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Our Team

The MKC team is highly experienced and dedicated, our team includes some of the most expert public relations and public policy professionals in Ireland. We have advised on strategies for some of the most high profile corporate and public sector developments in Ireland in recent years.
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Tim Kinsella
Managing Director
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Laurie Mannix
Director
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Fiona Byrne
Chief Operations Officer
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Brian Harrison
Director
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David Kinch
Director
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Sarah Lawlor
Client Director
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John Reilly
Client Director
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Megan Fearon
Senior Client Manager
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Lauren Olmeda
Client Manager
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Isobel Grimley
Client Executive
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Rachel Moore
Client Executive
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Gerard Howlin
Consultant
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John Murphy
Consultant
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Derek Moran
Public Affairs Consultant
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Ariana Silva
Office Administrator

Tim is Managing Director of MKC Communications. He has over 25 years’  experience in the public relations industry in Ireland. He provides strategic advice to high profile multinational and Irish clients across the financial, IT, energy, media, education and agri-business sectors. He is also recognised as a leading expert in crisis planning and management.

Tim is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of Ireland, a member of the Emergency Planning Society of Ireland and the National Union of Journalists. A Political Science and Philosophy Graduate of UCD, he has a Masters Degree in Business Studies, specialising in Management and Organisation Studies.

+353 86 813 7512
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Laurie is one of Ireland’s most experienced PR practitioners with three decades’ experience in Ireland’s public relations industry. She advises the CEOs of some of the leading companies in Ireland, providing strategic insights in corporate communications and reputation management.

Laurie is a member of the Institute of Directors and a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of Ireland. She holds a Bachelor of Business Studies (Marketing) degree from the University of Limerick.

+353 86 814 3710
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Fiona has over 20 years’ experience working in different business sectors in Ireland and the United States.   She has been with MKC since 2010 supporting the directors and managing the busy office.  In her role as COO, Fiona is responsible for the operations of the business and supporting the managing director to achieve the business objectives.  Fiona has a Bachelor of Science from Trinity College Dublin.

Brian has over ten years’ experience in the PR industry in Ireland. He holds a Masters in International Relations, a BA in Economics and History and a Diploma in Public Relations. He was previously the Communications Manager for the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland.

Brian is also a board member and Treasurer of the Public Relations Consultants Association of Ireland.

+353 87 921 1841
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David is a highly experienced communications consultant working across Corporate, Consumer, Digital and Public Affairs communications. In his role as a senior communications specialist, he provides strategic and tactical communications counsel to clients, delivering on their communications requirements.

+353 1 703 8611
david@mkc.ie

Sarah holds a Masters of Arts in Politics and a Bachelor of Arts Degree (History & Politics). She has over 10 years’ experience working in national public affairs and public relations. She is a former Ministerial Assistant and Parliamentary Assistant to two separate Members of Parliament.

+353 86 022 7264
sarah@mkc.ie

John holds a Bachelor of Arts in Film & Media and he is also Founder and Editor-in-Chief of multi award-winning Irish technology website, www.TheEffect.Net. He has previously worked on a wide selection of technology and digital sector clients and has a keen interest in the consumer electronics market.

+353 87 259 8672
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Megan has over 10 years of experience in government and public affairs. A former Sinn Féin MLA for Newry and Armagh, she served as a Junior Minister in the Northern Ireland Executive and Chairperson of the Northern Ireland Assembly Women's Caucus. She was the youngest political representative on the island and the youngest government minister in Europe. Megan also worked in Parliament focusing on press and digital media and as Senior Manager for Policy and Public Affairs at The Open University in Ireland.

Currently, she is a Trustee on the Board of Conciliation Resources and a Fellow at the Centre for Democracy and Peace Building.

In MKC, Megan works with the Public Affairs team.

086 1989099
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Lauren has nearly ten years’ experience in public affairs and communications with roles in political offices, state agencies, and government bodies. She holds a master’s degree from University College Dublin and a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University, both in International Relations. She has previously worked in public transportation, at an international security forum in Washington DC, and in political research and advocacy.

0834827125
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Isobel holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Science from University College Dublin (UCD). She has prior experience in Consumer and Lifestyle PR, as well as expertise in digital and social media.

In her current position as Client Executive, Isobel works closely with the MKC Public Relations and Communications team.

086 102 4223
isobel@mkc.ie

Rachel holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Dublin City University (DCU). Rachel worked as MKC's Office Administrator from 2021 until 2023, working primarily with the Chief Operations Officer and supported the wider MKC team.

In her current position as Client Executive, Rachel works closely with the MKC Public Relations and Communications team.

083 8384715
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Gerard has worked as a public affairs consultant since 2008, partnering with a wide range of clients in the public and private sector. His portfolio currently includes state bodies, not for profit NGO’s, financial services, and multinational PLCs. He is a contributor to The Irish Times and participates regularly in political debate on Irish radio and television.

He previously served as Special Advisor to former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, over two terms of Government from 1999 to 2007, and Government Press Secretary from June to August 2007.

+353 1 703 8600
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John is former Secretary General of the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. He is one of the most highly experienced public affairs experts in Ireland having worked at a senior level in the Departments of Enterprise, Environment, Transport, Finance and Labour as well as being a former Board member of IDA Ireland, the National Roads Authority, National Economic & Social Council and the Top Level Appointments Committee, among other appointments.

Derek is former Secretary General of the Department of Finance, bringing the highest levels of experience and understanding to bear in the interaction between economics, policy and public administration. He serves on a number of bodies including the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board, Professional Standards Board of Chartered Accountants Ireland, Audit Committee of the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Council of the Foundation of Fiscal Studies and the Scottish Government’s Exchequer Board. He has also served as a board member of the Central Bank Commission, National Treasury Management Agency, Civil Service Management Board and as Chairman of the Financial Stability Group.

Ariana has a master's degree in Business Administration and Human Resource Management from Dublin Business School. In her role as Office Administrator, Ariana works closely with the Chief Operations Officer, while supporting MKC staff on any behind the scenes work. 

083 441 1182
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