A trusted collective of genealogical and probate research experts

Padraic Grennan
Padraic GrennanChief Executive
Padraic is the founder and CEO of Erin International.

He holds a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from Trinity College Ireland, and a Diploma in Trusts and Estate Planning (TEP) held jointly by the Law Society of Ireland and STEP.org.

Padraic is committed to providing a best-in-class service to the legal profession and all other sectors served by Erin International.

Ray Hurrell
Ray HurrellChief Operations Officer
Ray brings over 15 years of civil service experience to Erin International, most recently as an Inspector with the National Employment Rights Authority.

He drafted proposals that contributed to the establishment of the Workplace Relations Commission before founding his own startup focused on government reform and digital economy initiatives, working with Finance Ministries across Europe and Directorates-General in Brussels.

His work in this field led to an invitation to present at the EU’s Centre for Advanced Studies in Milan.

Stephen Peirce
Stephen PeirceHead of Research
Stephen graduated with an honours degree in History from Trinity College Dublin in 2008.

Recognised nationally and overseas as an expert in the field of Irish probate and genealogical research, Stephen has worked professionally in the area for over 15 years.

Stephen has a particular interest in historic land title and is highly skilled in unraveling complex land questions through diligent archival research.

Elizabeth Cuddy
Elizabeth CuddyResearch Manager
Elizabeth is the Research Manager for Erin International, where she oversees genealogical research, case management, legal reporting, and the tracing of missing beneficiaries and next of kin internationally.

She began her career as a professional genealogist with the Carlow Genealogy Project as Assistant Coordinator, later managing the research department at the Dublin-based genealogical research agency Eneclann.

Elizabeth holds a Diploma in Family History from City Colleges, delivered by Accredited Genealogists Ireland (AGI).

Amy Faulkner
Amy FaulknerSenior Case Manager
Amy joined Erin International in 2020 having spent many years as a manager in a prominent Irish retailer.

As a Case Manager, Amy has a passion for delivering outstanding customer service, and enjoys the challenge of tracing missing beneficiaries.

Amy is highly skilled at tracing the owners of unclaimed benefits, and has had considerable success in tracing beneficiaries worldwide.

Amy holds a professional Diploma in Digital Marketing from the Digital Marketing Institute.

Aifric Hurrell, BL
Aifric Hurrell, BLSenior Manager
With 15 years’ service in the Courts Service, Aifric is a qualified Barrister-at-Law since 2015.

She holds a Diploma in Legal Studies, a Degree of Barrister-at-Law, and an Advanced Diploma in Data Protection Law from the Honorable Society of Kings Inn.

As a senior manager, Aifric is responsible for all data privacy and compliance matters, and acts as the firm’s Data Privacy Officer.

Frank Phillips
Frank PhillipsInternational Asset Recovery Manager
Frank is an experienced chartered accountant and finance professional.

Having gained vast experience as an accountancy practice audit manager, Frank moved into industry before retiring from a distinguished career in finance in 2018.

In 2022, Frank opted for a change in direction and took up a role with Erin International as our International Asset Recovery Manager.

Cara Eiwanger
Cara EiwangerCase Manager
As a Case Manager at Erin International, Cara conducts genealogical research to identify missing beneficiaries and unknown heirs to estates, both in Ireland and overseas.

After earning her Master’s degree in History, Cara worked as a genealogist for visitors in Ireland helping them explore their Irish ancestry and aided them in obtaining documentation to apply for Irish citizenship.

Cara enjoys the challenge of constructing family trees and verifying the findings with appropriate documentation.

Caroline McCall
Caroline McCallProbate Consultant
Caroline McCall is a Probate Specialist with more than twenty years’ experience in the High Court Probate Office.

While there, she worked in both the Probate Seat Office and the Probate Personal Applications Service.

In addition to the Diploma in Trust and Estate Planning, Caroline holds a Diploma in Genealogy and Family History form University College Dublin and a Diploma in Information Science from Trinity College, Dublin.

Caroline leads our Probate Pre-Check Service, providing recommendations to solicitors nationwide to assist with ensuring probate applications are accepted on the first submission attempt.

