Department of Education and Youth

Education & Teaching

Primary School Teacher - Deirdre Sayers

Deirdre Sayers is a National School Teacher working in Scoil Naomh Eoin, Baiste, Listóil, Co Chiarraí. She did a  B.Ed degree in Mary Immaculate

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

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.  

Fáilte Ireland

Tourism & Hospitality

Sustainability Leader - The Sandymount Hotel - Sissyane Rodrigues

Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Manufacturing Engineer - Lynsey Gargan

After her Leaving Cert, Lynsey chose to do a Mechanical Engineering course in DIT. She had taken work experience in IBM during the summer months, and applied for a position

Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Information Technology (IT)

Project Manager - Construction - Philip Weinman

Philip Weinman is a Project Manager in Construction. He is responsible for project managing the design and construction teams to ensure a building project is compliant with Building Regulations, meets