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Richard Storey is a Shift Manager working with McDonalds in the Navan Road.   Following his Leaving Cert he embarked on a two year Sports Therapy course.  McDonalds have sent him on a number of management courses and he plans to take some additional courses this year to enhance his management skills.

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