Who We Are
Truagh Spirit is the brand for Truagh Development Association and all the activities that are carried out by and on behalf of Truagh Development Association in Truagh, the wider north Monaghan area and south Tyrone.
Truagh Development Association(TDA) is a community-led not-for-profit, registered with the Charities Regulator, which works for and with communities, families, individuals and businesses in Truagh and the wider north Monaghan area and south Tyrone. TDA has successfully managed, coordinated and implemented a wide range of local, regional and European projects since its establishment in the 1970s. It currently delivers 10 projects with particular focus on:
- Rural and Community Development
- Social Development
- Economic Development
- Environmental Development
Stakeholders and partner organisations include: Dep Rural and Community Development, Pobal, Monaghan County Council, Monaghan Integrated Development, the HSE, Cavan Monaghan ETB, Equal Ireland, An Garda Siochána, Aughnacloy Development Association, Dundalk IT, IFA, Teagasc, Irish Rural Link.
TDA is a grassroots organisation, which is key to the development and delivery of all of the projects.
Our Vision
Empowered, inclusive communities, a cross border cross community approach, and a diversified rural economy.
Our Mission
To work in partnership to achieve our vision to make Truagh and the wider north Monaghan area an attractive location to live, work and develop empowered and inclusive communities that inspire and embrace new opportunities, drive positive sustainable social, environmental and economic change, and reduce inequalities, thereby making the Truagh area an attractive location in which to live, do business, and visit.
Development Manager – Fiona McCaffrey Jones
Admin/Accounts – Lorraine Treanor
Admin/Communications – Joanna McGrath
Community Support Worker/Community Alert – Angela Kelly
Community Support Worker for Older People – Gretta Woods
Community Support Worker/Delivery Driver – Brian Treanor
Community Support Worker/Delivery Driver – Seán McKernan
Head Chef – Bernie Power
Catering Assistant – Majella Treanor
Catering Assistant/Baker – Christina Kavanagh
Catering Assistant – Gabrielle McRory
Cleaning – Denise Fields
| Michael Treanor | Chairperson |
| Michael Corrigan | Vice – Chair |
| Brian Treanor | Treasurer |
| Josie Brady | Director |
| Eugene Treanor | Director |
| Vincent McKenna | Director |
| Denise McKenna | Board Member |
| Bronagh Treanor | Board Member |
| Pauline McCarey | Board Member |
| Alan McCabe | Board Member |
| Liz Todd | Board Member |
| Kelly Treanor | Board Member |
Volunteer with the Board of Truagh Spirit, the Heritage committee or to help out with the meals on wheels delivery service. We are open to potential volunteers offering their time and knowledge to make a positive contribution.
Read Caoimhe’s story about volunteering here >>
If you would like to find out more about volunteering please click here: https://volunteermonaghan.ie/