Our work is only possible thanks to our outstanding committee. Consisting of over 30 members from all walks of life, we are passionate about bringing out the best in our town. Members include solicitors, horticulturists, business owners, teachers, County Councillors, secretarial, managerial, nurses and a marine biologist.
Take some time to learn about members of our committee, in the profiles section below .
Member Profiles
A local schoolteacher, Brid is very active in our Monday Meitheals and Beach Clean-ups, and ensures a high level of community engagement through outreach to local groups and on social media.
Seán joined the Kilrush Tidy Towns team as secretary in 2022 – bringing years of administrative experience to the role.
Eve follows in the footsteps of her father, Gerry, who was our former treasurer.
Mary was a founding member of our committee in 1989, and has served as both chairperson and treasurer. She oversees our container plantings and organises trips to winning towns for inspiration.
Sean is a member of projects and finance committee. He served as Tidy Towns Secretary for sixteen years. Sean is retired from ESB Moneypoint . Originally from Mayo, has been in Kilrush in for 30 years. He plays the odd spot of golf.
B.Agr.Sc.Hort. Shirley is an active member of the committee with particular interest in the landscape and open spaces and wildlife and natural amenities. Shirley is an award winning landscape designer and has spent her years working in Ireland, England and Australia, bringing home a knowledgeable and fresh approach to the art of landscape design.
Ian is a current member of Clare County Council and former Town Mayor. HSEQ Manage for a civil and building contractor, Ian is actively involved in may community organisations and has a great passion for this home town of Kilrush. Ian achieved runner up in the national Calor Gas Community Champion competition.
Hanora represents the Cappa Residents Association, and has overseen the development of the new biodiversity beds on Cappa Road.
Caroline Bolton manages the River of Life Project. She hosts biodiversity talks and field trips along our local Wood River. Local school children learn about the geography of the area, and how to survey the river to determine how healthy it is by what organisms they find.