Our People - Morrow Communications

Sorcha McGlinchey

Animator

Our in-house animator Sorcha, has six years of experience in TV and film animation. She graduated with first-class honours in CGI and VFX animation from Ulster University and has a passion for both 2D hand-drawn animation and modern CGI techniques. When not busy animating, Sorcha can be found sketching, reading about design and animation theory, or watching TED Talks to keep up-to-date with the latest trends in the industry. Her dedication to the craft has earned numerous accolades, including the Celtic Award for her short film ‘Rawr’.

Sorcha McGlinchey

Animator
Julie Roulston

Office Manager

Julie has spent over thirty years working in marketing, events & PR, mostly within the IT & Finance industry. She calls herself “annoyingly positive” and suffers gladly with OCD when it comes to all things admin. She’s a stickler for a well-kept spreadsheet. Married to Ken (aka, the big lad), she is a twin. While non-identical and complete opposites in every way they are still scarily physic about each other. A qualified dance instructor, she teaches Zumba class twice a week and when not dancing or working Julie loves spending time with her grand-children and going on holidays.

Julie Roulston

Office Manager
Shannon McClean

Shoot/Editor

What started as a hobby; taking photos of his favourite bands at gigs quickly developed into a love of all things digital and creative. Having spent many years documenting artists for various national publications, Shannon then moved into videography and tech support, helping people get the most out of technology. He is passionate about TV and Film inside and outside of work and will vigorously debate with anyone about whether Breaking Bad is any good.

Shannon McClean

Shoot/Editor
Niamh Deeny

Comms & Digital Executive

Our gorgeous Niamh graduated in July 2022 with a First Class (Hons) degree in Comms Management & PR. She is absolutely passionate about the digital side of communications and loves creating fun, interactive, relevant content for clients’ social media channels. Niamh discovered her love of baking during lockdown and has carried on since, so when not walking her dog Winnie on the beaches of Donegal at the weekends, she’s trying to perfect her best Victoria sponge!

Niamh Deeny

Comms & Digital Executive
Megan Mackay

Snr Communications Manager

Megan began her career in broadcast journalism before entering the world of PR. With over 11 years’ experience in media and communications, she has a nose for news and a snappy writing style. Well-connected in newsrooms across NI she is always looking for new ways to get clients on air or in print. She loves creating a strong communications plan, taking a brand on its journey, and is well versed in crisis communications after a 5-year stint in local government. You’ll find her most weekends fixing something that’s broken on her caravan with a glass of red in hand.

Megan Mackay

Snr Communications Manager
Jamie Toal

Shoot/Editor

From very early on Jamie knew he wanted to be a filmmaker. This led him to attaining Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Film Studies and Production, studying at QUB, LJMU and the University of Copenhagan. Following his studies his career has been varied, from producing brand promotional content to live streaming international conferences, as well as editing a documentary TV series. Outside of work in Morrows he loves to travel and when at home can be found atop the Black Mountain walking his 3 dogs or on the sofa indulging in some quality TV and film.

Jamie Toal

Shoot/Editor
Molly McDowell

Events Co-ordinator

A recent graduate from Liverpool John Moore’s University with an Honours Degree in Leisure and Events Management, Molly is an outgoing and confident individual who is a perfect addition to our award-winning events team. She is passionate about building relationships with clients and understanding their needs to deliver impactful events. A real livewire, outside of work you will find her out on long walks with her fur babies Yogi and Finn or cooking up a storm in the kitchen for her friends and family.

Molly McDowell

Events Co-ordinator
Tim Purdue

Shoot/Editor

Born and bred in Ballyclare, County Antrim, Tim studied Film Studies at QUB and alongside this dived into the world of freelance videography and editing beginning as a wedding videographer. After graduating he branched out into delivering content for a variety of industries as well as music videos, live event coverage and short films. He now delivers a wide range of creative video content for Morrow’s clients across all sectors. When he’s not working, you’ll likely still find him with a film camera in one hand and a glass of whiskey in the other.

Tim Purdue

Shoot/Editor
Savannah Romein

Asst Producer

Savannah graduated from Queen’s University with a BA in Film & Production and loves the fast-paced nature of Agency life, delivering creative content to meet the needs of Morrows varied client base. A self-confessed cinephile, Savannah can regularly be found at the QFT catching the latest foreign language release and enjoys gaming or checking out the newest brunch spot.

Savannah Romein

Asst Producer
Aoife Lyttle

Snr Comms & Digital Executive

A graduate of Northumbria University with a MSc in Digital Marketing it’s no secret that Aoife is passionate about keeping up to date with current social media trends, influencer marketing and digital content strategies. She also has extensive knowledge of business development and marketing metrics following a previous role within the financial sector. When Aoife isn’t investing in all things PR and Comms you will find her with a microphone in hand entertaining guests as a wedding singer or belting out an Amy Winehouse classic in one of the residency spots she holds.

