Meet the team
Kay Leahy
Kay is managing director and an experienced business owner with an impressive track record in business development. Kay is passionate about delivering a quality service, which drives her in leading a motivated team of staff. “I have a finance background and spent my early adult years with a large Multi-National Company. My role was highly responsible and I gained valuable experience in Management and Administration. In search of a new challenge and to give something back I opened Bluebird Care Clare in 2011. My office has a family feel to it and I like to spend time there to ensure everything runs smoothly for the fantastic team and the Hero’s who support our customers. I love the satisfaction that comes with knowing that we make a real difference to people’s lives each and every day. I am delighted to have the opportunity to provide the highest standard of care, promoting dignity, choice and independence.
Theresa Sexton
Theresa joined the Bluebird Care Clare team in November 2016 as Care Co-Ordinator and has since progressed to the role of Office Manager. Theresa has an honours degree in Early Childhood Care and Education and over 10 years’ experience in hospitality, administration and customer care. Since joining Bluebird Care Clare she has achieved additional certification in Healthcare, Supervisory Management and Conflict Management. Theresa manages the day to day running of the office; supporting staff, communicating with customers & their families and ensuring any queries or issues are dealt with quickly and efficiently.
Mary Nihill
Mary joined the Bluebird Care Clare team in January 2023 as Clinical Nurse Manager. Mary qualified with a B.Sc Honours Degree in Nursing (Intellectual Disability) in 2018. Prior to nursing Mary worked as carer in the community for 8 years. Mary chose a career in nursing as she really enjoyed working with vulnerable people and supporting them daily to live independently in their own homes. Mary is the clinical lead at Bluebird Care Clare providing leadership and management to all staff ensuring that we deliver high quality safe care in the home and community for all our customers. Mary is responsible for the management and implementation of the quality care delivery and compliance. She carries out customer assessments and engages directly with customers and their family members daily. Mary is an advocate for all Bluebird Care Clare clients in the community, many with complex needs. She works diligently to identify and source any additional supports and or facilities they may need. Marys ability to connect and relate to the clients helps build a therapeutic relationship with them and create trust in that we will deliver the best possible service in the comfort of their own home. Mary works closely with the team to ensure there is a network of support for all our clients within the community. She promotes mental health and well-being daily through highlighting the importance of companionship and ensuring the carers place emphasis in this in their caring role.
Ciara O'Connell
Ciara joined the Bluebird Care Clare team as a Practice Supervisor in August 2024. Ciara qualified with an honours degree in Social Care in 2018 & completed an add on degree in Employment Coaching in 2021. Ciara has 3 years experience in Intellectual disability care and 2 years experience in recruitment. Ciara provides support, guidance and advice to our care staff working directly with them within the care environment. Ciara is on hand to respond to carers concerns and liaise with the relevant health care professionals to ensure our customers receive the best possible care to remain in the comfort and safety of their own home.