Katie O'Connell, Electrical Apprentice
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Liam McCaul, R&D Engineer
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Brian Conville, Bricklayer
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Deirdre Kelleghan, Amateur Astronomer
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Donal Kane, Plumber / Construction Super.
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Shane McDonagh, Renewable Energy Engineer
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Fergal Feehely, Apprentice Painter Decorator
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Mark Maguire, Apprentice Electrician
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Jonathan Pugsley, Energy Manager
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Sustainable Energy Authority
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Donal Og Cusack, Automation/Energy Engineer
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Des Lalor, Wind Engineer
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Eileen Faherty, Electrician / Quantity Surveyor
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Construction Industry Federation
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Oisin Murphy, Apprentice Carpenter
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