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Cian O'Mahony, Science Teacher
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Science Teacher - Cian O'Mahony

Cian O’Mahony is a science teacher based in Cork. Here he talks about how he chose his career and what his job is like. Science Ambassadors include newly

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

Brian O'Connor, Analytical Chemist
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Analytical Chemist - Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor works as an Analytical Chemist for Wyeth.  He joined the company as an Analyist working in the lab and has since been promoted to the position

Lynda O'Leary, Systems Engineer
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Systems Engineer - Lynda O'Leary

Lydia O'Leary is a computer systems engineer. Her job involves providing infrastructure support, configuration management and troubleshooting

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. 

David McKeown, Space Scientist
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Space Scientist - David McKeown

David McKeown is a space scientist with the European Space Agency. David also lectures on the Space Science and Technology Masters at University College Dublin in the areas

Agriculture, Animals & Food

Fish Filleter - Brendan White
Bord Iascaigh Mhara
Maritime, Fishing & Aquaculture

Fish Filleter - Brendan White

Forester - Tony Lenighan
Forestry Careers Ireland
Farming, Horticulture & Forestry

Forester - Tony Lenighan

Forest Inspector - Robert Windle
Forestry Careers Ireland
Farming, Horticulture & Forestry

Forest Inspector - Robert Windle

STEM, Environment & Construction

Data Scientist - Catherine Ahearn
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Information Technology (IT)

Data Scientist - Catherine Ahearn

Mechanical Engineer - Damien Mason
CRH plc
Engineering, Manufacturing & Energy

Mechanical Engineer - Damien Mason

Aerothermodynamics and Propulsion Design Engineer  - Neil Murrey
ESERO Ireland
Physics, Mathematics & Space Science

Aerothermodynamics and Propulsion Design Engineer - Neil Murrey

Healthcare, Wellbeing & Sport

Anaesthetist - Dr Jan Steiner
Health Service Executive
Healthcare

Anaesthetist - Dr Jan Steiner

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

Principal Social Worker - Jonathan O’Reilly

Pharmacist - Rachel Berry
Health Service Executive
Healthcare

Pharmacist - Rachel Berry

Creative Arts, Fashion & Media..

Art Studio Manager - Jamie McCarthy-Fisher
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Art, Craft & Design

Art Studio Manager - Jamie McCarthy-Fisher

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

Secondary School Teacher - Mary Joyce
Department of Education and Youth
Education & Teaching

Secondary School Teacher - Mary Joyce

Lieutenant - Pilot - Air Corp - Oisin McGrath
Irish Defence Forces
Security, Defence & Law Enforcement

Lieutenant - Pilot - Air Corp - Oisin McGrath

Primary School Teacher - Deirdre Sayers
Department of Education and Youth
Education & Teaching

Primary School Teacher - Deirdre Sayers

Accountancy, Finance & Insurance

Finance Operations - Sarah Tenanty
The Insurance Institute
Insurance

Finance Operations - Sarah Tenanty

AIB Branch Retail Manager - Cally O’Leary
AIB
Banking & Financial Services

AIB Branch Retail Manager - Cally O’Leary

Tax Manager - Anna Holohan
Irish Tax Institute
Accountancy & Taxation

Tax Manager - Anna Holohan

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