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International Fund for Ireland appoints new Board members

International Fund for Ireland appoints new Board members

Published on: 3 Mar 2025

The Irish and UK Governments have today announced new appointments to the Board of the International Fund for Ireland.

The appointments are:

  • Ms Shona McCarthy, Chair
  • Ms Janet McConkey
  • Ms Katy Hayward
  • Ms Anne Conaghan
  • Ms Anne Carr
  • Ms Angila Chada
  • Mr Bill Pauley

Reflecting on the outgoing Board members, the UK and Irish Governments indicated their appreciation for the services given by the members and, in particular, thanked outgoing Chair Paddy Harte for his "exceptional leadership" over the six years of his tenure.

Previous Board members Anne Carr and Anne Conaghan will remain in position, with both members having been re-appointed to the Board for a further term.

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