I have an Engineering background working for multinational companies in Ireland and abroad for many years before qualifying in Environmental, Health and Safety. I worked for a period of time with one multinational company developing their EHS policies and safety standards throughout their European Manufacturing Plants, and then continued on auditing their standards for a period of time. I then set up my own small business in Health and Safety which I continue to this day.

I’ve a huge interest in community involvement. I’ve been very involved in local community projects and sports activities such as: GAA, Local Lotto funding, Community Annual Festival, etc. I have been Chairperson of Kilkishen Development for over 20 years in the development of projects such as Calluan Lake Amenity Park, Kilkishen Playground, 12 O’clock Hills walks, Kilkishen Cultural Centre and now our community Astra Turf pitch in conjunction with our National School.

It was when we got a LEADER grant after we purchased an old Church of Ireland building to develop it into Kilkishen Cultural Centre that I got interested in joining the CLDC Board. I liked their philosophy of “helping communities to develop from the ground up.” It helped Kilkishen and I could see that I could help and support the organisation to help other communities like us throughout Clare.

Caitriona is an experienced senior manager with a strong work ethos with 35 years managerial experience in the public sector and not for profit sector, in a variety of healthcare settings. Positive team worker with excellent leadership and communication skills, with a proven record of reliability and responsibility. She holds a range of qualifications to complement her extensive practical experience together with business knowledge, experience, and appropriate technology literacy.

My name is Caitríona Power, I’m from Kilnamona. I’m a childminder and dairy & suckler farmer.  I joined Clare Macra in 2016 and I am currently the Chairperson of Clare Macra and Ennis Macra.

I am an Adjunct Associate Professor attached to the Department of Radiation Therapy, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin.  I established the School of Radiation Therapy at St. Luke’s Hospital in 1982, and established the first European Committee for radiation therapists. I was a member of the Irish Department of Health and Children’s working party which developed the national plan for radiation oncology in Ireland. 

I have four children and twelve grandchildren.  I am in the local ICA and enjoy learning new crafts and participating in different activities.  I am in a couple of book clubs and love reading a wide range of genres, also going to concerts and the theatre.  I have joined the PPN Secretariat as I feel community involvement in local and national government is essential.  I have recently joined the Board of CLDC and am very excited to be a part of this group who do such amazing work in the community. 

Dermot is a nationally known disability activist, author and community campaigner. Like many activists and volunteers, Dermot is a force of nature.

Gabriel holds an exceptional track record as a dynamic, capable and hard-working public representative since retiring from the financial services industry. He is continuously striving tirelessly to secure high quality services and facilities for his electorate. Well-known in Clare GAA circles, he is also delegate to the Annual Congress, vice president of Naomh Eoin GAA club, and is deeply honoured to be the first Clare man to receive the presidential award for his contribution to the GAA.

He was the prime mover behind numerous highly successful local initiatives including the opening of Loop Head Lighthouse as a visitor centre in 2011. 

She lives in Ennis and enjoys walking throughout Co Clare, reading, GAA and travelling.