Colin L. Carroll Mediators

 “Mediators’ First Thursday Club” – Thursday 6 May 2010

 The next meeting of the “Mediators’ First Thursday Club” takes place next Thursday (6 May 2010) in the Shelbourne Hotel (Constitution Suite) at 7.30 p.m.

 Guest Speakers – (i) Dr. Carol Coulter and (ii) Ms. Valerie Gaughran

I am delighted to announce that we will be joined by two Guest Speakers – Dr. Carol Coulter (Irish Times) and Ms. Valerie Gaughran (Mediation Northside).

• Dr. Carol Coulter will give a talk on “Family Law and Mediation”.
• Ms. Valerie Gaughran will speak to the topic of “Community Mediation”.

 Speaker Profiles

 Dr. Carol Coulter

Carol Coulter holds a BA (Mod) and PhD in English from Trinity College, and a Dip Legal Studies and M Phil in law, and is Legal Affairs Editor of the Irish Times.

She was seconded from the paper to the Courts Service for a year in 2006/2007 to conduct a pilot project on reporting family law. She is the author of a book on the subject (Clarus Press, 2009) and a number of other books and articles on culture and society.

Ms. Valerie Gaughran

Valerie Gaughran’s professional career encompasses the public private and voluntary sectors.

Valerie’s academic and educational achievements include a Diploma in Family Law,  a Mediation Accreditation and a qualification in Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking.  She is a member of the Accreditation Policy Committee of the MII.  Val began her career as a Mediator in 2005 and was instrumental in the establishment of Mediation Northside, implementing the successful Community Mediation model, which she is currently delivering to several services in the greater community.  As Manager, she is solely responsible for the day to day running of the service and continues to be highly successful in increasing its profile.

Cost

There will be €20 charge per person.

RSVP

To RSVP, please contact Colin Carroll (045 848 444) or email (colin@colinlcarroll.ie).

 I look forward to welcoming you to this event.

 Have a great long weekend.

 All the very best,

 Colin Carroll

 COLIN L. CARROLL

MEDIATORS

The Annex

Killashee House Hotel

Naas

Co. Kildare

T: 045 848 444

E: colin@colinlcarroll.ie

W: www.colinlcarroll.ie