Learn more about WIPA Ireland below.

Ireland Board of Directors

We are excited to present our WIPA Ireland Chapter Board of Directors. These Directors are esteemed professionals whose passion for our industry is evident in the work they produce. Their presence in Ireland will allow the growth of WIPA so we can continue to bring new standards, education and sense of community to all wedding professionals.

PRESIDENT Tara Fay Tara Fay Events	VICE PRESIDENT Michelle McDermott Mc Events & Weddings	SECRETARY Declan Connolly DM Connolly
TREASURER Lindsay Moynagh House of Hannah Weddings and Events	DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS Noreen Cassidy Pavilion Marquees	DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Sandra Flavin Adare Manor
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Julie Irwin Adare Manor	DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP Kate Deegan Coordination Made Easy	DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATION Suzanne Brady Cove Cake Design
DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Bruce Russell Bruce Russell Events	DIRECTOR AT LARGE Nigel Alexander Gloster House	DIRECTOR AT LARGE Ronan Hanrahan Cater Hire Limerick Limited
DIRECTOR AT LARGE Michael Toman Story of Eve

Upcoming Events

#Makingithappen: An Overview of
The Structure and Role of the Local Enterprise Office.

Registration closes on June 27.

Join us for a virtual speaker and Q&A event with Padraic McElwee, Head of Enterprise at Local Enterprise Office Clare. With wedding businesses being added to the latest round of the Small Business Support Scheme, find out more from Padraic about the role of the local enterprise office, what is available through your local LEO and how to apply for enterprise grant aid. Have your questions ready on the night.

Padraic McElwee is currently Chair of the Network of Local Enterprise Offices and Head of Enterprise with Local Enterprise Office, Clare. He is a qualified Chartered Global Management Accountant and holds a Masters in Business Administration from The Open University, a Bachelor of Financial Services from University College Dublin, a Diploma on Service Delivery from the Scandinavian International Management Institute and is a Qualified Financial Advisor. Padraic has over 34 years experience in financial services, 22 of which were in Senior Manager roles. His specific experience is working with Micro/SME businesses, assessing their viability and providing appropriate financial assistance. Padraic leads the Local Enterprise Office team in Clare who proactively facilitate, and support, micro enterprises by providing business advice, financial supports, entrepreneurial skills enhancement, informative seminars and tailored mentoring support to overcome specific business challenges

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For additional information on your local chapter, please contact [email protected].