Ireland Among the Most Affordable EU Countries to Start a Business, Study Finds
For those considering making the leap to freelancing or launching their own small business, new research from Europe’s second-largest neobank, bunq, provides valuable insights into the costs of establishing a business across the EU’s top 10 economies. The findings highlight Ireland as a notably accessible option for aspiring entrepreneurs and location-independent workers seeking to kick […]
Ford Launches Search for Ireland’s Greatest Tradesperson
Ford Ireland is shining a spotlight on the skilled tradespeople who keep Ireland’s communities thriving. From plumbers to electricians, carpenters to painters, the search is on for the unsung heroes who build, fix, and maintain our communities every day – Ireland’s Greatest Tradespeople. Ford Ireland is offering five deserving winners the ultimate business boost, the […]
April Harris Helps: Standing Together, Supporting Change
At Harris PR, we believe that business can and should be a force for good. Through our Harris Helps initiative, we’re proud to support organisations and individuals working for equality, compassion, dignity, and justice — at home and abroad. Here’s a look at some of the causes we’ve supported recently, each one close to […]
Over 78,000 people in Ireland are living with undiagnosed coeliac disease
It is estimated that more than 78,000 children and adults in Ireland are living with undiagnosed coeliac disease – a lifelong autoimmune disease affecting approximately 1.7% of the nation’s population. Despite its prevalence in Ireland, coeliac disease is often overlooked and misunderstood with a quarter of those living with the disease previously misdiagnosed with Irritable […]
bunq brings crypto investing to its secure banking app
bunq, the second largest neobank in Europe, today launched bunq Crypto, empowering its users to safely and effortlessly invest in the cryptocurrency market. Starting today, users in the Ireland, Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, and Belgium can begin their crypto investing journey right in the bunq app. The challenger plans to gradually expand bunq Crypto to […]
Bealtaine Festival Opens with Vibrant Weekend Celebrating Age and Creativity
Bealtaine Festival, Ireland’s national celebration of the arts and creativity as we age, is set to burst into life this week with an action-packed opening weekend at the Project Arts Centre in Temple Bar, Dublin. From morning to night, visitors can enjoy three days of vibrant and fun arts activities, showcasing a variety of artforms […]
Irish haircare icon Andrew Fitzsimons flew home for the Dundrum Town Centre Beauty MRKT event
Dundrum Town Centre hosted the brand-new first of its kind immersive beauty experience, Beauty MRKT, from Friday the 25th April to Sunday the 27th April. The event was designed to educate, inform and entertain beauty lovers with fresh ideas, looks and products, in partnership with Diet Coke. Brand ambassador and hairstylist to the stars, Andrew Fitzsimons flew home […]
Ballinlough Refrigeration Becomes First Irish Convertor to Receive Ford Pro Convertor Award
Ballinlough Refrigeration has been recognised with the prestigious Ford Pro Convertor Award, becoming the first vehicle convertor in Ireland to achieve this status. The award highlights the company’s commitment to high-quality conversions and industry-leading processes on Ford Pro products. Mandy Dean, Commercial Vehicle Sales Director at Ford of Britain and Ford of Ireland, presented […]
Ford Puma Gen-E Set to Electrify the Streets
Ford’s latest member of its electric vehicle line-up – the all-electric Puma Gen-E 1 – takes to the road for the first time, bringing zero tailpipe emission driving to Ford’s best-selling car in Europe. 2 The electric Puma Gen-E reenergises the fun-to-drive character and evolves the distinctive Puma exterior design that have made the […]
From LA to D16: Irish haircare icon Andrew Fitzsimons announced as brand ambassador for Dundrum Town Centre Beauty MRKT event
Dundrum Town Centre today announces hairstylist to the stars, Andrew Fitzsimons, as brand ambassador for the Beauty MRKT coming to Dundrum Town Centre from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th April. The Beauty MRKT is a brand-new first of its kind immersive beauty experience designed to educate, inform and entertain beauty lovers with fresh ideas, looks, […]
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.