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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)
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
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
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Art, Craft & Design
Glenn Lucas, Woodturner
Glen Lucas is a professional Woodturner. Following his Leaving Certificate he did some classes with professional woodturners. He also undertook a FÁS cabinet making course. Following a Business Skills Course which he took with the Craft Council of Ireland he set up his own
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Biological, Chemical & Pharmaceutical Science
Cian O'Mahony, Science Teacher
Cian O’Mahony is a science teacher based in Cork. Here he talks about how he chose his career and what his job is like. Science Ambassadors include newly qualified and well established Irish scientists. They work in science and technology, love their work and want to help others
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Art, Craft & Design
Jamie McCarthy-Fisher, Art Studio Manager
Jamie McCarthy-Fisher is an art studio manager working in Wild Goose Studios in Kinsale, Co Cork. He completed a MA (Hons) in English Literature in the University of Edinburgh and worked as a Journalist for some time. He moved to Ireland and started working in his Fathers studio where
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Art, Craft & Design
Liz Christy, Textile Design/Handweaver
Liz Christy is a Textile Designer and Handweaver working near Castleblaney, Co Monaghan. After her Leaving Cert she completed a certificate in Visual Education and went on to get a National Diploma in Textile Design. She is now self employed, and operates her own studio, Swallow Studios, where she displays