Megan completed a BSc in Physiotherapy in 2007 at University College Dublin (UCD) and a Post-Graduate Accredited Certificate in Women’s Health in 2021 at the University of Bradford, and has additional training in manual therapy for the pelvic floor, in acupuncture and percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation, and is a trained APPI matwork Pilates instructor. She is a member of the ISCP (Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists), is a CORU registered practitioner, and is a member of the Pelvic Health and Continence (CPPHC) clinical interest group with the ISCP.

Megan feels very fortunate to work in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy and enjoys advocating for patients as awareness and knowledge of Pelvic Health conditions expands and evolves. She firmly believes in the importance of clinical research and education, and leads and participates regularly in research projects at the Galway Clinic in Pelvic Health and Continence.

He has held top executive positions such as Managing Director – Retail Direct at Ulster Bank Group, CEO of One Direct, Head of Financial Services of An Post, General Manager of  BUPA Ireland and General Manager of Hello.ie, and currently runs his own business – The McCarthy Consultancy.

On the sporting front, he is known for being one of Irelands greatest ever players who played in a career that saw him play 103 times for Ireland, along with Captaining the side on 58 occasions and later Coaching the team as well.

He also had a very successful coaching career in basketball and GAA, where he won numerous national and county titles in both codes.

With his infectious enthusiasm and phrases McCarthy has captivated global audiences at the Olympic Games for over 20 years and last year during the Paris games earned praise from the New York Times in their full page piece on him which stated “Every four years , he gives Ireland a reason to watch basketball, he makes basketball irresistible and created a huge fan base during the Games”.

He is married to Ann and they have 3 children and 10 grandchildren.

Tim was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer disease in 2018.

In 20026, Geraldine graduated with an Honour’s Degree in General Nursing from Athlone Institute of Technology. With 15 years of urology experience in both Australia and Ireland, she completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Urology from RCSI in 2019. In 2022, she became a Registered Nurse Prescriber and earned a Master’s Degree in Advanced Practice in June 2023, along with a certificate in Authority to Refer for Ionizing Procedures.

Research and audit are key aspects of her role and she recently participated in a study with the Health and Innovation HUB in GUH on “Convolutional Neural Network for Ultrasound Bladder Scanner.” Additionally, she contributed to a cross-sectional study on patient enablement after consultations with an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, which has been published.

Specialising primarily in diet and gastrointestinal disorders, Aisling has been a state-registered dietitian for over 30 years and has had a successful private practice in Ireland for over 20 years.

Aisling is a qualified and experienced sports & exercise dietitian who focuses on individual competitive junior athletes, along with senior athletes who continue to enjoy training and competing.

Professor Bouchier-Hayes graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland 1991. Appointed to the Dublin surgical training scheme in 1993 and as Clinical lecturer in Urology, University College Dublin, 1996.

Appointed British Urological Foundation Scholar, 1996. Appointed Irish Senior Registrar Training Scheme Urology 1999-2003. MD by Thesis University College Dublin 2003. Urological Fellow and Junior Consultant, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia, 2003-2006. Senior Lecturer in Urology, University of Melbourne, 2004-2006

His many areas of clinical research had been in the field of laser surgery for benign prostatic disease where he was the lead investigator on the first of and he was controlled trial in the world comparing green light laser prostatectomy to standard TURP, and have continued interests in this area. He was also the lead author on the first published paper describing a series of robotic radical prostatectomies performed in an Irish institution.

Under the hospices of Professor Anthony J. Costello in the Royal Melbourne Hospital, who is one of the lead figures in urological surgery of his generation, Prof. Bouchier-Hayes was the first assistant of the first case performed of robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy in the southern hemisphere. It was also under his guidance that Prof. Bouchier-Hayes developed his interest in laser surgery. Allied to this, he undertook management of patient's across and number of hospital side and was the recipient of the inaugural Anthony J. Costello Fellowship prize.

Sioban previously worked in theatre and surgical nursing in the private sector and has seen both sides of the health system, the public and the private.

Siobhan really enjoys education and worked as a Clinical Placement Coordinator with undergraduate student nurses. Whether it’s with students, with other nurses, or with patients themselves, Siobhan loves breaking things down in a way that makes sense to help people feel confident and involved in their care.

Today she get's to do a bit of all three, share with you how the 'Self-Managed' Follow Up Pathway is being developed and why 'survivorship' is about so much more than just a PSA result.

She has a special interest in Uro-Gynaecology, Menstrual disorders, Vulval issues and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. She holds a diploma and Psychosexual Medicine, is an accredited Colposcopist and is recognised by the British Menopause Society as a Specialist in Menopause care. She has also worked in Forensic Gynaecology.   She leads a wonderful team of Advanced Nurse Practitioners in her own practice Marble Arch Health and operates in the Galway Clinic, Kingsbridge Private Hospital, Sligo and has her own clinic in Enniskillen.

She enjoys Pilates. Her happy place is in theatres and she much prefers performing a vaginal hysterectomy than cooking a dinner!

Tony Canavan, CEO, at the SUNN SAOLTA Urology Nurses Network Conference 2025.
A strong reminder of how partnership and collaboration drive innovation and better care for patients.

🌟 Fantastic presentation from Aileen Tierney, CANP, and Siobhan Gallagher, Pelvic Health Physio, at SUNN 2025.
Highlighting the importance of mission, vision, and teamwork in strengthening continence care and improving access for patients in our communities. 💙

"Dr. Orla Conlon speaking on managing incontinence with Bulkamid at the SUNN SAOLTA Urology Nurses Conference 2025."

📢 Powerful insights from Aisling Snedker, Dietitian, at SUNN 2025, exploring the bidirectional relationship between sarcopenia and urinary incontinence (UI).
Nutrition plays a key role in prevention, management & patient outcomes 💡🍎💪

🔎 Fascinating session from Megan Griffiths, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, at #SUNN2025 on the vagus–pelvic connection and how the nervous system impacts pelvic wellness. 🌿🧠✨

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