Who’s Who In LINQ Ireland?

If you need to speak to someone at LINQ Ireland please see lists below to find the right person to talk to. Our Steering Group Chair is Sandra.

Niamh Kennedy (They/Them)
Niamh Kennedy (They/Them)CEO
Niamh Kennedy (They/Them) is a community organiser based in Cork city since 2024. Niamh has held Student Union positions in Limerick and nationally for 3+ years, most recently in AMLÉ as the Vice President for Equality and Citizenship, proudly advocating and representing students from diverse backgrounds across Ireland. Since 2018, they have been successfully organising events in Limerick and Cork for the queer community. From high-energy, DIY parties to events catered to local community development. Niamh graduated from LSAD with a BA in Print Contemporary Practice in 2022 with a body of work that centers around lesbian sexuality, experience and love. Niamh champions compassion, community focused care, policy development and lots of cups of tea in their work.
Sarah O’Sullivan (She/Her)
Sarah O’Sullivan (She/Her)Accounts Administrator
Sarah is the Accounts Administrator with LINQ Ireland, part time. She has been working with LINQ Ireland since 2014. She has experience in both the corporate and non-profit sectors and has a BA, MA and H.Dip.Ed from UCC.
Ellie Mc Ilroy (She/Her)
Ellie Mc Ilroy (She/Her)Community Liaison Officer
Ellie is a Community Liaison Officer who joined in 2022. She has studied Sociology in UCC and was involved in UCC LGBTQ society and a Chairperson of UCC Knitting Society. She has volunteered for S.V.D.P. and fundraised for Pieta House, Simon Community and Blankets of Hope. Ellie is a member of the Autistic Community and uses She/Her pronouns.
Éadaoin Flynn (They/Them)
Éadaoin Flynn (They/Them)Administrator
Éadaoin started working with LINQ Ireland as a part-time Administrator in 2023. They have a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art and have always had a strong interest in the intersection of art and activism. Éadaoin has experience in non-profit community work, community art and administration.
Laura Gannon Cahill (She/Her)
Laura Gannon Cahill (She/Her)Employment & Education Officer
Laura joined the LINQ Ireland team in 2021 and delivered our WorkLINC Project over the course of 3 years. She returned in 2026 as the Employment & Education Officer where she supports community members with everything employment and education related. Laura’s background is in recruitment as well as working with vulnerable communities. She studied in the areas of psychology, community development and substance misuse.