Meet The Team

Founder & CEO

Gemma Hayde

This is me! Can I call myself the Queen of Tipperary?

Founder of the Irish Dolls in London and lover of the pints of Guinness. My dad said I would go to the opening of an envelope so you could find me anywhere. I am so proud of this community and equally proud to present to you all - my new admins!

North London Reps

Amy & Lucy

Our dynamic duo and Queens of the North.

They have very exciting plans for the Irish Dolls and you are in safe hands with them both. Lucy is mammy to our Irish doggy mascot, Ruby Ru!

A bubbly & energetic pair who will bring so much craic to the meet-ups.

East London Rep

Amy

Cork girl and brunch enthusiast is our Amy.

Amy has already started making plans for our East London group featuring an Irish Dolls book club!

Her Instagram page resembles a Trivago landing page and I am envious of her global footprint!

She can't wait to meet more East London Dolls. 

East London Rep

Shannon

Shannon embodies all things Irish and also loves a pint of the black stuff like myself. She enjoys the rugby, Barrys bootcamp and being home by 10pm.

A Waterford native, so she understands my love for blaas. Shannon will be hosting events in Canary Wharf and surrounding parts!

South London Rep

Michelle

Originally from Laois, Michelle has set her roots in central London. A dynamic fitness enthusiast and avid art connoisseur, she genuinely enjoys galleries and exhibitions. Michelle is excited to organise a variety of events for the South London dolls and has already hosted some exciting meet-ups.

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East London Rep

Sonya

Up The Tribes!

My Galway girl and whose hair I envy the most is the lovely Sonya. She has some exciting plans for our East London dolls and I am so happy to have her as an admin. Sonya is a breath of fresh air and I love her right hand woman, Jacinta! Both are great supporters of The Irish Dolls events.

Essex Reps

Deirdre

Deirdre from Dublin will be arranging meet-ups for our Essex dolls and who better to spread the Irish culture seeing as she was a member of Riverdance!

She is also very busy with the Maguire O'Shea academy of Irish dance classes so be sure to get in contact if you are interested in learning more.

South London Rep

Leanne

Leanne is from the North Coast and lives in Cutty Sark in South. She is really passionate about mental health, positive vibes and manifestations. 

Leanne is keen to try out and explore new places in London and has already organised some lovely gatherings in South with Toni & Michelle. 

Like me, she is fond of long walks and a good night out!

Soho/Central London Reps

Angela

My Monagh-hun, Film Maker extraordinaire, &

Queen of Soho - Angela!

She is full of tips & tricks for Soho and Central London so be sure to join her meet-ups.

When we met at a picnic in summer 2023, Angela said she would love to get involved so I was not letting her go and look at us now!

West London Rep

Katherine

Our lovely Katherine is from Limerick and has been living in London since 2011, based in Ealing since 2018.

She works in the insurance industry in the City and in her spare time she enjoys exploring London, checking out new bars, restaurants, watching the sport (particularly Munster Rugby and Limerick hurling) and travelling.