PEGGY LYONS (VICE CHAIR)

I am a retired Social Worker and was born in Dungarvan, Co Waterford. I am a proud mother of 3 children and grandmother to seven, great grandmother to 1.
Since retiring I have worked in the voluntary sector and I’m a Trustee of World Forum.

I am honoured to be the Vice Chair of INS, my main involvement is organising and overseeing our social events for our elderly and vulnerable members.

BRENDAN CLYNCH (TRUSTEE)

Born in Co. Wicklow 1941, I came to England in 1958 to Neesdon, London. I worked for the Off licence industry and then for the Royal Mail. I came to Stevenage in 2003 and I’m married to Kay and have 2 children and 5 grandchildren. I like gardening and playing snooker.

I joined the INS in 2009 and then in 2010 I became a Trustee. I enjoy my role at the INS and helping local people who are members of the INS participate in social activities.

HEATHER MORRIS

My role within the INS is that of secretary for the Trustees and I have undertaken this role since July 2010.  I first became involved as a way to build on my connections to Ireland within our local community.

Since joining the INS, I have seen great growth in its membership, the activities and inclusion it gives to the local community, as well as it firmly establishing itself as a charity organisation.

My family are from Co. Donegal, a place I truly consider and call my home from home

JACKIE OWEN

I have lived in Stevenage for most of my life. My mother is from Donegal, Ireland. I have worked for the last twenty years in various IT Companies.

I have adorable twin boys that have kept me very busy and I enjoy spending quality time with them. As they are starting to get bigger, I’m able to offer my skill set to the INS.  My role within INS is Social Activities Coordinator and it is one that I love.  I consider myself to be very versatile, friendly and nothing is too much trouble.

PATSY REILLY

I have lived in Stevenage for over 54 years and raised my 5 children here, however I am originally from Co Cork.

I volunteer with the INS Care in the Community Programme. I love this volunteering role as it enables me to help people, I have met some lovely people through this and I get a huge amount of joy out of supporting people who need some help. I have always given back to the community and volunteering with INS has enabled me to help even more.

ELAINE CONNOLLY

I was born in Stevenage and my mother was from Dublin and my father is from Wexford. I am married with 3 daughters and I am a Trustee of Stevenage World Forum for Ethnic Communities which supports all ethnic communities in Stevenage and the surrounding areas.

I am the Project Manager for INS and thoroughly enjoy the role as it gives me the opportunity to meet some fantastic people and work alongside a committed group of volunteers. I thoroughly enjoy giving back to the community.

HILDA WARWICK

I moved to Stevenage from London 10 years ago, but originally come from Belfast. My previous jobs before I retired was a pharmacy assistant and a home carer. I love volunteering and am involved as a Director with the Stevenage Credit Union.

I am a volunteer for INS and participate in the organising and preparation for our Social Events as well as being a devoted member of our Care in the Community (CIC) team.