James Durkan

James Durkan is an experienced Library Staff Officer currently overseeing the management and development of Ferrybank Library at Kilkenny County Council, with previous responsibilities at Kilkenny Library Headquarters. Durkan's career includes significant roles at Kildare County Council, where responsibilities ranged from acting as Librarian in Naas Library to managing Kilcock Library as Branch Librarian. Earlier experience at Sligo County Council involved similar duties in customer service and library management. Academic qualifications include a Master of Library & Information Science from University College Dublin and a Bachelor of Arts in English and History from Maynooth University.