All seemed fine here when we woke up earlier. Listening to new we feel fortunate to have power. A neighbour has just posted this picture into our WhatsApp group. A row of trees has fallen on a power line on our lane. Woah! #Sandyford #Speirgorm #StormÉowyn

I was fortunate to see the powerful portrayal of The Dead - adapted and directed by Louise Lowe. It is a brilliant production by ANU and Landmark Productions at MOLI. WOW it was superb. Thank you to all involved #ArtsCouncil

As a volunteer with Irish Girl Guides' Centenary Senior Branch unit, I'm excited to share that we've been selected for Tesco @ Dundrum Town Centre community token scheme. Our unit empowers young women aged 14-25 through leadership development and community service.
#YouthWork #GivingGirlConfidence

At Carmichael #GoodGovernanceAwards at CAI house and Diarmaid O Corrbui is opening and setting the scene - stressing importance of transparency and accountability #GGA2024

Engaging #TrusteeWeekIrl webinar today on "Charities and Political Causes". Thanks Andrew Madden of Carmichael for organising with The Wheel. Valuable perspectives were shared by Ailbhe Smyth & Mike Allen, drawing on their experience and expertise.

And we sadly say farewell to Kevin Rafter who has been an outstanding chair of the Arts Council. His leadership has been exemplary and exceptional. His achievements have been mighty. We will miss you Kevin 😢Thank you 💐

Spent the last two days at the Arts Council considering our 2024 funding decisions for Strategic Funded organisations and Arts Centres as well as all the other matters for consideration at plenary meetings.

National Screening Advisory Committee is seeking members with expertise and experience in Epidemiology, Ethics, Public Voice, Health Economics, & Obstetrics. Check out www.stateboards.ie/en/?option=c.... Closing date: 1 December 2023

It was an honour to serve for 4 years as Public Voice

Back in @OireachtasNews today as part of @NursingHomesIre delegation briefing TDs and Senators on the need for urgent action to sustain the provision of nursing home care. Thank you Deputies @MarianHarkin and @MlMcNamaraTD for hosting us. #BoardChair

Had the pleasure of being away with my local group of girl guides. Our activities were based on SDG 14 Life Below Water. We went to the beach and learned about impact of litter, plastics and the role each of us can play. Picture - girl led code of conduct for weekend.

At #NHICareAwards23 the joy and care Nursing Home staff bring to their jobs was so evident. It made me think of Maya Angelou who said "Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloudy day." Yesterday, I witnessed an Aurora Borealis of human compassion, kindness and care.

Well done everyone. #ProudBoardChair

At our Senior Branch meeting, we gave two of our leaders their purple neckerchiefs. It was such a brilliant moment. I am so lucky to be volunteering with such amazing young women #IrishGirlGuides

View from my home office window. I think they are checking if I am finished yet 😀 🦌🦌

Thank you to all NSAC members and the secretariat, both past and present, for your care, commitment and public service. For most of my term, we were fortunate to be chaired by Professor Niall O’Higgins and as my term closed, it was a delight to welcome Dr Suzanne Crowe as Chair

Last Friday, I completed my second term on the National Screen Advisory Committee (NSAC).
 
It has been a privilege to be a 'public voice' on this primarily medical committee, drawing from a wide range of disciplines. Check the call for a 'public voice' rep via Stateboards.ie

Yesterday, on #EUAntiTraffickingDay @ThePSAIreland launches @MECPATHS anti human trafficking training to support those working in security to identify victims of human trafficking especially children. #ProudBoardMember Thank you to all involved for this lifesaving initiative

Great atmosphere at @irishgirlguides regional conference #givinggirlsconfidence