Aoife Lyttle

Snr Comms & Digital Executive

Hayley McIlwrath

Creative

With over 5 years industry experience, Hayley is an innovative and dynamic designer. From acting as a solo designer for the largest auction company in the UK and Ireland, to designing all things beauty in BPerfect, she has finally found her passion in consultancy work. Hayley is not just a proud dog mum but became a human mum to a beautiful baby boy for the first time in 2023. Her hands are clearly full and she is planning for the best year ahead.

Hayley McIlwrath

Creative
Nathan Warnock

Senior Creative

With almost 5 years’ of agency experience beginning in New York, Nathan has a proven track record of collaborating with large scale brands and international clients. A keen interest in branding and photography, he has demonstrated his ability to work across a wide range of projects and is constantly furthering his knowledge of the ever-changing design world. In his free time, he can be found travelling as far and wide as possible or hiking around Northern Ireland with his dog, Este.

Nathan Warnock

Senior Creative
Hannah Chambers

Snr Comms and Digital Executive

With a First-Class Hons Degree from Ulster University, Hannah brings a passion for PR and comms as well as social media and influencer marketing to Team Morrows. When she’s not working on creative campaigns, she can be found planning her next city break or posting about the latest fashion trends on her Instagram page.

Hannah Chambers

Snr Comms and Digital Executive
Orlaith Strong

Comms and Digital Manager

After two years experience in the charity sector, Orlaith decided to delve deeper into the world of PR and Communications. A lover of all things digital, she enjoys creating and implementing social and digital content strategies as part of wider integrated campaigns for a range of consumer and corporate clients. She has a keen interest in the ever-changing digital world and testing the latest trends. Orlaith recently bought her first home, so in her spare time is usually found scrolling Pinterest to find the latest interior inspo!

Orlaith Strong

Comms and Digital Manager
Amy Rodgers

Communications Assistant

A mature student of Communication Management and PR at Ulster University, Amy is the CIPR Student Ambassador for NI and joined Morrows on her placement year. She continues to support the team on a P/T basis. Amy has a background in event management and hospitality and returned to university after having a baby to pursue her passion for PR and integrated comms.

Amy Rodgers

Communications Assistant
Claire Ball

Art Director

Claire is a senior creative and acts as account manager for a number of larger public-sector clients. Specialising in all things ‘branding’ she creates and develops everything from new brands to websites and print and digital assets. Claire is in the process of renovating her new house so this personal project sees her weekensd filled with painting, furniture shopping and demolishing walls. She has a need for speed and regularly sees things going downhill fast – preferring an action-packed ski holiday to a lazy beach holiday any day.

Claire Ball

Art Director
Matthew Roddy

Senior Creative

Matthew is a graphic designer who specialises in branding, advertising and all things digital. When he’s not dreaming up new ideas or colouring in, he is a rugby fanatic, following both Ulster and Ireland avidly. An outdoors type, he spent a year as a cowboy in the Australian Outback and tried his hand as a bucking bronco in a rodeo. Yeeha !

Matthew Roddy

Senior Creative
Abbie Henderson

Snr Events Manager

With a wise head on young shoulders, Abbie brings a youthful insight to everything we do. As Events Manager, she helps deliver large scale and smaller client events and has worked across a broad range of sectors – including agri-food, tourism, health and tech. Her energy and enthusiasm knows no bounds and when not on the frontline delivering quality events she loves to go hiking, having conquered 3 big hikes this year – Cuilcagh, Slieve Donard and Slieve Commedagh. Her dream is to climb the Stairway to Heaven in Hawaii.

Abbie Henderson

Snr Events Manager
Ben McCabe

Communications Manager

A graduate of University College London, Ben’s background is in political communications and policy development, with previous roles in the Northern Ireland Assembly and European Parliament where he was senior advisor to a local MEP. As a Comms Manager Ben uses his experience and contacts to deliver clients’ media relations, crisis communications and public affairs needs. In his free time, you can find Ben pitch side at a local football game or along the North Coast enjoying the local food and drink!

Ben McCabe

Communications Manager
Peter Morrow

Managing Director

The man who founded the company, Peter first got the media bug while working for UTV’s Farming Ulster programme, which combined his passions for farming and communication perfectly. As well as heading the Morrows team, Peter plays a hands on role with a number of clients at a strategic level and rarely strays too far from his farming roots. He is a proud member of the MAMIL (Middle Aged Men in Lycra) club and has undertaken a number of tough (but equally fun) cycles across Europe.

Peter Morrow

Managing Director

Joy Allen

Chairman of the Board

Joy is a Chartered Director who has specialised in governance and board effectiveness since 2002. She runs Leading Governance Ltd, delivering governance and leadership training and governance reviews for a range of clients. After riding her Harley Davidson around Europe, Joy now takes it easy on Donegal beaches to re-charge her batteries between assignments.

Joy Allen

Chairman of the Board
Nicola McClean

Senior Creative Communications Director

So immersed in a certain agricultural show and agri-sector clients has Nicola become over the years, that her colleagues fondly refer to her as the ‘Queen of Balmoral’. That said, there are no airs or graces about this Senior Communications Director – she is very much a ‘hands on, sleeves rolled up and get stuck in’ type of PR and Comms specialist.

