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Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine

Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine

Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine

Expert diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries, helping you return to movement with confidence.

Expert diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries, helping you return to movement with confidence.

Expert diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries, helping you return to movement with confidence.

Trusted by elite athletes and individuals wanting elite level care for their musculoskeletal issues

Previously consulted or worked with

Previously consulted or worked with

Senior Clinical Lecturer

Trinity College Dublin

Chairman

Gaelic Athletic Medical Association

Paris Olympic Games 2024

Team Ireland

FFSEM Higher Specialist Trained

Fellowship of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine

Consultant Sports Medicine Physician

DP World Tour Golf

Dr. Ronan Kearney

FFSEM, MFSEM (UK), MB, BCh, BAO, LRCPI, LRCSI, MICGP, MSc (SEM), Dip (MSK Medicine, MSK Injury, FIFA)

Dr Ronan Kearney is a Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine at Blackrock Clinic, Dublin, having previously worked at Sports Surgery Clinic for many years. He recently served as Medical Officer to Team Ireland at the Paris Olympic Games 2024 and will be part of the Medical Team for the Ryder Cup in Adare Manor 2027. He works extensively with elite athletes across many sports including gaelic games, rugby, soccer, golf and athletics.

Dr Ronan Kearney is a Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine at Blackrock Clinic, Dublin, having previously worked at Sports Surgery Clinic for many years. He recently served as Medical Officer to Team Ireland at the Paris Olympic Games 2024 and will be part of the Medical Team for the Ryder Cup in Adare Manor 2027. He works extensively with elite athletes across many sports including gaelic games, rugby, soccer, golf and athletics.

Dr Kearney’s clinical practice focuses on high-performance musculoskeletal medicine, integrating precision diagnosis, advanced imaging interpretation and multidisciplinary rehabilitation and collaboration to optimise outcomes. He provides consultant-led sports medicine support to teams and athletes, while applying the same high-performance standards and integrated multidisciplinary approach to every patient in his care.

A graduate of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, he completed postgraduate training in Orthopaedics, Emergency Medicine and General Practice in Ireland and Australia. He completed Higher Specialist Training in Sports & Exercise Medicine with the Faculty of Sports & Exercise Medicine (RCSI/RCPI) Ireland and is one of few Consultant Sports & Exercise Medicine Physicians in Ireland. 

Dr Kearney’s clinical practice focuses on high-performance musculoskeletal medicine, integrating precision diagnosis, advanced imaging interpretation and multidisciplinary rehabilitation and collaboration to optimise outcomes. He provides consultant-led sports medicine support to teams and athletes, while applying the same high-performance standards and integrated multidisciplinary approach to every patient in his care.

A graduate of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, he completed postgraduate training in Orthopaedics, Emergency Medicine and General Practice in Ireland and Australia. He completed Higher Specialist Training in Sports & Exercise Medicine with the Faculty of Sports & Exercise Medicine (RCSI/RCPI) Ireland and is one of few Consultant Sports & Exercise Medicine Physicians in Ireland. 

Dr Kearney is Chairman of the Gaelic Athletic Medical Association and a member of the GAA Medical, Scientific and Welfare Committee. He is a Senior Clinical Lecturer in Sports & Exercise Medicine at Trinity College Dublin and has published multiple peer reviewed papers in leading international journals including the British Journal of Sports Medicine and BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine.

His academic and clinical interests include musculoskeletal injuries, bone stress injuries, complex muscle and tendon injuries, ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal interventions and evidence-informed return-to-play decision-making in sport.

Dr Kearney is Chairman of the Gaelic Athletic Medical Association and a member of the GAA Medical, Scientific and Welfare Committee. He is a Senior Clinical Lecturer in Sports & Exercise Medicine at Trinity College Dublin and has published multiple peer reviewed papers in leading international journals including the British Journal of Sports Medicine and BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine.


His academic and clinical interests include musculoskeletal injuries, bone stress injuries, ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal interventions and evidence-informed return-to-play decision-making in sport.

Trusted by elite athletes and

healthcare professionals alike

Trusted by elite athletes and

healthcare professionals alike

From weekend warrior to professional athlete, the principles are the same - accurate diagnosis, a clear plan, and a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to management.

From weekend warrior to professional athlete, the principles are the same - accurate diagnosis, a clear plan, and a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to management.

  • Athlete

    I've worked with Dr. Ronan Kearney across many competition cycles including the Paris Olympics and the Birmingham European championships.

