TEAM MADRA
Integrity and Compassion are values shared by our staff and volunteers and we strive to be Progressive in everything we do at MADRA
Our small team of staff and our huge community of volunteers work together tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate, fundraise and run MADRA
OUR BOARD of DIRECTORS
Marina Fiddler
As a co-founder of MADRA, Marina is a lifelong advocate for animal welfare. She has contributed to several national forums on animal welfare in Ireland, served as Co-Chair of the Irish Pet Advertising Advisory Group (IPAAG), and is currently a Trustee of the Association of Dog and Cat Homes (ADCH).
Ciara O’Flynn
Ciara began volunteering with MADRA as a dog walker in 2007 and has served as a Director since 2015. A lifelong advocate for dogs and animal welfare, she brings a wealth of experience, including 20 years in retail and 15 years providing legal information with the Citizens Information Centre.
Gráinne Ní Mháille
Gráinne started volunteering with MADRA in 2009 and joined the Board of Directors in 2017. A primary school teacher and one of MADRA’s Irish speakers, she has collaborated with Molscéal to create informative videos about the organisation.
Kelly Moore
Kelly began volunteering in 2024 at the MADRA kennels and with the Kennel Development Working Group. She holds a Master’s degree in Education and works in student support within the higher education sector. A lifelong animal lover, she has spent years walking and caring for dogs and is proud to support MADRA’s mission to ensure every dog enjoys a life full of love, safety, and care. Kelly joined the Board in 2025.
Noreen Joyce
Noreen is the Head of People at COPE Galway, an organisation with which MADRA has a long-standing relationship. A graduate of the National College of Ireland, she serves as Chair of the CIPD Western Committee and brings 20 years of human resource management experience across industries including financial services, retail, and utilities. Noreen joined the Board in 2024.
MEET OUR AMBASSADORS
Sharon Shannon
Award Winning Musician
Ultan Dillane
Professional Rugby Player
Damian Browne
Extreme Adventurer
Pete "The Vet" Wedderburn
Vet and Journalist
Keith Finnegan
Broadcaster and Journalist
Finlay Bealham
Connacht and Ireland Rugby Player
THANKS TO OUR VITAL SUPPORTERS
With running costs of approximately €620,000 per annum, in 2025 we were delighted to receive a grant of €40,000 from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. We also received contributions from Galway County Council and Mayo County Council. We sincerely thank them for their continued support of our work.
As with every rescue organisation, we rely heavily on donations from our very generous supporters and income raised from fundraisers organised by volunteers.
