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Chief Executive: Michael Starrett

A native of County Tyrone, Michael has been professionally involved in the field of natural resource and heritage since 1979 and has been working as Park Manager for the past ten years in the Pentlands Regional Park, Edinburgh. Michael has overall responsibility for the implementation of the Councilís Plan.

 

Architecture Officer: Mary Hanna, B.Arch., MRIAI, RIBA

A graduate of UCD , Mary worked in private practice for many years before joining the Heritage Council. Mary works with the Standing Committee on Architecture which also covers traditional architecture and industrial heritage.

 

Wildlife Officer: Liam Lysaght, PhD

Formerly a Park Ranger in the Burren National Park, Liamís main interest is in ornithology. Liam works with the Standing Committee on Wildlife.

 

Museums Officer: Eithne Verling, M.A.

Eithne worked as an archaeologist, Curator of the Donegal County Museum and Project Manager of the Galway Theatre Trust before joining the Heritage Council. Eithne works with the Museums Committee.

 

Archaeology Officer: Charles Mount, M.A., Ph.D., MIAPA

Charles has worked on the Archaeological Survey of Co. Sligo and has published research on a wide area in Irish and international journals. Charles works with the Standing Committee on Archaeology.

 

Planning Officer: Paddy Mathews, M.A.,

Previously engaged as a consultant for a period with the former National Heritage Council, Paddy advises the Council on its role as a statutory consultee in the planning process. He also assists with the Architecture Committee.

 

Education and Communication Officer: Beatrice Kelly, M.A.,

Beatrice has gained experience in the archaeological and museum sectors. In addition to carrying out her role as Education and Communication Officer, she works with the Standing Committee on Inland Waterways.

 

Finance Officer: Linda O'Brien, A.C.A.

 

PA to Chief Executive: Jackie Roberts

 

Support Staff

Architecture/Museums/Finance

Fionnuala Lynch

 

Archaeology/Grants Education

Martina Malone

 

Planning/Wildlife

Noreen Walsh