We invited student Ben Coyne to write about his work experience facilitated by Inspiring the Future Ireland and The Echo. Read what Ben has to say: My week working for the echo was one of the most enjoyable weeks I have ever had. Being able to write about something I am passionate about and having…
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ON FRIDAY, March 4, 2022, the teachers and students at St Aidan’s community school in Tallaght revealed to the public their amazing Well-being and Neurodiversity walls. The new walls in the school were made and created by ideas from members of the student council. They worked with artist Julie the Genie who designed both walls,…
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This week we have students from Adamstown visiting CBRE for their work placements! The student got a pleasant surprise when they stepped into the office for the first time as it was recently upgraded to a super modern design! They worked on their project for the week and getting then networked each day. They also…
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Inspiring the Future Ireland is very pleased to have hosted our first virtual work placement with Intel Ireland! “The students were amazing. So engaged and worked super hard!” Over 4 weeks students participated in 2 sessions per week of 2.5 hours per day. They began and ended the day with a call with their placement…
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“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…
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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…
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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…
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“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,…
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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…
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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…
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