    Andrew Coscoran

    Olympian Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, European Bronze Medalist 2026, Irish indoor records across the 1,500 meters, mile, 3,000 meters, and 5,000 meters.

  • Athlete

    "I've been seeing Dr. Ronan Kearney for the past two years, and I couldn't recommend him highly enough."

    Damien Comer

    Galway GAA · 2022 PwC All-Star · All-Ireland Under-21 Championship winner 2013 · Multiple Connacht Senior Football Championship winner

  • Athlete

    "Ronan has been a joy to work with over the past number of years!"

    Sarah Lavin

    100m hurdles · Irish national record holder (12.62s) · Paris 2024 Olympic semi-finalist & Irish flag bearer · 2013 European Junior Championships silver medallist · 10x National Senior 100m hurdles champion

  • Athlete

    "I’ve worked with Ronan for several years throughout my playing career, and he’s been exceptional."

    Sam Mulroy

    Louth GAA captain · 2025 PwC All-Star · Led Louth to first Leinster Senior Football Championship title since 1957 · Man of the Match, 2025 Leinster Final

  • Athlete

    "I honestly can’t thank Dr. Ronan enough for his time, knowledge, and support over the past number of years."

    Sophie Becker

    400m sprinter · Paris 2024 Olympian · Silver medallist, 2024 European Athletics Championships (4x400m relay) · Irish national record holder (4x400m relay, 3:22.71)

  • Athlete

    "I was struggling with a serious back problem during the week of the Irish Open. Without Ronan’s help I would have withdrawn."

    Alfredo Garcia-Heredia

    Professional golfer, DP World Tour · Runner-up, 2024 Omega European Masters · Runner-up, 2022 AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open · 2021 B-NL Challenge Trophy winner

  • Athlete

    "I can’t thank Ronan enough for the care and expertise he has provided to me"

    Michael Murphy

    Donegal GAA · All-Ireland Senior Football Championship winner & captain 2012 · 4 PwC All-Stars · Ulster Senior Football Championship winner x5 · Young Footballer of the Year 2009 · Donegal's all-time leading scorer

  • Athlete

    I've worked with Dr. Ronan Kearney across many competition cycles including the Paris Olympics and the Birmingham European championships.

    Andrew Coscoran

    Olympian Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, European Bronze Medalist 2026, Irish indoor records across the 1,500 meters, mile, 3,000 meters, and 5,000 meters.

  • Athlete

    "I've been seeing Dr. Ronan Kearney for the past two years, and I couldn't recommend him highly enough."

    Damien Comer

    Galway GAA · 2022 PwC All-Star · All-Ireland Under-21 Championship winner 2013 · Multiple Connacht Senior Football Championship winner

  • Athlete

    "Ronan has been a joy to work with over the past number of years!"

    Sarah Lavin

    100m hurdles · Irish national record holder (12.62s) · Paris 2024 Olympic semi-finalist & Irish flag bearer · 2013 European Junior Championships silver medallist · 10x National Senior 100m hurdles champion

  • Athlete

    "I’ve worked with Ronan for several years throughout my playing career, and he’s been exceptional."

    Sam Mulroy

    Louth GAA captain · 2025 PwC All-Star · Led Louth to first Leinster Senior Football Championship title since 1957 · Man of the Match, 2025 Leinster Final

  • Athlete

    "I honestly can’t thank Dr. Ronan enough for his time, knowledge, and support over the past number of years."

    Sophie Becker

    400m sprinter · Paris 2024 Olympian · Silver medallist, 2024 European Athletics Championships (4x400m relay) · Irish national record holder (4x400m relay, 3:22.71)

  • Athlete

    "I was struggling with a serious back problem during the week of the Irish Open. Without Ronan’s help I would have withdrawn."

    Alfredo Garcia-Heredia

    Professional golfer, DP World Tour · Runner-up, 2024 Omega European Masters · Runner-up, 2022 AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open · 2021 B-NL Challenge Trophy winner

  • Athlete

    "I can’t thank Ronan enough for the care and expertise he has provided to me"

    Michael Murphy

    Donegal GAA · All-Ireland Senior Football Championship winner & captain 2012 · 4 PwC All-Stars · Ulster Senior Football Championship winner x5 · Young Footballer of the Year 2009 · Donegal's all-time leading scorer

  • Healthcare

    "I've had the privilege of working alongside Ronan at international golf events over the past several years."

