Our Team
The McCabe Family
Since 1996, Lis na Carrig has been lovingly owned by the McCabe family, who have raised their three sons within its historic walls. Over the years, the family has hosted numerous family weddings, parties and get-togethers, and now, driven by their desire to share the estate’s beauty and tranquility, they extend a warm welcome to all who seek to celebrate life’s milestones and reconnect with nature.
Úna Ní Raghallaigh
Estate Manager and co-founder
Una has been fulfilling the role of Estate Manager at Lis na Carrig since 2020. Her previous role as Director of Business Development required long hours and extensive travel. Leaving her job in the fast-paced corporate world she craved a slower pace, deeper connections, and work that resonated with her values.
As the daughter-in-law of Chantal McCabe, the estate owner, Úna is familiar with the history and significance of Lis na Carrig, the ethos of the McCabe family and their vision for the estate. Tasked with creating and delivering a new vision for Lis na Carrig she has spent a lot of time getting to know the inner workings of the estate & surrounding community. She works closely with clients to create and style bespoke and memorable events while also developing our wellness offerings.
When she isn’t chasing after her toddler twins and dog Noeleen she is passionate about carving out time for her wellbeing through yoga, breathwork and music.
Through her efforts, Úna is keen to see the estate evolve from a private haven to a place of connection, healing, growth and celebration.
Costanza Giagnoni
Embodied wellbeing coach and yoga instructor
Through her work, Costanza guides you to tune in with your body’s needs and to understand how to nourish it physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
Following a chance meeting of two new first-time mums, trying to navigate motherhood in the depths of a global pandemic, Costanza and Una were brought together by their common passion for a healthy lifestyle, aligned values and a shared vision of offering an authentic and reinvigorating well-being experience to others. In 2022, they formed an exciting and passionate partnership. Costanza started to deliver yoga and well-being services in Aventine Gardens. Ever since they have been working together on the vision and mission of Lis na Carrig and Aventine Gardens.
Having worked for 12+ years in fast-paced companies like KPMG and Google, Costanza is very familiar with the anxiety, stress and burnout that many high performers are dealing with. In the corporate environment, she started to share her in-depth knowledge of Eastern traditional well-being practices to help professionals globally build a balanced lifestyle to achieve more focus, productivity and vitality.
After the birth of her son in 2021 she founded «Mother I Feel You». A consultancy service for mothers that, through mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, yoga, reiki and ayurvedic teachings, supports women to care for themselves and navigate the many transitions into and during motherhood.
Costanza is a 500 hrs qualified Yoga teacher, L2 Reiki practitioner and had the opportunity to study with some of the leading wellbeing specialists in the world. Lino Miele, founder of the Ashtanga Yoga Federation; Chade-Meng Tan, founder of the leadership institute Search Inside Yourself; and Sudhir Tiwari of the Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, the oldest Yoga institute for scientific research. Working for women and children’s rights NGOs in India in 2013 marked the starting point of Costanza’s wellbeing journey. “A journey of the self, through the self, to the self” as described in the Bhagavad Gita, one of India’s ancient texts.
Costanza is committed to supporting others to prioritize their health and happiness, convinced that this will impact the well-being of their children, families, communities and the world at large.
Shane Adderly
Head gardener and social & therapeutic horticulture coach.
Shane’s journey as the Head Gardener at Lis na Carrig estate began in 2011, and since then, he has been developing the estate’s natural beauty while also converting to organic and sustainable methods.
Shane’s expertise extends beyond traditional gardening. His role involves not only nurturing the lush landscapes of Lis na Carrig but also encouraging visitors to slow down and reconnect with nature, others, and their true selves.
With an unwavering commitment to horticulture and a deep-rooted passion for sharing his extensive knowledge and helping others, Shane has become a pivotal figure in the development of the estate and the founding of Aventine Gardens in 2020.
Shane has been delivering workshops in STH at Aventine Gardens since 2021, encouraging participants to unlock their full potential through the transformative power of nature. His unique blend of coaching allows him to guide individuals towards personal growth and self-discovery through their interactions with the natural world.
Shane holds a B.Sc. in Horticulture, QQI Level 6 Life Coaching through STH and is continuing his studies in BSc. Psychotherapy and Counseling. He is also a bee-keeping enthusiast, Camogie coach and Badminton player.
His dedication to creating spaces that not only celebrate nature’s beauty but also serve as nurturing sanctuaries for emotional and psychological well-being is shaping the way for Aventine Gardens and our future direction.
Dr Gillian Dagg
GP, lifestyle medicine physician & tiny habits coach.
Over the years in clinical practice, Dr Gillian Dagg has directly seen that lifestyle factors contribute in a significant way to the physical and mental health problems people encounter. Application of lifestyle medicine’s 6 pillars (nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, relationships and avoidance of substances of abuse) has the potential to prevent 80% of chronic diseases (e.g. cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancers), increase longevity and improve quality of life.
