OUR STAFF
Bernadette Maughan – Manager
Hello and welcome!. First and foremost let me introduce myself. My name is Bernadette Maughan and I am the manager of Sligo Traveller Support Group. I am also the mother and grandmother of a family. I am charged with the responsibility of overseeing the organisation development, staff management and programme development, in addition to keeping STSG’s board informed and updated of all the happening on the ground on a regular basis.
While I catch my breath, I’d like to add that we at STSG have a good staff team and try to implement STSG’s strategic plan, do a lot of outreach work as well as put on outdoor activities. We do this as some of the best work is done not in meetings but at events and gatherings, be they local, regional or national.
The staff team, like the board, is made up of Travellers and settled persons who work together to achieve common goals and whom all work to achieve the aims and objectives of STSG as set out in the Memorandum and Articles.
Please feel free to browse the site, we’d welcome any suggestions on how to improve our service and also update the website and/or make it more accessible and user friendly.
Audrey Williams – Administrator
Hello! My name is Audrey Williams and I joined STSG in June 2018. I am the administrator in the office. My responsibilities include the day to day running of the office, advising our manager Bernadette of meeting and correspondence on a dialy basis. My role involves processing the weekly payroll and Revenue returns. I keep record of all the finances, income and expenditure, and ensure that all returns are sent to funders on time. I prepare the documentation and a financial statement for Board of Director meetings and take minutes at same meetings.
I feel privileged to work with such a dedicated group of people and to have Bernadette as my manager as she works tirelessly for the Travelling community.
Marie Ward – Primary Healthcare Worker
Hello, my name is Marie Ward and I am a primary healthcare worker at Sligo Traveller Support Group. I am a Traveller woman and it is a privilege to be able to work within my community.
My job being a Primary Healthcare Worker I carry out home visits twice a week to Traveller families all over Sligo to promote health, provide general information and to assess the needs of families to put programmes in place to improve the overall health of Travellers and the needs of families. We also work in conjunction with the designated Public Health Nurse Floraidh Dunn and Dr Mary Connolly. We work closely together to ensure all advice given on visits are evidence based. The majority of primary healthcare work is health promotion and I also run health and well being programmes with young people aged 7-15 through the medium of dance and sport etc.
Feel free to contact me regarding anything in my area on 0719145780 or email marie@stsg.ie
Terry Comiskey – Mental Health Worker
My name is Terry Comiskey, and I’m a proud member of the Travelling community. I work as a Men’s Mental Health Worker with the Sligo Traveller Support Group (STSG), where I’m dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of Traveller men. Through my role, I aim to break down stigma, promote open conversations, and provide practical support that empowers men to take care of their mental health and feel connected to our community.
Cheryl McGinley – Community Development Worker
Hello my name is Cheryl McGinley I am a Community Development Worker for STSG.
If you would like to contact me please contact 071 914 5780.
Amanda Mcloughlin – PHC
Hello my name is Amanda Mcloughlin I am a primary healthcare Worker for STSG .And also run website managment.
If you would like to contact me please contact 071 914 5780.
Kathleen Ward – Mental Health Worker
Hello my name is Kathleen Ward and I am a mental health worker for STSG.
Feel free to contact me if ever in need of services or just a chat.
If you would like to contact me please call 071 914 5780.
