Meet the Team | Roscommon County Childcare Committee

Sinead McQuaid - Manager

Sinead has recently been appointed to the position of Manager of Roscommon County Childcare Committee. Sinead is involved in supporting childcare projects throughout the county, working collaboratively with other agencies, securing support for the provision of quality resources, strategic planning in relation to the Early Childhood Care & Education sector in county Roscommon and input into social policy that impacts childcare and its stakeholders. Sinead leads a multi disciplinary team in the delivery of national childcare programmes at county level. Sinead represents the company on a county, regional and national basis and fosters a culture of advocating for children’s rights. Sinead has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Care and Education from Sligo Institute of Technology and has extensive experience in working within the Early Childhood sector both at development and management level.

Martina Towey - Administrator

Martina is the financial Administrator with Roscommon County Childcare Committee. Martina has been with the Company since 2006 and is very familiar with the financial operation of the Company. Martina’s role includes the preparation of financial reports for the Board of Directors and financial returns to our funders and she also provides administrative and secretarial support to the RCCC Manager and Board of Roscommon County Childcare Committee. Martina has a Diploma in Business Studies, is an IPASS Certified Payroll Technician and also has a Level 7 Certificate in Psychology from Maynooth University.

Childcare Development Officers (CDOs)

The role of Childcare Development Officer is to assist the RCCC Manager in implementing the Roscommon County Childcare Committee’s (RCCC) Annual Local Implementation Plan/Statement of Work  through yearly assigned actions and to assist with the ongoing development of quality Early Childhood Care & Education services for  county Roscommon, including the implementation of Síolta and Aistear. The CDO’s support all Early Childhood Care & Education services through local and national initiatives in line with Department of Children, Diversity and Equality (DCDE) policy while providing a comprehensive support and advisory service to Childcare Providers and parents/families.

Sylvia Murphy - Childcare Development Officer

Sylvia joined Roscommon County Childcare Committee in 2025 as a Childcare Development Officer. Sylvia brings managerial knowledge from her work in the Early Childhood sector. Sylvia has a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in Early Childhood Studies along with a Level 7 Certificate in Psychology from Maynooth University.

Linda Madden - Childcare Development Officer

Linda Madden has recently been appointed Childcare Development Officer with Roscommon County Childcare Committee. Linda is an experienced early childhood professional with more than 30 years of expertise in early childhood education. She previously managed her own Early Learning and Care (ELC) setting, working collaboratively with educators, families, and a wide range of support services to promote positive outcomes for children.

A strong advocate for inclusion and quality practice, Linda has a particular interest in inclusive education, leadership, curriculum development, and professional learning. For seven years, she served as a Tutor on the Leadership for Inclusion in the Early Years (LINC) Programme, supporting educators to promote an inclusive culture, develop inclusive practice, and implement an inclusive pedagogy within Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare settings. Before joining the LINC team, Linda worked with the Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB), delivering QQI Level 5 and Level 6 modules in Early Childhood Care and Education.

Linda holds a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Care and Education and an MA in Inclusive and Special Education. Guided by the principles of Aistear and Síolta, she is deeply committed to empowering educators to create high-quality learning environments where every child feels valued, respected, and included, and is supported to reach their full potential.

Childminding Development Officer/Project Officer (CMDO/PO)

The role of Childminding Development Officer/Project Officer (CMDO/PO) is to assist the RCCC Manager in implementing the Roscommon County Childcare Committee’s (RCCC) Annual Local Implementation Plan/Statement of Work  through yearly assigned actions and to assist with the ongoing development of quality Early Childhood Care & Education services for  County Roscommon, including the implementation of the National Action Plan for Childminders 2021-2028. The CMDO/PO will support existing and potential childminders to deliver a high-quality early learning and care and/or school age service to meet the requirements of individual children, families and communities.

Maria - Childminding Development Officer

Maria holds a Level 8 (Honours) Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education and Care from the University of East London. She joined our team in 2023, bringing with her a wealth of experience in early years education. Prior to joining us, Maria worked as a manager and earlier in her career as an early years educator, giving her a deep understanding of both leadership and hands-on teaching in early childhood settings.

Aoife McTernan - Support and Communications Development Officer

Aoife holds a Level 8 (Honours) Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Dublin City University (DCU). She brings a wealth of experience in early childhood education, having previously managed an early years service in Leitrim before gaining valuable international experience as a Grade Level Leader in Dubai and an Elementary Teacher in Abu Dhabi. Upon returning to Ireland, Aoife worked as a Play Facilitator with Maia Purposeful Play, further developing her passion for child-centred learning and development. Her diverse experience in leadership, education and play-based learning has led her to her current role as Support and Communications Development Officer with Roscommon County Childcare Committee.