established by makers
for makers

benchspace is a not for 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 also engages in training and 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

Maeve

Maeve Murphy

Operations Manager

Jamie Ashforth

Programme and Training Coordinator

Ken Baird

Fundraising and Marketing Manager

Nadine Lawton

Jewellery Technician & Tutor

Pierrick Morisseau

Facilities & Technical Coordinator

Hilda

Hilda De Lacy

Bookkeeper

Carole Judet

Admin Assistant

Evgeniya Martirosyan

Evgeniya Martirosyan

Workshop Technical Assistant

Rod

Rod Allen

Machine & Woodwork Tutor

Martin

Martin Horgan

Woodwork Tutor

Aidan

Aidan Killeen

Laser Tutor

David

David Scannell

Woodwork Tutor

Tom

Tom Sheehan

Woodcarving Tutor

Fabio Oliveira

Jewellery Tutor

Liam

Liam Murray

Woodwork Tutor

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Under Recruitment

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Board

Chair

Fergus Somers​

Chairperson

Alice

Alice Dooley​

Company Secretary

Chris

Christine Byrne​

Director

Tony

Tony Farrell​

Treasurer

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Sam Russell

Director

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Lara Diez

Director

Director