Our Board: Pat Kinsley, Cllr Anna Grainger, Cllr Fiona Murray, Don Nugent, Maria Burke King, Robert Browne, Daphne Ellis, Aileen Eglington, Brendan Phelan, Martin Higgins, Owen Keegan, Fionnuala Murphy.
Our Board
Chairman: Pat Kinsley
Pat has been involved with dlr Mill Theatre since its grand opening in May 2006. His love for the arts has taken many forms over the years. A New York City native, Pat earned his Fine Arts degree just a few blocks from the bright lights of Broadway before moving to Ireland and founding Neworld, the country’s first creative branding agency at that time. He’s even tread the boards himself once or twice, but he’s aware his talents are better placed at the boardroom table.
A respected industry expert, Pat brings his unique perspective on branding to many different industries from FMCG, to finance to government agencies. Over the years he has acquired several awards and accolades. His close ties with Áras an Uachtaráin has seen him collaborate with the Office of the President on a number of projects. He also finds time each week to battle out topical brand issues on RTÉ and Newstalk, contribute to the broadsheets, speak at conferences and events both at home, in Europe and the US. Since his move to Ireland in 1985, Pat has given his time and expertise to many charities, including People in Need Trust, LauraLynn and Inclusion Ireland to name but a few.
Don Nugent
Don was appointed Centre Director of Dundrum Town Centre in November 2003 ahead of its opening on 3rd March 2005. The opening garnered a huge level of publicity in the national media, including TV and radio.
He comes from a retail background with many years’ experience in department stores, with both multiple buying and management responsibilities in the department store and shopping centre industries. Don has successfully used his wide-ranging retail experience to create a unique blend of practices to make Dundrum Town Centre Ireland’s premier retail and leisure destination.
Maria Burke King
Maria is in the hospitality industry and runs her own café for over twenty years.
Passionate about the arts Maria studied in the Leinster school of music and is involved in all aspects of theatre. Including being a founder of two successful theatre companies. She has directed numerous shows and has facilitated workshops for adults and youth groups.
Maria loves being part of the DLR Mill theatre board.
Daphne Ellis
Daphne Ellis is a highly experienced HR professional with over 25 years of expertise in HR management, consultancy and leadership roles. She graduated from University College Cork with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and French in 1989 and later studied HR Management. She is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Personnel & Development and has worked across various industries including financial services, legal, IT, telecommunications, food and facilities management.
Daphne has been a resident of Dundrum since 1998 and is proud to have raised her four children there. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis and singing in a local choir.
Aileen Eglington
Aileen lives and works in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown and has always been active in terms of community engagement. She runs her own marketing communications/PR consultancy called AE Consult.
Aileen is currently on the Boards of dlr Mill Theatre, DLR Chamber of Commerce, and Dublin South FM Community Radio. She is also on the Secretariat for DLR PPN and is Chair of the DLR Rural Task Force.
Brendan Phelan
Brendan is Managing Director of Chapterhouse Consulting (www.fundraising.ie), a fundraising consultancy that assists in planning, implementing and advising on major fundraising programmes for non-profit organisations. He has worked as a fundraising consultant for over 30 years in Ireland, the UK and the USA on programmes that have collectively raised over €200 million in that time. His most recent work is as Fundraising Manager for the RDS in Ballsbridge, and he has also served as a board member for Smock Alley Theatre. Brendan is actively involved in theatre acting and directing.
Robert Browne
Robert Browne is Deputy Principal at Oatlands College in Mount Merrion in Dublin. He is also a Board Director with Waterford Youth Arts, one of the leading youth arts organisations in the country. Robert organises the annual Choirs For Cancer event that takes place on World Cancer Day every year. He is currently working with the National Council for Curriculum & Assessment in drafting a new specification for Leaving Certificate Drama, Theatre and Film Studies. Robert is delighted to be a Director of dlr Mill Theatre.
