Oisín Kennedy
Leads strategy, governance, and regional partnerships, keeping programme quality and public accountability aligned as services grow.
Team
The people behind the work.
Our team combines youth work, family support, safeguarding, arts practice, and community outreach so young people in Na Bhforbacha have consistent, local support.
Staff Team
Eight roles, one shared mission.
Each team member brings a different discipline to programme delivery, but all of them work from the same commitment to safety, belonging, and measurable growth for young people and families.
Niamh Ní Fhlatharta
Coordinates weekly youth sessions, staff rotas, and school links so young people move smoothly from referral into active participation.
Dara Ó Malley
Oversees resilience groups and one-to-one support, with a focus on early intervention, confidence building, and practical referral pathways.
Sorcha Breathnach
Works directly with parents and carers to reduce barriers around attendance, communication, and access to local supports.
Éanna Fahy
Designs bilingual arts and media projects that help participants build voice, teamwork, and confidence through public-facing work.
Máiréad Hession
Maintains safeguarding systems, training schedules, and case-review processes so practice stays consistent and responsive.
Cian Ó Dubhda
Builds trust with schools, clubs, and local groups, helping the organisation reach young people who might not enter through formal referrals.
Aisling de Bhaldraithe
Tracks participation, outcomes, and feedback data, turning day-to-day delivery into evidence that informs management and board decisions.
How We Work
Cross-functional and community-rooted.
The team works in close coordination across direct youth work, family engagement, safeguarding, and outcome tracking. That structure means support is not fragmented and families do not have to repeat their story at every step.
What Families See
Clear, joined-up support.
Programmes are designed so the person leading a session, the worker supporting a parent, and the staff member reviewing outcomes can act from the same shared understanding.