Sean Brennan
Sean BrennanMarketing Manager

Sean is the Marketing Manager for Erin International, where he leads the firm’s marketing strategy and brand across digital and print, building the systems and campaigns that connect it with the legal profession it serves.

He brings nine years of experience spanning brand development, multi-channel campaigns, and graphic design, with a focus on building AI-augmented systems that make marketing operations faster and more measurable.

Sean holds a BSc (Hons) in Furniture Design and Manufacture.

PJ Hogan
PJ HoganSenior Researcher
PJ graduated from University of Limerick in 1986 with a B.Eng. (Electronics) and worked in IT Sector for over 30 years.

In 2018, he decided to pursue a life-long interest in family history and completed a Certificate in Genealogy at UL, followed by a Diploma in Genealogy at UCC in 2019, and in 2020 he completed the MA (History of the Family) at UL.

PJ has had papers published in The Irish Genealogist and the UL History Journal, and has also contributed to The History Show on RTE Radio, as well as other national broadcasters.

Conor Doherty
Conor DohertySocial Media Manager
Conor is the Social Media Manager at Erin International, where he leads brand and content strategy across the company’s Irish, UK, and US channels.

He helps shape and deliver the brand, ensuring Erin communicates with its professional audience through a clear, consistent voice on every platform. Alongside his digital strategy role, Conor assists in planning and organising both online and in-person CPD events.

He holds a degree in Marketing, combining strategic thinking with a strong eye for design and detail.

Marcie Kinsella
Marcie KinsellaLegal Education & Training Manager
Marcie leads Erin’s Education and Professional Development function, overseeing a national CPD programme that engages over 2,000 practitioners and 800 firms across the Irish legal profession each year.

She joined Erin from Cambridge Education Group, where she worked on postgraduate medical education with the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.

Marcie holds an LLM in International Human Rights Law from the University of Sussex and is currently completing the Law Society of Ireland’s Diploma in Law.

Michael Tobin
Michael TobinResearch Assistant
Michael joined Erin international after moving up from Cork following the completion of his BCL. He currently is in the process of strengthening his legal background as he is enrolled in an LLM in University College Cork.

As a researcher at Erin International Michael participates in all facets of work conducted at Erin International.

Lauren O'Connor
Lauren O'ConnorCase Manager
Lauren is a Case Manager specialising in people tracing, with a BA in Criminology and Psychology. She brings a sharp investigative mindset, strong intuition, and a practical, detail-focused approach to complex tracing cases.

Naturally curious and highly persistent, she is committed to leaving no stone unturned in the search for answers, often uncovering key information in unexpected places.

Lauren approaches each case with professionalism, determination, and a focus on achieving meaningful outcomes for clients.

Janaina Stassun Miguel
Janaina Stassun MiguelExecutive Director - Business Development
Janaina Stassun Miguel serves as Executive Director of U.S. Business Development & Growth at Erin International, leading client development, institutional partnerships, and market expansion in the U.S. for the firm’s global cross-border estate administration practice.

She holds a J.D. and an LL.M. in American and Transnational Law, with a background spanning venture capital, probate, and trust and estate administration in New York.

She has also completed certifications in AI and Technology Entrepreneurship from Google and Harvard. Trilingual in English, Portuguese, and Italian.

Sheila Marie O'Donnell
Sheila Marie O'DonnellCase Manager
As a Case Manager, Sheila is passionate about delivering a high standard of client service and enjoys the challenge of tracing missing beneficiaries. She plays a key role in supporting our clients through complex estate matters with care and attention to detail.

Sheila has developed strong expertise in tracing the owners of unclaimed benefits and has contributed to successful outcomes in cases involving beneficiaries across multiple jurisdictions.

Her work reflects Erin International’s commitment to thorough research, accuracy and a professional, client-focused approach.

James T. Murphy
James T. MurphyHead of Land Registry Services
James is a retired solicitor with over 30 years’ experience specialising in conveyancing, Section 49 applications, and land registry work, including a major vacant properties initiative with the County Council.

He is delighted to bring this hands-on expertise directly to Erin International, knowing exactly how to get complex Tailte Éireann applications over the line the first time.

James is committed to providing a best-in-class title rectification and registration service to the legal profession across Ireland.