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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

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

Patricia Cleary, Senior Systems Verification & Validation Scientist
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Senior Systems Verification & Validation Scientist - Patricia Cleary

Patricia Cleary is a Senior Systems Verification & Validation Scientist. Her job focuses on testing new instruments that will be used by hospital labs to help diagnose blood based malignancies

Kelvin E Lau How, PHD Student RCSI
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

PHD Student RCSI - Kelvin E Lau How

Kelvin E Lau How is a PHD Student in RCSI. His current study involves the study of RNA editing in the brain. 

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

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

Forest Inspector - Robert Windle

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

Fish Filleter - Brendan White

Marine Engineer - Manus O’Boyle
Bord Iascaigh Mhara
Maritime, Fishing & Aquaculture

Marine Engineer - Manus O’Boyle

STEM, Environment & Construction

Structural Engineer - Shauna Hurley
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Construction, Architecture & Property

Structural Engineer - Shauna Hurley

Product Engineer - Xiaona Hou
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Biomedical Technologies & Medtech

Product Engineer - Xiaona Hou

Bricklayer - Brian	Conville
Construction Industry Federation
Construction, Architecture & Property

Bricklayer - Brian Conville

Healthcare, Wellbeing & Sport

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

Occupational Therapist - Tomas Flanagan

Care Assistant  - Deirdre Lavelle
St. Michael's House
Psychology & Social Care

Care Assistant - Deirdre Lavelle

Care Assistant - Lydia Peppard
Health Service Executive
Healthcare

Care Assistant - Lydia Peppard

Creative Arts, Fashion & Media..

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

Potter - Ray Power

Opera Singer - Sharon Carty
Languages Connect
Music & Performing Arts

Opera Singer - Sharon Carty

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

Woodturner - Glenn Lucas

Government, Law & Education

Garda Trainee - Steven Kilgannon
An Garda Síochána
Security, Defence & Law Enforcement

Garda Trainee - Steven Kilgannon

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

Lieutenant - Pilot - Air Corp - Oisin McGrath

Chef - Fiona Uyema
Languages Connect
History, Culture & Languages

Chef - Fiona Uyema

Accountancy, Finance & Insurance

Tax Manager - Anna Holohan
Irish Tax Institute
Accountancy & Taxation

Tax Manager - Anna Holohan

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

AIB Branch Retail Manager - Cally O’Leary

AIB Sales Advisor - Sarah Tuite
AIB
Banking & Financial Services

AIB Sales Advisor - Sarah Tuite

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