Council of Patrons
The Council of Patrons was formed in the lead up to the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games which were hosted in Ireland.
We are delighted that they are active today and play a key role in supporting the organisation.
Denis O’Brien, Chairman of Council of Patrons
Jim Barry, Chief Investment Officer - Renewable Power Group Blackrock Inc.
Aveen Best, Interior Director, BeeBee Developments
Aine Brady, CEO, Third Age
Terry Buckley, Managing Director, Clear Channel Ireland
Des Cahill, Sports Presenter/Irish Commentator with RTE
Finbar Cahill, Company Partner with Finbar Cahill & Co Solicitors
Mary Davis, Global CEO, Special Olympics International
Mark Dawson, Director, IFG Pensco
Ian Dempsey, Radio Presenter
Michael Dempsey, Senior Executive Coach, Motiv8
Gerry Kelly, TV & Radio Presenter
Orla McPartlin , Garda Assistant Commissioner
Ronan King, Business Solution Provider
Proinsias Kitt, Founding Partner in DHKN Chartered Accountants
Rita Lawlor, Former Athlete and Global Ambassador
Carolan Lennon, Managing Director of Wholesale, eir Group
Maurice Manning, Chancellor, National University of Ireland
Duncan McCausland MA, Former Assistant Chief Constable PSNI
Feargal McCormack, Managing Partner PK/FPM Chartered Accountants
Bro McFerran, Former Managing Director, Allstate Northern Ireland Head Office
Kieran McGowan, Former Chairman, CRH plc & IDA Ireland
Denis Moloney, Senior Partner, Donnelly and Wall Solicitors
Maria Mulcahy, CEO, Iris O'Brien Foundation
Padraig O’hUiginn, Former Secretary General at the Department of An Taoiseach
Sharon O’Buachalla, Managing Director Lease Plan Fleet Management
Michaél O’Muircheartaigh, Former TV/Radio Presenter
Nora Owen, Former Minister for Justice
Ralph Parkes, Private Equity & Property Investor
Stephen Martin, Assistant Chief Commissioner PSNI
Greg Sparks, Chairman of Audit Committee & Non-Executive Director, Digicel Group
Dick Spring, Former Tánaiste/Board Member of Quintessential Brands
Keith Wood, Former Munster/Ireland/Lions Rugby Player & Founding Director of W2 Consulting
Mary Moran, Former Senator; Education, Disability, Equality and Mental Health
Aongus Hegarty, President & General Manager, Dell - Europe, Middle East & Africa
Ruth Ranson, Director of Communications, Aer Lingus
Kyran Johnson , General Manager, Janssen Supply Chain Ireland
Liam Collins, Partner - Gore & Grimes Solicitors
Gary Desmond, Managing Director - Gala Retail Services