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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
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Earth & Environment
Deirdre Kelleghan, Amateur Astronomer
Deirdre Kelleghan is an artist, amateur astronomer, informal educator and writer. Here she talks about how she chose her career, what her job is like, the cool things in her work, and her tips on what to study
Health Service Executive
Healthcare
Rachel Berry, Pharmacist
Rachel Berry is working as a Pharmacist in University Hospital Galway. She studied for her A Levels in Banbridge Academy Northern Ireland and took her Pharmacy degree in Queens University Belfast. Initially she worked in retail but moved to a job as a dispensary/rotational C Grade
EU Careers
Business Management & Human Resources
Catherine Day, Secretary General
Catherine Day is Secretary General of the European Commission. She studied Economics and Politics at UCD. Her job is located in Brussels where she works together with all twenty eight EU states on policies. Her job is centered in a very stimulating multi-national environment
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
Health Service Executive
Healthcare
Keith Hayes, Ambulance / Paramedic
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 a Higher Diploma in Emergency Medicine. Despite the sometimes horrific incidents he is called to attend he remains upbeat and
Construction Industry Federation
Construction, Architecture & Property
Brian Conville, Bricklayer
Brian McConville left school at the age of fifteen and began his apprenticeship in bricklaying. He has won the National Skills for Ireland in Bricklaying and also represented Ireland in the World Skills where he came 4th. Brian recently undertook an evening course at DIT Bolton Street to pursue
Department of Education and Youth
Education & Teaching
Brian Cadigan, Primary School Teacher
Brian Cadigan works as a National School Teacher at Scoil San Treasa in Dublin. He completed a Bachelor of Education from St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra. He is a committed teacher and is involved in sports training alongside his classroom work. His school camogie and hurling
