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Our Team

Teamwork makes the dream work!

At least it does at Hopkins Communications HQ. With a 16-strong team of hard-working, motivated, professional individuals operating across eight core departments, we have perfected the art of working in tandem within a productive environment that allows us to pool our creative ideas and skills and most importantly, achieve positive results for clients.

What’s the secret to maintaining harmony and cohesion with so many different personalities in the mix?’ we hear you ask. We feel this is mainly achieved by a combined and fervent effort to frequently champion the ‘work hard, play hard’ mantra; something you may gather from our photo collage above. So much for ‘what happens on tour, stays on tour’, eh?

Introducing TEAM HC…

Mark Hopkins, Managing Director - Hopkins Communications Marketing & Communications Agency

Mark Hopkins

Managing Director
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Since taking over the running of the business in 2003, Mark has grown the company considerably and built a strong team around him. Introducing fresh new ideas, products and services to clients on an ongoing basis, Mark is constantly updating the company’s offerings to reflect market trends and client specifications. His background in science, the pharmaceutical industry and his experience at national level in the advertising industry prior to joining Hopkins Communications has proved to be an invaluable springboard for the company’s ongoing plans.

Likes: GAA, rugby, soccer, horse racing, American football, surfing (but I haven’t done it in years!)

Favourite place in Cork: Baltimore in the winter; Cheltenham in March; Ballybunion in the summer!

Favourite thing about HC: The madness of ad land! How every day is different and how the team we have continually manage to amaze me with their creativity, work ethic and general soundness.

Judy Hopkins, Partner - Hopkins Communications Marketing & Communications Agency

Judy Hopkins

Partner

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Judy has been in the industry since 2002 working for international marketing agencies and within in-house marketing roles for retail, tourism and technology. Judy introduced the online and digital media offering to Hopkins Communications and expanded the PR and events offering while working across all services. She manages and implements all marketing activity for over 100 clients across multiple industries. Judy is also a radio host with Cork City Community Radio, Chair of the British & Irish Trading Alliance (Cork Chapter) and was named as one of RSVP Magazine’s ‘Most Influential Cork Women’ in 2019.

Likes: Being on the open sea, music festivals, spending time with friends and family, TV and cuddles with my dog Dave.

Favourite place in Cork: Baltimore, West Cork of course – it’s my happy place/second home.

Favourite thing about HC: The fact that we really are all one big happy creative family and strike a great balance between hard work and play!

Dermot Moloney, Mid-Western Corporate Accounts Manager - Hopkins Communications Marketing & Communications Agency

Dermot Moloney

Mid-Western Corporate Accounts Manager

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Dermot oversees our Limerick office on a daily basis, where he works with our client base from in and around the Mid-West region. With over 20 years’ experience in marketing, communication and media across leading industry and agency organisations, Dermot has a strong reputation for securing the best deal when it comes to media buying, with a key focus on delivering real value and strategic intent for our clients.

Likes: The River Shannon, caffeine, short runs and Fridays.

Dislikes: Mondays, milky coffee, technology, exclamation marks and indecision.

Favourite thing about HC: Mondays (but really Fridays).

Yvonne Nodwell, Financial Controller - Hopkins Communications Marketing & Communications Agency

Yvonne Nodwell

Financial Controller

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After joining Hopkins Communications in 2011, Yvonne quickly became a fundamental member of the Hopkins team, taking the helm within the company’s financial department and maintaining regular communication with clients and suppliers. The heart of the HC family, Yvonne is a regular problem solver who goes above and beyond to ensure the smooth running of the company on a daily basis.

Dislikes: When people don’t clean up after themselves. Why can’t everyone just wash, dry and put away?!

Favourite Place in Cork: My local SuperValu!

Favourite thing about HC: The team’s reaction when I surprise them with sausage rolls on a Friday morning!

Niamh Drohan, PR Account Manager - Hopkins Communications Marketing & Communications Agency

Niamh Drohan

PR Account Manager
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Niamh hails from Dungarvan, Co. Waterford and comes from a strong journalism background, with over six years experience in print, digital and video journalism across both regional and national titles. Following on from this, she made the switch to content marketing and client services and has loved the change. Constantly being able to adapt and learn new skills is something she considers important, and working closely with brands and businesses to develop memorable and engaging campaigns that connect with audiences is her favourite aspect of her work.

Likes: A good chat, petting dogs she doesn’t own and dyeing her hair frequently (much to her granny’s dismay).

Dislikes: Chopping onions, loud eaters & dishonesty.

Favourite thing about HC: Really excited to work with such an esteemed, hard-working and friendly team to produce brilliant campaigns and work with a huge variety of clients.

