Meet the Team

Meet Becky, the inspiring General Manager of the Dillon Quirke Foundation. Becky brings a wealth of experience to this role, with a proven track record of success in both commercial and non-profit  organisations. A qualified Accountant (FCCA), Tax Consultant (AITI), and Executive Coach (EMCC Senior Practitioner), she also boasts extensive experience as a charity CEO.

 

 Becky's  commercial experience encompasses strategy, governance, income generation, advocacy, and team development. This breadth of knowledge, coupled with her deep understanding of the Charity sector developed through her CEO role and board experience as a Trustee and Company Secretary in non-profit organisations, positions her perfectly to lead the Dillon Quirke Foundation. 

 

Becky is passionate about building the foundation from the ground up and is committed to creating a significant and lasting positive impact on the lives of young adults in Ireland through early detection of underlying heart conditions through cardiac screening. 

 

On a personal level, she believes empowering young people with knowledge about themselves is key to leading healthier lives.

 

Becky's dedication, expertise, and leadership will be instrumental in the Dillon Quirke Foundation's mission to save lives one screening at a time.

Cathy is our screening manager and is an executive events manager with over 30 years’ experience in event management, project management and people operations across a variety of industries including aviation, retail, construction, pharma, and professional services in Ireland and overseas.  

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She has a BSc (Hons) Psych, MBPsB, a Dip. in Marketing, Advertising, Sales & PR (Inst of Comm. Management) and an Exec. Dip. in Strategic Digital Marketing from Marketing Inst. of Ireland.   

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Cathy has a keen interest in the arts and was a committee member and volunteer with the Ennis Book Club Festival for a period of over 10 years.

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Over the past 15 years she has been working with Chartered Accountants Ireland as an events manager and regional development executive, predominantly working with Chartered Accountants Mid-West Society but also with Cork, Northwest, and the Australian societies with combined regional and overseas membership of over 6000 members.  

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Personally, she is a mother of two and has three young grandsons all of whom will be involved in sporting activities from a young age.  She is personally very passionate that every child should have the opportunity to be screened for cardiac abnormalities.   

Our Fundraising and Marketing Manager brings a strong blend of strategic thinking, technical expertise, and people-centred experience to the role.

 

With a professional background in web development, brand development, and donor care, she has a proven ability to build effective systems and meaningful relationships that drive sustainable growth.

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She previously spent three years with the Irish Community Air Ambulance, where she played a key role in establishing the organisation’s donor care programme from the ground up. During this time, she successfully managed and expanded sustainable fundraising portfolios, strengthening supporter engagement and long-term income generation.

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In her current position, she is highly motivated to support communities in working together to champion this vital service, both at local club level and nationally. She is particularly passionate about bringing together communities and engaging with individuals who wish to make a meaningful impact through fundraising, giving, or volunteering.

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A strong advocate for raising awareness of SADS, her work is driven by both professional commitment and personal motivation. As a parent of two young athletes, she is dedicated to helping create safer, more informed environments across Irish sport, one heart at a time.