Our People

The Board

GVM Group has around 5,000 shareholders who elect Advisory Committees. These Advisory Committees elect the Board which governs the Society.

The Chairman of the Board is James O’Connor. James is a dairy farmer from Charleville, Co. Cork and he has been on the Board since 2004.

(063) 98050 james@fortlandsfarm.com

The Vice-Chairman of the Board is Michael McGovern. Michéal is a sheep and beef farmer from Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim and he has been on the Board since 2005.

Members of the Board

James O’Connor (Chairman), Bernard Clery, Tim Shanahan, John Carmody, John Purcell, Eddie O’Dea, Barry Laffan, Tim Hannon, Conor O’Gorman, Morgan O’Shea, John O’Keeffe, Patrick Lane, Denis Donovan, David A O’Callaghan, Michael McGovern (Vice chairman), Michael Flood, James Kane, Peter Mahon, Declan Smyth and Oliver Neville.

Management & Staff

The Chief Executive and Secretary is Maurice Lyons. Maurice is a commerce graduate from UCD and is a Chartered Accountant. He has been with the Society since 2000.

(063) 98050 mauricelyons@gvm.ie

The Financial Controller is Michael Tobin. The Financial Controller is Michael Tobin. Michael is a business graduate from WIT and is a chartered certified accountant. He has been with the Society since 2012.

(063) 98050 michaeltobin@gvm.ie

The Property Director is Tom Crosse. Tom is a fellow of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers and is currently president of the Institute. He has been with the Society since 1987.

(087) 254 7717 tomcrosse@gvm.ie

Livestock Marts

Kilmallock Mart: Shane Egan joined GVM in March 2022 and is available to view stock and liaise with farmers about purchasing and selling their animals. Denis Kirby looks after administration and the yard operations together with a committed team of staff. Denis also looks after Dromcollogher Mart. Additional Kilmallock staff includes, Margaret Noonan, Marion O’Sullivan, Mary Garvey, Cecilia McNamara, Maureen Mackessey, Clodagh Keogh, Denise Crowley & Jo Turvey.

Tullamore Mart: Antoinette Daly manages the Mart assisted by a very committed team of staff. Antoinette has been with the Society since 1990. Additional staff includes, Dominic Daly (Yard Manger), Gordan Cobbe, Pauline Fitzgerald, Charlotte Bagnall, Dermot Deegan and John Gannon.

Carrigallen Mart: Helen Kells manages the Mart assisted by a very committed team of staff including Seamus Maguire who manages the yard operations. Additional staff includes Rebecca Plunkett and Michelle McHugh.

Abbeyfeale Mart: Denis Lane manages the Mart assisted by his very capable team of staff. Denis also assists in the running of Kilmallock yard operations. Michael Ward joined GVM in August 2022 and is available to view stock and liaise with farmers about purchasing and selling their animals.

Dromcollogher Mart: Denis Kirby manages the Mart assisted by Denis Lane.

GVM Direct: Eddie O’Dea manages our farm to farm sales.

Overseas

Poland: Our director is James Foley who has been with us since 2005. James is a former partner in E & Y Warsaw.

Germany: Our directors are Stefan Kueter and Hubertus Von Hesse. Stefan joined us in 2005 and has worked for over 25 years in property in Berlin and actively manages our German Portfolio. Hubertus joined us in 2005 and is a lawyer.

Property Managers

Limerick Office:

Kilmallock Office:

Tullamore Office: