Muintir na Tíre is a company limited by guarantee (CRO Dublin registration number 247516) with its registered office at Canon Hayes House, Tipperary. The Board is elected from our member groups, with special expertise co-opted where needed. The Board operate in a voluntary capacity and are not paid. The following are the current directors of the company.
Paddy Fitzpatrick
President
Lisdowney Gathabawn Clontubrid Community Alert, Co Kilkenny
Paddy, who comes from an agriculture background, has a BSc in Rural Development and IT and teaching qualifications. He is a voluntary and community representative with North Kilkenny Development, South Laois Tourism Network, Ring A Link, and the Rural Science Association.
Mike Sweeney
Vice President
Aherlow Kilross Community Council, Co Tipperary
Patsy McLean
Secretary
Myshall Muintir na Tire, Co Carlow
Jackie Meally
Treasurer
Moneenroe Community Council, Co Kilkenny
Paddy Byrne
Director
Askamore Community Council, Co Wexford
Frank McCarthy
Director
Darrara Community Council, Co Cork
Paul McCabe
Director
Moynalty Community Council, Co Meath
Padraig Vaughan
Director
Lisdoonvarna Doolin Kilshanny Community Alert, Co Clare
Teresa Hinchey
Director
Tipperary Community Council, Co Tipperary
Teresa is a retired Community Employment Scheme Supervisor and Manager of Tipperary Community Council. She has been Secretary of Cappawhite Community Alert for 20 years and has served as a Drector of South Tipperary Development Programme.
Danny Winter
Director
Knockanure Valley Text Alert, Co Kerry
Danny works as a HGV driver. He is the Chairman of Knockanure Community Centre and Knockanure Valley Text Alert and also a director and instructor with the local CFR group - NE Kerry Heart Savers.
Aidan O’Gormáin
Director
Aidan is a management consultant providing government affairs, business development and stakeholder engagement services to clients in Ireland and the UK. He holds an MBA and has formerly worked as a political advisor and in leadership roles within member centred organisations. He has a keen interest in community enterprise, regional development and the renewable energy policy. He is active in various committees and local community initiatives at home near Cashel in Tipperary.
Gerard O’Brien
Director
Galbally Community Council, Co Limerick
Charles McCarthy
Director
Galbally Community Council, Co Limerick
