Who we are
Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 in the United States by Millard and Linda Fuller. Our mission is to eliminate poverty housing in Ireland and around the world and to make decent housing a matter of conscience and action.
Habitat for Humanity Ireland is an independent, nonprofit organisation that operates in partnership with and on behalf of Habitat for Humanity International in Ireland.
The Irish office coordinates all aspects of Habitat for Humanity’s programmes in Ireland, including volunteer recruitment, fundraising and local renovation projects.
The Board of Directors
The current members of the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity Ireland are:
Patrick Linders – Chairman (Linders of Chapelizod)
Paul Linders – Board Member (Linders of Chapelizod)
Peter Johnston – Board Member
James Byrne – Board Member (Mere Capital)
Claire McCormack – Board Member (CCK Law Firm)
Donald Haszczyn – Board Member (HFH International)
The Staff
Current staff members at Habitat for Humanity Ireland are:
Karen Kennedy – Executive Director
Email: karen(at)habitatireland(dot)ie
Rachael Sands – International Programme Manager
Email: rachael(at)habitatireland(dot)ie
Mary McGarry – Finance and Data Manager
Email: mary(at)habitatireland(dot)ie
Jeannie McCann – Communications Manager
Email: jeannie(at)habitatireland(dot)ie
Colm O’Sullivan – Local Programme Manager
Email: colm(at)habitatireland(dot)ie
Maeve Storey – Communications Intern
Email: communications(at)habitatireland(dot)ie
Colin Skehan – Development Officer
Email: colin(at)habitatireland(dot)ie
For all general inquiries contact the office on 01 531 0033



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