established by makers
for makers

Benchspace Cork is a not-for-private-profit social enterprise, established by makers for makers, from learner to professional.
It has a voluntary board, a management team, and members who avail of the open access, shared space, and equipment.

Benchspace Cork also engages in training, contract work, and advocates for making-based enterprises and product design across Ireland.
Any surplus from its activities are reinvested within the organisation for the growth and improvement of its services to makers.

Participation is welcome.

OUR TEAM

Hilda Web

Hilda De Lacy

General Manager

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Partnerships + Funding Lead

Role: Under Recruitment

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Kathriona Murphy

Operations Assistant

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Under Recruitment

Operations Assistant

Nadine Lawton

Jewellery Technician & Tutor

Pierrick Morisseau

Facilities Coordinator & Tutor

Rod

Rod Allen

Machine & Woodwork Tutor

Martin

Martin Horgan

Woodwork Tutor

Aidan

Aidan Killeen

Laser Tutor

Elaine tutor

Elaine MacFerran

Woodwork Tutor

Liam

Liam Murray

Woodwork Tutor

Fabio Oliveira

Jewellery Tutor

David

David Scannell

Woodwork Tutor

Tom

Tom Sheehan

Woodcarving Tutor

Jade Hogan

Textile Tutor

Rita Murphy

Wood Turning Tutor

Under Recruitment

Looking for Tutors

Under Recruitment

Looking for Tutors

Board

Chair

Fergus Somers​

Chairperson

Alice

Alice Dooley​

Company Secretary

Tony

Tony Farrell​

Treasurer

Chris

Christine Byrne​

Director

Peter Johnson

Director

Sam Russell

Director

Lara Diez

Director

Adrienne Rodgers

Director