Biography
Born in Cork, O'Rourke attended University College, Dublin (UCD) where she held a sports scholarship between 2000 and 2004. She graduated with a BA (Hons) degree from the college in 2003 and a Diploma in Business Studies from the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business in 2005. O'Rourke is based in Dublin and is coached by Sean and Terrie Cahill. They have been involved in her coaching since October 2005
O'Rourke lists Sonia O'Sullivan and footballer Roy Keane among her sporting idols.
Derval recently completed an honors Masters in Business Management from Smurfit Business School
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