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Deirdre Kelleghan, Amateur Astronomer
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Amateur Astronomer - Deirdre Kelleghan

Deirdre Kelleghan is an artist, amateur astronomer, informal educator and writer. Here she talks about how she chose her career, what her job is like, the cool things in her

Lynsey Gargan, Manufacturing Engineer
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Manufacturing Engineer - Lynsey Gargan

After her Leaving Cert, Lynsey chose to do a Mechanical Engineering course in DIT. She had taken work experience in IBM during the summer months, and applied for a position

Shauna Hurley, Structural Engineer
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Structural Engineer - Shauna Hurley

Shauna Hurley is a structural engineer. Her job involves analysing building stability and designing structural elements such as floors, beams and columns, ensuring structures are safe and capable of withstanding

Laura Finnegan, Process Development Engineer
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Process Development Engineer - Laura Finnegan

Laura Finnegan is a Process Development Engineer. She studied a Bsc Hons in Chemistry from UCD and an Msc in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering from Imperial College London. 

Niamh Yates, Validation Engineer
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Validation Engineer - Niamh Yates

Niamh Yates is a Validation Engineer with a Bsc Hons in Environmental Science and an Msc in Biotechnology

Shane McDonagh, Renewable Energy Engineer
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Renewable Energy Engineer - Shane McDonagh

Shane McDonagh is a Phd Researcher working in the area of renewable energy engineering. Shane uses computer programmes to analyse data and look for patterns that will tell us how

Agriculture, Animals & Food

Fish Farm Manager - Hugh Heraghty
Bord Iascaigh Mhara
Maritime, Fishing & Aquaculture

Fish Farm Manager - Hugh Heraghty

Skipper - Liz O'Toole
Bord Iascaigh Mhara
Maritime, Fishing & Aquaculture

Skipper - Liz O'Toole

Ships Engineer - Brendan Cavanagh
Bord Iascaigh Mhara
Maritime, Fishing & Aquaculture

Ships Engineer - Brendan Cavanagh

STEM, Environment & Construction

R&D Engineer - Liam McCaul
Sustainable Energy Authority
Earth & Environment

R&D Engineer - Liam McCaul

Earth Observation Specialist - Sam Franklin
ESERO Ireland
Physics, Mathematics & Space Science

Earth Observation Specialist - Sam Franklin

Analytical Chemist - Brian O'Connor
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Biological, Chemical & Pharmaceutical Science

Analytical Chemist - Brian O'Connor

Healthcare, Wellbeing & Sport

Clinical Nurse Manager 2 - Ejiro O'Hare Stratton
Health Service Executive
Healthcare

Clinical Nurse Manager 2 - Ejiro O'Hare Stratton

Training Development Officer - Kerri Martin
Tusla Child and Family Agency
Psychology & Social Care

Training Development Officer - Kerri Martin

Principal Social Worker - Jonathan O’Reilly
Tusla Child and Family Agency
Psychology & Social Care

Principal Social Worker - Jonathan O’Reilly

Creative Arts, Fashion & Media..

Potter - Ray Power
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Art, Craft & Design

Potter - Ray Power

Textile Design/Handweaver - Liz Christy
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Art, Craft & Design

Textile Design/Handweaver - Liz Christy

Dancer - Megan McEvoy
Languages Connect
Music & Performing Arts

Dancer - Megan McEvoy

Government, Law & Education

Garda - Niamh Briggs
An Garda Síochána
Security, Defence & Law Enforcement

Garda - Niamh Briggs

Garda - Nan Hu
An Garda Síochána
Security, Defence & Law Enforcement

Garda - Nan Hu

JET Coordinator - Japanese Embassy - Edel Carleton
Languages Connect
History, Culture & Languages

JET Coordinator - Japanese Embassy - Edel Carleton

Accountancy, Finance & Insurance

Associate Director - Karl Curran
The Insurance Institute
Insurance

Associate Director - Karl Curran

Administrative Officer - Edel Butler
Irish Tax Institute
Accountancy & Taxation

Administrative Officer - Edel Butler

Investment Consultant - Orla Aherne
Financial Services - A Career Less Ordinary
Banking & Financial Services

Investment Consultant - Orla Aherne

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