Mary O’Connor
Federation of Irish Sport CEO
Mary O Connor is CEO of the Federation of Irish Sport. She is a native of Cork and has worked in sport all her professional life and is an avid sports fan. She was recently was honoured with an Honorary Doctorate from University College Cork (2012) in recognition of her amazing contribution to sport in Ireland.
Clare Louise O’Donoghue
Head of Commercial & Marketing
Clare is an accomplished commercial and marketing leader with deep expertise in PR, communications, sponsorship activation, and event management. She oversees partnerships, boosts brand visibility, and leads key national events including the Irish Sport Industry Awards and Volunteers in Sport Awards.
Michelle McCarthy
Operations Manager
Michelle is the Federation’s Operations Manager and Company Secretary. Managing the planning and execution of the routine functions and activities of the organisation, coordination of office activities, ensuring compliance to company policies and procedures, managing of the accounts and maintaining office systems.
Alison Deane
Member Services Executive
Alison Deane is Member Services Executive at the Federation of Irish Sport, where she supports a wide range of services for member organisations, including board recruitment and training, Garda vetting, the Federation’s monthly newsletter, and sustainability initiatives.
