Tommy Bowe is an accomplished former Irish rugby union player and now a prominent television presenter, widely recognised for his impressive career both on and off the rugby field. As a keynote speaker, Tommy shares invaluable insights gained from his experiences in elite sport, as well as his transition to a successful media career. One of his most notable achievements is helping Ireland win their first Six Nations Grand Slam in 61 years in 2009, a historic feat that solidified his reputation as one of the country’s finest athletes.
Tommy’s early career was shaped by his multi-sport background. Growing up in County Monaghan, he excelled at Gaelic football and rugby, playing for his local GAA club and representing Monaghan at youth levels. His rugby talent saw him represent Monaghan RFC, and while studying at the University of Ulster, where he continued to develop his rugby career. He was capped at Ireland U20 and U21 levels and was named the Irish Rugby Union Players' Association (IRUPA) ‘Young Player of the Year’ in 2004, marking the start of a decorated career. During his professional rugby career, Tommy played as a winger for top clubs like Ulster and Ospreys, as well as earning 69 caps for Ireland and five caps for the British & Irish Lions. His speed, agility, and try-scoring ability earned him numerous awards, including the prestigious Six Nations Player of the Championship in 2010. He was a key player in Ireland's Six Nations victories in 2009 and 2015, and featured in two British & Irish Lions tours, to South Africa in 2009 and Australia in 2013, the latter of which ended in a series win.
Post-rugby, Tommy transitioned seamlessly into television presenting. He became a regular host on Ireland AM, a popular Irish morning show, and has hosted a variety of sports and travel programmes, including Getaways and Eir Sport’s Pro14 coverage. His dynamic career in media, coupled with his sporting background, makes him a highly sought-after keynote speaker for topics ranging from performance under pressure to personal resilience and career transitions.
Audiences should hire Tommy for his ability to connect with people across industries, using his unique career experience to inspire and motivate. Whether discussing leadership, overcoming adversity, or achieving peak performance, Tommy’s engaging style and wealth of experience make him a compelling speaker. His insights are relevant for corporate settings, sports teams, and media professionals alike.
Tommy Bowe's official speaker topics are listed below:
- Leadership and teamwork in elite sports
- Resilience and overcoming setbacks
- Achieving peak performance under pressure
- Sportsmanship and mental toughness
"We were delighted to have Tommy Bowe speak at our recent Corporate strategy day, through Champions UK PLC. I honestly cannot recommend Tommy enough as a guest speaker. We had a pre-meeting with Tommy a few days before the event and shared the themes of the day, and they key messages we wanted him to get across. Tommy had the entire audience engaged, sharing his experiences both on and off the field, through Rugby and his post-retirement roles and applied these to the journey we were embarking on as we launched our five-year business plan, along with our mission, vision and values. I honestly cannot recommend Tommy enough and really look forward to having him back with us in the future." - Sharon, Chief People Officer, Devenish Nutrition Ltd
- 2023/2024 – Host on Ireland AM
- 2020 – Co-host on Ireland AM (Virgin Media Television)
- 2018 – Presenter of Eir Sport’s Pro14 coverage
- 2017 – Co-presenter on Getaways (BBC and RTE)
- 2013 – British & Irish Lions Series Winner in Australia
- 2012 – Pro12 Champion with Ospreys
- 2010 – Six Nations Player of the Championship
- 2010 – WRPA Players' Player of the Year
- 2009 – Six Nations Grand Slam Winner with Ireland
- 2009 – Celtic League Player of the Year
- 2009 – IRUPA Players' Player of the Year
- 2006 – Celtic League Champion with Ulster
- 2004 – IRUPA Young Player of the Year
How to hire Tommy Bowe
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Tommy Bowe for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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