Ezara Ahern, Senior PR Account Manager - Hopkins Communications

Ezara Ahern

Senior PR Account Manager
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After 10 years working in London, Ezara returned to her hometown of Cork to join team HC as a Senior PR Account Manager. She brings with her a wealth of experience, working on a huge portfolio of clients, including Diageo, Beko, Cadbury, belVita, GoCompare.com, BT and Yakult, to name a few. Ezara is an experienced PR Practitioner with a keen eye for strategic and creative thinking. She is experienced in developing and implementing national and global campaigns and excited to bring her knowledge Leeside.

Likes: Red lipstick, coffee, and wine.

Dislikes: Speaking to people before she’s had coffee.

Favourite thing about HC: The expansive list of clients!

Aisling O'Donovan - PR Account Executive - Hopkins Communications

Aisling O’Donovan

PR Account Executive
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Aisling was drawn to PR during her final year of her BA in English and History in UCC and so, after graduating, went on to complete an MA PR with New Media in 2020.  Combining her love of reading and writing with a strong interest in the media, Aisling worked in Media Solutions with the Irish Examiner before making the leap to agency life at Hopkins Communications. Aisling brings her excellent writing skills and positivity to the PR team and is excited to work across a broad range of clients and learn everything she can!

Likes: Dogs, tea and reading.

Dislikes: Being away from her dog for too long.

Favourite thing about HC: My lovely and talented colleagues, and of course, the unlimited tea!

Dean Murray, Digital Account Manager - Hopkins Communications

Dean Murray

Senior Digital Account Manager
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Dean is an experienced digital marketing professional specialising in a wide range of industries, from B2B SaaS to Waste Management. As a Digital Account Manager at Hopkins Communications, he runs paid social, search and display campaigns and preaches SEO best practices. However, it’s best not to get him started on Star Wars – from a time management perspective! A strategic thinker, Dean takes pride in leveraging data and creativity to execute campaigns that drive long-term value to clients.

Likes: Sport, Food and Pop Culture.

Dislikes: Spoof!

Favourite thing about HC: You’re never bored, and you get to work with smart, talented and sound people!

Mariela Katic, Digital Account Manager - Hopkins Communications

Mariela Katic-Kuredza

Digital Account Manager
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Mariela finds great satisfaction in helping others create and enhance their brands. As a people-pleaser, she will not rest until every client is content with their results. With previous experience in business and management, working in marketing and advertising for over 5 years, she found her calling in data analysis and digital marketing. At Hopkins Communications, Mariela helps our clients to make the most of their online presence and advises the best strategy to leverage the customer data generated from various platforms to yield new growth opportunities.

Likes: Travel. Anytime. Anywhere.

Favourite Hobby: Cooking! Love food and I enjoy cooking, especially over one or two glasses of wine.

Favourite thing about HC: Being part of the creative and energetic HC family.

Grace Tobin, Junior Digital Account Executive - Hopkins Communications

Grace Tobin

Digital Account Executive
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A bit of a social media addict, Grace loves keeping up with all the latest and greatest trends online, which she then brings to her work here at Hopkins Communications. Grace is also a recent graduate of the MSc Management and Marketing in UCC this is where she discovered her love of all things digital marketing. During her time at university Grace also completed internships at two PR agencies. As a total perfectionist Grace is passionate about ensuring each of the clients that she works with has the best social media presence possible.

Likes: Fashion, Dogs & Reality TV (the more over-dramatic, the better!).

Favourite place in Cork: That’s an easy one – Crookhaven in West Cork.

Favourite thing about HC: Being part of such a creative and talented team of people, who I’m constantly learning from!

Dervla Murphy, Junior Digital Account Executive - Hopkins Communications

Dervla Murphy

Junior Digital Account Executive
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Before joining team HC, Dervla gained valuable experience in her previous role as a Marketing Assistant for three well-known FMCG and Education brands. She brings with her an array of organic and paid digital media skills along with a Bachelor of Business Marketing (Hons) from MTU, where she developed her strong foundation in marketing, branding and consumer behaviour. Dervla is a creative and innovative team player with a passion for market trends and delivering successful digital campaigns for her clients.

Likes: Walking my dog.

Favourite Hobby: Rudeness.

Favourite thing about HC: Everyone who works here couldn’t be nicer!

Conor Phelan, Senior Graphic Designer and Web Developer - Hopkins Communications Marketing & Communications Agency

Conor Phelan

Website Development & Multimedia Design Lead
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With over 15 years’ experience in the industry, Conor brings a comprehensive and creative process to all projects. Known for his upbeat and engaging style of communication, he is passionate about creating compelling and engaging visuals. As Hopkins Communications’ resident Web Developer, Conor also helps clients across multiple industries to define and enhance their offering online.

