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Aoibeann Walsh
Aoibeann Walsh joined the NICVA team in May 2025 as the InsightLink Project Manager.
InsightLink is a PEACEPLUS funded project focused on connecting communities through shared knowledge. It will develop a Knowledge Data Hub for the VCSE sector, establish and manage an All-Island Alliance, and deliver collaborative engagement events within the project term 2026-2029.
Aoibeann has worked in the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland for over 10 years and holds a PhD in Biological Sciences and a MSc in Communication.
Emma Murtagh
Emma Murtagh is Director of Development and Member Services at The Wheel. She has over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector and has secured millions of euro in funding for a wide range of projects. Emma specialises in grant funding, with particular expertise in EU programmes, and regularly supports organisations in developing funding strategies and writing successful applications. She is also a qualified trainer with a strong track record in delivering practical, results-focused training.
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