Brendan Gleeson
Having worked within many sectors including construction, maintenance, and property management in both the private and public sector, Brendan joined Muiríosa Foundation as the Head of Properties and Facilities in 2023.
Brendan has over 15 years’ experience in the construction and property management industry and holds a Degree in Electrical Engineering, Certificate in Housing Studies, Certificate in Applied Fire Safety Management and is currently working towards his Honours Degree in Public Management.
Brendan’s role is to provide a functional, safe, and supportive environment that facilitates staff to conduct their work and enhances the lives of the people we support.
Ruth Connolly
Principal Psychology Manager
Paula-Jane Geraghty
Ipsum Lorum
Louise Kelly
Regional Director Longford, Meath and Westmeath Services
Deborah Gleeson
Deborah joined Muiríosa Foundation in 2018, having worked in the Higher Education sector for sixteen years. She acts as both the organisation’s Data Protection Officer & Freedom of Information Officer. She holds an Honours Degree in Business Studies, is a registered Data Protection Practitioner (PDP) and has served as Chair of the National Federation of Voluntary Service Provider’s FOI Network. She is an experienced manager with a demonstrated history in operations and project management, records management, data analysis and process improvement.
Siobhán Bryan
Siobhán has over 20 years’ experience working in the Disability sector with the earlier part of her career working within autism specific services. Siobhán was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Muiríosa Foundation in February 2019. Siobhán initially trained in social care, working in frontline services before taking on a number of leadership roles, including Team Leader, HIQA Co-ordinator, Director of Services, and interim CEO of Gheel Autism Services. During this time, Siobhán undertook a degree in Quality Management. Siobhán is passionate about ensuring all citizens of the state with a disability are supported to have a good life. Siobhán’s vision is to support people to live ordinary lives in ordinary places! Siobhán joined the Board of Inclusion Ireland as a Director in November 2020 and is extremely grateful for the opportunity to support this remarkable organisation to advocate on behalf of citizens with a disability across Ireland
Olive Leonard
Having worked seventeen years in an Electronics Company, initially in the IT department and later as Manager of the Human Resources Department, Olive Leonard moved to the Muiríosa Foundation as Human Resources Manager in 2002. A graduate of the University of Limerick, Olive is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and holds a Master of Business in Human Resource Management
With a particular interest in Information Technology solutions for Human Resources, she is constantly seeking enhanced efficiency, accuracy and reporting through systems improvements.
Olive chaired the Human Resources forum of the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers from 2014 to 2024, and represents employers in the sector on a number of National Committees working with the HSE, Government Departments and Trade Union Representatives.
It is with great pleasure for her, that Olive has been part of the progression of the organisation over the past twenty plus years. For her every day is a pleasure to work in the Muiríosa Foundation.
Andrea O’Connor
Having worked across many sectors including construction, health and disability and financial services, Andrea joined the Muiriosa Foundation as Director of Finance in 2023. Andrea is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and holds an honours degree in Human Resource Management and a professional diploma in Strategic Management.
Andrea’s role involves working closely with her colleagues, contributing fully to the development of organisation strategy across all areas, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities and plans.
Stephen O’Rourke
| Stephen as Director of the ICT Department is responsible for the ever-increasing important role of IT in modern Social Care. Stephen has over 30 years’ experience in IT, starting in the highly competitive world of Multinational Business. Stephen joined us in 2000 and has developed the IT Department from humble beginnings, to a lean, agile, hybrid, modern support service. His view is that technology is there to facilitate management and staff, in providing the best possible life for the people we work with and work for. |
Muireann Moyles
Muireann Moyles joined the Muiríosa Foundation as Head of Learning & Development in September 2024, bringing over 15 years of experience in the disability sector, with a background in management, quality and compliance. Muireann has experience working in frontline services and held a leadership role in a large non-profit disability service provider in Brisbane, Australia for a number of years. After returning to Ireland, Muireann joined Brothers of Charity Ireland as an Area Manager, managing residential, respite, and day services before transitioning to a role in Quality, Education & Compliance. Muireann is passionate about empowering frontline staff as she believes they play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities.
Mairead Sheedy
| Since Mairead qualified as a R.N.I.D., she has spent over 30 years in the Social Care Sector working across a number of areas including Residential Services, Day Services, Early Intervention, Pre-schools and Respite/Family Support Services. Joining the Muiríosa Foundation in 2002, Mairead brought her experience to the Day Service Co-ordinator role in the Laois and Offaly Region. Before being appointed to the Area Director role in 2013, Mairead provided leadership to implement change in Day Services well in advance of New Directions. Since being appointed Regional Director in 2016, services have been developed which include provision of Individualised Supports, expansion of Day Services and Respite Services in Offaly and Residential Services in Laois, Offaly and Tipperary. Mairead is motivated by and advocates to ensure that opportunities and person centred supports are provided to people to live their best life. |
Amanda Murphy
Amanda Murphy is an R.N.I.D, with a Certificate in Management, Diploma in Gerontology Nursing and Post Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies. Amanda has over 25 years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or Autism. She has supported numerous individuals with de-congregation to move to homes of their own in communities of their choosing. Throughout her career Amanda has made it her primary focus to find creative and person centred ways to improve opportunities for the individuals she supports.
Eoin Mooney
| Eoin Mooney has over 25 years in the disability sector with a background in quality, person centred-planning and management. Eoin commenced in Muiriosa as Regional Director of our Longford, Westmeath, Meath Region in December 2020. Prior to commencing in Muiriosa, Eoin served as CEO in Dara Community Living and Possibilities plus for over 2 years, prior to that he spent 20 years with Saint John of God Community Services as Regional Day Services Manager and Quality Coordinator. |