Industry Steering Committee
Ali Hobbs
Role: Human Resources Officer
Arrabawn Tipperary Co-Operative Society Ltd.
Phone: 087 7384918
Email: ahobbs@arrabawn.ie
Deirdre MCaffery
Role: HR Operations Manager
Aurivo Co-Operative Society Ltd.
Phone: 086-035-7982
Email: deirdre.mccaffrey@aurivo.ie
Sharon Collins
Role: Group HR Manager
Bandon Co-Operative
Phone: 086 386 8182/023-8841409
Email: scollins@bandoncoop.ie
Ann Quigley
Role: Human Resources Manager
Centenary Thurles Co-operative Creamery Ltd.
Phone: 0504-91914/087-6522-474
Email: aquigley@centenarythurles.com
Caroline Browne
Role: Human Resources Manager – Agri Division
Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd.
Phone: 022 52609 (D) or 087-182-2052
Email: cbrowne@dairygold.ie
Michaela Ronan Downey
Role: Human Resources
North Cork Co-operative
Phone: 029-50003/087-258-0419
Email: michaela@northcorkcreameries.com
Anne Smith
Role: Group Head of Talent
Lakeland Dairies
Phone: 087-698-2736
Email: anne.smith@lakelanddairies.com
Rhona Howley
Role: Talent Development Manager
Tirlán
Phone: 086-0590125
Email: rhowley@tirlan.ie
Kenneth Grant
Role: Mart Committee Member
Central Auctions Co-op Mart
Phone: 067-31360 / 087-266-4063
Email: kandggrant@hotmail.com
John Ruddy
Role: Rural Business Committee
Inishowen Co-Operative Society
Phone: 086-374-2685
Email: johnruddy63@gmail.com
T. J. Flanagan
Role: CEO
ICOS Ltd
Phone: 01-676-4783/ 087-947-1526
Email: t.flanagan@icos.ie
Testimonials
“At Callan Co-op, we have found ICOS Skillnet to be an invaluable partner in
supporting the development and growth of our business. Their tailored management
training programmes have helped equip our team with the skills and confidence to
lead effectively in a rapidly changing environment.
In addition, the board strategy training facilitated by ICOS Skillnet has played a key
role in shaping our long-term vision and governance approach. The practical,
relevant, and high-quality support we receive from the ICOS Skillnet team continues
to make a real and lasting impact on our organisation.
We are very grateful for the relationship and look forward to continuing to work
together as our business evolves.
James Fitzgerald, CEO & Secretary
Callan Co-op
“We are delighted to partner with ICOS Skillnet and leverage available funding support for our newly developed and launched People Manager Fundamentals Programme. This investment in our People Leaders is a critical component of our Strategy.
The ICOS Skillnet funding supports us to invest in the continuous development of our people managers, who are responsible for delivering on our ambitious business strategy through the day-to-day contribution of their teams. This support of our programme allows us to equip and empower our people managers to lead performance focused teams across our business.
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Anne Smith, Group Head of Talent
Lakeland Dairies
“The support we receive from ICOS Skillnet has significantly boosted our workforces’ skills and productivity.
Their high-quality, tailored training programs have equipped our employees with the latest industry knowledge, empowering our employees to grow professionally and stay ahead in a competitive market. The flexibility and variety of courses offered have made continuous development an integral part of our company culture.
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Ann Quigley, HR Manager
Centenary Thurles Co-operative Society
