Languages Connect

History, Culture & Languages

Department of Foreign Affairs - Shane Sargeant

Shane is originally from Dublin but is now working in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in the European Union in Brussels. Shane studied languages at university as part

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

Design & Crafts Council Ireland

Art, Craft & Design

Textile Design/Handweaver - Liz Christy

Liz Christy is a Textile Designer and Handweaver working near Castleblaney, Co Monaghan. After her Leaving Cert she completed a certificate in Visual Education and went on to get a

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

EU Careers

Public Administration, Politics & EU

Interpreter - Breda Ni Mhaoláin

Breda Ni Mhaoláin works as an Interpreter for the European Parliment. After she completed a BA in Irish and Psychology in NUI Galway, she did a masters in

Fáilte Ireland

Tourism & Hospitality

Sustainability Leader - The Sandymount Hotel - Sissyane Rodrigues