West Cork Branch

Owner

Anna Healy Coaching

Anna Healy is President of Network Ireland West Cork for 2025. Anna has been a member of Network Ireland West Cork since its inception in 2018 and has served on the committee for a number of years as Membership Officer, and then for 3 years on the National Executive as Programme Manager for Mentoring for Success, Network Ireland's national mentoring programme. Outside Network Ireland, Anna is an Accredited Coach/Mentor & Mentor Programme Manager with EMCC. Anna coaches and mentors businesswomen and solopreneurs, helping them to bring more joy and ease back into doing business. Anna also provides training to managers on mentoring and coaching skills with the aim of promoting inclusive communication and connection in the workplace.

Owner

Anna Groniecka Photography

Anna Groniecka is an award-winning photographer based in Clonakilty, West Cork, specialising in portraiture, business and commercial photography, and event coverage. Since founding her business in 2016, Anna has built a reputation for capturing meaningful stories and moments with creativity and professionalism. A dedicated member of Network Ireland West Cork for several years, Anna has previously held the roles of Social Media Officer and Communications Officer. These positions allowed her to connect with members, share their stories, and enhance the branch's visibility and engagement.

Owner

Maybury Marketing

Sandra Maybury is Ex-Officio, she lead the West Cork branch as president in 2024. Sandra has been a member of Network Ireland West Cork since its inception in 2018 and has served on the committee for a number of years in different roles, including PRO and branch secretary. Sandra has been self-employed since 2005, founder of Maybury Marketing, she is a Marketing Specialist and an experienced Consultant and Mentor and brings a wealth of experience to her clients and to the committee.

Owner

Theatre, Tricks, Drama & Communication

Susan is an expert in Drama, Communications, and Well-Being with 25 years of experience in corporate communications, public speaking, presentation skills, interview techniques, and developing effective communication strategies for leaders and teams. She is the founder of Theatre Tricks Drama & Communications, an organization dedicated to helping clients of all ages—from young children to adults—build confidence and self-esteem, through drama and communication skills to communicate effectively, have clarity in their voice, express themselves with confidence and create a powerful presence. She has been a member of Network Ireland West Cork since 2019 and has served on the committee as website officer in 2023 & treasurer in 2024. She was on the mentoring panel in 2023 & 2024 and a branch winner of Network Ireland Solo Business Woman category 2024.

Owner

The Pink PA

Based in the picturesque town of Kinsale, Gill Brazier is the founder of The Pink PA, a Virtual Assistant business providing tailored support to busy professionals. With nearly a decade of experience as an Executive Assistant in London and Cork, Gill specialises in helping her clients focus on what truly matters by managing the time-consuming tasks that hold them back. In 2024, Gill joined the Network Ireland West Cork Branch, where she now serves as Secretary and Website Officer. She is passionate about being part of this vibrant community of businesswomen, supporting its growth, and fostering collaboration. A proud Cork native, Gill combines her deep industry knowledge with a genuine passion for helping others succeed. She approaches every project with professionalism, treating her clients’ businesses as if they were her own. When not managing her growing business or fulfilling her role with Network Ireland, Gill cherishes time with her fiancé, Peter, and their daughter, Annabelle.

Owner

Melissa Clarke PR

Melissa is PRO for Network Ireland West Cork for 2025. - Melissa is an experienced PR professional with over 15 years’ experience in-house and agency across the charity and arts sectors in the UK. Working alongside famous brands, events and celebrities, curating effective high-profile national and regional press, PR and fundraising campaigns. Since moving to Clonakilty from the UK with her family in 2022, Melissa has set up her own PR consultancy, successfully boosting the profiles and awareness of large-scale events, fundraising initiatives, businesses and high-profile individuals. Melissa joined as a new member of Network Ireland West Cork in November 2024.

Owner

The Etiquette Suite

Patricia Maybury is 1 of our 3 Membership Officers. An etiquette consultant, she provides guidance and advice to foster self-confidence, poise and social finesse. Patricia shares her passion for elegance and etiquette with her clients to help them understand and refine their knowledge of social norms, courteous behaviour and gracious manners to enable them to navigate professional and social situations effortlessly and elegantly. The Etiquette Suite provides training and workshops for Corporate, Hospitality, Schools, Groups and Individuals. Patricia is a Graduate of The English Manner, London (William Hanson), Beaumont Etiquette, New York-(Myka Meier) and The Emma Dupont School of Etiquette, London, certified in style, fashion, image and event management and is a member of the International Association of Professional Etiquette Consultants.

Owner

Julie's Bookkeeping

I am the owner of Julie's Bookkeeping which was created in 2021. We specialise in providing reliable, cloud based bookkeeping services across Ireland. We offer tailored solutions for sole traders and SMBs. Our goal is to give you peace of mind and the freedom to focus on your business.

Director

DNG Galvin

Majella ​is ​1 of our 3 Membership Officers within the 202​5 Network Ireland West Cork committee.​ As Director of DNG Galvin Estate Agents, she brings a wealth of experience, excelling in the property industry for over a decade as an award-winning estate agent, chartered surveyor, and registered valuer.​ Further demonstrating her professional prowess, Majella holds influential roles as the Chairperson of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (Southern Region) and serves as the President of Bandon Toastmasters.​ Majella has been a member of Network Ireland West Cork for three years, serving on the committee for two of them.​ In 2022, she was a double winner at branch level in the Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year Awards and was highly commended at national level. Majella was a branch winner in Emerging Business Category in 2024.

