Roisin McDonough

Chief Executive, Arts Council Northern Ireland

Roisin McDonough is the Chief Executive of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, the development and funding agency for the Arts in Northern Ireland. Since her appointment in 2000, she has overseen widespread investment in the Arts across Northern Ireland.  

Key projects have included the Building Peace Through The Arts Programme, which is a response to the legacy of the Troubles, and the Arts & Older People Programme in partnership with the Public Health Agency.