Irish Chaplaincy Staff
Ellena Costello
Project Officer, Traveller Equality Project
Ellena supports the GRT community in prisons across England and Wales.
Gerry McFlynn
Project Manager, ICPO
In 1993 Gerry joined the Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas (ICPO) which, since 2003, has been part of the Irish Chaplaincy. From 2008-2010, he worked as full-time chaplain at HMP Wormwood Scrubs. He now co-ordinates ICPO's outreach work for prisoners and their families as well as visiting prisons throughout England and Wales. He liaises with the Maynooth office on advocacy work in relation to repatriation and the transfer of licence supervision. He is also a founding member of the campaigning group, Progressing Prisoners Maintaining Innocence (PPMI).
Fiona Mullen
Manger Traveller Equality Project
Fiona has been with the Chaplaincy since April 2019 and has managed the Traveller Equality Project since August 2022. She works closely with London Probation to support Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) people involved in the Criminal Justice System.
Sally Murphy
North West Prisons Case Coordinator
Sally supports our clients in prison in the north west of England.
Breda Power
London Prisons Case Manager
Breda visits prisoners in the London area giving advice and information on cross border issues such as repatriation and transfer of supervision. She also does casework and advocacy as well as making referrals and signposting to services.
Liz Power
Senior Caseworker Prisons
Liz is our Senior Caseworker who deals with national casework and follow ups with prison visits. Liz also gives advice on Cross Border issues and signposts/refers to local services.
Paul Raymond
Manager Irish Chaplaincy Seniors
Paul co-ordinates our outreach and support service to isolated older Irish people across London.
Kamran Rasheed
Finance Officer
Kamran has comprehensive experience in financial management, accounting, and auditing within the charity and non-profit sector.
Mahrukh Shabir
Administrator
Mahrukh has a background in Psychology and the public sector. She provides administrative support as well as contributing her skills towards IT, finance, and communications needs.