Parents/Guardians Team Manager

Team Managers

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Team Managers

What we do?

Lead and coordinate local NCSE teams to support children with special educational needs.

– Ensure timely delivery of services to schools, parents, and students.

– Oversee the work of SENOs, Advisors, Visiting Teachers, and Therapists.

– Support the planning and setup of special classes and schools.

– Work to ensure children have access to appropriate specialist placements.

– Collaborate with schools and other agencies like the HSE, TUSLA, and the Department of Education.

– Manage the Special Needs Assistant (SNA) scheme locally.

– Promote consistent, high-quality service delivery across regions.

– Implement changes in policy and improve service processes.

– Advocate for children’s needs through effective communication and teamwork.

Team Manager Contact List

Cavan, Monaghan and Leitrim

Antoinette Cahill
NCSE,
Elm House,
Kinnypottle,
Cavan Town,
Co. Cavan.
H12 A8H7
Telephone: 01 6033241
Antoinette.Cahill@ncse.ie

Clare

Marie Clifford
NCSE,
Clare Education Centre,
Government Buildings,
Kilrush Rd,
Ennis,
Co. Clare.
V95 F782
Telephone: 01 6033251
Marie.Clifford@ncse.ie

Cork Team 1

Audrey O’Shea
NCSE,
Block C, Heritage Business Park,
Mahon,
Co Cork.
T12 XK5R
Telephone: 01 6033398
Audrey.OShea@ncse.ie

Cork Team 2

Cormac Davey
NCSE,
1st Floor,
Block A Maudlins Hall,
Dublin Rd,
Naas,
Co. Kildare.
W91 R9XT
Telephone: 01 5391273
Cormac.Davey@ncse.ie

Donegal

Mandy McGarvey
NCSE,
2nd Floor, Beulah Buildings,
Finisklin Road,
Sligo.
F91 D7VC
Telephone: 01 6033364
Mandy.McGarvey@ncse.ie

Dublin North Team 1

Margaret O’Brien
NCSE,
1st Floor,
Block 3,
Grove Court,
Blanchardstown,
Dublin 15.
D15 HNT2
Telephone: 01 6033391
Margaret.OBrien@ncse.ie

Dublin North Team 2

Mark Reddy
NCSE,
1st Floor,
Block 3,
Grove Court,
Blanchardstown,
Dublin 15.
D15 HNT2
Telephone: 01 6033415
Mark.Reddy@ncse.ie

Dublin South Team 1

Ruth McKernan
NCSE,
Ground Floor,
County Hall,
Belgard Square North,
Town Centre, 
Tallaght,
Dublin 24.
D24 YNN5
Telephone: 01 6033367
Ruth.McKernan@ncse.ie

Dublin South Team 2

Toireasa Corr
NCSE,
Ground Floor,
County Hall,
Belgard Square North,
Town Centre, 
Tallaght,
Dublin 24.
D24 YNN5
Telephone: 01 5391361
Toireasa.Corr@ncse.ie

Galway, Mayo and Sligo

Caroline Gallagher
NCSE,
2nd Floor, Beulah Buildings,
Finisklin Road,
Sligo.
F91 D7VC
Telephone: 01 6033409
Caroline.Gallagher@ncse.ie

Kerry

Sínead Morgan
NCSE,
Cloonalour,
Tralee,
Co. Kerry.
V92 DY74
Telephone: 01 6033397
Sinead.Morgan@ncse.ie

Kildare

Anne Comerford
NCSE,
1st Floor,
Block A Maudlins Hall,
Dublin Rd,
Naas,
Co. Kildare.
W91 R9XT
Telephone: 01 6033448
Anne.Comerford@ncse.ie

Kilkenny, Carlow and Laois

Nicola Maher
NCSE,
Grattan House,
Dublin Rd,
Portlaoise,
Co Laois.
R32 RY6V
Telephone: 01 6033246
Nicola.Maher@ncse.ie

Limerick

Orla Donnellan
NCSE,
2nd Floor, Houston Hall,
Ballycummin Avenue,
Raheen Business Park,
Co. Limerick.
V94 PKF1
Telephone: 01 6033396
Orla.Donnellan@ncse.ie

Longford, Roscommon and Westmeath

Maureen Smith
NCSE,
Friar’s Mill Road,
Mullingar,
Co. Westmeath.
N91 H568
Telephone: 01 6033426
Maureen.Smith@ncse.ie

Louth and Meath

Anita Bray
NCSE,
Navan Education Centre,
Athlumney,
Navan,
Co Meath,
C15 RK03
Telephone: 01 6033230
Anita.Bray@ncse.ie

Tipperary and Offaly

Olivia Ridgeway
NCSE,
Block 6, Central Business Park,
Clonminch,
Tullamore,
Co. Offaly,
R35 Y2N5
Telephone: 01 6033434
Olivia.Ridgeway@ncse.ie

Waterford and Wexford

Moira McCarthy
NCSE,
c/o Department of Education & Skills
Johnstown Business Park
Johnstown
Waterford City
Co Waterford
X91 DPW3
Telephone: 01 6033461
Moira.McCarthy@ncse.ie

Wicklow

Michelle English
NCSE,
Government Buildings,
The Murrough,
Wicklow Town
A67 K039
Telephone: 01 6033282
Michelle.English@ncse.ie