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Governance

The IWIF Industry Council

The Industry Council brings together experienced representatives from across Ireland's wedding economy to identify the issues affecting the sector and inform the federation's priorities.

Structure

How the Council Is Constituted

Council seats reflect the breadth of the wedding economy. Further appointments will be published as they are confirmed.

Venues
Hotels
Entertainment
Photography
Videography
Bridal Retail
Beauty
Floristry
Wedding Planning
Transport
Jewellery
Catering
Ceremony Services
Technology
Professional Services
Tourism

Council members do not automatically become directors of the federation. Council membership is distinct from board directorship.

Regions

Regional Structure

Regional representation will be introduced as appointments are confirmed. County-specific representatives may follow.

Dublin
Leinster
Munster
Connacht
Ulster

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Federation leadership

Leadership, Board & Team

The federation’s Founder Chairperson is listed below. Further board and executive team appointments remain to be confirmed.

Founder Chairperson

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Shane McGrath

Founder Chairperson

Member profile awaiting publication.

Board of Directors

Additional board appointments and individual profiles are awaiting confirmation.

Federation Team

Executive and operational team appointments are awaiting confirmation.

Industry representation

Inaugural Provisional Industry Council

The following members are IWIF’s Inaugural Provisional Council Members. Council membership is distinct from board directorship.

Portrait of Alan Geraghty

Alan Geraghty

Inaugural Provisional Council Member

Alan Geraghty is a Galway-based wedding DJ and MC. His official biography describes over 30 years of experience entertaining audiences across the West of Ireland and Midlands.

Official website

Biography source · Photo source

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Hayley Coleman

Inaugural Provisional Council Member

Hayley Coleman is a Mayo-based professional makeup artist specialising in bridal and beauty makeup. She trained in beauty therapy at Coen Cantrell College in Galway, joined MAC Galway in 2010, and has worked in Ireland and Australia.

Official website

Biography source · Photo source

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Conor O'Byrne

Inaugural Provisional Council Member

Member profile awaiting publication.

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Olivia O'Donnell

Inaugural Provisional Council Member

Olivia O'Donnell is the wedding planner behind Ireland West Weddings, based in Enniscrone, Co. Sligo. Her official biography describes over 20 years in hospitality and a decade in wedding planning.

Official website

Biography source · Photo source

Portrait
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Eugene Quinlan

Inaugural Provisional Council Member

Member profile awaiting publication.

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Kitty O'Sullivan

Inaugural Provisional Council Member

Member profile awaiting publication.

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Lauren Retig

Inaugural Provisional Council Member

Lauren Retig founded Retig Productions in 2022 and became a full-time wedding filmmaker in June 2024. Her approach focuses on natural storytelling, real emotions and the interactions that make each celebration distinctive.

Official website

Biography source · Photo source

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Anthony Kane

Inaugural Provisional Council Member

Anthony Kane is a Dublin native and full-time wedding photographer behind AK Wedding Photography. He specialises in relaxed, natural photography with minimal posing.

Official website

Biography source · Photo source

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Roisin Devine

Inaugural Provisional Council Member

Member profile awaiting publication.

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Nicolas Armitage

Inaugural Provisional Council Member

Member profile awaiting publication.

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