Declan Meehan – Manager
Declan is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Milford & District Resource Centre (MDRC), as well as the management of Community Business Services, the social enterprise of MDRC. He is also the community development worker for the Milford area as part of this role, and works to support local community organisations, sports clubs and projects. Declan’s role also involves supporting groups and individuals with grant applications, as well as making grant applications on behalf of community, economic and social development in the wider Milford area. You can contact Declan directly on declan@mdrc.ie.
Kirsty Shields – Assistant Manager & Community Development Officer
Kirsty is responsible in assisting the Manager in the day-to-day running of the Milford & District Resource Centre (MDRC), as well as the management of Community Business Services, the social enterprise of MDRC. She is also the community development worker for the Milford area as part of this role and works to support local community organisations, sports clubs, and projects. Kirsty’s role also involves supporting groups and individuals with grant applications, as well as making grant applications on behalf of community, economic, and social development in the wider Milford area. You can contact Kirsty directly on kirsty@mdrc.ie.
Louise McLarnon
Louise works on the front desk of Milford & District Resource Centre, helping customers with printing and design queries. She also deals with any general inquiries in relation to what’s available in Milford & District Resource Centre, including room rental. Contact Louise on louise@mdrc.ie
Lesley Newberry – Social Prescriber
Lesley is our social prescriber, a post which is funded by the HSE. People can be referred into Lesley via their GP, or they can self-refer by contacting Lesley directly via the office or on email. Lesley works with people who want to connect more with their local community and helps people tackle issues like loneliness and social isolation. Lesley also facilitates our MS and Parkinson’s Support Group. You can contact Lesley directly on lesley@mdrc.ie.
Cathy Dill – M.Y.E Future Youth Project Co-ordinator
Cathy is our Support Worker for the new International Fund for Ireland funded Youth Development Project ‘M.Y.E Future Project’ in MDRC. You can contact Cathy directly on cathy@mdrc.ie
Lynette Morgan – Administrator
Lynette works in the accounts office and deals with many of our bookkeeping and payroll clients. She also manages the financial administration of Milford & District Resource Centre. You can contact Lynette directly on lynette@mdrc.ie.
Kirsty Shields – Community Development Worker
Kirsty is our community development officer, supporting and developing community groups, assisting in grant applications alongside coordinating events in The Galowglass Community Centre. Contact Kirsty directly on kirsty@mdrc.ie.
Rose Doherty – Accounts Assistant
Rose works in the accounts office and deals with a number of our clients, working on payroll, tax returns and bookkeeping. You can contact her directly on rose@mdrc.ie.
Jacqui Devenney Reed – Communications Administrator
Jacqui is the communications administrator for the Milford & District Resource Centre including the Social Enterprise Community Business Services and the Rags to Riches Thrift Shop. You can contact Jacqui directly on jacqui@mdrc.ie.