Rachel is the Centre Manager of Wishing Tree House in Athlone within Clover Care. Rachel has been working in Clover Care since October 2023 where she started out as a Social Care Worker then progressed to Social Care Leader and is delighted to be in the position of Centre Manager. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Social Care Practice where she studied in the Technological University of the Shannon in Athlone. Rachel studied Social Care as ‘I had a desire to make meaningful difference in people’s everyday lives. I bring a calm, consistent approach and focus on creating a safe, supportive environment for both staff and young people’.

Tracey is the Centre Manager for Inis Sáil in Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, which opened in July 2025. Tracey joined Clover Care in November 2023, bringing over 20 years of experience working in the care sector, including 12 years in management. Alongside managing Inis Sáil, Tracey provides staff training to support employees in their roles. Tracey holds an MSC in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and a BA in Behavioural Psychology. ‘My motivation for working in social care comes from a genuine passion for helping young people reach their potential. I enjoy building trusting relationships, supporting them through challenges and being a consistent positive influence in their lives’.

Daniel is the Centre Manager within Dandelion Cottage, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath. Daniel was one of the first employees to join Clover Care in 2023 as Deputy Manager and brings over 7 years mainstream residential experience, with this primarily working within dual occupancy centres. ‘I strongly believe in building strong, positive working relationships with the young people and how this can have a significant impact in their daily lives. Through building secure attachments, young people have the support and ability to reach their full potential’.

Mark Office Manager for Clover Care who joined the team in April 2025. Mark has a degree in construction management and worked in the construction industry for 7yrs. He own retail business for 13 years, where I gained a lot of experience and expertise, which brought him to his role with Clover Care.

Michelle brings over 10 years of experience supporting young people and leading teams across the sector. Michelle holds a BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies and has progressed through a range of senior roles, including Centre Manager and Regional Manager, before taking up her position as Director of Services. Michelle is passionate about creating safe, nurturing, and supportive environments where children and young people feel valued and empowered to reach their full potential. Michelle’s leadership is grounded in trauma-informed, relationship-based practice, with a strong focus on reflective learning, staff development, and continuous improvement. Committed to excellence in care, Michelle works closely with teams to ensure consistently high standards of service provision and positive outcomes for both young people and staff.

Ciara is the CEO of Clover Care having been with the company since the very start. Ciara has 16 years of experience working in mainstream Children’s Residential Services. After completing her undergraduate degree in Social Science in UCD in 2010, Ciara went on to complete her Higher Diploma in Psychotherapy. Ciara has worked as a Regional Manager, Operations Manager and Director of Operations in the residential sector. She is passionate and dedicated to the young people and the services that are provided to them as well as to all staff members employed within the company. Ciara ensures centres are always meeting a high standard of service provision. ‘I am committed to providing the highest standard of care to every child in our care, ensuring they receive the support, compassion, and opportunities they deserve. Equally important is fostering a workplace where every team member and employee at Clover Care feels genuinely valued, supported, and recognised for their hard work. Our staff are the foundation of our organisation, working tirelessly each day to guide, support, and positively impact the lives of the children in our care. By investing in and caring for our staff teams, we strengthen our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes for the children we work with.’