Our Board of Directors
The Board of Culture Ireland was appointed by the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism to serve for a four year term from February 2005. The Board is comprised of 12 members and a Chair.
| Name | Background |
|---|---|
| Professor Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, Chair | Professor of Music, University of Limerick |
| Mr. Davey Arthur | Musician |
| Ms. Mary Cloake | Director of Arts Council |
| Ms. Dearbhla Collins | Voice Coach & Pianist |
| Ms. Mary McCarthy | Arts Manager, Dublin Docklands |
| Ms. Eve Molony | Businesswoman |
| Mr. Joseph Lynch | Asst Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs |
| Ms. Doireann Ni Bhriain | Arts Consultant & Broadcaster |
| Mr. Niall O Donnchú | Asst Secretary, Department of Arts Sport & Tourism |
| Mr. John O’Shea | Director, the Gathering Traditional Festival |
| Mr. Peter Sirr | Poet and Editor of Poetry Ireland Review |
| Mr. Patrick Sutton | Director of the Gaiety School of Acting |
| Mr. Simon Perry | Chief Executive of the Irish Film Board |