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)

Structural Engineer - Shauna Hurley

Shauna Hurley is a structural engineer. Her job involves analysing building stability and designing structural elements such as floors, beams and columns, ensuring structures are safe and capable of withstanding

Bord Iascaigh Mhara

Maritime, Fishing & Aquaculture

Marine Biologist - Patrick Kinnaird

Patrick Kinnaird is a Marine Biologist working with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group

Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Information Technology (IT)

Validation Engineer - Emmet Tobin

Teagasc

Farming, Horticulture & Forestry

Horticulturist - Paul Dowling

Paul is the manager of an Amenity Horticultural business and is based in Dublin. Having completed a Horticultural course in the National Botanic Gardens he went on to start up

Sustainable Energy Authority

Earth & Environment

R&D Engineer - Liam McCaul

Liam McCaul is an R&D Engineer. His daily job activities include carrying out research to develop new ways to make products more energy efficient, more aesthetically pleasing and