EMRA Staff

Clare Bannon

Clare Bannon

Director
Anne-Marie Wood Wolfe

Anne-Marie Wood Wolfe

Acting Assistant Director and Senior Planner (Planning and Economic Development)
Bernie Roe

Bernie Roe

Assistant Director (EU JTF)
Teresa Lennon

Teresa Lennon

Head of IREO
Bernard Kenealy

Bernard Kenealy

Assistant Director (Corporate, HR and Finance)
Owen Douglas

Owen Douglas

Senior Executive Planner
Teresa O’Reilly

Teresa O’Reilly

Senior Executive Planner
Laure Antoniotti

Laure Antoniotti

Administrative Officer (EU and Corporate)
Terence Connolly

Terence Connolly

Administrative Officer (EU JTF)
Shane Bradley

Shane Bradley

Policy Officer (IREO)
Katarzyna Kaczmarek

Katarzyna Kaczmarek

Finance Officer
Simon Musial

Simon Musial

Administrative Officer (Corporate & Finance)
Andrew Spencer

Andrew Spencer

Executive Planner
Enya Fogarty

Enya Fogarty

Executive Planner
Stewart Mareere

Stewart Mareere

Executive Planner
Marie Carr

Marie Carr

Economic and Policy Analyst
Karl Murphy

Karl Murphy

EU Affairs Officer (URBACT & EUI)
Helena Stromberg

Helena Stromberg

Senior Staff Officer (EU JTF)
Rory O’Sullivan

Rory O’Sullivan

Senior Staff Officer (EU JTF)
Ruth Kilcullen

Ruth Kilcullen

Originn Project Officer
Geraldine Kenny

Geraldine Kenny

Senior Staff Officer
Tadhg Browne

Tadhg Browne

EU Support Officer (IREO)
Áine Carroll

Áine Carroll

Staff Officer (EU JTF)
Kiara Abbey

Kiara Abbey

Staff Officer
Ross Higgins

Ross Higgins

Acting Assistant Staff Officer
Sarah Campbell

Sarah Campbell

Clerical Officer
Cara Farrell

Cara Farrell

Clerical Officer
Laura Murphy

Laura Murphy

Clerical Officer (IREO)

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Latest News & Events

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Cllr Paul Ross Elected Cathaoirleach of the Association of Irish Regions

Longford County Councillor and member of the Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly, Cllr Paul Ross, has been elected Cathaoirleach of the Association of…
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Regional Development Monitor – New website

  The Regional Development Monitor is a curated collection of data, dashboards and mapping tools to inform decision-making and monitor progress…
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EMRA Active Travel Study Trip to Utrecht

Representatives from EMRA travelled to Utrecht in the Netherlands from the 1st to the 3rd of September for a Dutch Cycling Study Tour, exploring how Utrecht…
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Irish Regions together with the EU CoR president and Irish Ambassador to Belgium, in Brussels on 1st July 2026 for Welcome Reception marking the start of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Irish Regions Showcase ‘Tionscnaimh agus Táirgí na hÉireann’ at the EU Committee of the Regions in Brussels

On 1st July 2026, Ireland and Europe's Regions celebrate the start of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union in Brussels with a welcome reception featuring produce and projects from across Ireland.
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Winners Announced in National “Our Ireland, Our EU” Photo Competition

Six winning photographers have been announced in the inaugural "Our Ireland, Our EU" Photo Competition, a national initiative celebrating the positive impact of Government of Ireland and EU co-funded projects and initiatives across Ireland.
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Irish URBACT Partners Meet-up

All active Irish partners involved in an URBACT project were invited to participate in a meet up of URBACT networks which took place in Navan (Co. Meath) on the 11th of June.
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Eamon Ryan Shares European Housing Advisory Board Recommendations to EMRA

EMRA welcomed Eamon Ryan, Chair of the European Housing Advisory Board, to its Assembly meeting on Europe Day to discuss the recommendations arising from the Board’s report.
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National Photography Competition “Our Ireland, Our EU” Launched to Showcase EU‑Funded Projects Across Ireland

EU Funds Ireland Managing Authorities have launched 'Our Ireland, Our EU', a national photography competition inviting members of the public to capture how projects co‑funded by the European Union are making a difference to everyday life across Ireland.
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The Smart and Sustainable Mobility Accelerator Programme (SSMA) Concludes

Smart and Sustainable Mobility Accelerator programme (SSMA) ended in December 2025. The programme offered training and capacity-building workshops to help local authorities to deliver smart and sustainable mobility projects.
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EUI-URBACT Information Session

EMRA hosted its third annual joint EUI-URBACT info session at the impressive Richmond Education and Event Centre on the 25th of March.
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RSES Review – Strategic Issues Paper

EMRA has formally commenced the review of the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) and is inviting individuals, communities, local authorities, state agencies and government departments to share their views on the future of the region.
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European Urban Initiative (EUI) and URBACT Information Session

Join the next joint information session on 25 March at the Richmond Education and Event Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin to learn about upcoming calls and opportunities through European Urban Initiative (EUI) and URBACT.
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