As part of the Corporate and Incentives team at Meet in Ireland, Mary Browne is responsible for promoting Ireland as a MICE destination. She worked for two years in the Irish PR industry, before entering the world of business tourism in 2015 by joining the Dublin Convention Bureau team.

“I hail from the lovely town of Tullow in Carlow, but have been living in Dublin in recent years. I love to travel to new parts of the world and experience different cultures, but it’s always nice to have a weekend at home with family and friends.

"For nights out with the girls, there’s nowhere I’d rather be than South William Street in Dublin’s Creative Quarter. The cool atmosphere and busy cafés and bars make it the perfect place to catch up. On weekends, a visit to Glendalough is always a good call; a hike through the stunning monastic settlement offers a great opportunity to experience the outdoors and get your adrenaline pumping.

“One of my favourite sayings is one passed on to me by my Mam: ‘Don’t knock it ’til you try it.’ So far, it hasn’t steered me wrong.”

Mary is Cvent Supplier Certified and is currently progressing her education in the area of digital event planning and execution.