Leaving Cert Subjects
Eoghan O’Flynn, Head Chef (Fota Island Resort)
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
I took history, biology and tech graphics, I really can’t say any of these had a major impact on my decision to be a chef.
Liam McCaul, R&D Engineer
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
Physics, Chemistry and French. I also studied German in college. It is good to have another language regardless of what it is. Anything to do with Engineering, I would highly suggest Maths and Physics.
Jack Fitzsimons, Director of Sales & Marketing
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
I feel the practical experience, alongside the foundation in understanding consumer behaviour, these are the areas I found most interesting, was the psychological side of hospitality and ultimately how a guest feels, this is a skill you learn with experience and having been fortunate to work with prestigious hotels like The Dorchester, The Shelbourne and The Westbury, it set me up to be in an environment with the highest guest expectations, to challenge myself and craft skills in dealing with these types of guests, skills which I am very proud of and use daily.