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Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Earth & Environment
Shane McDonagh, Renewable Energy Engineer
Shane McDonagh is a Phd Researcher working in the area of renewable energy engineering. Shane uses computer programmes to analyse data and look for patterns that will tell us how energy systems will work on a big scale
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Physics, Mathematics & Space Science
David McKeown, Space Scientist
David McKeown is a space scientist with the European Space Agency. David also lectures on the Space Science and Technology Masters at University College Dublin in the areas of vibrations and control as well as launchers
Teagasc
Farming, Horticulture & Forestry
Paul Dowling, Horticulturist
Paul is the manager of an Amenity Horticultural business and is based in Dublin. Having completed a Horticultural course in the National Botanic Gardens he went on to start up his own business. Now employing several gardeners, he has a thriving business doing what he loves most
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
Naoise Pye, Social Care Worker
After completing the Leaving Cert, Naoise completed a 1 year course in Early Childhood and Education. She then went to Carlow College and completed a BA Degree in Applied Social Studies and Social Care. Now working in a residential unit in St Michael's House, she works to enhance, develop
Irish Tax Institute
Accountancy & Taxation
Edel Butler, Administrative Officer
Edel Butler is an Administrative Officer with the Revenue Commissioners. Currently she works as a technical expert within the Audit team. Edel holds a Degree in Civil Law from UCD and is also a qualified Solicitor and is a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA
Intel
Information Technology (IT)
Jason Ruane, Computer Programmer
Jason works as a Computer Programmer for Intel. He went to DCU (Dublin City University) to complete a BSc in Applied Physics, from where he went to immediate employment with Intel. Since then he has completed a Masters in Applied computing at DIT. Both courses have prepared him very well