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Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Physics, Mathematics & Space Science
Shane Callanan, Electronic Engineer
Shane Callanan works as an Electronic Engineer with Excelsys Technologies. He heads up the Applications Engineering group and specialises in the area of power supplies. He a received a Batchelor of Engineering from the Cork Institute of Technology
An Garda Síochána
Security, Defence & Law Enforcement
Nan Hu , Garda
Nan Hu has been a member of An Garda Síochána for eight years. He is attached to the Bridewell Garda Station's mountain bike unit. As a Chinese national, Nan is often called upon for his language skills which are of great benefit to him within
Construction Industry Federation
Construction, Architecture & Property
Aidan Maher, Site Manager - Grad Entry
Aiden Maher holds a degree in Construction Management from UL and has recently completed a part time masters degree in Project Management. Aiden's job involves acting as a co-ordinator between all parties to ensure construction projects run as smoothly as possible
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Biological, Chemical & Pharmaceutical Science
Brian O'Connor, Analytical Chemist
Brian O'Connor works as an Analytical Chemist for Wyeth. He joined the company as an Analyist working in the lab and has since been promoted to the position of Manager of the Raw Materials Lab. He did his a degree in Chemistry in Maryville College in Tennessee
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Art, Craft & Design
Ray Power, Potter
Ray Power works as a potter and manager for Castle Arch Pottery in Kilkenny. After his Leaving Cert, he went on to complete a degree in Ceramic Design at Crawford College of Art and Design in Cork. He later moved to Kilkenny and on completing a business course run by
CRH plc
Engineering, Manufacturing & Energy
Peter LaComber, Consulting Engineer
Peter LaComber graduated from UCD as a Mechanical Engineer and is working as a Senior Consulting Engineer for Irish Cement. He has held a variety of roles over the last 11 years in the company and is now Plant Liaison Manager for the Kiln 3 construction project in Drogheda
EU Careers
Public Administration, Politics & EU
Kevin Keary, Parliamentary Assistant
Kevin Keary is Parliamentary Assistant to MEP Sean Kelly. He recieved his BA International in Spanish and Sociological Political Studies from NUI Galway. His job is based in Brussels where he has worked on projects such as the International Fund for Ireland
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
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