Kim Ocallaghan

Background

About Kim Ocallaghan

Project manager and Deputy Event controller for MCD’s Slane, Croke Park, RDS, Pairc Ui Chaoimh and Aviva shows. Over the years I have held a variety of roles in the events industry both in Ireland and internationally, including in 2015-2017 I’m proud to have held the position of Chief Operating Officer The Olympia Theatre during the refurb of the Iconic Dublin Venue. I was also Deputy Project Manager and Deputy event controller for the Phoenix Park and Croke Park aspects of the 2018 Papal visit to Ireland. Over the last few years I have also worked on CPLT20 cricket in the Carribean and on large scale boxing events in New York, Vegas, London, Belfast and Scotland. I am the Founder of EvntzApp who “pivoted” during Covid to launch the #WeAreTheSupportAct initiative with The Blizzards to raise funds to support Crew in the Live Events Industry in Ireland due to the impact of Covid 19 on the live events industry. The initiative raised over €450k to support the following two much needed resources for personnel in the Live events industry Minding Creative Minds http://mindingcreativeminds.ie/ AIST Hardship fund Full initiative details here https://wearethesupportact.com/