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Upcoming Events
| Thu Sep 09 @09:00 - 05:00PM Many Cultures One Home Conference |
| Fri Sep 10 @09:00 - 05:00PM Console Annual Conference |
| Mon Sep 13 @09:00 - 05:00PM Family Communications |
| Mon Sep 13 @09:30 - 04:30PM One Family Training |
| Tue Sep 14 Carmichael Centre Autumn Programme |
| Tue Sep 14 NCI Cert in Social Studies |
| Tue Sep 14 Opportunities for Lone Parents |
| Wed Sep 15 Issues of Sexual Violence |
| Wed Sep 15 @09:30 - 04:00PM Alcohol Marketing & Young People |
| Thu Sep 16 NUI Community Development & Ledership |
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Breaking Through is governed by a voluntary Board of Management and has two Staff MembersThe TeamBoard of ManagementPaul Flynn- Chairperson
Eddie Keane-Vice Chairperson
Gerard Griffin- Vice Chairperson  Gerard is the national coordinator of Senior Traveller Training Centres, Department of Education & Science, his role is to co-ordinate the development of network centres that provide education and training courses for members of the Traveller community. Being on the national committee of Breaking Through since 2000, he has worked tirelessly on behalf of the Network. Gerard is a strong advocate on the role that Breaking Through provides in supporting practitioners working at the cold face by encouraging the involvement of staff working in Traveller Training Centres in the activities of the Network throughout the country.
Bernie Downes-Board Member Bernie is Director of Roscommon Education & Development Centre, Roscommon VEC. She was involved with the initial set up of Roscommon Intercultural Women’s Group and also sits on several local committees including - Roscommon County Childcare Committee and a member of it’s diversity working group. The Interagency group for Travellers, Social Inclusion Measure, and Roscommon Active Diversion Programme for Young People (RAD). Bernie has been a board member of Breaking Through for a number of years and is an active member of the Roscommon Local Support Network. Sara Kickham- Board Member
Olga Spellman-P.R.O.
Staff
Àine Rigney-Administrator
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Paul is the voluntary chairperson of Breaking Through. He is manager of Crosscare’s Young Adult Support Service (YASS), an aftercare programme for young people at risk. Paul has a wealth of experience of working with young people at risk through his twenty year association with Crosscare and it’s work on behalf of care leavers/out of home young adults in Dublin. Paul has been particularly active in promoting and encouraging the development of Local Support Networks.
Eddie is coordinator of Youthreach Progression, Ennis, Co. Clare. His work involves progressing early school leavers into education and/or employment as well as coordinating the overall programme and staff. Eddie is also involved in voluntary youthwork in Clare through youthclubs, steering groups and leader training. He has a B.A. in Youth & Community Studies.
Sara is the Youth Development Coordinator with Wexford Local Development, formerly Co. Wexford Partnership. She has developed YAS, Young Adult Support 
Olga is a Youth Advocate working in two Youthreach Projects and a Senior Traveller Training Centre in the Leirtim/Roscommon area. She also facilitates groups in a Family Centre. Olga has a diploma in counselling which enables her 
Marie is Network Director of Breaking Through. Her role is to coordinate the development 
Aine is the part- time administrator with responsibility for accounts. She provides support to the Network Director in developing the networks and organising the annual conference. Aine attends Committee Meetings and records the minutes. She is also responsible for the development and maintenance of the website, report writing and dissemination of information material.| Copyright Breaking Through 2009 | Web design by netrunner |