Irish Sailing Announcement – New Racing Manager

Irish Sailing is delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen O'Shaughnessy to the role of Racing Manager.

A native of Cork City, Stephen has significant sailing experience from a very young age, cutting his teeth in the mirror dinghy prior to competing in the ILCA7 and firefly team racing dinghies.

Stephen has also sailed competitively in Dublin bay for well over a decade on a number of keel boats both inshore and offshore, before moving back home to Cork harbour where he currently competes in the National 18 adult dinghy fleet as well as keel boats.

In addition, Stephen has a strong business background in the area of compliance and control frameworks, ensuring regulatory policies and procedures are fit for purpose on an ongoing basis. 

The role of Racing Manager will support all aspects of competitive racing, across the country, whether it is local, national or international across.  Stephen looks forward to engaging with all stakeholders, clubs, classes and training centres over the coming months. 

NEW ADMINISTRATOR

Irish Sailing is delighted to announce the appointment of Aine Mulvaney to the role of Administrator in the Support Services Team.

Aine was from Dalkey, originally, and now lives not far away, in Shankhill.  She is a graduate of UCD, working for many years in Localisation as a Project Manager and for the last nine years in the Housing industry in various roles.

Aine is an avid bridge player, loves travelling and live music. She has a keen interest in the Irish language and as a GAA Mum is to be found on the sideline at the weekends.

The role of Administrator handles a range of member queries and the processes of licencing and certification.  Aine looks forward to meeting members and getting to know our sport.