Local Enterprise Team - Clare
Bernadette Haugh, Head of Enterprise
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Bernadette Haugh,Head of Enterprise, leading initiatives supporting start‑ups, small businesses and entrepreneurs across County Clare. With over 26 years’ experience across Clare, Limerick and Galway Local Authorities, she brings strong expertise in enterprise development, community engagement and strategic planning. She plays a key role in delivering programmes such as Local Enterprise Week, providing practical supports for business growth. Known for collaborative leadership, she is committed to fostering innovation, sustainability and economic growth while strengthening Clare’s enterprise system
Theresa Mulvihill Killeen, Senior Enterprise Development Officer
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Theresa Mulvihill Killeen,Senior Enterprise Development Officer supporting SMEs, startups and female entrepreneurs across Clare. She delivers programmes in strategic planning, financial management and sustainable growth, including LEO Clare’s flagship Business Growth for Female Entrepreneurs programmes. She plays a key role in major LEO events, promoting networking, capability building and innovation. Previously, she held enterprise and cluster management roles with Engenuity and Emerald Aero Group. A former business owner, she brings strong commercial insight to her advisory work.
Deirdre Keating, Business Advisor
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Deirdre Keating is a Business Advisor with Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Clare, supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs across the county. She works with clients at all stages, from early ideas and start‑ups to established firms seeking to scale or adapt to market change. Deirdre offers practical, tailored advice in business planning, market development, operations and strategy, and supports clients in accessing LEO grants, mentoring and training to build resilience, capability and long‑term growth.
Finbar Tuohy, Business Advisor
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Finbar Tuohy,Business Advisor working closely with local entrepreneurs and small business owners at startup and growth stages. He supports clients with business planning, funding options and building resilient enterprises. Known for his practical, no‑nonsense approach, Finbar specialises in helping founders become investment‑ready. He regularly promotes programmes such as New Frontiers, highlighting how they build the skills and confidence needed before engaging with banks or enterprise agencies. His advice is valued for being experience‑led, realistic and focused on what works.
Michelle O' Rourke, Assistant Staff Officer
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Anita O' Loughlin, Clerical Officer
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Marie Thornton, Graduate
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