Siobhán Ní Ghadhra has been appointed as chair of Údarás na Gaeltachta. Her appointment was announced by Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for the Gaeltacht yesterday.
Ms Ní Ghadhra will serve as chair of the board until the end of this year.
Ms Ní Ghadhra, from Na Forbhacha, is an award-winning television producer who has won two Emmy awards and has experience in television, animation and live broadcasting. She began her professional career in the studio of filmmaker Roger Corman in Connamara, and she was appointed as chief operations officer with Telegael in 2012. In 2015, she founded Danú Media.
She was a member of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland from 2010 to 2015, and has also been a member of the Blue Teapot Theatre Company and the University of Galway’s External Strategy Board. She is currently a member of the board of TG4 and the Creative Europe Desk in Galway.
Ms Ní Ghadhra has vast experience in business and television and in promoting these industries in the Gaeltacht.
Minister Martin said; “We are delighted to announce this appointment. Siobhán Ní Ghadhra brings a wealth of experience to the role of chair and I want to wish her every success as she undertakes her duties on the board of Údarás na Gaeltachta – an organisation at the heart of the Gaeltacht community.”
Minister Byrne, said; “I welcome the appointment of Siobhán Ní Ghadhra as chair of Údarás na Gaeltachta. Her strategic, organisational and leadership skills will be of huge benefit to Údarás na Gaeltachta during her term as chair.”
