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. […]
Petmania Reveals Top-Trending Puppy Names in Ireland
Irish Pet Retailer, Petmania have revealed the top-trending puppy names in Ireland. Is your furry friend on the list?
Domino’s Marks Two Decades Of Supporting Barretstown
Domino’s, the nation’s best-loved pizza, is celebrating 20 years of partnership with Barretstown in 2024. Over the last two decades, Domino’s has raised funds and support for the Irish children’s charity and this year announces plans to extend the partnership by an additional three years. Since 2004, Domino’s has raised over €520,000 in support […]
Hop into a Happy and Safe Easter with Petmania
In recognition of the approaching Easter holiday, Petmania, a leading provider of pet care solutions in Ireland, urges pet owners to prioritise the safety and well-being of their furry companions amidst the festivities. By following these simple yet effective measures, owners can ensure their pets enjoy a calm and enjoyable Easter, free from any […]
Harris PR Eyes Growth with Strengthened Senior Leadership Team
Senior Leadership Team, Niamh McCarrick (Senior Strategy Director) Sonia Harris Pope (Founder & Managing Director) , and Natalie Burke Donohue (Client Director)
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.