Kenneth Egan’s story is a profound journey from Olympic glory to personal despair and eventual triumph over addiction, positioning him as a beacon of hope and resilience. Born and raised in Clondalkin, Dublin, Egan discovered boxing at a young age, which along with his early introduction to alcohol, shaped his formative years. His remarkable boxing career includes clinching his first Irish championship at 14, amassing a total of 16 Irish titles, and representing his country globally. The pinnacle of his boxing achievements was securing a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, a feat that brought him national fame but also intensified his struggle with alcoholism.
Post-Olympics, Egan faced a tumultuous period marked by personal challenges and a destructive relationship with alcohol, which led to the deterioration of significant personal relationships and a deepening of his internal turmoil. His journey towards sobriety began with the acceptance of his condition and a commitment to change, culminating in a rekindled relationship with his love, Karen, and a newfound purpose in educating others about addiction and mental health.
Egan’s academic pursuits in addiction studies and counselling, combined with his personal experiences, make him an authoritative voice on recovery, resilience, and mental health. He has authored an autobiography detailing his struggles and triumphs, further solidifying his role as an advocate for change and a source of inspiration for many.
To book Olympic Silver Medallist, Mental Health & Motivational Speaker Kenneth Egan for your event, contact Front Row Speakers on +353 1 485 3991 or email welcome@frontrowspeakers.com
‘I’d highly recommend Kenneth as a speaker at any event. He was friendly and professional, and had essential key points he drove home during his presentation. It was a brilliant talk and I really felt that he had a great impact on the students attending, especially through the honesty and passion he spoke with. The atmosphere was fantastic, and the student engagement on the evening was more than I had hoped for. The feedback we’ve received from the event was all positive, and reflects everything said here.’
– Jodie Kenny, DIT Mental Health Society Southside Representative
‘I found the talk by Ken Egan genuine and inspirational. Ken has a relaxed way of communicating and delivers a message of hope, perseverance, determination and also of new beginnings – a message needed for every generation.’
– John, Pearse College, Crumlin
‘I could not recommend Kenneth enough for any schools or organisation in whatever capacity you require. The students in our school are still talking about how effective and memorable Kenneth’s talk was. Huge thanks to Kenneth for allowing us to share and experience his journey with him.’
– Fergal Brennan, St Kieran’s College, Kilkenny
‘We could not recommend Kenneth Egan more for Motivational Speaking; he was simply excellent. Kenneth spoke with our team members, both young and old about a variety of different topics and the feedback was phenomenal. It was moving, inspirational and meaningful and we are so grateful for it. While some of the topics were difficult to discuss, Kenneth had a great wit and sense of humour which brought a lightness and also realness to it all. We sincerely appreciate his open honesty & the more of that in the world the better in our opinion. Thank you to Kenneth for your time.’
– Chloe McKillen, Atlas Autoservice
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