Tusla Child and Family Agency

Psychology & Social Care

Principal Social Worker - Jonathan O’Reilly

Jonathan O’Reilly is a Principal Social Worker with TUSLA working with separated children seeking international protection.  

Tusla Child and Family Agency

Psychology & Social Care

Senior Solicitor - Diego Gallagher

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

Department of Education and Youth

Education & Teaching

Secondary School Teacher - Mary Joyce

Mary Joyce is a Secondary School Teacher of Geography and PE and works in Patrician Secondary School in Newbridge, Co Kildare.  She obtained a Bachelor of Science in

Bord Iascaigh Mhara

Maritime, Fishing & Aquaculture

Fishmonger - Nicola O'Higgins

Nichola O'Higgins owns and runs a fish shop in Wicklow with her Husband, who is also a Chef.  The job entails sourcing the best supply of fish, presenting

Construction Industry Federation

Construction, Architecture & Property

Bricklayer - Brian Conville

Brian McConville left school at the age of fifteen and began his apprenticeship in bricklaying. He has won the National Skills for Ireland in Bricklaying and also represented Ireland