Our Team

As Chief Executive Officer of Bóthar, Ailish O’Reilly leads the organisation’s day-to-day operations and oversees the implementation of its strategic plan. With 1.5 years’ experience in the CEO role, Ailish brings a strong focus on impact, integrity, and sustainable development.

She has six years of hands-on experience living and working alongside rural communities in southern Haiti and holds an MA in Development. Ailish also brings over nineteen years of project and senior management experience across both the private and charitable sectors, combining practical field insight with strategic leadership to guide Bóthar’s mission forward.

ailish@bothar.ie 

Our Project Support Administrator Mark Finnegan joined Bóthar in early 2025, after graduating from UL with a Degree in Political Science and International Relations. He gained invaluable work experience during his studies, having carried out a placement with Irish Aid as part of UL’s Cooperative Education Programme. It was this experience which inspired him to pursue a career in the development sector.  Since joining Bóthar, Mark has supported a successful shipment to Kosovo and provides ongoing assistance to partners including projects in Malawi and Tanzania.