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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

Damien Haberlin, Ecologist (Post-Doctoral Researcher)
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Ecologist (Post-Doctoral Researcher) - Damien Haberlin

Damien Haberlin is a Phd researcher working in Ecology. His job can involve long days in a boat or in a lab so it's quiet varied

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

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

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

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. 

Agriculture, Animals & Food

Ships Engineer - Brendan Cavanagh
Bord Iascaigh Mhara
Maritime, Fishing & Aquaculture

Ships Engineer - Brendan Cavanagh

Sales Director - Joe Codd
Forestry Careers Ireland
Farming, Horticulture & Forestry

Sales Director - Joe Codd

Mareting Manager - Ciara Shine
Bord Iascaigh Mhara
Maritime, Fishing & Aquaculture

Mareting Manager - Ciara Shine

STEM, Environment & Construction

Systems Engineer  - Lynda O'Leary
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Information Technology (IT)

Systems Engineer - Lynda O'Leary

Electronic Engineer - Shane Callanan
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Physics, Mathematics & Space Science

Electronic Engineer - Shane Callanan

Renewable Energy Engineer - Shane McDonagh
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Earth & Environment

Renewable Energy Engineer - Shane McDonagh

Healthcare, Wellbeing & Sport

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

Care Assistant - Deirdre Lavelle

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

Principal Social Worker - Jonathan O’Reilly

Ambulance / Paramedic - Keith Hayes
Health Service Executive
Healthcare

Ambulance / Paramedic - Keith Hayes

Creative Arts, Fashion & Media..

Dancer - Megan McEvoy
Languages Connect
Music & Performing Arts

Dancer - Megan McEvoy

Opera Singer - Sharon Carty
Languages Connect
Music & Performing Arts

Opera Singer - Sharon Carty

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

Art Studio Manager - Jamie McCarthy-Fisher

Government, Law & Education

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

Secondary School Teacher - Mary Joyce

Guidance Counsellor - Brian Howard
Department of Education and Youth
Education & Teaching

Guidance Counsellor - Brian Howard

Forestry Lecturer - Aine Ni Dhubhain
Forestry Careers Ireland
Education & Teaching

Forestry Lecturer - Aine Ni Dhubhain

Accountancy, Finance & Insurance

Associate Director - Karl Curran
The Insurance Institute
Insurance

Associate Director - Karl Curran

Investment Consultant - Orla Aherne
Financial Services - A Career Less Ordinary
Banking & Financial Services

Investment Consultant - Orla Aherne

Associate Director, International Corporate Banking - Michael McDermott
Financial Services - A Career Less Ordinary
Banking & Financial Services

Associate Director, International Corporate Banking - Michael McDermott

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