Dislikes: Fashionable facial hair.

Favourite Hobby: Petting strange dogs.

Favourite thing about HC: The sweet shelf.

Sheila McGoey, Head of Graphic Design - Hopkins Communications Marketing & Communications Agency

Sheila McGoey

Head of Graphic Design

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Heading up our design team for almost 10 years, Sheila oversees the development and implementation of all design output. With a keen eye for detail, she boasts extensive experience in both press and outdoor advertising. Sheila enjoys a good puzzle, so is in her element managing numerous projects at any given time, whilst maintaining a healthy balance between functionality and visual impact in her work.

Likes: Dogs. Cheese. Wine. Essentially, petting dogs while eating cheese and drinking wine.

Favourite Hobby: Jigsaw puzzles.

Favourite thing about HC: The variety of jobs – no two days are ever the same.

Mairead Callanan - Graphic Designer - Hopkins Communications

Mairéad Callanan

Graphic Designer
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With a degree in Visual Communication and a few years in the industry under her belt, Mairéad has experience in a range of roles, both print and digital. While she loves flexing her creative muscles with custom logos and typography, she enjoys learning new technologies and methods to expand her skillset. She likes to challenge herself to improve constantly and takes pride in creating unique and engaging designs for clients.

Likes: When ducks turn upside down (it’s very cute).

Favourite Hobby: Planning trips, even if they are just a notion.

Favourite thing about HC: The craic in the office and the constant flow of treats.

Caoive Ní Chonaill - Graphic Designer - Hopkins Communications

Caoive Ní Chonaill

Graphic Designer
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Caoive brings over 15 years of print and production knowledge and experience to Hopkins Communications. She has worked across many areas of graphic design on a diverse range of projects, managing design and print projects and helping clients from start to finish. Curiosity and creative thinking drive her to work hard and challenge herself. She joins Hopkins vibrant team to share and develop further. Outside the office she is a busy mom minding her family, walking the dog and spending time outdoors.

Likes: Sea dipping with friends & Rosie (the dog).

Favourite hobby: Planting veggies and gardening.

Favourite thing about HC: Working with talented nice people.

Eileen Randles, Office Administrator - Hopkins Communications Marketing & Communications Agency

Eileen Randles

Senior Account Manager
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Eileen, our resident Kerry girl, joined Hopkins Communications in 2016 and has since become an invaluable member of the team. As the first point of contact for all callers and visitors to HC headquarters, she represents the company impeccably on a daily basis. Eileen is passionate and diligent about carrying out administrative tasks in an efficient and effective way and enjoys supporting others in our dynamic office environment.

Likes: A good book.

Favourite hobby: Walking.

Favourite thing about HC: Being part of an amazing and dedicated team while learning from the best in the business.

Mary Hopkins, Founder - Hopkins Communications Marketing & Communications Agency

Mary Hopkins

Founder
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Our Founder, Mary Hopkins, has now retired from the business she created over 30 years ago and we know that there are many people out there who have great respect for her and her achievements. Mary was a trailblazer and a popular business figure in Cork, and her integrity and huge personality saw her persevere in creating a sustainable and well-respected communications firm that has endured through several recessions and ever-changing marketplaces.

Right now she’s probably enjoying little Jack and Anna (grandchildren), driving to West Cork, meeting friends, doing some creative writing or planning her next escapade with her husband, Dave (our Chairman). Enjoy the next phase of your life Mary – you’ve earned it!

Likes: Dave.

Dislikes: Dave sometimes…

Favourite thing about HC: It keeps Mark and Judy busy so I can finally relax.

Dave Hopkins, Chairman - Hopkins Communications Marketing & Communications Agency

Dave Hopkins

Chairman
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Dave, a Master Mariner, is the former Marine Director at The Mainport Group – A provider of Marine services worldwide, offshore support, seismic support vessel owners and operators, tug owners and operators, and providers of stevedoring and ship agency services.

He is a former President of the Irish Chamber of Shipping & the Irish Institute of Master Mariners, Board member at IMDO (Irish Marine Development Organisation), and a Fellow of the Nautical Institute. He has served on the board of the Marine Institute and the Cork Institute of Technology, where he was also Chair of the Finance Committee to mention but a few.

Nowadays, not only is he Chairman of Hopkins Communications but also is the M.D. of “Hopkins Marine” which provides marine consulting and expert witness service’s as well as “Fastnet Logistics” a small ship owning and operating company including island ferries and cargo ships.

Likes: Ships, Boats & Golf.

Favourite Hobby: Doing stuff with boats. Spending time at sea whenever and wherever.

Favourite thing about HC: They have a toy boat in the office. Seriously, they are a great team.

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