Denise Boyle / Chairperson Denise has been the Parade and Afterparty Manager for the past 7 years. A well known Cork building contractor, Denise is a registered gas technician, CAD technician, and electrician. She is a huge Munster Rugby fan, is the Coach for Mallow Women’s Rugby team and is a Board member of the Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival.
Damien O’Halloran / Vice Chairperson Damien O’Halloran is an executive leader working in IT for over 25 years, leading globally diverse teams. He is actively involved in multiple diversity and inclusion functions, most especially Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), focusing on encouraging team members to bring their authentic selves to the workplace.
Darren Fitzgerald / Treasurer Darren joined the Cork Pride team in 2021 and currently holds the role of Treasurer. Darren is a Partner and head of Private Clients at Orbitus Law LLP. Darren’s goal, being a proud member of the community, is to promote community presence within the legal realm.
Sam Lake / Secretary Sam is the newest member to the Board and holds the role of Secretary. Sam is a behavior therapist with Cope Foundation. Sam is an enthusiastic gym bunny and self-proclaimed dog lover! Sam is looking forward to working with others to ensure the Cork Pride Festival represents everyone.
Clive Davis / Board Member Clive was the Chairperson of the Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival for 16 years until 2024. Clive is a Regional Director with Youth Work Ireland, manages Youth Work Ireland Laois, and is a Director and Chairperson of People First Credit Union; he is also Director on the Board of The Irish League of Credit unions. and is a Director of LGBT Ireland where he is also Treasurer.
The theme for Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival 2024 is Unity in Community . In the current social and political climate, with the rise of the far right, devastating international conflict and the continued attacks on our trans community, the world feels full of division and uncertainty. That is why, this year at Cork Pride, we are calling for unity between all the diverse sections of the LGBT+ community, but also with marginalised communities across the world. We are stronger together, and a fight for one of us is a fight for all of us - nobody is equal until all of us are equal and we will continue to fight against discrimination and division for as long as this takes. Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival Theme 2024:
Kery Mullaly / Business Development Manager Kery handles the Cork Pride sponsorships remit and established the Cork Pride magazine. Kery has brokered partnerships and sponsorships across many festivals and events including the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, Electric Picnic, Cork Midsummer Festival, and the Cork International Choral Festival.He divides his time between Kilkenny and Cork.
Dee Finn / Community Liaison and Cork Pride Magazine Editor Dee has worked in various roles with Cork Pride for the last 2.5 years, including the Pride Reaching Out Project in 2022, coordinating Cork Pride Community Events and Family Fun Day and her role as Editor of the Cork Pride Magazine in 2023 and 2024. In addition to her work with Cork Pride, Dee works as a freelance theatre maker.
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Maeve Conroy / Accounts / Administrator Maeve has worked with the Cork Pride team since 2023, dealing with the accounting and administration side of the event. Maeve also works with Youth Work Ireland Laois in a similar role.
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