Claire O'Grady
Director of Creativity + Strategy @ Legacy Communications
Greater Dublin
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Director of Creativity + Strategy @ Legacy Communications
With over 16 years experience in consumer facing communications, I spearhead the strategic and innovation hub at Legacy Communications
Throughout my career I have specialised in consumer PR and events with particular expertise in the areas of food,hospitality and leisure, retail and FMCG.
Acted as Marketing Director for The Tall Ships Races 2012 - Dublin, overseeing PR, advertising and marketing for the festival.
Previous clients include Aldi Ireland, Bord Bia, Ford, BT Ireland, Gillette, Proctor & Gamble and Atlantic Philanthropies.
Vast experience in the events sector having worked on The Liffey Swim 2013, The Tall Ships Races 2012-Dublin, Bord Bia’s Bloom Festival, Love Live Music: Ireland's National Music Day, BT Young Scientist Exhibition and Keogh's National Potato Day,
I hold a Diploma in Public Relations from the Fitzwilliam Institute and (Hons) Commerce Degree from University College Dublin.
Previously worked for Insight Consultants, Cullen Communications and Fleishman Hillard
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"The CEO of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) has called on the Minister for Education give teachers the training and support needed to deliver an…
"The CEO of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) has called on the Minister for Education give teachers the training and support needed to deliver an…
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Looking forward to tomorrow’s episode of The 1% Insight with Mícheál Brennan of Legacy Communications 🎙️ Mícheál shares his career journey and…
Looking forward to tomorrow’s episode of The 1% Insight with Mícheál Brennan of Legacy Communications 🎙️ Mícheál shares his career journey and…
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Delighted to get a nomination for IMRO Radio Awards for News Reporter of the Year for stories on Morning Ireland on RTE News and Radio…
Delighted to get a nomination for IMRO Radio Awards for News Reporter of the Year for stories on Morning Ireland on RTE News and Radio…
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Institute of Health Sciences
Certificate in Dietary Coaching Nutrition Continuous Assesment ongoing
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Currently studying the Dietary Coaching Certificate at the Institute of Health Sciences as a distance learning student
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well this is news! our first global PR across the wires too - Nishul Shah has been appointed as our new CEO at Zevo Health. I have been working with…
well this is news! our first global PR across the wires too - Nishul Shah has been appointed as our new CEO at Zevo Health. I have been working with…
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'Communications is the single biggest skill to have!' Keep coming back to it and you can't go wrong - that includes time out for regular reflection…
'Communications is the single biggest skill to have!' Keep coming back to it and you can't go wrong - that includes time out for regular reflection…
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Imagine this scenario. You’re about to deliver a pitch that will alter the fortunes of your business. It’s a huge client, with a clear problem…
Imagine this scenario. You’re about to deliver a pitch that will alter the fortunes of your business. It’s a huge client, with a clear problem…
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❓ Is it ok for there to be WhatsApp messages at 9pm on a Friday night between client and agency? ✔ Yes, when you both care deeply about the work…
❓ Is it ok for there to be WhatsApp messages at 9pm on a Friday night between client and agency? ✔ Yes, when you both care deeply about the work…
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Delighted to have a piece in the Irish Independent this week looking at the sponsorship prospect of our #TeamIreland heroes! An even greater thrill…
Delighted to have a piece in the Irish Independent this week looking at the sponsorship prospect of our #TeamIreland heroes! An even greater thrill…
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From reading, studying, and speaking with Gabor Mate, I have learned that the first question someone struggling should be asked is not "What is wrong…
From reading, studying, and speaking with Gabor Mate, I have learned that the first question someone struggling should be asked is not "What is wrong…
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Onwards with the next leg of the journey, and an honour to share it with RTE's brilliant communications, marketing, social, brand strategy and…
Onwards with the next leg of the journey, and an honour to share it with RTE's brilliant communications, marketing, social, brand strategy and…
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Wow 8 years ago!! The day this came out I felt so much shame. I was about 18 months sober so still really fresh and new into my journey. I lost most…
Wow 8 years ago!! The day this came out I felt so much shame. I was about 18 months sober so still really fresh and new into my journey. I lost most…
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Are subject lines important when pitching a story? Hell yeah! Your subject line and pitch are the first thing a journalist sees before they even…
Are subject lines important when pitching a story? Hell yeah! Your subject line and pitch are the first thing a journalist sees before they even…
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Michael Darragh Macauley: “Now, more than ever, Sanctuary Runners has a role to play in bringing communities closer together. I’m excited to help…
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Things you love to see🤩 RTÉ’s Olympics peak TV viewing figures📺 1,400,000 - Kellie Harrington 💥926,000 - Rhasidat Adeleke 💥910,000 - Women’s…
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I'm honoured to be joining an esteemed list of industry peers as a juror for the Final Round of the Effie Awards. Looking forward to reading some…
I'm honoured to be joining an esteemed list of industry peers as a juror for the Final Round of the Effie Awards. Looking forward to reading some…
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