Edel Connolly

Edel joined ifac in 2005, as part of the Area Development team. Originally from Cavan, Edel holds a B.Agr. Sc degree from UCD. She has gained huge experience in past roles with Monaghan Mushrooms, starting as an advisor, and progressing to Quality Assurance Manager Ireland for the group. From there, Edel moved to Volac Feeds, as Business Manager within the North East.

Edel works closely in co-ordinating the book keeping function of ifac for Ulster, Connaught and part of Leinster. She has held various titles within ifac, all working within the book keeping sector.

Good communication skills and a belief in the people she works with have helped to maintain an effective and efficient service for the area since her start with ifac.

Edel comes from a mixed farm, which has specialised in poultry production for nearly 35 years and is still going strong.

Edel is proud of her Breffni Blue roots and is actively involved in the local community as part of Crosserlough GAA, past secretary of Cavan Camogie Board and serves on the Board of Management of her past National school. Since retiring her camogie boots, she has become an avid swimmer, and has competed in triathlons.