Gillian is passionate about this area of medicine and is determined to empower people to change their own health trajectory.
In an attempt to dedicate time to her own health and wellbeing Gillian began yoga classes with Costanza at Lis na Carrig in 2023. Through this experience, she learned more about the estate and its mission and met with Úna to explore synergies and opportunities for collaborations. As of January 2024 she is resident lifestyle medicine physician at Lis na Carrig.
A busy mum to three children, she is acutely aware of how challenging implementing lifestyle changes can be. To this end, she adopts a compassionate and practical approach when educating patients. As well as information sharing, she explores specific behavioural change strategies individuals can use to bring about sustainable improvements in their lives.
Fabien Mossiere
Sustainability consultant
Fabien is a sustainability consultant who would describe himself as a generalist, with a Sustainability compass and a Facilitator hat. He loves bringing people together to learn, engage and collaborate in finding solutions to tackle challenges and implement sustainable practices.
He empowers business leaders to navigate the complexities of environmental stewardship, enhance team engagement, and drive meaningful climate and nature initiatives that go beyond the regulatory adherence.
His diverse skill set and extensive experience enable him to combine strategic vision with practical execution, delivering tangible results.
Educated as an engineer in France, with postgraduate qualifications in both computer science and sustainable innovation in Ireland, Fabien possesses a wealth of experience in consulting, training, programme management, and strategic development.
With over 15 years in marketing and technology, primarily in leadership roles, he has
managed diverse functions, from service delivery to product go-to-market and learning & Development, through periods of rapid change. In resource-limited settings, even before ‘sustainability’ became a climate-centric term, his focus on adapting processes, and crucially, fostering team dynamics and wellbeing, laid the groundwork for his current approach.
Consequently, he is a dedicated advocate for mental health and wellbeing, recognizing their vital role in addressing climate challenges.
This conviction led him to Lis Na Carrig, a space where wellbeing and ecological responsibility converge, providing a unique environment for in-depth and innovative discussions.
Jessica Minto
House Manager
Jessica joined Lis na Carrig house in 2022, bringing with her a wealth of experience from the hospitality industry. After a career break to take care of her family, Jessica was seeking a new challenge and opportunity to make her mark in a new career.
At heart, Jessica has a caring nature which you will clearly see when you come through the doors of Lis na Carrig house. Her attention to detail and hard work has brought back that homely feel to Lis na Carrig. You will always be welcomed warmly and offered a cup of tea when Jessica is in the house.
She recently completed a course in event management, further enhancing her ability to create meaningful and memorable experiences for all our visitors.
Úna Ní Raghallaigh
Estate Manager and co-founder
Una has been fulfilling the role of Estate Manager at Lis na Carrig since 2020. Her previous role as Director of Business Development required long hours and extensive travel. Leaving her job in the fast-paced corporate world she craved a slower pace, deeper connections, and work that resonated with her values.
As the daughter-in-law of Chantal McCabe, the estate owner, Úna is familiar with the history and significance of Lis na Carrig, the ethos of the McCabe family and their vision for the estate. Tasked with creating and delivering a new vision for Lis na Carrig she has spent a lot of time getting to know the inner workings of the estate & surrounding community. She works closely with clients to create and style bespoke and memorable events while also developing our wellness offerings.
When she isn’t chasing after her toddler twins and dog Noeleen she is passionate about carving out time for her wellbeing through yoga, breathwork and music.
Through her efforts, Úna is keen to see the estate evolve from a private haven to a place of connection, healing, growth and celebration.
Costanza Giagnoni
Embodied wellbeing coach
Through her work, Costanza guides you to tune in with your body’s needs and to understand how to nourish it physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
Following a chance meeting of two new first-time mums, trying to navigate motherhood in the depths of a global pandemic, Costanza and Una were brought together by their common passion for a healthy lifestyle, aligned values and a shared vision of offering an authentic and reinvigorating well-being experience to others. In 2022, they formed an exciting and passionate partnership. Costanza started to deliver yoga and well-being services in Aventine Gardens. Ever since they have been working together on the vision and mission of Lis na Carrig and Aventine Gardens.
Having worked for 12+ years in fast-paced companies like KPMG and Google, Costanza is very familiar with the anxiety, stress and burnout that many high performers are dealing with. In the corporate environment, she started to share her in-depth knowledge of Eastern traditional well-being practices to help professionals globally build a balanced lifestyle to achieve more focus, productivity and vitality.
After the birth of her son in 2021 she founded «Mother I Feel You». A consultancy service for mothers that, through mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, yoga, reiki and ayurvedic teachings, supports women to care for themselves and navigate the many transitions into and during motherhood.
