Dr Declan Ryan
Declan is the Executive Chairman of Irelandia Aviation, which has built five low-cost carriers to date. He is an active investor in technology-led startup enterprises, with a strong focus on travel and aviation. In 2004, Declan founded The One Foundation, a major Irish Philanthropic organisation. In 2016, The One Foundation established ‘Books at One’, a collective of locally managed community bookshops. They are a social enterprise, investing profits in fostering a love of reading for learning, pleasure and connection. Books at One operate in Louisburgh, 2016, Letterfrack, 2020 and Meath Street, Dublin, 2022.
Ellen James
Ellen is the Executive Assistant to Declan Ryan, and has been an integral part of Irelandia for several years, working across the One Foundation, Books at One and Irelandia Press. She plays a pivotal role across key initiatives and projects across the group. Ellen brings dedication, efficiency, and a deep passion for original storytelling to everything she does. Her commitment to nurturing creativity and supporting impactful projects is at the heart of her work.
Sinéad Price
Sinéad is Assistant Editor at Irelandia Press, where she supports authors through each stage of the creative process. With a background in publishing and a keen editorial instinct, she helps shape stories while preserving each writer’s unique voice. Driven by a lifelong love of literature, she is passionate about discovering and elevating compelling narratives.