Our Team
Founder and Joint Managing Director, Jim Walsh, FPRII (Life), Dip. CAM.PR
Jim has the experience of over 30 years in the public relations and communications industry in Ireland. He started his career in publishing and is known for providing solid and trustworthy communications advice and counsel to clients in a wide range of business sectors including NGO’s, Charities and Government Agencies.
His particular expertise lie in the areas of crisis communication, issues management, media relations , press office management, corporate communications, public affairs and media training. He is a contributing author to the book, ‘Crisis Communications - Practical PR Strategies for Reputation Management & Company Survival.’ He has been head of a number of PR representative bodies including the international PR network IPREX, the Public Relations Consultants Association and the Public Relations Institute of Ireland. He lectures on PR issues and is a member of the National Union of Journalists and the Guild of Agricultural Journalists.
Joint Managing Director, Caroline Heywood, BA, MPRII
Caroline has over twenty year’s communications consulting experience. Her strengths lie in project management, driving results and her commitment to excellence in client servicing. She has worked with a broad spectrum of clients and has considerable expertise in the areas of strategic counseling, media relations, consumer marketing, consumer healthcare, event and sponsorship management, issue and crisis management, corporate, trade and internal communications.
She is Board Director and Honorary Treasurer of the Public Relations Consultants Association of Ireland and a member of the Best Practice Committee of IPREX. She has a BA Honours degree in Economics and French from University College Dublin, has lectured in public relations and is a member of the Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII).
Account Director, Gillian D’Arcy, BA, Postgrad, Dip, PR, MPRII
Gillian has over 10 years consultancy and in-house experience in both Dublin and London. She has devised and implemented numerous consumer public relations campaigns for a range of Irish and international brands. Her skills and experience lie in the areas of consumer food, consumer healthcare, travel and tourism. Gill holds a BA Honours degree in Economics from UCD and a postgraduate diploma in Public Relations from the Fitzwilliam Institute.
Account Manager, Vivienne Gleeson, Dip, PR, MPRII
During her three years at Walsh PR, Vivienne has developed strong media campaigns that generated impressive results for a range of clients including health cash plan provider, HSF Health Plan and toys and games company, Hasbro as well as well-known pharma brands such as Abidec. Vivienne, previously worked in DHR Communications and is a graduate of the Fitzwilliam Institute.
Client Executive, Niamh Ryan, BA, MA
Niamh is a graduate of DCU and former Student of the Year at DIT Aungier Street. She has been with Walsh PR for over two years and works across both corporate and consumer clients, as well as in the not-for-profit sector. Her experience lies in the areas of construction, FMCG, food, travel and tourism sectors and she has particular skills in the areas of event management, digital media, research and media relations.
Client Executive, Natalia McCarthy, BA
Natalia brings a variety of media experiences to her role in Walsh Public Relations. Following her graduation in media studies in 2009, she has had considerable research, writing, interviewing and media relations experience with internships in PR, radio, films and magazine publishing. She is passionate about social media and has her own blog (www.fixatedonfashion.com).
Communications Consultant, Tara Mulvany, BA, Postgrad, Dip, PR, MPRII
Tara has over 14 years’ experience in the Public Relations industry. She began her career in Walsh Public Relations before moving to the Irish Farmers' Association as regional press officer and then to Nestlé (Ireland) as Corporate Affairs Manager. Her experience lies particularly in the areas of issues and crisis management, regulatory and public affairs, media relations, consumer marketing and sponsorship management in the food sector. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of Ireland.
Online and Digital Specialist, Krishna De
Following a successful global career with Diageo, Krishna has worked across multiple sectors including FMCG, technology, professional services, financial services, education and non-profits.
Integrated Marketing Consultant, Louise Shorthall
Louise has over 17 years’ strategic and operational brand management experience, gained in multinationals and SME's. She has proven expertise in brand strategy development, brand communications and commercial understanding.