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
Helena Stromberg

Helena Stromberg

Senior Staff Officer (EU JTF)
Karl Murphy

Karl Murphy

EU Affairs Officer (URBACT & EUI)
Rory O’Sullivan

Rory O’Sullivan

Senior Staff Officer (EU JTF)
Ruth Kilcullen

Ruth Kilcullen

Originn Project Officer
Marie Carr

Marie Carr

Research and Policy Officer
Geraldine Kenny

Geraldine Kenny

Senior Staff Officer
Tadhg Browne

Tadhg Browne

EU Support Officer (IREO)
Áine Carroll

Áine Carroll

Staff Officer (EU JTF)
Ross Higgins

Ross Higgins

Acting Assistant Staff Officer
Sarah Campbell

Sarah Campbell

Clerical Officer
Kiara Abbey

Kiara Abbey

Clerical Officer (EU JTF)
Cara Farrell

Cara Farrell

Clerical Officer
Laura Murphy

Laura Murphy

Clerical Officer (IREO)

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Irish URBACT Partners Meet-up

For the third consecutive year, all active Irish partners involved in an URBACT project were invited to participate in a meet up of URBACT networks which…
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Europe Day Celebrations

As part of Europe Day celebrations, the Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly (EMRA) was delighted to welcome Eamon Ryan, Chair of the European Housing…
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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 today launched Our Ireland, Our EU, a national photography competition inviting members of the public to capture…
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The Smart and Sustainable Mobility Accelerator Programme (SSMA) Concludes

The Smart and Sustainable Mobility Accelerator programme (SSMA) which was developed by the three Regional Assemblies and international sustainable mobility…
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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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Ministers Heydon and O’Brien announce €10 million EU Just Transition Funding for two bioeconomy demonstration projects

Awards of €5 million each from the EU Just Transition Fund Bioeconomy Demonstration Initiative will support two bioeconomy projects with collaboration…
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Supporting a Sustainable Transition through climate Action for a Resilient Territory (START) Scheme

An EUJTF funding call for projects supporting Local Authority Climate Action Plans. Expressions of interest due to Pobal 13 March 2026. Official Applications open 21 April 2026.
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EMRA to participate in Regional Studies Association Annual Conference on ‘Compact ‘Growth at University College Cork

The Annual Conference of the Irish Section of the Regional Studies Association will take place on the 20th of February at University College Cork (UCC). This…
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Press Release – EMRA Calls for Urgent Review of Transport Investment Plan

Read a press release about how EMRA has formally written to Ministers expressing concerns regarding the National Development Plan (NDP) Review 2025 Sectoral Investment Plan for Transport.
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Are you involved in a community-led social innovation project? Are you working to strengthen your community with innovative and inspiring initiatives? The…
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