Meet Our Team

Lucie Cunningham is the founder and CEO of THE HomeShare, Ireland's leading Homeshare provider. With over two decades of experience in nursing, healthcare, and homecare across the UK and Ireland, Lucie is deeply committed to supporting older people, and people living with a disability, to live independently at home for longer, while also addressing the housing needs of younger generations.

Lucie began her nursing studies at Middlesex University in London in the 1990s and went on to build a career rooted in care, compassion, and community. After a six-year career break during which she worked as long-haul cabin crew with British Airways, Lucie returned to healthcare with enhanced communication and customer service skills that continue to shape her work today.

In 2017, driven by her passion for community care, mental health, and social innovation, Lucie launched THE HomeShare. Under her leadership, the organisation has grown significantly and played a key role in having Homeshare recognised in Irish government policy — a global first.

Lucie also serves on the board of Homeshare International, where she contributes to the global development of Homeshare programmes. She remains a passionate advocate for social enterprise and for creating practical, sustainable solutions to real-world challenges.

Antoinette brings her vibrant and diverse career to the Homeshare Team. After completing college, where she studied Law and Business, she ventured into the world of banking, honing her skills in high-level customer service across various departments.

Following many fulfilling years in banking, she took a break to focus on her family. Later, Antoinette volunteered as a parenting coach before returning to college. Her studies in Community and Social Care, followed by Applied Social Studies, ignited her passion for Social Care, with a special focus on the elderly and adults with intellectual disabilities.

For several years now, Antoinette has dedicated herself to working in various day service settings for adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. Her exceptional people skills and unwavering professionalism set a high standard. Antoinette firmly believes that building trust within services and providing support for the elderly and vulnerable individuals is absolutely crucial. Her commitment to advocacy ensures that the voices of vulnerable and older individuals are always heard.

Thomas brings a unique blend of current business learning and youthful perspective to the Board. A trained chef with a career in prestigious five-star hotels, he later pursued studies in International Business and Spanish, equipping him with a global outlook and strong cross-cultural skills.

Since 2017, Thomas has supported THE HomeShare from behind the scenes, driven by a personal passion for innovative housing solutions. As a young Irish professional navigating uncertain housing prospects, he is deeply committed to advancing practical, compassionate approaches that empower both older and younger generations.

Geraldine is a senior occupational therapist with over 25 years of experience working in healthcare. She has worked in both the UK and Ireland and has specialist experience in care of the elderly, physical disability, and mental health. Most of her work has been in the community, facilitating clients to live as independently as possible.

Geraldine has seen that most people want to remain living in their own home for as long as possible but can experience loneliness and social isolation. She is passionate about supporting and facilitating individuals to live the life they choose.

Ciara is a Senior Physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience working in healthcare. She has worked in both the UK and Ireland and has specialist experience in Care of the Elderly, Intellectual Disabilities, and Crisis Intervention. Most of her work has been in the community, facilitating clients to live as independently as possible and recover to baseline after admission or illness, with a focus on rehabilitation and falls prevention.

Ciara is passionate about supporting and facilitating individuals to continue living in their own homes, and giving clients and families peace of mind that they have companionship also.