Department of Education and Youth

Education & Teaching

Guidance Counsellor - Brian Howard

Brian Howard works as a Guidance Counsellor in Newbridge College in Kildare. He attended secondary school in Patrician Secondary School Newbridge. Following his Leaving Certificate he went on to do

Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Astronomer - Dave McDonald

Science Ambassador Dave McDonald is a health and safety representative by day, and amateur astronomer by night. In 2008 he became only the second person to discover an asteroid from

Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Analytical Chemist - Brian O'Connor

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

Tusla Child and Family Agency

Psychology & Social Care

Child Protection and Welfare Social Worker - Fiona O'Sullivan

CRH plc

Engineering, Manufacturing & Energy

Mechanical Engineer - Damien Mason

Damien Mason studied Mechanical Engineering in the University of Limerick. He is now working as a Mechanical Engineer for Irish Cement and is based in Drogheda

Bord Iascaigh Mhara

Maritime, Fishing & Aquaculture

Fishmonger - Nicola O'Higgins

Nichola O'Higgins owns and runs a fish shop in Wicklow with her Husband, who is also a Chef.  The job entails sourcing the best supply of fish, presenting