Our Board Members
The board of management at Portarlington Enterprise Centre has changed over the years as members have joined the board and other members have left to explore new challenges. Today our board meetings are chaired and attended by:
Michael Turley
Chair Person
Michael is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with his own well established and successful business, MJ Turley & Associates, based in Portarlington.
Michael has vast experience in building industrial space and was involved in the construction of the Portarlington Enterprise Centre from the onset. Involved in many local community groups, Michael was integrally involved in the redevelopment of both the Portarlington Lawn Tennis Club and the Portarlington Rugby Club.
Carol McCann
Secretary
Carol has worked in the H.S.E. since 2003 in Primary Care and Project Management. Carol played a big part in the development of the Local Primary Care Centre.
A director of Portarlington Community Development Association and involved in the following projects:
- Portarlington Community Enterprise Project – Director and Secretary
- Portarlington Community Creche – Chairperson
- After Schools Project
- Derryounce Walks & Trails Project Phase 1
Carol was also involved in the development plans for the Enterprise Centre and the Community Creche.
Married with 2 boys who keep her on her toes.
Mary Keogh
Director
Mary has been involved in community projects for over 15 years. Mary is very passionate about her work and is a firm believer in community collaboration. Her past and present positions include:
- Community Development Officer with the P.C.D.A. (Portarlington Community Development Association Ltd.).
- Volunteer on Board of Directors for Community Creche, Enterprise Centre, C.E. Community Project, Derryounce Lakes & Trails, the People’s Park Committee and remains a voluntary member/director of the P.C.D.A. to-date.
- Co-ordinator of the PEC. Working closely with the resident businesses, networking with Laois/Offaly Local Enterprise Offices, and many more
Philip McVeigh
Director
Philip is a Chartered Engineer with significant project and programme management experience gained both in Ireland and in the UK Civil Engineering industry.
He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Ireland and a Chartered Member of both Engineers Ireland, the UK Institution of Civil Engineers and the Institution of Water & Environmental Management.
He is passionate about promoting the development of start-up business enterprises.
Caroline Lydon
Director
Caroline Lydon is a Galway native, who has been living in Co Laois for the past fifteen years. Caroline has held senior management positions in a range of healthcare and family support services for over fifteen years.
She currently holds the position of CEO for Laois Partnership Company, which is the local development company for Co Laois. It is a non-profit company, and registered charity, that provides EU and State funding for projects and programmes throughout the County, with a focus on rural and social development.
A busy mum to two young children, Caroline is passionate about supporting Co Laois to thrive and develop. She is delighted to be a member of the Board of Portarlington Enterprise Centre.
Vivienne Phelan
Director
Wording Coming Soon
Bernard O’Grady
Director
Bernard is a qualified accountant, proud Clare man and is CEO of Portarlington Credit Union since September 2022.
Over the years, he has been active in his local community serving as Chair of Kinnitty Community Centre for 15 years and on the Board of Management of Kinnitty NS for 8 years.
