Board of Directors

Martin Bradley, MBE

Chairman of Derry Theatre Trust

Martin has 35 years’ experience in working for the HSC in Northern Ireland. He worked initially in the Western Trust where he was Chief Salaries and Wages officer until September 2009. In October that year he took up position in the BSO as Assistant Director of Operations – Head of HSC Pension Service. He was responsible for ensuring the implementation of Pension Reforms throughout the past 12 years including the new 2015 Career Average Revalued Earnings Scheme.

From March 22 to April 23 Martin was appointed as Interim Director of Operations where he was responsible for HSC Pension Services, Procurement and Logistics, Counter Fraud and Probity Service and Family Practitioner Services.

Martin is also a former vice-chair of Arts Council. N.I., currently the Chair of the Millennium Forum and former Chair of Arts & Business N.I. He was awarded an MBE in 2008 for his services to the Arts in Northern Ireland.

Mary Mc Kenna, MBE

Secretary of Derry Theatre Trust

Mary is an innovation expert advisor/ Serial Tec entrepreneur/ Innovation Expert/ Angel investor MC Blogger and speaker.  Mary has served on the board of Derry Theatre Trust, for a number of years.  She has extensive experience serving on boards including Mind My Own, Cast Centre for the Acceleration of Technology, and is Entrepreneur in residence at Catalyst Inc. HQ. She is also an expert advisor to the European Commission since Jan 2018. 

Caitlyn Kelly

Board Member

Caitlyn is a professional performer and vocalist who gained her Masters in Creative Musicianship and Performance in 2018 at Ulster University. Caitlyn is trained in Musical Theatre through the London College of Music. Caitlyn has performed in various Musical Productions including the Millennium Forums Pantos and Youth Productions. Caitlyn recently came runner-up for the AIMS Awards for Best Female Singer across all Ireland musicals. 

Caitlyn runs her own Music & Theatre School within the Millennium Forum and is passionate for allowing young people of all ages to experience the Arts.

Alderman Niree McMorris

Board Member

Niree McMorris is an Elected Representative for the Waterside DEA on the Derry & Strabane District Council.  Chairperson of Irish Street Youth and Community Association and Lisnagelvin Women’s Group.  Director and Treasurer of Waterside Shared Village and a Board of Governor of Newbuilding’s Primary School.  Board Member of Honourable the Irish Society, Advice Northwest, City Centre Initiative, Policing and Community Safety Partnership and CCTV Partnership. Committee Member of Ebrington Church and currently sits on Council's Health & Communities and Planning Committee as well as many working groups within Council.

Martin Mullan

Board Member

Martin Mullan has been heavily involved in charitable organisations he has been involved with throughout the years range from the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Young Enterprise, Childline, Round Table, the Grove Theatre Group, Reach Across and others. He sit on the board of Derry City Football Club and the Grove Theatre Group. He has been actively involved in amateur drama for many years. 

Conal Casey

Board Member

Conal has been professionally associated with the Forum since its inception in 2001 and transitioned to a board member following his retirement. He finds his extensive professional experience beneficial in assisting the board's operations. In his leisure time, Conal delights in sailing, swimming, hiking, and relishing live music performances.

Professor Dolores O Reilly

Board Member

Dolores has a long established career in the public, private and third sectors she is Professor Emerita in International Business Strategy at Ulster University.

She is particularly interested in increasing and promoting inclusivity and access for as many people as possible.  She is Chairman of Access to Arts for All (AAA) which provides a platform to increase access to arts for the widest range of people.  AAA delivers projects and events enabling many members of our community access to a wide variety of art forms irrespective of their personal circumstances.

Sean Fleming

Board Member

Sean Fleming, is an Elected Representative for the Faughan on Derry City and Strabane District Council. 

 

Brian Tierney

Board Member

Brian Tierney was co-op Derry City Council in January 2014, Brian was elected to represent the Ballyarnett area on Derry and Strabane District Council a few months later and re-elected in 2019.

Brian has also been a member of the Derry and Strabane PCSP since 2014 and has chaired the council led bonfire working group for several years.

Brian is passionate about public service and works in the local community on a full-time basis. He is heavily involved in several local organisations. He currently sits on the Outer North Neighbourhood Renewal Board, the Outer North Community Safety Team, the On Streets Community initiative, Galliagh Residents Group and Carnhill Resource Centre Management Committee. He is also the SDLP's representative on the Bloody Sunday Trust.