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Dave McDonald, Astronomer
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Astronomer - Dave McDonald

Science Ambassador Dave McDonald is a health and safety representative by day, and amateur astronomer by night. In 2008 he became only the second person to discover an asteroid from

Shane Bergin, Physics Lecturer
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Physics Lecturer - Shane Bergin

Shane Bergin is a physics lecturer in Trinity College Dublin. He studied Advanced Materials (now Nanoscience) at Trinity College Dublin and then completed a PhD in Physicsfollowed by the Marie

Elva Bannon, Mechatronic Engineer
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Mechatronic Engineer - Elva Bannon

Elva talks here about her role as a Mechatronic Engineer at ocean energy company Wavebob

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

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

Claire Purcell, Software Engineer
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Software Engineer - Claire Purcell

Claire Purcell is a software engineering intern. Her job involves writing and debugging code, as part of software development projects

Agriculture, Animals & Food

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

Fish Farm Manager - Hugh Heraghty

Regional Forester - Mark Clery
Forestry Careers Ireland
Farming, Horticulture & Forestry

Regional Forester - Mark Clery

Forester - Peter Whooley
Forestry Careers Ireland
Farming, Horticulture & Forestry

Forester - Peter Whooley

STEM, Environment & Construction

Energy Manager - Jonathan Pugsley
Sustainable Energy Authority
Earth & Environment

Energy Manager - Jonathan Pugsley

Apprentice Painter Decorator - Fergal Feehely
Construction Industry Federation
Construction, Architecture & Property

Apprentice Painter Decorator - Fergal Feehely

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

R&D Engineer - Liam McCaul

Healthcare, Wellbeing & Sport

Counselling Psychologist - Dr. John Francis Leader
The Psychological Society of Ireland
Psychology & Social Care

Counselling Psychologist - Dr. John Francis Leader

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

Principal Social Worker - Jonathan O’Reilly

Occupational Therapist - Tomas Flanagan
St. Michael's House
Psychology & Social Care

Occupational Therapist - Tomas Flanagan

Creative Arts, Fashion & Media..

Woodturner - Glenn Lucas
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Art, Craft & Design

Woodturner - Glenn Lucas

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

Potter - Ray Power

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

Art Studio Manager - Jamie McCarthy-Fisher

Government, Law & Education

Engineer - Transport Infrastructure Ireland - Ciaran MacSamhrain
Languages Connect
History, Culture & Languages

Engineer - Transport Infrastructure Ireland - Ciaran MacSamhrain

Private (Line) - Keith Lynch
Irish Defence Forces
Security, Defence & Law Enforcement

Private (Line) - Keith Lynch

Resource Teacher - Paul Galvan
Department of Education and Youth
Education & Teaching

Resource Teacher - Paul Galvan

Accountancy, Finance & Insurance

Administrative Officer - Edel Butler
Irish Tax Institute
Accountancy & Taxation

Administrative Officer - Edel Butler

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

AIB Branch Retail Manager - Cally O’Leary

Associate Sustainability Advisor - Amy O’Dwyer
Financial Services - A Career Less Ordinary
Banking & Financial Services

Associate Sustainability Advisor - Amy O’Dwyer

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