Mary McDonagh, Head of HR & Payroll Services, IFAC Services has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at the second meeting of the Accountancy Matters WhatsApp Group, sponsored by Friel Stafford, which takes place on Friday, 22nd August 2025 at the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
The WhatsApp group was founded by Nuala McGowan, ACA, CPA, AIA as a resource for Accountants, Auditors and Solicitors to discuss issues in the world of accountancy and finance.
The platform has 99 active and like minded members who discuss a wide range of topics that they come across in their professional lives.
Mary leads IFAC Service’s HR & Payroll Services Department, managing a specialist team that provides outsourced payroll, contracts of employment, workplace policies, and other HR-related services to clients nationwide.
A Fellow of the CIPD with a BA and Master’s in HRM, she combines technical expertise with a passion for leadership, governance, and helping organisations build resilient teams prepared for change
Other speakers on the day include:
Dr. Rosie O’Neill, Director of Sustainability, IFAC Services
Keith O’Rourke, Tax Director SME, IFAC Services
Anthony Glennon, Director, Friel Stafford
For more information contact Nuala McGowan, McGowan Accountancy Services on (090) 66 25818 or email nuala@