Aoife Murphy
Director
Aoife leads governance, long-range planning, and external representation, keeping the society’s public programme aligned with its civic and organisational responsibilities.
Leadership & Delivery
A working team focused on governance, programme delivery, and strong local partnerships.
Dundalk Show Society Company Limited By Guarantee brings together organisers, producers, and community-facing leads who support public events, operational planning, and long-term cultural activity in Dundalk.
Team Overview
Eight members supporting the society’s public work from planning through delivery.
The team combines governance, administration, partnerships, production, and audience development to keep programmes visible, organised, and responsive to local needs.
Each member contributes a distinct area of responsibility while working within a shared model centred on access, careful coordination, and repeat engagement across Dundalk’s cultural calendar.
Meet the Team
People responsible for strategy, operations, programming, and community connection.
Ciaran Byrne
Chairperson
Ciaran supports board coordination and strategic oversight, helping shape partnerships and decision-making across the society’s annual programme cycle.
Niamh Gallagher
Programme Manager
Niamh coordinates the planning and rollout of showcases, workshops, and community events, translating ideas into workable schedules and delivery plans.
Eoin Fitzpatrick
Operations Lead
Eoin manages logistics, supplier coordination, and site readiness, ensuring each event is delivered with practical consistency and technical care.
Maeve Connolly
Community Partnerships Coordinator
Maeve works with schools, local groups, and civic organisations to build collaborative projects that widen participation and strengthen local trust.
Ronan McArdle
Production Coordinator
Ronan oversees staging, technical setup, and production flow, supporting live events that are polished, safe, and audience-ready.
Sorcha Keenan
Communications Officer
Sorcha handles public messaging, audience information, and campaign support, helping the society maintain a clear and consistent public presence.
Patrick Duffy
Finance and Administration Officer
Patrick supports budgeting, records, and day-to-day administration, giving the organisation the back-office stability required for sustained public activity.