Keith is Executive Director for Smarmore Castle and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the therapy team and operations.
Before joining Smarmore Castle, Keith worked as a private psychotherapist and has four years of solid experience as the manager of another Irish treatment centre. He also has two decades of hospitality experience plus 20 years of his own recovery, as well as a firm belief in the 12-step model.
On top of this, he is a doctoral candidate in psychotherapy at Dublin University. On joining Smarmore Castle, he said:
“I’m very excited to be appointed the clinic manager of Smarmore Castle Private Clinic. I have always been impressed by the multidisciplinary approach offered at Smarmore Castle and look forward to working with the very professional and dedicated team, who work tirelessly to provide quality care to all patients”.
Keith’s Media Appearances
May 2026 – Keith discusses ketamine addiction with Deirdre Barry of the Irish Independent. Continue reading.
March 2026 – Keith warns readers about the risks of excessive alcohol consumption around St Patrick’s Day – “[…] as clinicians we have a responsibility to share what the evidence tells us […]”. Continue reading.
November 2024 – Keith discusses the effects of workaholism with journalist Sharon Ní Chonchúir from the Irish Examiner. Continue reading.
June 2023 – Keith talks about the pervasive nature of cocaine and cocaine addiction across Ireland. Continue reading.
June 2023 – Keith talks about cocaine in Ireland. Continue reading.
April 2023 – Keith condemns the new lotto feature allowing players to pre-pay up to a year in advance. Continue reading.
June 2022 – Keith is featured in an article about Smarmore Castle’s international accreditation. Continue Reading.
June 2022 – Keith is pictured in an article about Smarmore Castle’s Accreditation. Continue reading.