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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

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

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

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

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. 

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

Fishmonger - Nicola O'Higgins
Bord Iascaigh Mhara
Maritime, Fishing & Aquaculture

Fishmonger - Nicola O'Higgins

Timber Purchaser - John Kelly
Forestry Careers Ireland
Farming, Horticulture & Forestry

Timber Purchaser - John Kelly

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

Deck Hand - John Oglesby

STEM, Environment & Construction

Wind Engineer - Des Lalor
Sustainable Energy Authority
Earth & Environment

Wind Engineer - Des Lalor

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

Earth Observation Specialist - Sam Franklin

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

Apprentice Painter Decorator - Fergal Feehely

Healthcare, Wellbeing & Sport

Health Psychologist - Dr Alexis Carey
The Psychological Society of Ireland
Psychology & Social Care

Health Psychologist - Dr Alexis Carey

Speech and Language - Lisa Kelly
Health Service Executive
Healthcare

Speech and Language - Lisa Kelly

Ambulance / Paramedic - Keith Hayes
Health Service Executive
Healthcare

Ambulance / Paramedic - Keith Hayes

Creative Arts, Fashion & Media..

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

Art Studio Manager - Jamie McCarthy-Fisher

Dancer - Megan McEvoy
Languages Connect
Music & Performing Arts

Dancer - Megan McEvoy

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

Woodturner - Glenn Lucas

Government, Law & Education

Chef - Fiona Uyema
Languages Connect
History, Culture & Languages

Chef - Fiona Uyema

Sub Lieutenant - Navy - David Fleming
Irish Defence Forces
Security, Defence & Law Enforcement

Sub Lieutenant - Navy - David Fleming

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

Resource Teacher - Paul Galvan

Accountancy, Finance & Insurance

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

Associate Sustainability Advisor - Amy O’Dwyer

Insurance Administrator - Kevin Moran
The Insurance Institute
Insurance

Insurance Administrator - Kevin Moran

AIB Sales Advisor - Sarah Tuite
AIB
Banking & Financial Services

AIB Sales Advisor - Sarah Tuite

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