Petmania’s Annual Competition Celebrates Decade Of Puppy Love
Puppies from across Ireland were invited to compete for the prestigious title of Petmania’s Puppy of the Year 2025, a heartwarming nationwide celebration of the country’s much-loved pets. The campaign culminated in a live grand finale and winner announcement at Dublin’s Pet Expo on 18th October, with Harris PR assisting in raising national awareness of […]
German Doner Kebab Opens In Ireland Kebabs. Done. Right.
German Doner Kebab (GDK) officially opened its doors in Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, Dublin last December. German Doner Kebab (GDK), the globally acclaimed quick service restaurant (QSR) brand known for its innovative menu and redefinition of the kebab experience. With over 170 stores worldwide, and plans for another 30 more across Ireland, GDK is fast […]
Amazon.ie Celebrates First Holiday Season With Heartwarming Short Film
As Amazon.ie marked its very first holiday season in Ireland, the retailer celebrated the magic of Christmas firsts with a short film titled Christmas Connections delivered by Amazon.ie. Developed in partnership with Friends of the Elderly and shot by creative agency Rubberduck, the film was inspired by research highlighting that 31% of adults in Ireland […]
‘FEAST BY LIDL’ Christmas Pop-UP Restaurant
We worked with Lidl to create an exclusive, immersive restaurant experience to promote their offerings across food and beverage in the lead up to Christmas 2025. Guests revealed their naughty or nice sides by choosing between two tasting menus prepared by Michelin star chef Oliver Dunne, that reflected Ireland’s love for Christmas cuisine as […]
Ford Ireland Partnered With Irish Guide Dogs
Harris PR teamed up with Ford Ireland and Roz Purcell to raise €26,310 for Irish Guide Dogs with a Drive 4 UR Community campaign, that ran over five weekends in September and October 2025. Ford donated €30 to Irish Guide Dogs for every test drive taken at Drive 4 Ur Community events nationwide across Cork, Galway, Kildare, Limerick […]
Holland & Barrett Energy Squad
Holland & Barrett, Europe’s leading health and wellness retailer, launched a nationwide campaign to help customers in Ireland support both mental and physical energy throughout the day. With an exciting range of products, in-store advice, and energising wellness experiences, H&B empowers people across Ireland to support their focus, movement, and rest. This holistic range is […]
Activ8 Solar Energies
Activ8 Solar Energies, Ireland’s leading solar provider, officially energised the Liffey Meats Solar Farm in late 2025, in partnership with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and Liffey Meats. As Ireland’s largest behind-the-meter, co-located renewable energy installation, the project represents a major milestone for renewable energy adoption within the agri-food sector. The €3 million […]
Lidl Highlights Sun Safety
Last Summer, Lidl Ireland research revealed some concerning sun safety habits among the Irish public, with nearly 1 in 4 Irish people admitting to rarely or never using suncream, with 1 in 3 only using suncream on sunny days or when travelling abroad. The findings form part of Lidl Ireland’s latest campaign aimed at encouraging […]
Independent Fashion Brand Celebrates Growth with New Store Opening
Independent Dublin fashion brand Fresh Cuts announced the opening of its first-ever Galway store in November 2025. This marked a major milestone for the homegrown label as it brings its consciously designed collections to the West of Ireland for the first time, just ahead of the festive period. Founded in 2015 by husband and […]
Bunq Reaches 20 Million Users As It Marks 10th Anniversary
September 2025 saw bunq, Europe’s second largest neobank celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its first app launch by surpassing 20 million users across Europe. This growth includes its Irish user base which increased by more than 50% in the first half of the year. To mark the occasion, bunq introduced a complete app redesign […]
Viktoriia Hurska
SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Vika joined Harris PR following her selection as the recipient of the 2025/26 Harris PR Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Bursary, developed in partnership with the Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII) and the Open Doors Initiative. Originally from Ukraine and displaced by war, Vika came to Ireland in 2022 and brings over eight years of experience in communications including a wealth of strategic insight, creativity, and international perspective.
As part of the Bursary, Viktoriia is completing the PRII Diploma in Public Relations, combining academic study with hands-on agency experience at Harris PR, where she supports clients in the retail, health & wellness, festivals and NFP sectors.
Eve McSweeney
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Eve is a skilled communications specialist who joined Harris PR in 2026 bringing extensive experience in strategic PR across the business, technology, and consumer sectors.
Eve previously spent over four years at tech-focused communications agency Beachhut PR, where she delivered strategic positioning, executive profiling, and global media relations for high-growth companies and multinational brands, often translating jargon heavy language into clear messaging. Her experience spans fintech, automotive, e-commerce, Web3, med-tech, supply chain, and enviro-tech industries.
She plays a key role in shaping and delivering integrated communications strategies, working closely with clients to build strong narratives, deliver insight-led storytelling, and drive meaningful media engagement.
Emma Geraghty
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Emma started her career in Internal Communications before undertaking a Masters in Public Relations and Strategic Communications. She moved on to become a Public Relations Manager in a fast-paced retail environment for over two years before joining Harris PR in 2025.
Experienced in delivering and executing PR campaigns across corporate, consumer and sustainability communications, whilst nurturing brand reputation, Emma manages clients in the health & wellness, retail, festivals and NFP sectors. A true media relations pro, her passion lies in storytelling and identifying news angles that will generate positive coverage while landing key messages.
Niamh McCarrick
DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR
With over 20 years’ experience, both agency and in-house, Niamh is a versatile and passionate PR expert who joined the Harris PR team in 2020.
During the course of her career she has worked with a broad range of corporate entities and consumer brands from industries spanning retail, telecoms, and FMCG, and has been the recipient of a number of PRCA awards in recognition of her work. She later served on the judging panel for the annual industry awards for several years.
Niamh specialises in strategy, planning, media relations and influencer management at Harris PR, and is the account lead for a number of brands in the retail, food & beverage, health & wellness and travel & tourism sectors.
Sonia Harris Pope
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
Sonia established Harris PR in 2009, following a decade in agency PR and three years as a journalist with the Sunday Independent. Her vision is to provide a truly people centric service, delivering standout creative work that moves the dial, while acting as an extension of client teams
While taking an active role in client work, alongside running the business, Sonia is responsible for strategic counsel, creative oversight and KPI delivery. She has advised multinationals, start-ups, NFPs, and more over the course of her career and is deeply committed to advancing the PR industry by investing in talent and building an agency culture rooted in fairness and inclusivity.
Sonia is committed to advancing DEI in the PR Industry, and recently commissioned research and prepared the first benchmark report and toolkit for employers on the state of DEI in PR Ireland. An active member of the PRII, and co-founder of the DEI PR Bursary now in its third year, Sonia has recently joined the board of the PRCA, and is committed to driving more inclusive hiring and workplace practices throughout the industry.