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
Liam Collins, Partner - Gore & Grimes Solicitors
Mary Davis, Global CEO, Special Olympics International
Mark Dawson, Director, IFG Pensco
Ian Dempsey, Radio Presenter
Michael Dempsey, Senior Executive Coach, Motiv8
Gary Desmond, Managing Director - Gala Retail Services
Aongus Hegarty, President & General Manager, Dell - Europe, Middle East & Africa
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
Feargal McCormack, Managing Partner PK/FPM Chartered Accountants
Mary Moran, Former Senator; Education, Disability, Equality and Mental Health
Maria Mulcahy, CEO, Iris O'Brien Foundation
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
Ruth Ranson, Director of Communications, Aer Lingus
Greg Sparks, Chairman of Audit Committee & Non-Executive Director, Digicel Group
Keith Wood, Former Munster/Ireland/Lions Rugby Player & Founding Director of W2 Consulting
