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.
Jackie Meally
President
Moneenroe Community Council, Co Kilkenny
Jackie is a former Chair of Moneenroe Community Council in Co. Kilkenny. He is General Manager of Ring a Link Rural Transport / Local Link delivering rural services in County Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Wicklow and North Fingal. Jackie is a member of the County Carlow Transport, Environment and Infrastructure SPC. He is treasurer of Carlow Older Persons Forum and is involved in a number of rural and community development organisations.
Patsy McLean
Secretary
Myshall Muintir na Tire, Co Carlow
Charles McCarthy
Treasurer
Galbally Community Council, Co Limerick
Charles is a retired Local Government Official with a background in Civil Engineering, qualified with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Programme Management. He is Chairperson of his local Community Council and has a keen interest in community development and alternative energy sources.
Paddy Fitzpatrick
Vice 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
Director
Aherlow Kilross Community Council, Co Tipperary
Michael is co-owner of an SME with over 20 years of experience serving the intensive Agricultural sector, Food Industry, and the Waste Management Sectors, in respect of their Environmental Management Systems, Waste and Nutrient Recovery plans. He is a Director of the AD facility in Timoleague and involved in the GRAZE renewable gas concept at Mitchelstown. A past President of Muintir Na Tire he has a unique knowledge of what a sustainable rural based economy should be.
Paddy Byrne
Director
Askamore Community Council, Co Wexford
Paddy has been involved in community work for over 30 years. In that time he has been involved in the Carnew Enterprise Centre and his local Askamore group, leading to a Community Childcare Centre, national loop walks, community park and playground, and the current refurbishment of the Community Centre. He served on the Board of Wexford Local Development and is a former National President of Muintir.
Frank McCarthy
Director
Darrara Community Council, Co Cork
Frank is a retired business manager with particular skills in finance, project management, corporate governance and information technology. He has a long involvement with community development and an interest in mental health, having organised programmes in this area. He is particularly involved in the area of community energy and climate change.
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.
Betty Hennessy
Director
Pauline O’Dwyer
Director
Bernard Kearney
Director
