
Tourism Ireland has welcomed Pat O’Leary, Karen Hennessy, Paul Gallagher, and Alice Mansergh to its board on 6 November 2025, approved by the North South Ministerial Council.
O’Leary from Killarney brings experience from Munster Technological University. Karen Hennessy will serve as vice chairperson and Paul Gallagher also joins the board, drawing on Tourism Recovery Taskforce background.
The appointments aim to support tourism recovery, with O’Leary’s industry know-how welcomed by Killarney Chamber.
Peter Burke shared “I would like to wish the members well as they undertake important roles in supporting the tourism industry.”