Owner

AIB Branch Manager

Jane O’Regan is one of our Events Managers as well as being AIB Branch Manager in Dunmanway. Jane graduated MTU with a degree in Business and Marketing and began her career in Dell EMC in Dublin. However, West Cork was always calling her, so she moved back to Clonakilty and began her career in AIB. She is a qualified Financial Advisor from the Institute of Bankers and is looking forward to expanding her mindset and knowledge, through her time on the Network Ireland West Cork Committee.

Owner

Fusion Home Design Centre

Elaine is the co-owner of two thriving stores in Skibbereen. Fusion Home Decor stands out as one of Ireland’s largest Paint and Decor Centres, offering an extensive range of products and expert advice to transform any space. Meanwhile, Fusion Home Design is a bespoke Interior Design Studio that caters to private residential, commercial, and hospitality clients. The studio also collaborates with Interior Designers, Architects, and Contractors, delivering tailored design solutions that combine functionality with style. Elaine was branch winner of the Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2024, Established Business category. Beyond her professional ventures, Elaine has a passion for fashion and an undeniable love for shoes. She appreciates how design transcends industries, whether it’s creating a beautiful living space or selecting the perfect pair of shoes to complete an outfit. Her keen eye for detail and appreciation for craftsmanship influence both her personal style and the creative direction of her businesses. For Elaine, style is about expression, be it through interiors or fashion.

Owner

Shauna Colaci Coaching

I am a qualified life coach plus stylist! For the longest time I have felt that confidence & mindset, and how we dress, the clothes we wear and how we feel in them are intrinsically linked. I apply a holistic approach to mindset and styling - tackling your internal closet as well as that jam-packed physical wardrobe in your bedroom helping you to become the woman you FEEL you are, inside & out! I joined Network Ireland West Cork a year ago when I was just starting out in my business and it has really helped me build a network of supportive women around me!

Sarah Holford is a new member of the 2025 committee and is 1 of our 2 social media Officers. She joined the branch in March 2024. Sarah will celebrate her 10 years ‘moving to Ireland’ anniversary in 2025 after being head hunted from Johannesburg, South Africa. With 20+ years’ experience in a multitude of sectors including, Effective Communications & Sales Training, E-Procurement & Online Travel Management as well as a lengthy stint working for US Big Tech in the Sales arena, looking after Enterprise customers in the UK&I as well as Southern African markets. Over the past 2 years Sarah has taken some much-needed time away from the ‘noise’ of the corporate world to pursue further education & qualifications including, Project Management, Financial Management, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing and Python Programming. She has also used this time to renovate their newly purchased ‘little piece of West Cork,’ attend numerous writers’ workshops to expand her creative repertoire as well as plan and manage her wedding to now husband Chris, in South Africa in February of 2024. And all of this whilst looking after their 3 adopted cat babies – a full-time job all on its own!!!

Owner

Saol Yoga

Dominique joined the branch in 2022 after founding her wellness business Saol Yoga, which offers yoga, meditation, sound healing and baby massage, from her studio in Durrus. Saol Yoga caters to the full life cycle, from pregnancy yoga and mum and baby yoga, to kids yoga in schools, flowing yoga for adults, right through to chair yoga for seniors. Dominique moved to West Cork with her family in 2021 after 15 years in London where she worked in strategic communications in humanitarian aid for a large global NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation). She’s a book worm, a keen sea swimmer, a dog lover and a mum.

Owner

By Aislinn

As a nurse, Aislinn has turned her passion for healing into a medical restorative tattoo business. Specializing in areola restoration, Aislinn is the only provider in Ireland covered by Laya Healthcare. With care and precision, she helps clients regain confidence and wholeness in this final step in their breast reconstruction journey. Aislinn joined Network Ireland West Cork in November 2023 and went on to represent the branch in the Creative Professional category, at the National Businesswoman of the Year awards in September.

General Manager

O'Donnell Design Ltd

Katherine is a Chartered Accountant and now works as General Manager of O'Donnell Design Ltd which is a manufacturer based in Skibbereen, West Cork, of Casegoods for 4* and 5* Hotels in Ireland and the UK. We grow stronger when we grow together, and Katherine truly believes that it is essential to bring your team on the journey with you and empower them.​ She is a Senior Manager working to drive change without the fuss, an experienced and adaptable leader of teams, with a passion for creating environments where people can learn, improve, develop, and share.​ Katherine has led various process improvement initiatives and system implementations that consistently delivered increased efficiencies. Builds collaborative cross-functional relationships internally, with suppliers and customers, and through industry networks.​ All work, ambition and enthusiasm is driven by her core values of honesty, integrity, community and equity.​ Katherine has been a member of Network Ireland West Cork since its beginnings in 2018, initially as Treasurer of the Branch from 2018 to 2020, and then as Branch President of NI West Cork in 2021, Ex Offico in 2022, Branch Membership Officer in 2023 and General Committee Member in 2024.​ At the national level, Katherine has served as Branch Liaison in 2023 and is National Treasurer since 2024.