Lauren Cusack , Air Corps Pilot
Lt Lauren Cusack is currently the only female pilot with the Irish Air Corps, but she hopes her visibility will encourage other women to join.
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An Garda Síochána
Security, Defence & Law Enforcement
Aishling Butler, Garda Trainee
Aishling Butler is a Garda Trainee in Templemore Garda College (Phase 1, week 17). She holds an honours degree in Sport and Recreation Management. Aishling aspires to be a Community Garda helping members of the public on a daily basis
An Garda Síochána
Security, Defence & Law Enforcement
Niamh Briggs, Garda
Niamh Briggs is a Community Garda based in Limerick. She completed a degree in Exercise & Health Studies in WIT prior to joining An Gardaí Síochána. Niamh is captain of the Irish women's rugby team and intends to sit her Sergeant exams
An Garda Síochána
Security, Defence & Law Enforcement
Martha Francis, Detective Sergeant
Martha Francis is a Detective Sergeant working in the computer crime investigation unit in Harcourt Square. Martha has been a member of An Garda Síochána for 26 years and has travelled abroad to undertake a number of courses in her specialist area.
An Garda Síochána
Security, Defence & Law Enforcement
Steven Kilgannon, Garda Trainee
Steven Kilgannon is a Garda Trainee in Templemore Garda College. Steven had previously worked in the hospitality sector where he gained relevent experience in complaint handling and the development of his communication skills. Steven strongly recommends joining the Garda Reserve for a real insight into what the job entails
An Garda Síochána
Security, Defence & Law Enforcement
Peter Clifford, Probationer Garda
Peter Clifford is a Probationer Garda in Waterford. Peter had previously worked as a care assistant for people with intellectual diabilities before deciding on a career change. He was also a member of the Garda Reserve for 5 years in a busy city environment which shaped his decision to join
An Garda Síochána
Security, Defence & Law Enforcement
Marianne Cusack, Garda Sergeant
Marianne is a Sergeant currently teaching in the Garda College in Templemore specialising in the area of investigative interviewing. Marianne has worked in many operations within An Garda Síochána including community policing, The Garda National Drug Unit and Operation Trace.
Irish Defence Forces
Security, Defence & Law Enforcement
Tom Tooher, Lieutenant - Army
Tom is a Lieutenant in the 2nd Cavalry Squadron, based in Dublin. He completed a Masters degree in Agricultural science, went on to work in environmental engineering for 2 years and then enlisted in the Army as a Cadet
An Garda Síochána
Security, Defence & Law Enforcement
Mark Spain , Garda Trainee
Mark left his job in the Civil Service where he had worked for seven years to join An Garda Síochána at age 29. He was also a member of The Garda Reserve prior to beginning his studies in Templemore which he highly advocates for giving the
Irish Defence Forces
Security, Defence & Law Enforcement
Keith Lynch, Private (Line)
Keith completed his Leaving Cert in St. Olivers Community College, and continued on to Dundalk Institute of Technology to study Business Management. He chose to joint the Army towards the end of his stay in college, and applied for entry as a graduate