Brian Durkan
Email: brian@kennedy-co.com
Position: Consultant
Qualifications: Member of The Chartered Institute of Taxation
Interests & Hobbies: When the weather permits, Brian likes to be reasonably active, and particularly enjoys gardening and hiking.
When it’s inclement or he’s feeling less energetic, his interests include listening to music, reading and watching sport. For several years he has harboured the ambition to become fluent in Spanish, but sadly is far from achieving this goal.
Experience & specialisms: Brian specialises in taxation and offers clients comprehensive advice on all aspects affecting owner-managed businesses. He also advises individuals on specific tax matters such as Capital Gains and Inheritance Tax planning.
Jonathan Faulkner
Email: jonathan.faulkner@kennedy-co.com
Position: Partner
Qualifications: Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Interests & Hobbies: Jonathan likes to keep fit, enjoys playing golf and spending time with his young family.
Experience & specialisms: Jonathan has experience in a wide variety of accounting areas in both the UK and the Republic of Ireland. He works closely with all clients, advising them on a range of issues from compliance to business growth and profit maximisation.
Paul Mc Shane
Email: paul.mcshane@kennedy-co.com
Position: Partner
Qualifications: Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Interests & Hobbies: Paul is an avid sports fan with his passion being Gaelic football and, although his football playing days are over, is heavily involved in coaching. He also ventures on to the golf course from time to time but by his own admission a lot more practice is needed. Paul also enjoys spending time with his family and tries to go away for city breaks or longer holidays as often as possible. ‘Work hard and enjoy life when you can as you never know what tomorrow brings’.
Experience & specialisms: Paul joined Kennedy & Co in February 1999 as a trainee accountant and qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 2003. He worked with the firm until 2010 at which point he moved into industry. He worked in the hospitality and leisure industries for 7 years and gained invaluable experience in that time. Paul returned to Kennedy & Co in February 2017 and, through his experience gained in practice and industry, works closely with all clients on delivering their business goals. Paul believes that anything is achievable in business if you are prepared to work at it and hopes to be part of that successful journey with clients for many years to come.
Brenda Loughran
Email: brenda@kennedy-co.com
Position: Accounts Technician
Qualifications: Brenda achieved her IATI exams.
Interests & Hobbies: Brenda enjoys reading and taking long walks with her family.
Experience & specialisms: Brenda has been working at Kennedy & Co since 1995 and has a huge amount of experience in preparing accounts and tax returns for a wide range of clients.
Angie Sloan
Email: Angie.Murphy@kennedy-co.com
Position: Accountant
Qualifications: Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Interests & Hobbies: Angie enjoys baking, cooking and reading.
Experience & specialisms: Angie has experience in a wide variety of accounting areas in the UK. She has many years of experience in preparing financial statements, tax returns, book keeping and VAT returns.
Colleen O’Hare
Email: Colleen.OHare@kennedy-co.com
Position: Accounts Technician
Qualifications: Member of the Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland. Colleen is also working towards her Chartered Certified Accountant qualification.
Interests & Hobbies: Colleen likes to spend her time outdoors with her family. She also enjoys listening to music and reading. Colleen is a proactive fundraiser and has hosted several events for charities such as Hospice, CFCNI, Brainwaves and RVH Children’s Hospital.
Experience & specialisms: Colleen joined Kennedy & Co in 2016 and specialises in the payroll, construction industry scheme, auto enrolment and VAT return functions of the practice. Colleen has developed her skills to include preparing RCT and VAT returns for the construction industry in the Republic of Ireland.
Roisin Mc Givern
Email: Roisin.McGivern@kennedy-co.com
Position: Trainee Accounts Technician
Qualifications: BSc Hons in Marketing and Level 2 Computerised Payroll & Book Keeping.
Interests & Hobbies: Roisin enjoys going to the gym and going for long walks. She also enjoys going to support and watch her local GAA club and socialising with her friends at the weekend.
Experience & specialisms: Roisin has experience in various industries and was employed in roles which involved purchasing and project coordination. She joined Kennedy & Co in March 2019 and is responsible for the payroll function within the practice. Roisin also provides book keeping services for a number of our clients and is working towards her qualification as an Accounts Technician.
Áine Mc Givern
Email: aine.mcgivern@kennedy-co.com
Position: Receptionist/Office Administration
Interests & Hobbies: Áine enjoys going to the gym, long walks with her dogs and socialising with friends at the weekend.
Experience & specialisms: Áine has over 8 years of experience working in various industries which included duties such as customer service/after sales, receptionist, sales and administrative work. She is keen to learn new skills and looks forward to the challenges this role will present.
Ella Brooker
Email: ella.brooker@kennedy-co.com
Position: Receptionist/Office Administration
Interests & Hobbies: Ella enjoys reading, going for walks and spending time with family and friends at weekends.
Experience & specialisms: Ella has over 30 years of experience working in various admin roles and looks forward to learning new skills in her present role.