28/05/2026
📣 The Board of Moy Valley Resources IRD wishes to announce that CEO Annette Maughan will depart her position at the end of June after fifteen years of service in the community development company.
Annette joined the organisation in 2010 as Community
Employment Supervisor, became Operations Officer at Greenhills Enterprise Centre in 2016, and has been CEO since 2019.
IRD North Mayo West Sligo CLG operating as Moy Valley Resources is a community-led initiative that operates in the North Mayo/West Sligo area. Over the last thirty-six years since its establishment in 1990, it has helped to develop the North Mayo/West Sligo region in the areas of rural regeneration, enterprise growth, social inclusion and employment activation. It has supported community groups and projects, local enterprises and individuals through providing services, expertise, information, advocacy and working in partnership.
During her time with the organisation, Annette played a central role in supporting individuals on their pathway to employment, overseeing the management and development of the Greenhills Enterprise Centre in Ballina, the Quay Business Centre and the company’s industrial centres. She also provided leadership and support to all of the core company programmes including Craoibhín Ballina, Mayo Volunteer Centre, Mayo North Tourism, Ireland, Community Employment and LEADER. A strong advocate for partnership and collaboration, Annette worked closely with organisations across the region to help deliver major projects and events throughout her 15-year tenure such as IQ Ballina, the Ballina 2023 celebrations, the West of Ireland Women's Mini Marathon, and the Ballina Salmon Festival - Mayo. Her commitment to supporting enterprise, community development and regional sustainability has made a lasting impact on Moy Valley Resources and the wider North Mayo region.
Annette has been an exceptional and highly supportive colleague and CEO, recognised for her unwavering commitment to community development and her active involvement across a wide range of local and regional committees and initiatives. She brought an energetic, approachable and compassionate leadership style to her role, fostering strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and community partners alike. A firm believer in collaboration and partnership, Annette consistently championed the empowerment and development of others throughout her career. Her commitment to creating a positive, inclusive and supportive working environment within Moy Valley Resources leaves a lasting legacy of which she can be immensely proud.
On behalf of everyone in the company, the Board thanks Annette wholeheartedly for her service to the organisation and the community in North Mayo/West Sligo, for the rich achievements during her time here, and wishes her every success and fulfilment in her next chapter.
Go raibh maith agat, a Annette. Go n’éirí an bóthar leat.
