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Púca Festival Reveals New Headliners: Leftfield And Jenny Greene

The Púca Festival continues to attract major talent for the world-famous festival in Ireland’s Ancient East, as UK electronic dance group Leftfield (DJ Set) and Irish DJ Jenny Greene are added to the line-up. Developed by Fáilte Ireland in partnership with Meath County Council, the Púca Festival celebrates Ireland as the birthplace of Halloween with […]

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PÚCA FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES SPOOKTACULAR RETURN FOR HALLOWEEN 2024

Thursday, 20th June 2024 – This Halloween, folklore enthusiasts and festivalgoers can look forward to the highly anticipated return of the Púca Festival to Co. Meath. Developed by Fáilte Ireland in partnership with Meath County Council, Púca celebrates Ireland as the birthplace of Halloween with an authentic, immersive, and otherworldly festival. Vibrant, fun, and contemporary […]

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25 New Roles Served Up as Domino’s Opens at Ballyhackamore

Domino’s, the nation’s best-loved pizza, has opened its newest store in Northern Ireland, with the launch of Ballyhackamore in Belfast this month. The highly anticipated store is the latest in a series of openings across the city, delivering a total of 25 new roles to the area, including store management, pizza chefs, customer service colleagues […]

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Petmania: Ultimate Pet-Friendly Road Trip Guide 

Did you know that according to the Petmania Pet Report, 42% of Irish pet owners have already explored Ireland with their furry companions, mostly by car? While some adventurous canines have even taken to the seas, with 10% traveling by boat! Whether you’re dreaming of scenic countryside drives or vibrant city escapades, Irish pet specialists […]

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Neobank bunq enters the insurance market

bunq, the second largest neobank in Europe, expands beyond banking with new travel insurance offering. The challenger officially rolled out its worldwide, one-time activation travel insurance in partnership with Qover, a global embedded insurance provider, which is available to Irish users. This launch is the next step in bunq’s mission to build a full service […]

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Harris PR Drives Growth With Ford Ireland PR Account Win

Harris PR, the Irish-based PR agency established by Sonia Harris Pope in 2009 has won the Ford PR account in Ireland following a competitive pitch process involving three other Irish agencies. The significant win sees Ford join Harris PR’s growing roster of International and domestic brands including Domino’s Pizza Group, Karcher, Dingle Distillery, Petmania, and […]

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BEALTAINE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL 2024 NATIONWIDE PROGRAMME

Monday, 8th April 2024: Today Bealtaine Festival, Ireland’s national celebration of the arts and creativity as we age, officially launches its highly anticipated programme of events for 2024. The vibrant, fun and contemporary festival is set to unfold across Ireland throughout the month of May, promising an expansive lineup of performances and activities championing generational interdependence and diversity. […]

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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.