Network Cork President reflects on 2020 and looks to 2021 Accountant, turned executive coach, Barbara Nugent, who lives in Clonakilty, talks to EMMA CONNOLLY as she takes up the post of President of Network Ireland Cork Barbara Nugent is the newly appointed President of Network Ireland Cork. Emma Connolly THE pandemic has shown women how essential it is to establish clear boundaries around family, self-care and work time. That’s according to the new president of Network Cork, Barbara Nugent who says with people working from home and putting in more hours than before, anxiety and stress are more prevalent, with many women still trying to do it all.