Board of Management and Staff
The Board of Management is responsible for the overall management and governance of North West Clare Family Resource Centre.
Board of Management
Dr. Michael Mc Govern
Chairperson
Michael is a local GP and he has great interest in family support and is committed to providing relevant supports for families in the community through the FRC programme.
Mary Gleeson
Treasurer
Mary is a community activist with a long track-record of involvement in community projects. She is a member of finance and fundraising sub-committees.
Paul Conway
Secretary
Paul is a local architect and he has interest in supporting community facilities and initiatives that improve the lives of all. Paul is a member of the Premises sub-committee.
Jan Godfrey
Director
Jan has a background in child protection and she brings her valuable repertoire of skills and experience to the Governance and HR sub-committee.
Claire Thynne
Director
Claire’s interest in youth affairs and experience in finance are an asset to the Board in general and to the Governance and HR sub committee in particular.
Jeannie Crosse
Director
Jeanne is a parent who also has a proven track record as a community activist. She has a wide range of experience in fundraising and is a member of the fundraising sub-committee.
Pat Kiernan
Director
Pat has an interest in early childhood development and experience in the provision of childcare services. She is a member of the Governance and HR sub committee.
David Mc Donnell
Director
Davis is a member of the Men’s Shed and is interested in the general work of the FRC and supporting community projects.
Tony Killeen
Director
Tony is a retired Minister, a former teacher and he has a long history of direct involvement in community development and education. He is also a member of the Governance and HR sub-committee.
Alan Ryder
Board Member
Alan is an Accountant, a community activist and a member of the finance sub -committee.
Paddy Mulcahy
Board Member
Paddy is a Youth worker and a musician. He has a wide range of experience in providing youth services and supporting youth projects. He is a member of fundraising sub-committee.
Staff
Michelle Lynch - Manager
Martina McCarthy - Deputy Manager
Anne Nestor – Administrator
Barbara Ó Conchúir- Community and Family Support Development Worker
Emma Sams - Community and Family Support Development Worker
Helen Griffin – Senior Childcare Worker
Marilyn Smith - Senior Childcare Worker
Fiona Carroll- Room Leader
Claire Dowling – Childcare Worker
Karen Mullane – Childcare Worker
Kellie Hayes - Childcare Worker
Leslie McGrath - Childcare Worker
Lilly Rush – Childcare Worker
Margaret O Donovan – Childcare Worker
Mary Kennelly -Childcare Worker
Merel O’ Neill -Childcare Worker
Michelle Mullane- Childcare Worker
Noreen Hogan - Childcare Worker
Trish Moloney - Childcare Worker
Martina McCarthy - Deputy Manager
Anne Nestor – Administrator
Barbara Ó Conchúir- Community and Family Support Development Worker
Emma Sams - Community and Family Support Development Worker
Helen Griffin – Senior Childcare Worker
Marilyn Smith - Senior Childcare Worker
Fiona Carroll- Room Leader
Claire Dowling – Childcare Worker
Karen Mullane – Childcare Worker
Kellie Hayes - Childcare Worker
Leslie McGrath - Childcare Worker
Lilly Rush – Childcare Worker
Margaret O Donovan – Childcare Worker
Mary Kennelly -Childcare Worker
Merel O’ Neill -Childcare Worker
Michelle Mullane- Childcare Worker
Noreen Hogan - Childcare Worker
Trish Moloney - Childcare Worker
