Our Team

Pat, from Arigna, Co. Roscommon, came to Kilkenny in 1989. He was CEO in public, voluntary and private healthcare organisations, including the former South Eastern Health Board. He has extensive experience of Board and Committee work for Government and Charities. Pat had prostate cancer in his mid-forties and underwent surgery and radiotherapy. He holds B.A.,L.L.B. and M.B.A. degrees and Diplomas in Risk Management,Internal Audit and Compliance and in Executive Coaching.

Imelda Murphy is a Director and Secretary of Cois Nore since 2020 and is from Kilkenny city. Imelda is currently the Global Head of Company Secretary Services Team of Carne Group based in Kilkenny and has extensive experience and knowledge of the funds industry and the provision of corporate administration to Luxembourg, Irish, Cayman Island and English registered companies and investment funds. Imelda is a qualified company secretary from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and has a Bachelor of Business Studies from Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland.

Phil Walsh is a Chartered Accountant and has a diploma in Corporate Governance. She has spent most of her career within Glanbia plc, most recently as Chief Financial Officer of Glanbia Nutritionals, with revenues of $3bn and over 2,500 employees globally.  Since her retirement from Glanbia in 2020, she has worked as a business/financial consultant both within Ireland and internationally. Phil is also chairperson of WeDo Workspaces Kilkenny and is on the Audit Committee of the Heritage Council.

Philip qualified from DCU in 2005 with a Bachelor of Business Studies. He has worked in numerous roles in Human Resources over the last 17 years and currently works for Tirlán. He is a qualified mediator and is a chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Brian was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Prostate Cancer in June 2021 at age 44. He underwent Surgery, Radiotherapy treatment and then Hormone Therapy Treatment. Brian availed of the Services of Cois Nore during his treatment and really appreciated the support especially the Counselling service. Brian is Managing Director of Bluebird Care Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, South Tipperary & East Cork operating two Franchises in these areas. He is also a Co-Founder of Karo Healthcare Agency and is currently involved in a non-Executive Director Capacity. Brian is passionate about high standards, and this is something which is strongly evident in the Services provided by both Karo and Bluebird Care. Family time is what Brian enjoys most in life as well as strong interest in all sports. Brian is originally from Callan and currently lives in Kilkenny City with his wife Kathy and two sons Harry and Luke.

Clare Quinlan is a Solicitor with 14 years litigation experience, representing clients in the District Court, Circuit Court and High Court. Clare is well known for her defence of personal injury claims, she also advises on all aspects of personal injury claims (including medical negligence), property related disputes, contract disputes etc. Clare has represented clients at PRTB, WRC, Labour Court, Coroner’s Inquests, other tribunals and at alternative dispute resolution forums.

Simon O’Dwyer is Managing Director of Threesixty, a specialist creative communications agency based in Kilkenny. He founded the agency in 2000 to help purpose-driven businesses stand out through strategic branding and design. Today, Threesixty works with Irish and international clients across the food, health, and nutrition sectors, and partners with NGOs focused on sustainable industrial development in East Africa. A seasoned brand director, Simon has led award-winning campaigns that blend commercial impact with creative excellence. He serves on the board of We Do Workspaces and is the former Chairman of Gowran Athletic Club.

Sandra is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years experience in senior financial roles, primarily in the technology and fintech sector. Her most recent role was CFO International with Pico, a multinational fintech provider. A Kilkenny native, Sandra trained with PwC and holds degrees in Business Studies from TCD and Irish Law from Griffith College. Since retiring from full-time work, she serves on non-executive volunteer boards in her local credit union, the ILCU and An Taisce.

Sarah is an IACP qualified counsellor and has worked in this role in the community with the Rape Crisis Centre and the Fr McGrath Centre for 20 years. She has worked in a self-development facilitation role with groups and has several years’ experience in catering admin.