Fergal Donnelly has worked in the European Comission for the last 20 years. He trained as a medical doctor and wanted to pursue a career
Languages Connect
Chef - Fiona Uyema
Fiona Uyema is a TV cook, author and founder of a Japanese food company. Fiona has spent time living and working in Japan, being able
Languages Connect
Dancer - Megan McEvoy
Megan McEvoy works as a professional dancer. She has worked and studied in Spain where she learned the language, it then helped her communicate in
Languages Connect
Beauty Therapist - Kate Walsh
Katie Walsh works as a spa manager on cruise ships. Katie lived in France for a year at the age of sixteen where she became
Languages Connect
Department of Foreign Affairs - Shane Sargeant
Shane is originally from Dublin but is now working in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in the European Union in Brussels. Shane studied
Languages Connect
Solicitor - Niamh Cacciato
Niamh Cacciato is a solicitor in William Fry working in the corporate restructuring and solvency department. Niamh studied French and Italian at third level and
Languages Connect
Lecturer - Dr. Patrick Cadwell
Dr. Patrick Cadwell is an assistant professor of translation studies in DCU teaching people how to translate from Japanese to English
Languages Connect
Opera Singer - Sharon Carty
Sharon Carty is a professional opera singer. Sharon studied teaching and performance in the Royal Irish Academy of Music before moving to Vienna to study
Languages Connect
Multilingual Software Support SAP - Laura Glendon
Laura studied German and Commerce in NUIG and is based in SAP's Galway office. Her role is to support the partners using the SAP
Languages Connect
Rugby Player - Ian McKinley
Ian McKinley is a professional rugby player working as coach in Italy. Communicating through Italian is essential for his work as a coach and
Languages Connect
Engineer - Transport Infrastructure Ireland - Ciaran MacSamhrain
Ciaran MacSamhrain works as an engineer for Transport Infrastructure Ireland. French has been hugely beneficial in Ciaran's career as he worked in France where
Languages Connect
JET Coordinator - Japanese Embassy - Edel Carleton
Edel Carleton is JET Coordinator for the Embassy of Japan in Ireland. After spending time in Japan working as an assistant language teacher, she now
EU Careers
Lawyer Linguist-Barrister - Vivienne Breathnach
Vivienne completed a degree in Law and Irish in UCC, and after some further training completed a course for Lawyer-linguists at King's Inns
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Textile Design/Handweaver - Liz Christy
Liz Christy is a Textile Designer and Handweaver working near Castleblaney, Co Monaghan. After her Leaving Cert she completed a certificate in Visual Education and
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Potter - Ray Power
Ray Power works as a potter and manager for Castle Arch Pottery in Kilkenny. After his Leaving Cert, he went on to complete a degree
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Art Studio Manager - Jamie McCarthy-Fisher
Jamie McCarthy-Fisher is an art studio manager working in Wild Goose Studios in Kinsale, Co Cork. He completed a MA (Hons) in English Literature
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Woodturner - Glenn Lucas
Glen Lucas is a professional Woodturner. Following his Leaving Certificate he did some classes with professional woodturners. He also undertook a F
CareersPortal
Library Assistant - Jonathan Smyth
Jonathan Smyth is working as a Library Assistant in Cavan County Council. From an early age he was interested in History and books.