Chairperson: James White
James has been associated with The Irish Pilgrimage Trust for many years. As a helper and Group Leader he travelled with Group 69 in Wexford. In 2005 he formed Group 308 to invite young adults with learning disabilities to travel to Lourdes. Married to Chris with one son, Alexander, James joined the board in 2005. An accountant by profession he took responsibility for the finances of the Trust in June 2006, has now steped into the role of Chairperson in 2012.
Email: chairperson@irishpilgrimagetrust.com
Trust Chaplain: Rev. Michael McGrath
Fr. Michael has been involved with The Trust for many years, as a chaplain in Group 108. He is a priest of the diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise and is resident as curate in Carrick on Shannon. He is also the diocesan schools advisor. Fr Michael joined the Board in 2007 and is now Trust Chaplain. Email: chaplain@irishpilgrimagetrust.com
Treasurer: Damian McNicholl
Damian McNicholl's Family has been associated with The Irish Pilgrimage Trust for 30 years or more. Damion is from Derry is married to Sinead, and they have two daughters, Damian joined the board in 2005, and as an accountant by profession he took responsibility for the finances of the Trust in 2012.
National Coordinator: Bernadette Connolly
Bernadette joined the staff of The Irish Pilgrimage Trust in August 2006. A native of Cork, Bernadette is married to Mike, and lives now in Clarinbridge, Co Galway. She has two young children, Maire and Eoin. Before joining the Trust Bernadette worked as Customer Service manager with Bord Gais in Dublin. Bernadette is the National Coordinator and works closely with the staff of The Irish Pilgrimage Trust to coordinate the activities of the Trust.
Email: bconnolly@irishpilgrimagetrust.com
Kilcuan Manager: James McHugh
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James joined in 2010 as House Manager of Kilcuan. James has responsibility for the upkeep of Kilcuan and works very closely with all groups who come to stay. James is a native of Mayo and is now living in Oranmore with his wife Evelyn and two children. Email: jmchugh@irishpilgrimagetrust.com |
Adminstrator: Maureen O'Loan
Maureen is a native of Roscommon and has worked with The Irish Pilgrimage Trust for many pilgrimages. Maureen providing essential secretarial services at the Office, also deals with the Application of the all the Guest that travel with the Trust at Easter time. Maureen is married to Fergus and they have four children. Through her influence Fergus has also become part of the family of The Trust, participating in many cycles to Lourdes.
Email: moloan@irishpilgrimagetrust.com
Administrator: Zoe O'Dea
Zoe joined The Irish Pilgrimage Trust in 2010 and is a native of Clonakilty in West Cork, moved to Galway in 1993. Zoe works closely with the Group Leaders and provide them any information they require for travelling to Lourdes at Easter time. Zoe is married to Tomás and they have two children. Email: zodea@irishpilgrimagetrust.com
Cycle Co-ordinator: Pat Jordan
Pat has participated in all of the biennial cycles that have been an important aspect of fundraising for The Irish Pilgrimage Trust since the early '80s. A native of Clarenbridge and is married to Phil, they have two children. Email: pjordan@irishpilgrimagetrust.com