Forestry Careers Ireland

Farming, Horticulture & Forestry

Timber Purchaser - John Kelly

John Kelly works as a Timber Purchaser for Laois Sawmills. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Forestry and an Honours Degree in Land Management in Forestry

Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Process Development Engineer - Laura Finnegan

Laura Finnegan is a Process Development Engineer. She studied a Bsc Hons in Chemistry from UCD and an Msc in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering from Imperial College London. 

CRH plc

Engineering, Manufacturing & Energy

Consulting Engineer - Peter LaComber

Peter LaComber graduated from UCD as a Mechanical Engineer and is working as a Senior Consulting Engineer for Irish Cement. He has held a variety of roles over the last

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

Financial Services - A Career Less Ordinary

Banking & Financial Services

Associate Sustainability Advisor - Amy O’Dwyer