GORETTI O’CONNOR

SECRETARY

The newest member of the Board, Goretti O’Connor brings over 40 years of active involvement in the traditional arts, regularly attending festivals, céilís, and set dancing events. She also has over a decade of volunteering experience with the Open House Festival and other cultural events. Goretti contributes valuable insight into audience development, marketing, and participation, drawing on her lived experience of building communities around traditional music and dance. She plays a vital role in ensuring Belfast TradFest remains audience-focused and accessible, strengthening its impact across Belfast and beyond.