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Westport Woman Sinéad Keane who was today, September 17, appointed as CEO of Ireland’s youth information and support platform, Spunout.
Mayo native, Sinéad Keane, has been appointed today, September 17, as CEO of Ireland’s youth information and support platform, Spunout. The Westport woman has a background in communications and advocacy with experience in the non-profit sector and as a psychotherapist.
In her most recent role as Deputy CEO of Belong To, she led campaigns, communications, and research team centring the lived experience of LGBTQ+ youth. The newly appointed CEO, too, currently sits on the Board of CyberSafeKids.
Pictured is Spunout CEO Sinead Keane with members of the Youth Action Panel.
Expressing her thrill at her new position, Sinéad commented that: “I am thrilled to be appointed Spunout’s new CEO. I am especially looking forward to working with Spunout’s Action Panel to ensure that the lived experiences of young people remain at the centre of everything we do."
Sinead also spoke about the advocacy of Spunout’s work leading up to Budget 2026: “As we approach Budget 2026, this is an exciting time to continue the impressive work that Spunout has done to date advocating for young people in Ireland, including the launch of our youth-led Pre-Budget Submission."
She went on to express the importance of Spunout’s work: “To build on the important groundwork laid by Spunout so far, it is vital that we continue to prioritise the issues that matter most to young people, such as youth mental health, a lack of spaces to socialise, and youth work. I look forward to engaging with Government and other key stakeholders on these important issues to ensure that young people’s voices are heard and that they are not left behind.”
Tara Doyle, Chairperson of Spunout’s Board of Directors, welcomes the experience of Sinead’s previous work to the CEO position: “Sinéad’s background in non-profit leadership and advocacy, combined with her first-hand experience as a mental health professional, will be invaluable as Spunout continues our mission to work towards an Ireland where all young people are supported and empowered to thrive.
“I would also like to extend our thanks to former CEO Ian Power for all his dedication and vision in building Spunout into what it is today. We wish him every success in the future,” she added.
For more information on the service, visit www.spunout.ie.
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