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Neasa Ní Chiaráin Ollamh Cúnta le Teicneolaíocht Urlabhra agus Teanga don Ghaeilge

Neasa is a lecturer at Trinity College Dublin focused on using technology to promote Irish among learners.

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Brian Ó Raghallaigh Léachtóir le Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge, Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath (DCU).

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Cuan Ó Seireadáin Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Coimeádaí le Conradh na Gaeilge

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Ronan Doherty Ronan Doherty

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Subject Group: Business

These subjects teach the skills and knowledge needed to understand how business works.

Subject Group: Science

These subjects demonstrate how to explore nature using carefully planned methods, and teach the basic methods and findings of scientific investigation.

Subject Group: Science

These subjects demonstrate how to explore nature using carefully planned methods, and teach the basic methods and findings of scientific investigation.

Subject Group: Humanities

These subjects explore the ways in which humans live and communicate in the world. Human life is examined by looking at our past, our present and into our future. These subjects help people to express themselves clearly and develop their reasoning ability.

Subject Group: Artistic

These subjects involve developing creativity and the appreciation of the work of others. This involves learning the methods and techniques of the subject and producing your own work using these skills.

Subject Group: Science

These subjects demonstrate how to explore nature using carefully planned methods, and teach the basic methods and findings of scientific investigation.

Subject Group: Business

These subjects teach the skills and knowledge needed to understand how business works.

Subject Group: Science

These subjects demonstrate how to explore nature using carefully planned methods, and teach the basic methods and findings of scientific investigation.

Subject Group: Humanities

These subjects explore the ways in which humans live and communicate in the world. Human life is examined by looking at our past, our present and into our future. These subjects help people to express themselves clearly and develop their reasoning ability.

Subject Group: Practical

These subjects are 'hands-on' and involve working with tools and machinery on physical things like wood, metals and plastic. They may involve designing, planning and building things.

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What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?

Daniel Walsh , Trainee Engineer/Deckhand

I don’t really feel that any subject in school influenced my career path. IT was all about the work experience. I have always been interested in how things work and move.

I really think there is a gap there, I would have loved to have learned more about the sector in school. Always had an interest but no information.

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Louise Mc Donald, Private (Line)
I always knew I wanted to join the army as a recruit. Therfore my subjects in school did not influence my career. However I completed my Leaving Cert as it is important to have in case things did not go to plan. I also focused a lot on sports, I played Ladies gaelic for my local G.A.A and camogie. I had to keep a standard of fitness as that is one of the main requirements for the army.

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Tania Costa , Head of Events at EPIC & CHQ
I studied event management and later art history. Both have been invaluable—event management gave me the technical skills and knowledge, while art history helped me develop a keen eye for detail and an appreciation for beauty, both of which are crucial in event planning.

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