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Mark Meehan, STEM Learning Head
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

STEM Learning Head - Mark Meehan

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

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

Cecilia Fenech, Environmental Scientist
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Environmental Scientist - Cecilia Fenech

Cecilia Fenech works as an environmental researcher. Her main responsibility is to conduct research on identifying the sources of nitrate pollution in our rivers

Nuala Caffrey, Research Fellow in Computational Physics
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Research Fellow in Computational Physics - Nuala Caffrey

Nuala Caffrey is a research fellow in Computational Physics. Nuala's work involves investigating how useful certain materials could be for applications in the energy industry. 

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

Agriculture, Animals & Food

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

Skipper - Liz O'Toole

Deck Hand - John Oglesby
Bord Iascaigh Mhara
Maritime, Fishing & Aquaculture

Deck Hand - John Oglesby

Forest Management Planner - Claire Howlin
Forestry Careers Ireland
Farming, Horticulture & Forestry

Forest Management Planner - Claire Howlin

STEM, Environment & Construction

Physics Lecturer - Shane Bergin
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Physics, Mathematics & Space Science

Physics Lecturer - Shane Bergin

Site Manager - Grad Entry - Aidan Maher
Construction Industry Federation
Construction, Architecture & Property

Site Manager - Grad Entry - Aidan Maher

Building Engineer  - Owen Stephens
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Construction, Architecture & Property

Building Engineer - Owen Stephens

Healthcare, Wellbeing & Sport

Pharmacist - Rachel Berry
Health Service Executive
Healthcare

Pharmacist - Rachel Berry

Psychologist - Clinical - Elaine MacDonald
St. Michael's House
Psychology & Social Care

Psychologist - Clinical - Elaine MacDonald

Speech and Language - Lisa Kelly
Health Service Executive
Healthcare

Speech and Language - Lisa Kelly

Creative Arts, Fashion & Media..

Dancer - Megan McEvoy
Languages Connect
Music & Performing Arts

Dancer - Megan McEvoy

Beauty Therapist - Kate Walsh
Languages Connect
Fashion & Beauty

Beauty Therapist - Kate Walsh

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

Textile Design/Handweaver - Liz Christy

Government, Law & Education

Private (Line) - Louise Mc Donald
Irish Defence Forces
Security, Defence & Law Enforcement

Private (Line) - Louise Mc Donald

Teacher - Special Needs - Padraig Parle
Department of Education and Youth
Education & Teaching

Teacher - Special Needs - Padraig Parle

Garda - Adam Nolan
An Garda Síochána
Security, Defence & Law Enforcement

Garda - Adam Nolan

Accountancy, Finance & Insurance

Administrative Officer - Edel Butler
Irish Tax Institute
Accountancy & Taxation

Administrative Officer - Edel Butler

Senior Inflation Trader - Semin Soher Power
Financial Services - A Career Less Ordinary
Banking & Financial Services

Senior Inflation Trader - Semin Soher Power

Finance Operations - Sarah Tenanty
The Insurance Institute
Insurance

Finance Operations - Sarah Tenanty

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