Tracy was born in Dublin but grew up in the west, Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim with short stints in Belgium and Austria. But if anyone asks where she's from, she will always say Leitrim -because there’s not that many of them! Tracy moved to Singapore from the UK where she had lived for 20 years.

Tracy has been in Singapore since January 2023 and moved here with her daughter and husband. She works as an IT programme and portfolio director an 

Tracy became more engaged with The St Patrick Society as a result of meeting so many lovely people and becoming involved in the weekly running group - "Singapore is so far from home and it’s so nice to meet people i have an instant connection with. "

Tracy loves finding new restaurants and funky bars and will be tackling Angkor Wat half marathon for the second time this year! 

Belfast born and bred, Lara moved to Singapore in 2024 with her husband after a stint in London. She works as a freelancer leveraging her background in international education and project management, but life outside work is where her passions really shine. She has travelled to over 40 countries, lived in 4 of them, and prides herself on her ability to settle in just about anywhere! A keen parkrunner, pilates and yoga enthusiast, and an avid reader, she’s never bored and always keen to pick up a new hobby. Since settling in Singapore, Lara has even taken up Gaelic football — although for now she’s firmly on the bench as she and her husband await the arrival of their first child.

Siobhán joined the committee in 2025. New to Singapore, she identifies as an Irish mongrel having grown up moving around Ireland between Kerry, Waterford, Cavan, Meath and Cork where she astutely found herself a Roscommon man willing to take her on to round out her presence in the four provinces.

Siobhán and Mr. Roscommon (aka Brian) moved to Singapore from Dubai with their three adventurous children, Hannah, Paddy and Arthur. She joined the committee as the importance of Irish community and connection has always been of the upmost of importance for her family.

Deirdre (Dee) Noonan is from Delgany, Co. Wicklow.  She is an Irish Chartered Accountant and she and her Irish husband Andrew have lived and worked in London since 2003.  Dee and Andrew moved to Singapore in April 2024 with Andrews job in IT (cyber security).  Dee is interested in keeping fit and joined the St Patrick’s Society Run Club.  She is also keen to use her finance skills to help out with the recently vacant St Patrick’s society treasurer role.   Dee and her husband enjoy, skiing, sailing, and camping and enjoy spending time on holidays with their nieces, nephews, and god children.

Clare moved to Singapore in April 2025 with her husband Vince and 3 young kids for a family adventure! Both natives of the rebel county, this is their first stint at expat living!! Hence Clare joined St Pats not long after arriving to keep their Irish connection alive! 

Clare loves meeting new people and building new friendships. Clare knows what it’s like to be the newbie so is so happy to help others settle in and share her experiences so far!

Clare is a Research Nutritionist with over 10 years’ experience in the public and private sector! She is semi-retired for now although coordinating 3 school going kids with no car feels like she’s following her husband into Logistics!

Having previously been a national athletics champion, Clare now enjoys running socially (primarily after the kids!), walking and cycling. She also recently caught the Hyrox bug and is competing in the relay this year as her first rodeo!

Clare loves to explore new cafes and restaurants and is always up for social gatherings!

Ellie moved to Singapore in March 2025 and jumped into committee life soon after arriving.

Originally from Sydney, Australia, Ellie spent the last decade in London with her husband, who hails from beautiful Mayo. During their time in London, Ellie built her career in project management and operation roles.

She joined the committee to put her project management skills to good use and, just as importantly, to meet new people and get involved in the community.

Outside of work, Ellie loves swimming, hiking, and saying “yes” to almost any outdoor adventure at least once. She’s also on a mission to eat her way through Singapore’s incredible restaurant scene (recommendations welcome!).

Patrick Thomas is from the little town of Hospital in Co. Limerick. A former Software Developer in Ireland, love brought him to Dubai where he married his Filipina wife Cristine. They are almost 2 years in Singapore and they have just had their first child Caoimhin.

Patrick is a former World Champion Powerlifter whose physical health took a dramatic turn, and steered him in the direction of Psychology and Buddhism.

He is a published author of the self-help book "Happy For You" where he has transformed his own mental health battles into practical and gentle instructions. As a Mindfulness Consultant and Meditation Teacher, he loves to help people to cope with life's everyday struggles.

Doireann joined the committee in 2023. She hails from Galway orginally but has spent 12 of the last 14 years in the lovely Co Clare where she met her husband Richard, and they have just had their first baby Eanna

They moved to Singapore in a bid for a new adventure, but Doireann joined the committee nearly on arrival in a bid to maintain the anchor of an Irish connection.

When she isn't working in a local hospital, Doireann loves to travel, hike, practice yoga and hunt down the latest gluten free treat on this Little Red Dot.

Noreen moved to Singapore in 2008 and is married with two little girls.

She comes from Killarney, Co. Kerry but has lived longer out of Ireland than in! Prior to moving to Singapore she lived in Hong Kong, London and Tokyo.

Noreen is a certified yoga teacher and also enjoys running, traveling, reading and socialising (with an emphasis on talking) following an incident with the Blarney Stone in the 1980s!

Cathy was born in Dublin and raised in the Garden County, Wicklow. After nearly five years in Abu Dhabi, she and her husband Ryan made the move to Singapore in 2022.

Cathy is an Elementary Teacher and Head of House at St. Joseph’s International Institution, where she happily shares her love of literacy—and her faith—with her students. Outside the classroom, you’ll find Cathy Irish dancing, chasing personal bests at the gym, playing padel with the St. Pat’s women, or on the pitch for a game of rugby, Camogie, or Gaelic. She’s happiest when there’s music, sport, and a bit of craic to be had.

Having lived in Germany, the UAE, and now Singapore, Cathy knows just how important it is to keep the spirit of Irish culture alive abroad. She joined the committee to help celebrate Irish traditions in Singapore, to share a dance (or three!), and to bring a bright smile to coffee mornings when she’s not teaching. Keep your eyes peeled for a familiar face on the dance floor this March when the Irish Inspirational Dancers light up the stage at the St. Pat’s Ball!

Kathryn is a Grade 1 teacher at an international school here in Singapore, having called this wonderful city-state home for almost six years. Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, Kathryn now calls Waterford City home - her parents recently retired there.

She joined the St Patrick’s Society to foster social ties in Singapore and to contribute to the Society’s fantastic initiatives. A passionate traveller and an enthusiastic dancer, you’ll often catch her performing with Irish Inspirational Dance, so be sure to look out for her at our ball and parade in March. Kathryn is also a proud member of the Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. She leads céilí workshops and has recently taken up the tin whistle and bodhrán.

Joining the St Patrick’s Society has brought not just new friendships, but also an opportunity to share and celebrate our vibrant Irish culture here in Singapore.