Our Team | Spraoi agus Spórt

Meet Our Team

Helen Nolan

Co-Founder & Chief Executive

Tracy Doyle

Manager

TRACY DOYLE

Manager

I joined Spraoi in 2012 under a Tús Scheme, and since then I worked my way up the ladder. I went back to adult education training in Business. Due to mum life, I now work part-time as the Finance Manager. I absolutely love my work!

We have new office premises and high tech equipment which makes my working day easier. I love the social aspect of Spraoi and getting to meet so many people on a daily basis. Spraoi is a very busy social enterprise and I am constantly faced with new challenges to overcome. So, no two days are the same which means there is never a dull moment. I hope to be in Spraoi for many years to come.

Louise Grant

Co-Founder & Activities Programme Co-Ordinator

LOUISE GRANT

Co-Founder & Activities Programme Co-Ordinator

My name is Louise, a mum of two children. I live in the carndonagh area and have been working in Spraoi agus Spórt for over 13 years. I love working in Spraoi as I get to meet , chat, and help so many people from different areas. I especially love working with the children and new mums and babies and helping them out in any way I can.

I was child minder for over 15 years and worked part time In the local filling station/shop for over 12 years when my children were small . Me and my husband Kevin work opposing shifts so one off us was always with Erin and Senan. It was crazy but we made it work! I then went on and helped to set up Spraoi agus Spórt in 2003 and I’m still here working today!

Kathleen McDaid

Administration

KATHLEEN MCDAID

Administration

My Name is Kathleen McDaid. I live in Glengad Malin Co Donegal. My interests are walking and minding my Grandchildren..

I have been working here in Spraoi agus Sport for over three eears now. I originally came in to cover maternity leave as office Administrator. I am now working 3 days per week. My main role at the minute is as the Community Builder for Spraoi agus Sport and I also play a part in the Admin and Accounts. I also look after our Charity shop which I love. My huge achievement here in Spraoi is getting our Co-Working Hub offices up and going which I found very interesting. I have built a great relationship with my work colleagues and the co-workers and managers . I have learned more over the past three years than I have done in any other employment.

Long may it last!

Orla Doheny

Administration

ORLA DOHENY

ADMINISTRATION

I am the Service Reform Fund Transition Co-ordinator. My role has been created through a partnership with Spraoi agus Sport and the HSE. Since January 2022, we have been supporting the transformation of how we deliver services to people with disabilities throughout Donegal.

Spraoi agus Spórt has enabled the promotion of social inclusion, equality of opportunities and supporting persons with disabilities to live more inclusive lives in their local community.

Paul McCay

Digital Creative Lab

PAUL MCCAY

DIGITAL CREATIVE LAB
Paul McCay is a Designer of all things Fab, working within the growing Digital Fabrication industry for almost 10 years. Paul’s drive is delivering exciting education in disadvantaged communities to nurture and establish social change.

He works towards a more positive, inclusive creative culture for all ages and abilities. “I believe creativity is a vast portal for stimulating change and everyone can harness creativity to better there circumstances. I love being a part of team Spraoi because of their philosophy of Connecting people, Changing Lives. I really feel we are achieving this and that means a lot to me.

Aine Kelly

Digital Creative Lab

Caroline McDaid

Service Reform Fund

CAROLINE MCDAID

SERVICE REFORM FUND

My Name is Caroline Mc Daid. My Role in Spraoi agus Sport is Social Buddies co-ordinator for this HSE region. Social Buddies is a pilot social reform programme initiative, which is being developed between Spraoi agus Spórt and the HSE. The partnership is a new model of Service delivery that aims to develop a more person-centred approach for Intellectual Disability day service users in the north west area.

Social Buddies aims to provide social supports to Adult Intellectual Disability day service users outside of day service hours and at weekends with the assistance of a trained and vetted Volunteer . Working as a team member of Spraoi agus Spórt gives me access to all the resources, tools and experience that Spraoi have available to them to develop. This enables me to promote the Social Buddies befriending service in the community. Being linked to a social enterprise such as Spraoi allows Social Buddies to create a direct link to the local community.

Margaret Doherty

Administration & Marketing

MARGARET DOHERTY

ADMINISTRATION / MARKETING

My name is Margaret Doherty, I am the administrator and class co-ordinator here at Spraoi agus Spórt. I spend my time in the office organising classes and communicating with our service users. I enjoy being a part of the Spraoi team and bringing new classes to the community.

Celine McConalogue

School Age Childcare

CELINE MCCONALOGUE

SCHOOL AGE CHILDCARE

I am a mum of two boys and live in Carndonagh. Before joining Spraoi agus Spórt, I was working as a Classroom Assistant in St Patrick’s Girls School.

I really enjoy working with all the different kids which come through our doors in Spraoi. I am usually based in both breakfast and afterschool clubs. But I can be situated in any of our classes, camps, school tours or club Spraoi depending, where help is needed.

I have gained valuable experience and knowledge working in Spraoi. I have also gained many opportunities to achieve numerous certificates such as Làmh and Fire Marshal, to name but a few.

Hannah Doyle

Administration

HANNAH DOYLE

ADMINISTRATION TEAM

I’ve worked in Spraoi now for the last 8 years and over the years I have had many opportunities to learn new things within this organisation and I am proud to work here. I began working here while I was in school as weekend staff and kept my foot in the door while attending college. I studied Arts with English and History and more recently completed a General Science course. I always looked forward to coming into work and being part of the team here. I love meeting new people, helping people and being creative. Luckily, I get to dabble into my interests a lot here at Spraoi.

Since joining Spraoi I have worked in areas including childcare, p&t, special needs assistant, birthday party leader and classroom assistant. Over the past 2 years I’ve been predominantly in the office. I currently work part time as part of the administration team, mainly dealing with the National Childcare side of things. But you could often find me anywhere an extra hand is needed. I love the sense of community we have here at Spraoi and the fact that we do our best to facilitate anything that comes our way. We are always kept busy and I love that my skills and qualities get to expand here while helping to contribute to the positive attitude that Spraoi projects and the exciting amenities we bring to our wee town of Carndonagh.