Board
The skills and the commitment of the members of the Board of the Heritage Council are an invaluable conduit of ideas and energy that enable the organisation to lead, respond and deliver effectively. The application of knowledge and experience of board members has brought a real return for a minimal investment over the years.
All expenses are paid in accordance with the guidelines and rules set down by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.

Conor Newman - Chairman
Appointed 31 May 2008 - 31 May 2013
Honorarium: None

Dr Ciara Breathnach
Appointed 25 January 2012 - 25 January 2016
Honorarium: None, Public Servant

Prof. Gabriel Cooney
Reappointed 31 October 2010 - 31 October 2015
Appointed 31 October 2005 - 31 October 2010
Honorarium: None - Public Servant

Mr Ted Creedon
Reappointed 25 January 2012 – 25 January 2016
Appointed 31 October 2005 – 31 October 2010
Honorarium: €5,985 per annum

Dr Brendan Dunford
Reappointed 31 October 2010 - 31 October 2015
Appointed 31 October 2005 - 31 October 2010
Honorarium: €5,985 per annum

Dr Caro-Lynne Ferris
Reappointed 31st October 2010 - 31st October 2015
Appointed 31 October 2005 - 31 October 2010
Honorarium: €5,985 per annum

Ms Catherine Heaney
Appointed 25 January 2012 - 25 January 2016
Honorarium: €5,985 per annum

Ms Kealin Ireland
Appointed 23 July 2008 - 23 July 2013
Honorarium: €5,985 per annum

Ms Mary Keenan
Reappointed 31 October 2010 - 31 October 2015
Appointed 31 October 2005 - 31 October 2010
Honorarium: €5,985 per annum

Mr Ian Lumley
Appointed 23 July 2008 - 23 July 2013
Honorarium: €5,985 per annum

Dr Henry J. Lyons
Appointed 23 July 2008 - 23 July 2013
Honorarium: €5,985 per annum

Dr Fidelma Mullane
Appointed 25 January 2012 - 25 January 2016
Honorarium: €5,985 per annum

Ms Helen O'Carroll
Appointed 23 March 2010 - 23 July 2013
Honorarium: None - Pubic Servant

Dr Kieran O’Conor
Appointed 25 January 2012 - 25 January 2016
Honorarium: None - Public Servant

Mr Michael Parsons
Appointed 25 January 2012 - 25 January 2016
Honorarium - Fee Waived

Ms Gráinne Shaffrey
Appointed 23 July 2008 - 23 July 2013
Honorarium - Fee Waived
