About Us

We operate a new and unrestricted agency model, without walls or silos, with experts working together from every aspect of marketing communications including research, data science, strategy, planning, creative development and implementation. By applying exceptionally high standards and rigorous quality control, this ‘power of one’ model produces outstanding work. Also, with billings of €220 million, our purchasing power and expertise deliver best-in-market prices, placements and innovations.

It's our 300 people that have made Core one of the best workplaces in Ireland for the last ten years, according to the Great Place to Work Institute.

Key People
Key People
Aidan Greene
Aidan Greene
CEO
Michael Clancy
Michael Clancy
Chief Operatiing Officer, Core
Catherine Fitzgibbon
Catherine Fitzgibbon
HR Director
Jill Downey
Jill Downey
Chief Sustainability & Sponsorship Officer
Geoff McGrath
Geoff McGrath
Chief Transformation Officer
Conor Murphy
Conor Murphy
Managing DirectorCore Performance
Colm Sherwin
Colm Sherwin
Chief Investment Officer
Christina Duff
Christina Duff
Managing DirectorCore Investment
Ronan Brady
Ronan Brady
Managing Director Core Data
Naomi Staff
Naomi Staff
Managing Director Core Research
Andy Pierce
Andy Pierce
Group Strategy Director, Core
Shane Doyle
Shane Doyle
Group Strategy Director
Caitriona Ní Laoire
Caitriona Ní Laoire
Managing Director, Creative Brand
Dave Griffin
Dave Griffin
Managing Director, Creative Activation
Liam Wielopolski
Liam Wielopolski
Executive Creative Director

Industry

Latest news from Little Black Book.

Core Launches Working with Cancer Policy
Core Launches Working with Cancer Policy

Policy was launched by Core at a special panel discussion between team members who have been impacted by cancer

Trócaire Celebrates 50 Years of Positive Global Impact in One Day Campaign
Trócaire Celebrates 50 Years of Positive Global Impact in One Day Campaign

Core and Saturday Films for the Irish charity highlights human stories achieving positive lasting change

An Garda Síochána Police Service Spot Highlights the True Nature of the Job
An Garda Síochána Police Service Spot Highlights the True Nature of the Job

Campaign from Core aims to increase recruitment into the force from different backgrounds

Connect, Be Consistent and Entertain If You Want to Cut Through
Connect, Be Consistent and Entertain If You Want to Cut Through

Andy Pierce, group strategy director at Core speaks as part of a partnership with Mobsta about Ireland’s secret weapon in the upcoming Women's World Cup, why he’s wary of retail media’s promises and why a longer-term mindset is crucial to really connecting with consumers

Advertising Spend in Ireland to Increase in 2023
Advertising Spend in Ireland to Increase in 2023

‘Outlook 2023’ report from Core finds spend is expected to increase by 3.8% to €1.4 billion

According to Core Research’s Health Report 63% Of People in Ireland Are Thriving
According to Core Research’s Health Report 63% Of People in Ireland Are Thriving

Since the first Core Health Report in 2016 there has been a 25% increase in people who exercise regularly, but don’t monitor their diet

Core Research Finds 2 in 5 People will Celebrate Valentine's Day in Ireland
Core Research Finds 2 in 5 People will Celebrate Valentine's Day in Ireland

Research also found almost half of adults believe friendships are more important than relationships

Energia Kicks off Rugby Campaign Developed by Core
Energia Kicks off Rugby Campaign Developed by Core

As the Guinness Six Nations starts this weekend, Energia, in collaboration with Core have developed a new campaign, to highlight their proud sponsorship of Irish Rugby