Meet the Volunteers – Trim Family Resource Centre

Meet the Board

Jacinta Kielty - Chair

Jacinta is a senior business executive with over 30 years’ experience in the lottery industry. Born in County Sligo, she made the village of Summerhill her home with her family in 2000. She has always been interested in travel and sport in general but walking in particular and has completed numerous half marathons and a marathon, to raise money for charity. Jacinta has always been a strong believer in the importance of supporting charitable initiatives and has a track record in volunteering.

Andy Ogle - Vice Chair

Andy is originally from Morecambe in Lancashire, but has lived in Trim for 20 years with his family. Having always worked in community development and latterly the addictions field, his current role is focused on supporting services working with people affected by alcohol and other drugs, assisting communities and other agencies to address social exclusion,

Charlotte Reilly - Secretary

A native of Trim and still lives in the town. Charlotte has set up and managed a number of businesses over the past 28 years. Having worked in the USA, UK and Australia, Charlotte’s experience in the latter led to her opening her own Digital Printing Franchise in 1996. Charlotte’s most recent enterprise was a Home Care Franchise in Trim employing over 140 people providing care to over 500 families, seniors and people living with a disability in their own homes across counties Meath and Cavan.

Eoin Foresstal - Treasurer

Eoin Forrestal has spent 25 years working in the food service industry, initially training as a chef in leading Dublin restaurants before progressing to senior managerial positions. In recent years Eoin trained as a chartered accountant and is now the finance director for a large business operating across the UK, Ireland and France. Eoin has been living in Trim for 14 years and joined the FRC wanting to get to know more about the locality and to support local projects

Ronan Moore

Ronan spent several years working with the Irish development agency Trócaire in West Africa, Ronan returned home to Meath and became a second-level school teacher in Navan. Living just outside Trim with his wife and three young children, Ronan got involved with the Trim FRC so he could continue to support community development work. Ronan is currently an elected representative for the Trim municipal district and Meath County Council, as well as an author of a children’s book. He is a keen runner, who loves to take a break from everything, striding down long country lanes.

Greg Commins

Greg is originally from Offaly and has called Meath home for almost 20 years. He has always been active in his community, volunteering with local development organisations, community groups, and Special Olympics Ireland. With a background in Information Technology, Business, and Sales, Greg brings valuable skills alongside his passion for helping others. In 2024, he joined the board of directors and is committed to supporting the organisation and the wider community in the years ahead.

Kethellen Guimaraes

Kethellen holds a Master’s degree in Financial and Control Management from EAE Business School, along with postgraduate studies in Strategic Business Management and a degree in Business Administration. Originally from Brazil, Kethellen brings extensive experience in finance, having worked as a Finance Business Partner and Head of Treasury in Spain. Currently based in Ireland, she works as an Assistant Accountant in a pharmaceutical company.

Philip Dorian

Philip is a Firefighter/Paramedic working at Dublin Airport for the past three years, coming from eight years in the National Ambulance Service. Philip also volunteers with the Irish Red Cross, Water Safety Ireland and Trim Community First Responders. He was delighted to join the Trim FRC team last year and has already commenced working on some exciting projects and looks forward to contributing positively where he can to Trim FRC.

Volunteers

We have been lucky enough to have volunteers from all walks of life. From retirees, young people, lone parents, professionals and people who have made Ireland their home in recent years. Families volunteer together in our centre and take part in groups and projects that we run. Volunteers are truly the back bone of Cula Bula Youth Club, piano lessons, Summer Camps, Rainbows Programmes, Coder Dojo classes, Failte Isteach English Classes, Garden Group, Community Food Bank, and cultural events. We need our volunteers to help Trim Family Resource Centre to reach every member within our community. If you would like to be a volunteer at our centre, you can get in touch with us at Email: info@trimfrc.ie or by Telephone at 046 9438850

What our Volunteers say

Ronan Moore – Board Member

‘I remember reading about the Trim Family Resource Centre in the local newspaper. I was struck by just how much work they were doing in the community. Having personally been involved in development and community work in the past, it seemed to make sense to join Trim FRC to see how I could help support them continue their vital work.’

Chloe Cass – Board Member

‘I grew up in Trim and I wanted to get more involved in the community. I’m really enjoying getting to know everybody and getting familiar with all the amazing work that the FRC does.’

Gerry Caulfield – Failte Isteach

‘I started a few years ago at Trim FRC and was amazed at the active participation. There was such a sharing atmosphere and we have great fun and laughter in our groups. There’s a great buzz whilst everyone is learning and teaching eachother’

Helen McHugh – Failte Isteach

‘I started because I wanted to meet people and have conversations, as I was on parental leave. From there I became actively involved with Trim FRC and it was a very positive place to go to.’

Christopher Carroll – CoderDojo volunteer

I have loved my time being involved in the coding club at the FRC. Interacting with lots of different
people in a fun and creative atmosphere has taught me a lot, and not just about coding!

Ann Meijer (Children Camps volunteer)

I really enjoyed helping out with the Easter Camp. It was a very rewarding experience seeing the kids have such fun and frolics, getting immersed in games, arts and crafts, music and an adventure to the local playcentre. Both children and leaders went home exhausted and happy, and feeling very much part of Trim Family Resource Centre.