“Be unapologetically yourself because the people who love you will see you and support you. If anyone doesn’t, don’t let their negativity take away from you. “Be you and be the best you can, that’s all anyone is doing in life – the best they can. “Focus on yourself and I think one of the…
GARY Tyrrell understands that the fight against climate change and global warming is a long and difficult one, but firmly believes that every one of us has a crucial part to play with the tools and knowledge we have. Former student at Old Bawn Community School, Gary Tyrrell is a climate action officer at An…
In 2001, Jennifer returned home for good and Patricia O’Connor let her know that Donnybrook Travel – a company which had purchased Travel Machine – was looking for an accountant. And she stayed there until 2006, when a spanner was thrown into the works. “This was another big hit really,” Jennifer recalls. “In 2006, I…
“There is no clear path through life,” Liz says. “You learn as you go. “I always tell my kids, don’t have any regrets in life because ultimately, you learn from them and they can make you what you are today. “I try to tell them that as long as they give something a good shot,…
It just so happens that Brendan Hyland, an Olympic swimmer, spent his fundamental years living across the road from a swimming pool. Some might say its faith, luck or whatever else. But like Roman philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca once said, “luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity”. Read the full article HERE. Sign Up…
Hayden Moore talks to Jenessa Scott, who has married her ambition and initiative with great effect, scaling the heights to become a mechanical engineer. Day-to-day, the Tallaght woman plays a key role in project management, identifying materials with different venders to supply clients. “I really like the challenge of it,” she says. “No project is…
We are delighted to launch a new Inspiring People feature with The Echo Newspaper! Our aim is to provide a diverse range of inspiring career examples to local young people. Enjoy, share, and please sign up to volunteer for Inspiring the Future Ireland over at our website! The first feature is the inspirational Leon Diop…
Super news! We are BACK for the September 2021 school season. Teachers, sign up here! We have some exciting FREE Careers Programmes offered exclusively to schools in South County Dublin. As you may know, Inspiring the Future Ireland, is a careers awareness programme targeted at 5th and 6th class, which helps children build a foundation…
Welcome, Secondary Teacher! I hope you had a wonderful summer and are settling back into the new school year. Great news, were back with our FREE Careers Programmes offered exclusively to schools in South County Dublin. Sign up here! As you may know, Inspiring the Future Ireland, is a careers project that helps students build…
It’s hard to believe it’s summer and we’re finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel during this challenging time. We wanted to send a warm thank you to everyone who took part in this academic year’s Inspiring the future Ireland events. Let’s recap! Recap of 2021 Events So Far Online Career Networking…
Good news – there are still plenty of opportunities to get involved over the summer. The academic year is coming to a close, but we have a host of opportunities for grabs! We are launching an ambitious communications piece this Summer and we want you to be at the forefront. Your voice is so important…
