Our team

Blackberry Hearing was established to offer a uniquely, positive customer experience for those wishing to address their hearing loss.

Our Audiologists

  • Rian Breathnach,
    BSc. Audiology

    Rian is a Galway native from Spiddal. He joined Blackberry Hearing in 2018 after completing a BSc in Audiology in Athlone IT. There are few things as rewarding as improving a person’s quality of life through better hearing and I couldn’t imagine myself doing anything else. Hearing...

  • Una Maguire,
    MSc. Audiology

    Una Maguire from Dublin joined Blackberry Hearing in 2019 after studying an MSc in Audiology in University College Cork. Una is passionate about providing quality and affordable hearing care while maintaining good clinical standards. In her spare time, Una enjoys traveling and playing the fiddle. Seirbhís trí...

  • Claire Bolger,
    BAgSc, MAgSc, HDip- HAA (Hearing Aid Audiology)

    Claire began her education with a B. Ag. Sc. and M. Ag. Sc. from UCD, her career led her into the field of hearing loss where she worked as a Resource Officer for Deaf and hard of hearing people for 14 years. Her deep passion for this...

  • Rita Foley,
    BSc. Audiology

    Rita has been a regional Audiologist for Blackberry Hearing, covering the South East of Ireland since 2016. Rita manages a number of our clinics in Kildare, Carlow, Waterford and Wexford. Rita gained a Bachelor of Science degree in Audiology from Athlone Institute of Technology and has since...

  • Lauren Walsh,
    Hearing Aid Audiologist

    Meet our audiologist Lauren Walsh. Lauren has worked in audiology for over 7 years and qualified as a Hearing Aid Audiologist from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge in 2018. Lauren completed the micro-suction wax removal course in Aston University Birmingham in October 2018 and loves the satisfaction...

  • Emer O' Reilly,
    MSc. Audiology

    Emer is a Cork Native who will be covering clinics in Cork, Tipperary and Waterford. Emer obtained a BA in Psychology and Sociology in 2018 from UCC and completed an MSc in Audiology from UCC also. I believe in providing an invaluable service that benefits young and...

  • Kelvin Debruyn,
    Hearing Aid Audiologist

    Kelvin is a South African native with over ten years of experience as an Audiologist and joined Blackberry Hearing in 2023. Kelvin studied at Occutech in 2013 and registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

  • Katie Lynam,
    MSc. Audiology

    Katie graduated with an MSc in audiology in 2023, gaining valuable experience in adult and paediatric Audiology. Katie has seen the effect that hearing loss can have on an individual's social, mental, and emotional health and is a strong advocate for early intervention and rehabilitation to help...

  • Anita Sayers,
    MSc. Audiology

    Anita is a Kerry native and joined Blackberry hearing in 2024. Anita qualified with an MSc in Audiology from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh in 2017. Anita has varied experience working with both Adults and Children in the NHS and private sector and has a particular interest in...

  • Ruth Sobreiro,
    MSc. Audiology

    Ruth is a master-qualified Audiologist and Hearing Aid Dispenser with 14 years of experience in hospital, clinical, and occupational settings. Ruth was Born in Brazil and moved to Ireland in 2017. Ruth fell in love with the country and decided to stay and have her degree validated...

  • Katie Attridge,
    MSc. Audiology

    Katie is a Cork native and joined Blackberry Hearing in September 2024. She completed her BSc in Public Health Science at UCC and then furthered her studies with an MSc in Audiology at UCC, graduating in 2024...

  • Grace Martin,
    MSc. Audiology

    Grace is a Tipperary native who joined Blackberry Hearing in September 2024. She recently completed an MSc in Audiology at University College Cork. Prior to this, Grace earned her BSc in Social Science, gaining experience as a Therapy Assistant before choosing a career in Audiology...

  • Lynn Byrne,
    FdSc Hearing Aid Audiologist ISHAA

    Lynn is a Dublin native, recently joined Blackberry Hearing after 17 years in the Audiology department of her previous role. She holds a degree in Audiology from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, graduating in 2015. With extensive experience in hearing aid audiology, Lynn has spent over a...

  • Eileen O' Flynn,
    MSc. Audiology

    Eileen is a Limerick native who obtained a BSc in General Nursing from the University of Limerick and furthered her education by completing an MSc in Audiology at UCC. With extensive experience working and caring for people of all ages and abilities, Eileen believes in providing a...

  • Fernanda Pereira Llanes,
    MSc. Audiology

    Fernanda is from Brazil and joined Blackberry Hearing after spending 15 years in France before relocating to Ireland. She holds a Master’s degree in Audiology and has four years of experience working in hospital, clinical, and occupational settings. Fernanda previously worked alongside an ENT specialist in Brazil,...

Our Management

  • David Gleeson,
    Co-Founder

    An Ag. Graduate who worked initially in Agribusiness (Monsanto and Masstock) before moving to the energy sector (Bord na Mona and Airtricity) following the completion of an MBA. An experienced and successful builder of businesses and brands, establishing and developing the Firelog and Firepak businesses in Bord...

  • John Ryan,
    Co-Founder

    John, a mechanical engineer by degree, comes from a business background where putting the customer first was always a priority. Co-founding Blackberry Hearing with Dave Gleeson, they designed the company by drawing on their customer focused business experience. Formerly a manager of Samsung Semiconductor Ireland, John later...

  • Matt Gleeson,
    Managing Director

  • Luke Higgins,
    Analytics & Insights Director

  • Evelyn McKeogh,
    Head of Business Development & Partnerships

  • Michelle Whelan,
    Operations Manager

  • James Sheppard,
    Financial Controller

  • Katie Thompson,
    HR Manager

  • Belinda Shannon,
    Business Development Manager

Our Customer Service Team

  • Sophie Gleeson,
    Customer Service Specialist

  • Graham Reddy,
    Customer Service Specialist

  • Kyra McGarry,
    Customer Service Specialist

  • Siobhan Masson,
    Customer Service Specialist

  • Anne Herley,
    Customer Service Specialist

  • Clodagh Wilson,
    Customer Service Specialist

  • Brandon Lee McCabe,
    Customer Service Specialist

  • Amanda Ferreira,
    Customer Service Specialist

  • Kirsty Donoghue,
    Customer Service Specialist

Our Marketing Team

  • Luke Higgins,
    Analytics & Insights Director

  • Anna Harney,
    Senior Digital Marketing Specialist

  • Rajan Vegesna,
    CRM Data & Audiences Specialist

Our Retail Team

  • Martine Sullivan,
    Store Manager Mallow

  • Mary Lynch,
    Customer Service Specialist

  • Triona Hayes Finn,
    Customer Service Specialist

  • Ann McAteer,
    Customer Service Specialist

  • Taci Weber,
    Store Manager, Portlaoise

  • Glenda Dunne,
    Store Manager, Gorey

  • Kitty Sun,
    Store Manager, Ballincollig

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