My name is Elaine Mullally (née Roycroft), a native of Portarlington. I have lived and worked in County Laois all my life. I have been married to Aidan for 30 years, and we have two daughters, Rachel (21) and Becky (20).
I grew up in a small housing estate, St. Brigids Square in Portarlington, with my parents and five sisters, surrounded by good friends and neighbours.
Through my career over the past 30 years, I have established a proven track record in project management, always ensuring delivery on time and within budget. I am solutions driven and outcomes oriented.
I have always been an active community member and currently serve as a Peace Commissioner. I believe that engagement with the public across all towns and villages in Laois will be essential to achieving “More for Laois.” Unlike our current TDs, I will not go missing for five years if elected; I will deliver in the only way I know—by rolling up my sleeves and getting the job done for the people of Laois.
1998 – 2002
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Degrer in Public Management
1997-1999
Certified Diploma in Accounting and Finance
1998-1999
National Certificate in Health & Safety At Work
Awarded with highest grade in the course.
1997-1998
Certificate in Marketing Management
Irish Institute of Training and Development
1996 – 1997
Certificate in Training and Development
I am the managing director of my own business, Clown Around Play Centre Ltd, which I established in 2008. In the years since, we have been able to provide employment to a number of people here in Portarlington. We have always sought to purchase our supplies locally as a means of supporting the local economy.
Prior to setting up my own business, I worked for various organizations in Laois. Including the following.
Co-founder and Manager of Laois Third Level Centre. Offering part time third level courses to mature students, now the LOETB Centre Portarlington.
Business Executive with Laois County Enterprise Board, Portlaoise 5 years. Providing business advise and mentoring to new startup businesses in Laois. Assisted over 160 businesses.
Senior management roles with John Fletcher Electrical and Owenass Developments. Office management and supervision of accounts, health and safety, marketing.
I have always been active in the community here in Laois. I worked as a business executive with the Laois County Enterprise Board, helping establish more than 150 businesses in the county. In 2003, I established and managed the only third level centre within the county. I served on the board of directors for Portarlington Credit Union for six years and I am an active volunteer with Portarlington Tidy Towns.
Sport has always been a key part of my life. I coached U16 Basketball (Kestrels), assisted with fundraising for St. Conleths Football Club and I established St. Michael’s AC (senior) Club in 2010. I competed in and won the Laois Senior Cross Country Finals in 2011 with St. Michael’s team. During this time I was also treasurer and PRO for Laois Athletics.
