Established in 1979, the National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) is Ireland’s longest-running LGBTQ+ NGO, with a mission to connect, cultivate and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and movement.

The NXF envisions an Ireland where all LGBTQ+ people live free and equal, without fear, discrimination or violence. As a registered charity, it oversees the strategic direction of both the NXF and GCN, receiving funding from grants, fundraising initiatives such as The GALAS, and donations.

The NXF has recently appointed a new Chairperson and four new members to the Board.

Matt Dunne (he/him)

Matt serves as Chair of the National LGBTQ+ Federation and is a senior HR professional. Having supported GCN in a voluntary capacity for over five years, he joined the NXF Board in 2025. He is proud to support an organisation with such a rich history of advocacy, visibility and service to Ireland’s LGBTQ+ community.

Matt is particularly passionate about fostering inclusive environments where people can thrive, developing future leaders and supporting positive workplace cultures.

As Chair of NXF, Matt is committed to advancing the organisation’s mission while championing the volunteers, activists, organisations and allies who help make Ireland a more inclusive place for LGBTQ+ people. He believes deeply in the importance of community, representation and creating opportunities for everyone to feel a sense of belonging.

Corrinne Hasson (she/her)

Corrinne is the Executive Director of the National Women’s Council, leading the organisation’s work to advance women’s rights and equality across the island of Ireland. A committed feminist with over 15 years’ experience across the NGO sector, Corrinne is passionate about building an inclusive Ireland where everyone can reach their fullest potential and thrive.

Previously, she was CEO of the Irish Foster Care Association, Director of Services in the Irish Cancer Society, and Services Manager with ALONE, leading a range of frontline services and national programmes.

Kathryn Moley (she/her)

Kathryn is a communications professional with over 10 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, and reputation management. Her work focuses on developing clear, impactful communications that inform audiences, shape public understanding, and support positive change.

Alongside her professional work, Kathryn has been involved in LGBTQ+ inclusion initiatives, supporting efforts to promote visibility, equality, and belonging in the workplace and beyond.

As a board member of the NXF, Kathryn brings her communications expertise and a strong commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ rights and representation in Ireland. She is particularly passionate about the power of storytelling and visibility to challenge stereotypes, foster understanding, and ensure LGBTQ+ people and their experiences are represented.

Samuel Riggs (he/him)

Samuel has been involved in activism since his days as a member of Students Unions and LGBTQ+ societies. His work was amplified during the Marriage Equality referendum, when he was one of the organisers of the #RingYourGranny campaign. 

Samuel now works for Iarnród Éireann as their Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager. His work has allowed him to extend the railway’s support of the LGBTQ+ community, focusing in particular on rural areas. 

He leads ‘Travel With Pride’, an initiative bringing together Ireland’s transport bodies to collaborate on improving LGBTQ+ inclusion for staff and customers. He is a Diversity Ambassador for Transport for the European Commission, sits on the Social Leaders group for Business In The Community Ireland, and is a founding member of the EDI Public Bodies Forum. 

Martin Murray (he/him)

Martin Murray is the Founder and Director of Fair Game Social Enterprise, an LGBTQ+ focused sports consultancy working across the UK and Ireland.

Alongside eight years of LGBTQ+ sports advocacy and developing LGBTQ+ community organisations, Martin has experience in corporate governance through his time at PWC, Grant Thornton and Baker McKenzie. He also has six years’ experience in the public sector as Medical Workforce Coordinator for HSCNI.

He has served on the Board of Trustees for Sporting Pride, Belfast Pride, Quire Belfast, HSCNI LGBT Staff Forum, Golf Ireland EDI committee, Aeracha Uladh GAC, Belfast Frontrunners, Down LGFA PRO committee and on Consortium’s Get Active Fund Steering Group.

To find out more about the work of the National LGBTQ+ Federation, check out their website.