Mum Talks Drogheda

Speakers

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  Kelly Connor

  Kelly is from Dunleer in Co Louth & a mum of two small children. She is a full-time operations manager running one of the busiest sports centres for a national company for over 15 years. Kelly manages her Instagram page where she promotes her online coaching as a PT with over 17 years’ experience. Her page started when she converted a 200-year-old mill and appeared on the RTE show Great House Revival. Since then, she shares a mixture of interiors and fitness & lifestyle posts. She is an advocate for helping to show working mums that it’s not easy to juggle it all but we can find ways. @millhousewhiteriver

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  Andrea McGowan

  A skilled bridal makeup artist with over two decades of experience in the beauty industry. In addition to her artistry, Andrea is also a proud business owner, managing a family-run haulage and retail company. A self-employed mother of two, she balances her work with raising her children, aged 11 and 13, all while staying dedicated to her craft and to her family’s business. Her passion for beauty and her commitment to her family’s legacy reflect her strong work ethic, adaptability, and genuine love for what she does. @Andreamcmakeup

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  Melissa Moore

  An Accredited Play Therapist, Parenting Coach, Trainer, Clinical Supervisor, and mother of three daughters, with almost 30 years of experience dedicated to helping parents understand their child’s big behaviours and feelings at home, creating emotionally safe homes, and bringing calm and laughter back.

  Melissa has extensive experience supporting children who have faced adversity, and as a mum herself, she brings a powerful blend of professional expertise and personal insight to her work.

  She runs a busy private Play Therapy practice and Parenting Support Service in Duleek, Co. Meath, where she supports families with practical tools, emotional understanding, and proven strategies. Melissa believes that parents are the true experts on their own children, and she’s passionate about empowering them through the often windy road of parenting.

  Melissa is widely recognised for her work with families and regularly shares expert parenting advice on local radio. In 2025, she was honoured with the Best Support Service in Ireland award. She also collaborated with the Irish Fairy Door Company to co-create the Calming Caterpillar, a tool to support emotional regulation in young children.