Costanza is a 500 hrs qualified Yoga teacher, L2 Reiki practitioner and had the opportunity to study with some of the leading wellbeing specialists in the world. Lino Miele, founder of the Ashtanga Yoga Federation; Chade-Meng Tan, founder of the leadership institute Search Inside Yourself; and Sudhir Tiwari of the Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, the oldest Yoga institute for scientific research. Working for women and children’s rights NGOs in India in 2013 marked the starting point of Costanza’s wellbeing journey. “A journey of the self, through the self, to the self” as described in the Bhagavad Gita, one of India’s ancient texts.
Costanza is committed to supporting others to prioritize their health and happiness, convinced that this will impact the well-being of their children, families, communities and the world at large.
Shane Adderly
Head gardener and social and therapeutic horticulture coach.
Shane’s journey as the Head Gardener at Lis na Carrig Estate began in 2011, and since then, he has been developing the estate’s natural beauty while also converting to organic and sustainable methods.
Shane’s expertise extends beyond traditional gardening. His role involves not only nurturing the lush landscapes of Lis na Carrig but also encouraging visitors to slow down and reconnect with nature, others, and their true selves.
With an unwavering commitment to horticulture and a deep-rooted passion for sharing his extensive knowledge and helping others, Shane has become a pivotal figure in the development of the estate and the founding of Aventine Gardens in 2020.
Shane has been delivering workshops in STH at Aventine Gardens since 2021, encouraging participants to unlock their full potential through the transformative power of nature. His unique blend of coaching allows him to guide individuals towards personal growth and self-discovery through their interactions with the natural world.
Shane holds a B.Sc. in Horticulture, QQI Level 6 Life Coaching through STH and is continuing his studies in BSc. Psychotherapy and Counseling. He is also a bee-keeping enthusiast, Camogie coach and Badminton player.
His dedication to creating spaces that not only celebrate nature’s beauty but also serve as nurturing sanctuaries for emotional and psychological well-being is shaping the way for Aventine Gardens and our future direction.
Dr Gillian Dagg
GP, lifestyle medicine physician & tiny habits coach.
Over the years in clinical practice, Dr Gillian Dagg has directly seen that lifestyle factors contribute in a significant way to the physical and mental health problems people encounter. Application of lifestyle medicine’s 6 pillars (nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, relationships and avoidance of substances of abuse) has the potential to prevent 80% of chronic diseases (e.g. cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancers), increase longevity and improve quality of life.
Gillian is passionate about this area of medicine and is determined to empower people to change their own health trajectory.
In an attempt to dedicate time to her own health and wellbeing Gillian began yoga classes with Costanza at Lis na Carrig in 2023. Through this experience, she learned more about the estate and its mission and met with Úna to explore synergies and opportunities for collaborations. As of January 2024 she is resident lifestyle medicine physician at Lis na Carrig.
A busy mum to three children, she is acutely aware of how challenging implementing lifestyle changes can be. To this end, she adopts a compassionate and practical approach when educating patients. As well as information sharing, she explores specific behavioural change strategies individuals can use to bring about sustainable improvements in their lives.
Fabien Mossiere
Sustainability consultant
Fabien is a sustainability consultant who would describe himself as a generalist, with a Sustainability compass and a Facilitator hat. He loves bringing people together to learn, engage and collaborate in finding solutions to tackle challenges and implement sustainable practices.
He empowers business leaders to navigate the complexities of environmental stewardship, enhance team engagement, and drive meaningful climate and nature initiatives that go beyond the regulatory adherence.
His diverse skill set and extensive experience enable him to combine strategic vision with practical execution, delivering tangible results.
Educated as an engineer in France, with postgraduate qualifications in both computer science and sustainable innovation in Ireland, Fabien possesses a wealth of experience in consulting, training, programme management, and strategic development.
With over 15 years in marketing and technology, primarily in leadership roles, he has
managed diverse functions, from service delivery to product go-to-market and learning & Development, through periods of rapid change. In resource-limited settings, even before ‘sustainability’ became a climate-centric term, his focus on adapting processes, and crucially, fostering team dynamics and wellbeing, laid the groundwork for his current approach.
Consequently, he is a dedicated advocate for mental health and wellbeing, recognizing their vital role in addressing climate challenges.
This conviction led him to Lis Na Carrig, a space where wellbeing and ecological responsibility converge, providing a unique environment for in-depth and innovative discussions.
Jessica Minto
House Manager
Jessica joined Lis na Carrig house in 2022, bringing with her a wealth of experience from the hospitality industry. After a career break to take care of her family, Jessica was seeking a new challenge and opportunity to make her mark in a new career.
At heart, Jessica has a caring nature which you will clearly see when you come through the doors of Lis na Carrig house. Her attention to detail and hard work has brought back that homely feel to Lis na Carrig. You will always be welcomed warmly and offered a cup of tea when Jessica is in the house.
She recently completed a course in event management, further enhancing her ability to create meaningful and memorable experiences for all our visitors.
