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Intel
Information Technology (IT)
Deborah Caffrey, Electronic Engineer
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 through ICT Ireland. She now works directly on the production process in the manufacture of semi-conductors at Intel's
St. Michael's House
Psychology & Social Care
Elaine MacDonald, Psychologist - Clinical
Elaine MacDonald works as a Clinical Psychologist in St Michael's House. She did a BA degree in English literature and Philosophy in Trinity College Dublin. After a period of time teaching in Japan she decided to return home and train as a Clinical Psychologist. She completed the Higher
Forestry Careers Ireland
Farming, Horticulture & Forestry
Robert Windle, Forest Inspector
Robert Whindle is a Forest Inspector for the Forest Service. Robert's job enables him to travel around Ireland for half of his working week where he carries out field and desk inspections of applications for different forestry schemes and felling licences
Languages Connect
Music & Performing Arts
Sharon Carty, Opera Singer
Sharon Carty is a professional opera singer. Sharon studied teaching and performance in the Royal Irish Academy of Music before moving to Vienna to study opera. Being able to speak German has been very useful to her in her career as many conductors and singers speak the language
Languages Connect
History, Culture & Languages
Ciaran MacSamhrain, Engineer - Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Ciaran MacSamhrain works as an engineer for Transport Infrastructure Ireland. French has been hugely beneficial in Ciaran's career as he worked in France where he was involved in supervising the manufacturing of the Luas trams
Health Service Executive
Healthcare
Lisa Kelly, Speech and Language
Lisa Kelly is a Speech & Language Therapist employed by the HSE. She did a 4 year degree course in Clinical Speech and Language Studies in TCD. Continuing professional development is an important part of her job. This includes attending courses that are organised
CareersPortal
Public Administration, Politics & EU
Jonathan Smyth, Library Assistant
Jonathan Smyth is working as a Library Assistant in Cavan County Council. From an early age he was interested in History and books. He completed a BA in Information and Library Management at John Moores University in Liverpool and worked in various libraries and book shops before
BioPharmaChem Ireland
Biological, Chemical & Pharmaceutical Science
Brian Kelly, Science Entrepreneur
Brian is an Entrepreneur who setup his own business from ideas he encountered as a PHD student in UCD. After completing a general Science degree in UCD, he chose to pursue a PHD within the Chemistry dept, with aspirations for a career in the Pharma Chemical sector. His company, Celtic
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Engineering, Manufacturing & Energy
Lynsey Gargan, Manufacturing Engineer
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 there when one became available after she Graduated. She chose the Manufacturing Process option in Year 2 of the course
