Grapevine: Tiernan takes helm at Talbot Grove centre
Talbot Grove addiction treatment centre in Castleisland, Co Kerry, has appointed Dolores Tiernan as chief executive officer, effective March 18.
The appointment marks a return to Talbot Grove for Sligo native Dolores, who served as the facility’s deputy director (2002-2010) prior to her appointment as senior addiction counsellor with the Health Service Executive (HSE) in Kerry, a role she has held in the interim.
“I am delighted to be returning to Talbot Grove as chief executive officer and to be given the opportunity to shape the future course of one of the leading private residential treatment facilities in the country,” Dolores said.
“In my career to date as a senior addiction counsellor and programme administrator, I have witnessed first-hand the transformative potential that can be offered to those who seek change.
I believe strongly in a holistic approach to recovery, and in helping to overcome the stigma that is sadly still associated with addictive disorders.
The board said that Dolores’s depth of experience as a counsellor — and her specific knowledge of both Talbot Grove and the wider context of addiction in Kerry and Munster — made her uniquely qualified for the role.
A former banking executive, she brings more than 20 years’ experience as an addiction counsellor and programme administrator, having trained with the Hazelden International Addiction Programme.
She is an accredited clinical supervisor with Addiction Counsellors of Ireland and has also trained with the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.
“We warmly welcome the appointment of Dolores Tiernan as CEO of Talbot Grove,” said a spokesperson for Talbot Grove.
“She brings to the table not only experience but also deep caring and empathy for those who are struggling.
"She will be a strong advocate for the people at the heart of what Talbot Grove does — the people and families who are struggling with addiction and striving for positive change.”
Grapevine business movers
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