secondary school teacher (1974-2003). President of the Gaelic
Athletic Association (2003-2006). Executive Chairman, Irish Institute of Sport (2006-2008).
Business Person of the Month (May 2005). People of the Year Award (2006). Honorary Doctorate, Dublin Institute of Technology (2007). Social Entrepreneur of the Year (2007). Kerry Person of the Year (2008).