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

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

Health Service Executive

Healthcare

Ambulance / Paramedic - Keith Hayes

Keith works as an Advanced Paramedic with the National Ambulance Service and is based in Dublin. He pursued this career directly from leaving school and has gone on to complete

Hardware Association Ireland

Sales, Retail & Purchasing

Builders Providers and DIY Store Manager - Rachel Reddin

Intel

Information Technology (IT)

Electronic Engineer - Deborah Caffrey

Deborah took the advice of her Guidance Counsellor and went to study Electronic Engineering at DCU (Dublin City University). After her four year course, she secured a placement with Intel

St. Michael's House

Psychology & Social Care

Social Care Worker - Naoise Pye

After completing the Leaving Cert, Naoise completed a 1 year course in Early Childhood and Education. She then went to Carlow College and completed a BA Degree in Applied Social