KEITH WARNOCK

Keith Warnock is a law graduate of Trinity College Dublin. He qualified as a chartered accountant in 1971 and worked in England and the United States of America. After studying for a post-graduate degree at the University of Manchester, he returned to Ireland in 1977 as a lecturer in accounting at University College Galway, a role he filled until 2006. During that period he was President of the Irish Federation of University Teachers (1983-85), Dean of the Faculty of Commerce (1986-1990), Chairman of the Western Society of Chartered Accountants, and Editor of the Irish Accounting Review (1994-2006). He was appointed Vice-President for Physical Resources at University of Galway (formerly NUIG) in July 2006, and became Vice-President for Capital Projects in 2009, a role which he held on a part-time basis from 2011 to 2014; during his period as Vice-President he served as a member of the Council of the Galway Chamber of Commerce and Industry and of the Galway City Development Board; he remained as an advisor on capital projects at the University until his full retirement in 2018.

JAMES HARROLD

James Harrold is a former Arts Officer for Galway City Council and Galway County County Council. Previously he was Artistic Director of Wexford Arts Centre and before that he worked in production, performance and communication with Galway Arts Centre, Galway Arts Festival and Macnas. He has served on several boards, including Údarás na hOllscoile, University of Galway; Áras Éanna, the arts centre of the Aran Islands; arts and health.ie and Galway University Hospitals Arts Trust. He is a co-founder of the Galway festivals Tulca and Cúirt.

John Caulfield

John Caulfield has been a member of the Galway Music Residency’s Artistic Committee since 2014, acting as Chair of the committee since 2017. He has a keen interest in bringing music to new audiences and locations, and enjoys working with the Galway Music Residency to develop new and engaging programmes, commissions and collaborations with performers, cultural organisations and community groups across Galway. Originally from Co. Wexford, John moved to Galway in 2012 to take up the role of Internal Communications Officer at University of Galway. In 2020, he was appointed the University’s Director of Strategy Implementation. He has worked for TG4 and the BBC in the past, and he holds a PhD in Sociolinguistics from Cardiff University. John lives in an Spidéal and is passionate about the Irish language. He is currently co-directing the Aistriú project as part of the Galway 2020 artistic programme. He sings with a number of choirs in the city.

Ruth Gordon

A Music and Irish graduate from UCC, Ruth has worked in the arts and culture sector for over 15 years in a variety of fields such as opera, theatre, and festivals including roles with Druid, Galway International Arts Festival, Macnas, Baboró, and Fíbín, often performing roles through English and Irish. As the first Music Development Officer for Music Generation Galway County, Ruth initiated the rollout of new, accessible and inclusive music education programmes for young people in Galway County during its set-up phase. Ruth is currently the Project Manager of the Creative Ireland fund with Galway County Council Arts Office, a culture and wellbeing programme that inspires and transforms people, places and communities through creativity. Ruth says, “I am excited to be part of a team that presents work of international excellence in the West of Ireland in an accessible, inclusive, and exciting way.”

SHEILA PRATSCHKE

Former Director of Irish Film Institute, Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig, Centre Culturel Irlandais in Paris. Former Chair of An Chomhairle Ealaíon, West Cork Music. Currently serving as member of Heritage Council and is Honorary Member of RHA.

LINDA O'SHEA FARREN

Linda O’Shea Farren studied law in University College Cork and holds a 1st Class Hons. Master's Degree in Public Policy (MEconSc) from the Institute of Public Administration awarded by UCD.

MAEVE BRYAN

Maeve, a Galway native, graduated from University of Galway with a Degree in English and Philosophy (Double First Class Honours) and a Masters in Ethics, Culture and Global Change (First Class Honours). Following time in the publishing and language industries, she is now a dedicated Arts Professional. Being a keen classical musician and having directly experienced the benefit of ConTempo Quartet's teaching and mentoring as a young musician, Maeve is passionate about the work that GMR is doing in Galway City and County and is delighted to be at the helm in this exciting time for Galway. Passionate about music education, outside her role at the Galway Music Residency, Maeve teaches Colourstrings Kindergarden, a Kodaly-based music literacy programme and the follow on instrumental programme for piano.

Jacqueline Teegarden

Born and raised in the United States, Jacqueline moved to Germany in 2015 after completing her undergrad in theatre. In 2020, Jacqueline came to Galway in the midst of the pandemic to pursue her MA in Theatre Practice and Production at University of Galway. While her professional background is mostly in theatre, she has always had a love for music and a belief that all art should be readily available to everyone.