Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust Board

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Members

Dr. David Erwin, Chairman

Dr David Erwin, Chair of the Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust, is a past Chairman, past President and past Senior Executive of The Ulster Wildlife Trust. He currently sits on the Northern Ireland Committee of the Heritage Lottery fund and has served two terms on the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (NI) and the NI Biodiversity Working Group. He also served on the U.K. Biodiversity Working Group and on many other Government and voluntary sector committees and advisory groups. He is the author of a large number of academic and popular publications on environmental matters, particularly on the marine life of Britain and Ireland. In 1992 he was awarded a Churchill Fellowship to examine Coastal Zone Management in the U.S.A. New Zealand and Australia. He was awarded an O.B.E. in the 2000 New Years Honours list for 'services to the marine environment'

Cllr. Roy Craig, Larne Borough Council, Vice-Chair

Roy was elected to Larne Borough Council in 1997. He is a qualified teacher but also has many years experience as a publican. His interests include Environment, Tourism, Politics, cars and horse-racing.

Bernie Delargy, North Antrim Community Network

Bernadette works for the Glens of Antrim Historical Society and manages Cushendall Tourist office and is Chairman of Cushendall Development Group, committee member of The Heart of the Glens Festival, member of North Antrim Community Network and Treasurer of Chernobyl Children Appeal (Glens Branch). Bernadette has a keen interest in tourism and heritage in the Glens.

Cllr. Cathal O hOisin , Limavady Borough Council

Cathal is currently a freelance producer and facilitator with Independant Television Company. He was elected to Limavady Borough Council in 2005 and represents the Council on Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust, the Causeway Coast and Glens Ltd, the Sperrins Tourism Ltd and the Western Health & Social Services Board Early Years Committee. Cathal has a keen interest in the promotion of the Irish language, hill walking and environmental issues

Cllr. Norman Hillis, Coleraine Borough Council

Norman has been an Ulster Unionist Party Councillor on Coleraine Borough Council since 1993 (Mayor 1999-2000) and a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly since 2003. A vocal advocate for tourism in the Causeway Coast and Glens area, Norman believes that growth of tourism must go hand in hand with environmental protection resulting in sustainable tourism. Norman is Chairman of Coleraine Borough Council's Anti-Windfarm Committee who are committed to preserving the North Coast's beautiful seascape. Norman is also a Director and Vice-Chairman of the Causeway Coast and Glens Ltd and has served as Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Coleraine Borough Council's Leisure and Environment Committee.

Ann McNickle, Coleraine Rural and Urban Network

Ann is currently employed as Project Manager Coleraine with Rural & Urban Network. She has over 10 years experience in community development. She believes that community development must begin with a bottom up approach, tackling issues at a grassroots level. Throughout Ann's work she endeavours to deal with issues concerning the environment, recycling, tourism and rural development.

Cllr. Hubert Nicholl, Ballymena Borough Council

Elected councillor. Profile to follow

Shirley Orr, South Antrim Rural Network

Shirley Orr commenced her working life as a "linen textile designer" in Belfast, but before her retirement in 2000 had worked for 30 years as a housing officer with the NIHE (Northern Ireland Housing Executive). She now volunteers as a board member on South Antrim Community Network, Newtownabbey Local Stratagy Partnership, Newtownabbey Community Voice, Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust and Causeway Coast Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty management group. Shirley is also secretary of the Torrens Hall Management Commitee Doagh, and the Doagh Village Community Association.

Graham Thompson, National Trust

Graham is the National Trust's Project Director for the Giant's Causeway. His primary roles are to ensure the conservation and integrity of the World Heritage Site and its setting and that any new developments in the vicinity of the Causeway (including visitor facilities) offer a balance between providing access, promoting economic regeneration and conservation. Before joining the Trust Graham spent 10 years in the civil service. His key postings included serving as a Clerk in the Northern Ireland Assembly and as a Programme Manager with the International Fund for Ireland.

 

Geoff Nuttall, World Wide Fund for Nature (NI)

photo & profile to follow

  

Heather Thompson, Ulster Wildlife Trust

photo & profile to follow

 

Patsy McBride, Ulster Farmers' Union

photo & profile to follow

 

Advisers

Richard Gillen, Limavady Borough Council

Richard is employed by Limavady Borough Council as Countryside Recreation Officer. He is responsible for the promotion of the Borough's countryside and the development of outdoor recreational activities and events. With a particular interest in coastal zone management, Richard is project officer for a cross border beach management project between Donegal County Council and Limavady Borough Council. He has a background in Town & Country Planning and previously worked in waste management.

Kevin McGarry, Moyle District Council

Kevin has a BA (hons) in design and communication and is currently employed as the Tourism Development / Recreation Manager for Moyle District Council. Kevin is an active conservationist with a particular interest in the preservation of wild salmon and seatrout. He is also interested in the folklore and mythology of the North Antrim Area. A keen off-road walker, Kevin spends time with his Springer Spaniel walking the many forests and mountains in the area.

Moira Mann, Coleraine Borough Council

Moira Mann is Head of Development Services with Coleraine Borough Council. Her role involves the co-ordination of an integrated developmental and promotional strategy for the Borough embracing tourism and economic development, community development and marketing.

Ainsley McWilliams, Larne Borough Council

Ainsley is employed by Larne Borough Council as Tourism Development Officer, responsible for management of the Council's tourism facilities and the development of tourism in the Borough. She has a background in marketing and is a Board member of the Causeway Coast and Antrim Glens Limited and a an adviser to North Antrim Leader Plus. Outside work her hobbies include reading (anything!), and, as a working mother with two small children, catching up on sleep!

 

Sean Trainor Ballymena Borough Council 

 

 

 

Observers

Kathleen McBride, Northern Ireland Tourist Board

Kathleen is employed by Northern Ireland Tourist Board as Regions and Signature Project North Manager with responsibilities for the implementation of the Causeway Coast and Glens Tourism Masterplan and the development of tourism structures in the region. Prior to joining NITB, Kathleen has managed a number of funding programmes for several public/private partnerships. Her las position was with Sperrins Tourism.

Sandi Howie, NI Environment Agency

Sandi Howie is a landscape architect with experience of working in the non-governmental, private and public sectors. She is an advisor to Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust, representing the Protected Landscapes team of the Countryside and Coast unit from Environment and Heritage Service.

Don Wilmont, Regional Tourism Partnership

Don is Manager of Causeway Coast and Glens Ltd. the Regional Tourism Partnerhsip. He has considerable tourism experience within both the private and public sectors.