Our Team

Dr Sandra Cummings both qualified as a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist, and completed her Master’s Degree in Audiology at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She completed her Doctorate in Audiology at Nova South Eastern University, Ft Lauderdale, USA. Dr Cummings lectured in Audiology at the University of Pretoria for 12 years and was the Senior Audiologist at the University of Pretoria’s Cochlear Implant program. After relocating to Ireland in 1998, Dr Cummings worked at the Mater Hospital and Temple Street Children’s Hospital as a diagnostic Audiologist. Dr Cummings has been practicing as a diagnostic audiologist since 1986 and has extensive experience in Paediatric and Adult diagnostic audiology as well as audio-vestibular assessments (balance) and hearing aids. Dr Cummings is the current President of the Irish Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists, is a member of the Irish Academy of Audiology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. Dr Sandra Cummings is an Audiology Consultant on Beacon Hospital’s Consultant list. Dr Cummings is regularly asked to give Audiology related talks to GP’s, Physiotherapists and Speech Language Therapists.

Marinet qualified as a Speech Language Pathologist and Audiologist at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa in 2001. Marinet obtained her Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology at the University of Cape Town in 2008. Marinet has extensive experience in childhood and adult communication difficulties. Marinet joined Beacon Audiology as Audiologist in January 2014. Marinet is a member of the Irish Audiology Association, the Irish Association of hearing Aid Audiologists as well as the American Academy of Audiology.

Irene qualified as an Audiological Scientist at the University of Southampton, UK in 2008 and worked in the NHS for 8 years. Irene has extensive experience in paediatric audiology as well as vestibular assessments and vestibular rehabilitation. Irene joined Beacon Audiology in 2015. Irene is a member of the Irish Audiology Association, the British Association of Audiologists, the Irish Association of hearing Aid Audiologists as well as the American Academy of Audiology.

Fiona qualified as an Audiological Scientist at the University of Southampton, UK in 2012. Fiona worked in the HSE Audiology service with a particular interest in pediatrics. Fiona joined Beacon Audiology in 2016. Fiona is a member of the Irish Audiology Association, the Irish Association of hearing Aid Audiologists as well as the American Academy of Audiology.

Alison attained an MSc (hons) in Diagnostic Audiology from University College Cork in 2017. Alison has varied HSE experience working in both paediatric and adult clinics. Alison joined Beacon Audiology in 2018 and is a member of the Irish Audiology Association, the Irish Association of Hearing Aid Audiologists as well as the American Academy of Audiology.

Fiona attained an MSc (hons) in Audiology from University College Cork in 2018. Fiona is dually qualified as a Speech Language Therapist and Audiologist. Fiona Attained her Speech and Language Therapy degree from University College Cork in 2016. Fiona joined Beacon Audiology in 2019 and is a member of the Irish Audiology Association, the Irish Association of Hearing Aid Audiologists as well as the American Academy of Audiology. Fiona has a keen interest in Auditory Processing Disorders given her dual Audiology and Speech Language Therapy qualifications.

Nuala joined Beacon Audiology in 2008 as Audiology Clinic Receptionist and Manager.

Kathy joined Beacon Audiology in 2010 as Audiology Clinic Receptionist.

Allyson joined Beacon Audiology in 2018 as Audiology Clinic Receptionist.

Kevin received BSc Honours in Application Development and Multimedia from Waterford Institute of Technology in 2016. Kevin joined Beacon Audiology in 2017 as Communications Manager. He has a keen interest in digital marketing and data analytics along with business strategy and patient experience.