    Orlaith Buckley

    Chartered Physiotherapist European Tour Performance Institute, European Tour Golf

  • Healthcare

    “I have worked closely with Dr. Kearney for some time now and have found his expertise and attention to detail to be top class."

    Ms. Ruth Delaney

    Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Shoulder Specialist Associate Clinical Professor, University College Dublin

  • Healthcare

    "Dr Ronan Kearney is an excellent Sports Medicine Physician with whom I have the pleasure of working closely."

    Prof Cathal Moran

    Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sports Surgery Clinic, Blackrock Clinic Professor of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Trinity College Dublin

  • Healthcare

    "I've worked with Ronan for several years and have always been impressed by both his clinical expertise and the care he shows his patients."

    Risteard Byrne

    Chartered Physiotherapist & Co-Owner RAPID Physiotherapy

  • Healthcare

    "His knowledge and expertise is second to none, and his attention to detail, required in International Athletics, is excellent."

    Dr Mark Kenneally PhD OLY

    Head of Endurance (Athletics Ireland), Olympian, Chartered Physiotherapist & Owner The Performance Clinic

  • Healthcare

    "As owner of BOC Sports Physio, Ronan has been an incredible support and resource to my clinic and practice."

    Brendan O'Connell

    Chartered Physiotherapist & Owner BOC Sports Physio

  • Healthcare

    "I have had the privilege of working regularly with Ronan over many years and have always been impressed by his clinical skills, professionalism and committed approach to patient care."

    Mr Mark Jackson

    Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sports Surgery Clinic

  • Healthcare

    "We are very fortunate to have Dr Ronan Kearney in Ireland, and he is someone whose opinion I seek regularly."

    Dr Fearghal Kerin

    Consultant Physiotherapist, International Hamstring Expert, Previously Leinster Rugby and Chelsea FC

  • Healthcare

    'Ronan is an outstanding Sports and Exercise Medicine physician whose knowledge, clinical reasoning, and attention to detail are second to none."

    Mark Hoy

    High Performance Physiotherapist, Athletics Ireland

  • Healthcare

    "I've had the privilege of working alongside Ronan at international golf events over the past several years."

    Orlaith Buckley

    Chartered Physiotherapist European Tour Performance Institute, European Tour Golf

  • Healthcare

    “I have worked closely with Dr. Kearney for some time now and have found his expertise and attention to detail to be top class."

    Ms. Ruth Delaney

    Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Shoulder Specialist Associate Clinical Professor, University College Dublin

  • Healthcare

    "Dr Ronan Kearney is an excellent Sports Medicine Physician with whom I have the pleasure of working closely."

    Prof Cathal Moran

    Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sports Surgery Clinic, Blackrock Clinic Professor of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Trinity College Dublin

  • Healthcare

    "I've worked with Ronan for several years and have always been impressed by both his clinical expertise and the care he shows his patients."

    Risteard Byrne

    Chartered Physiotherapist & Co-Owner RAPID Physiotherapy

  • Healthcare

    "His knowledge and expertise is second to none, and his attention to detail, required in International Athletics, is excellent."

    Dr Mark Kenneally PhD OLY

    Head of Endurance (Athletics Ireland), Olympian, Chartered Physiotherapist & Owner The Performance Clinic

  • Healthcare

    "As owner of BOC Sports Physio, Ronan has been an incredible support and resource to my clinic and practice."

    Brendan O'Connell

    Chartered Physiotherapist & Owner BOC Sports Physio

  • Healthcare

    "I have had the privilege of working regularly with Ronan over many years and have always been impressed by his clinical skills, professionalism and committed approach to patient care."

    Mr Mark Jackson

    Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sports Surgery Clinic

  • Healthcare

    "We are very fortunate to have Dr Ronan Kearney in Ireland, and he is someone whose opinion I seek regularly."

    Dr Fearghal Kerin

    Consultant Physiotherapist, International Hamstring Expert, Previously Leinster Rugby and Chelsea FC

  • Healthcare

    'Ronan is an outstanding Sports and Exercise Medicine physician whose knowledge, clinical reasoning, and attention to detail are second to none."

    Mark Hoy

    High Performance Physiotherapist, Athletics Ireland

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To ensure every patient gets the right care, all appointments go through a brief screening process before booking. If another service would be more appropriate, we will let you know before arranging an appointment.

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Ronan works closely with referring practitioners as part of the wider clinical team providing timely specialist assessment, detailed reports, and a clear management plan.

Ronan works closely with referring practitioners as part of the wider clinical team providing timely specialist assessment, detailed reports, and a clear management plan.

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