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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

Rachel Bennett, Industrial Pharmacist
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Industrial Pharmacist - Rachel Bennett

Rachel Bennett is an Industrial Pharmacist with Abbvie. She works with a team responsible for making chemicals safely, and in a manner that meets all quality standards. 

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

Oz Ilbrahmi, Manufacturing Specialist
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Manufacturing Specialist - Oz Ilbrahmi

Oz Ilbrahmi works as a CEO and Manufacturing Specialist. The inventing process and problem-solving are key things that Oz finds stimulating about his work

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. 

Xiaona Hou, Product Engineer
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Product Engineer - Xiaona Hou

Xiaona Hou is a Product Engineer. She is responsible for supporting R&D work in the Diabetes Care business unit at MD Medical. 

Agriculture, Animals & Food

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

Fish Farm Manager - Hugh Heraghty

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

Mareting Manager - Ciara Shine

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

Fish Filleter - Brendan White

STEM, Environment & Construction

Industrial Pharmacist - Rachel Bennett
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Biological, Chemical & Pharmaceutical Science

Industrial Pharmacist - Rachel Bennett

Validation Engineer - Niamh Yates
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Biomedical Technologies & Medtech

Validation Engineer - Niamh Yates

Apprentice Carpenter - Oisin	Murphy
Construction Industry Federation
Construction, Architecture & Property

Apprentice Carpenter - Oisin Murphy

Healthcare, Wellbeing & Sport

Ambulance / Paramedic - Keith Hayes
Health Service Executive
Healthcare

Ambulance / Paramedic - Keith Hayes

Chartered Physiotherapist - Barry McEntee
CareersPortal
Healthcare

Chartered Physiotherapist - Barry McEntee

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

Care Assistant - Deirdre Lavelle

Creative Arts, Fashion & Media..

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

Potter - Ray Power

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

Woodturner - Glenn Lucas

Beauty Therapist - Kate Walsh
Languages Connect
Fashion & Beauty

Beauty Therapist - Kate Walsh

Government, Law & Education

Garda Trainee - Aishling Butler
An Garda Síochána
Security, Defence & Law Enforcement

Garda Trainee - Aishling Butler

European Commission - Fergal Donnelly
Languages Connect
Public Administration, Politics & EU

European Commission - Fergal Donnelly

Chef - Fiona Uyema
Languages Connect
History, Culture & Languages

Chef - Fiona Uyema

Accountancy, Finance & Insurance

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

Associate Sustainability Advisor - Amy O’Dwyer

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

Associate Director, International Corporate Banking - Michael McDermott

Customer Care Manager - Nicole Feighery
The Insurance Institute
Insurance

Customer Care Manager - Nicole Feighery

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