About

Daniel McKenna is the founder of The Irish Yank Society. The Society is a group of individuals who are focused on positive thinking and challenging themselves daily through physical fitness to be stronger in both mind and body. Daniel believes pushing yourself physically improves your mental health which in turn prepares you for the tasks of everyday life. This is a pillar of the Irish Yank Society. 

Fitness has always been an integral part of Daniel's life. As the son of a PE teacher in Ireland, he grew up playing competitive sports, reaching the national level in his country's sport of Gaelic Football. He is a personal trainer with over eight years of experience and numerous certifications including a Level I & II Kettlebell StrongFirst certification as well as USAW Level I, TRX, RRCA Certified run coach and NASM certifications. Daniel's passion is using the knowledge he's gained from these experiences and certifications and sharing it with the world through his coaching. Daniel is excited to share his unique blend of fitness expertise, entertainment and challenging workouts with Society members.

Through the Irish Yanks Strength Summits Daniel has been able to provide in-person training across North America. These workshops teach the foundations of movement as well as instruction to groups on how to properly train with the kettlebell. The goal of the Summits is to connect with the Irish Yank community in person, impact as many lives as possible while building lasting relationships with participants.

Another pillar of the Irish Yank Society is giving back to the community. Founded by Daniel, The Irish Yank Foundation was created to raise funds for organizations that support individuals facing physical and intellectual challenges. Daniel has deep roots in the rural part of Ireland where he was raised and his personal connection to several organizations, including Errigal Truagh Special Needs, drives his passion for helping others. Enriching the lives of the children and adults impacted by these challenges is at the heart of everything Daniel does. The Foundation is a way for Daniel to stay connected and enrich the quality of life for as many people as possible.

About the society

“I’ve created this Society in a way of trying to help inspire, motivate and reach as many people as possible. I want to bring my positive mental attitude along with my hard work ethic to the forefront for people to see that with these two things, anything is possible!

I want to bring this Irish positivity to everyone I can. LFG!” - Daniel

THE MAN BEHIND THE LENS.

Outside of fitness, Daniel is an accomplished photographer. He has traveled the world capturing stunning landscape and urban photography. He is delighted to share his portfolio of photographs that are available to purchase on his website.