Áine Deely
HopeSpace Coordinator
Áine brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to HopeSpace. She has a Higher Diploma in Community Work and Youth Work and a Master of Applied Social Studies from Maynooth University. She has worked for a range of community organisations including Youth Work Ireland, the Ballybane/Mervue Community Development Project and most recently as Coordinator of the Loughrea Family Resource Centre (FRC). Áine uses the skills and competencies she has acquired in over 30 years of working, volunteering and learning to develop and expand the HopeSpace service and support the children, young people, families and volunteers
Anita Naughton
HopeSpace Administrator
Anita brings professional and voluntary experience to her role in HopeSpace. With a Phd in Sociology, she has worked in roles across banking, HR, third level teaching and research. Combining her experience and voluntary work with young people, as administrator she supports the HopeSpace team to help bereaved young people and their families.