Nicola McClean

Senior Creative Communications Director
Moya Neeson

Director

27 years and counting! Moya has worked her way up from Production Manager to Company Director. She has met some remarkable people in that time – from prisoners to presidents, and everyone in between! In addition to overseeing the video production team, she plays a vital part in shaping and implementing Company strategy. And given her surname, a lot of people ask if she’s related to Liam Neeson. The answer is ‘yes’… he’s her distant cousin but she hasn’t met him…yet!

Moya Neeson

Director
Kieran Donnelly

Director

Kieran has been with Morrows since 1999 and his role combines management responsibility, with his hands-on job as a strategic account director. He champions the integrated communications approach and has also driven the development of digital communications at Morrows. He believes in employing the best people; giving them the skills, resources and support they need to do their jobs. Needless to say, after all that, he relishes the downtime he enjoys in the waves, pubs and hills of Donegal with his wife and family.

Kieran Donnelly

Director
Jane Watson

Events Director

Jane is a strategic thinker who always delivers high impact and first-class events on behalf of clients. When it comes to creating a valuable and worthwhile experience, the devil is in the detail. So for her, the secret of being successful in the events industry is to make sure that all the minutiae are covered. When time (and weather) permits, Jane likes to escape to the golf course to work on her 11 handicap and show her husband how it’s done! FORE!!

Jane Watson

Events Director
Jacinta Parkhill

Director

Jacinta leads a number of key accounts, providing strategic direction and oversight on corporate and brand communications. But what many of her clients don’t realise is that beneath her cool, calm exterior, lies a heart which beats to the rhythm of American country music. Yee haw!

Jacinta Parkhill

Director
Clare Daly

Senior Communications Director

A specialist in business to business communications, Clare has a particular appetite for the energy sector. This may stem from the four years she worked in London, where she was closely involved in PR for clients within the energy and utility industries. But her love of copywriting and creative use of language extends beyond her working life – she is a volunteer for Fighting Words Belfast, a creative writing project for children and young people.

Clare Daly

Senior Communications Director
Claire Bonner

Director

With 20 plus years behind her, Claire is one of the old hands, but still very much young at heart. She may have missed her dream of becoming an Internationally renowned show jumper, but she has never lost her love of PR. Claire is fascinated at how the industry is evolving, especially with the demand for digital, but she maintains a great deal of respect and time for traditional media.

Claire Bonner

Director
Anna Kicinska

Finance Assistant

Previously our Office Manager Anna is now our Finance Assistant and remains an extremely useful and experienced pair of hands, to the extent that some say she’s the oil that keeps the whole machine running smoothly! She is also fluent in four languages, which is no disadvantage for our global clients.

Anna Kicinska

Finance Assistant
Gillian Morrow

Director

Gillian is now a non-executive director at Morrow Communications, having served her time in the PR trenches for many years. As well as playing an important strategic role in helping set the direction of the company she still supports the company’s training and development programme. She recently took up golf and when time allows is working on bringing her handicap down.

Gillian Morrow

Director

Sorcha Conway

Comms and Digital Manager

With over four years of agency experience, Sorcha has a strong track record of PR and Stakeholder Comms, social media management and influencer engagement. She works on a range our corporate and consumer clients, working to create and develop strategies across media and digital media and has a particular passion for consumer PR with a host of FMCG experience under her belt. Outside of work, Sorcha splits her time between Belfast and her native Fermanagh.

Sorcha Conway

Comms and Digital Manager
Joanna McDonnell

Finance Manager

Joanna is a qualified accountant and leads the Financial operations within the company. With a wealth of experience in administration and accounts, she keeps things ship shape and running smoothly. In her free time, you’ll find her tennis racket in hand or out walking her dog.

Joanna McDonnell

Finance Manager

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Sorcha McGlinchey

Animator

Julie Roulston

Office Manager

Shannon McClean

Shoot/Editor

Niamh Deeny

Comms & Digital Executive

Megan Mackay

Snr Communications Manager

Jamie Toal

Shoot/Editor

Molly McDowell

Events Co-ordinator

Tim Purdue

Shoot/Editor

Savannah Romein

Asst Producer

Aoife Lyttle

Snr Comms & Digital Executive

Hayley McIlwrath

Creative

Nathan Warnock

Senior Creative

Hannah Chambers

Snr Comms and Digital Executive

Orlaith Strong

Comms and Digital Manager

Amy Rodgers

Communications Assistant

Claire Ball

Art Director

Matthew Roddy

Senior Creative

Abbie Henderson

Snr Events Manager

Ben McCabe

Communications Manager

Peter Morrow

Managing Director

Joy Allen

Chairman of the Board

Nicola McClean

Senior Creative Communications Director

Moya Neeson

Director

Kieran Donnelly

Director

Jane Watson

Events Director

Jacinta Parkhill

Director

Clare Daly

Senior Communications Director

Claire Bonner

Director

Anna Kicinska

Finance Assistant

Gillian Morrow

Director

Sorcha Conway

Comms and Digital Manager

Joanna McDonnell

Finance Manager