In this episode of I Love You, MAN, host Stephen Feeney welcomes Robbie O’Connell, known online as @positiveprimaryprincipal.

Robbie is the principal of St. Brendan’s National School in Blennerville, Co Kerry, and began his career in social care before moving into education. He holds a Master’s in the leadership of wellbeing in education and works as an accredited life and leadership coach.

We explore his journey, why he champions wellbeing and relationships at the heart of school life, and how he supports boys to feel seen, supported and challenged. Robbie shares his observations on digital wellbeing, the pressures boys face today, and how school leaders can foster emotionally rich learning environments. This conversation offers practical insights and a hopeful outlook for parents, educators and anyone invested in nurturing the next generation of boys.