O’Connell Marketing – a leading marketing agency in the South East of Ireland – takes time out to celebrate key milestones of three of its team members; Karen Cloke (Marketing & Communications Manager), Caroline Doyle (Marketing & Digital Content Executive) and Margaret Deacon (Accounts Assistant).
Recognising 5 years of excellent team work, client management and exceptional campaign delivery, Jean O’Connell proudly awarded Karen, Caroline and Margaret with OCM branded Anniversary awards at a team dinner at ShaRoe Bistro, Clonegal.
Pictured (L-R): Caroline Doyle, Jean O’Connell, Karen Cloke & Margaret Deacon
O’Connell Marketing (OCM) Founder and Managing Director, Jean O’Connell said: “I am delighted to take the time to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of three of our dynamic team members who always go above and beyond, embodying our commitment to excellence and client success. Their contributions are invaluable, and this recognition is testament to their passion and unwavering commitment to our values.”
Additionally, O’Connell Marketing would like to thank SETU student intern, Leo Walsh for his 6 months of hard work for the team. A go-getter, Leo’s many strengths include his strong communications skills, adaptability and creativity across the team’s range of clients. The team was sad to see him go, but wished him all the best as he completes his studies.
Excitingly, OCM has also been announced as the Marketing & PR agency of choice for 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 & 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. Back for its 7th year, the festival celebrates the best of Irish food and welcomes a wide range of food producers from each corner of Ireland from 6-9th November 2025. It is part of 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐈𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧.
Jean O’Connell said: “We’re thrilled to have been chosen to represent the Samhain Festival for Boyne Valley. From the renowned Sheridan’s Irish Food Fair to the iconic Samhain Long Table Supper, we can’t wait to spread the word about the exciting food and drink producers who will be showcasing their artisan products at the festival.”
In addition to the Samhain Festival, OCM is working on delivering the PR & Marketing Campaign for the Home of Halloween, a Fáilte Ireland development scheme, as well as managing the PEMA Autumn Meeting 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
OCM has built a reputation for excellence by focusing on customer satisfaction, creative solutions and delivering ROI through cutting-edge marketing strategies, primarily across the hospitality and tourism industries. OCM’s client portfolio includes 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦, 𝐈𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦 𝐆𝐨 𝐀𝐧𝐲𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝, (Irish Hotels Federation), 𝐏𝐄𝐌𝐀 (Port Equipment Manufacturers Association), 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐊𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲, 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐎𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬, 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 and 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.
OCM’s diverse work sees them manage and deliver integrated marketing campaigns for each client, spanning social media, website management and SEO, blog content, Google and Meta Ad management, PR and display advertising.
