About Us

At Kearney & MacNally Opticians, we are fully committed to providing all our patients with a highly professional standard of eyecare. Our personal approach starts from when you make your first contact with us, to the eye exam and dispense, to when you collect your new spectacles and then your after service.

In May 2018, resident optometrist Breda Kearney, along with her husband Brian took over the reigns in Donal MacNally Opticians in Nutgrove and now run it as their own practice, now Kearney & MacNally Opticians. As a husband & wife team, they strive to continue to provide the local community of Rathfarnham with a personal approach along with excellent eyecare.

Meet Our Team

Breda Kearney FAOI

Optometrist/Owner

A graduate of TUD, Breda has worked as an optometrist since 2007. She enjoys building relationships with her patients, along with providing quality eyecare. Breda believes the optometrist-patient relationship is a life long one, instilling trust in her patients. In May 2018 Breda, along with her husband Brian, were delighted to take over Donal MacNally Opticians and run it as their own, Kearney & MacNally Opticians.

Brian Kearney

Owner

Brian studied Sports Management in UCD, and applies his management skills to the accounting, marketing & HR end of the practice, along with working hands on in the practice. As a Terenure local, he aims to develop our role further in the local community as a trusted primary care practice.

Elizabeth Devine FAOI

Optometrist

Elizabeth has 15 years of experience as a dedicated optometrist. Qualifying in 2006 from TUD, she makes every patient feel at ease at all times while demonstrating her high professional standards. She joined Kearney & MacNally Opticians in 2019, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge & expertise.

Carmel O’Farrell FAOI

Optometrist

A graduate of TUD with over 11 years of experience, Carmel is an extremely dedicated optometrist, her professionalism puts all our patients at ease. She has a particular interest in contact lenses and paediatrics. She also supervises Optometry students at TUD during their studies. She joined Kearney & MacNally Opticians in 2018 & her clinical excellence makes her a valued asset to our practice.

Gisele Cunha

Optical Assistant

With almost 6 years experience in the optical industry, Gisele is an invaluable member of our practice. Her excellent customer service means she never forgets a name! Add this to his warm & friendly nature, and her ability to find a frame to suit everyone, making her a favourite among our patients. Gisele joined the team in Kearney & MacNally Opticians in 2020

Teri O’Callaghan FBDO

Dispensing Optician

A graduate of ABDO, Teri has over 18 years experience in optics. As a Rathfarnham local, she has been key in building the practice as a trusted first stop for eyecare. Teri has excellent experience as a dispensing optician and her huge knowledge puts patients at ease with their frame and lens selections, knowing they have been advised by an expert.

Callum Barr

Optical Assistant

Callum joined Kearney & MacNally Opticians in 2020. You will be greeted by Callum on arrival to the practice, his warm nature can’t be missed. He is an expert with frame choosing and will always listen to patients preferences while giving his advice. In his free time Callum is busy studying Chemistry in Trinity College.

Lorraine Ritchie Forbes

Optical Assistant

Lorriane is a busy member of our team both behind the scenes: glazing, assembling and repairing spectacles and on the frontline of our practice: dispensing and keeping everything in order. Her attention to detail ensures high standards are met and spectacles are ready on time. Lorraine joined the team at Kearney & MacNally Opticians in 2019. She has almost 20 years experience in optics and is a very versatile member of our team!