I completed my MA in Archaeology and Heritage with the University of Leicester in 2010. I went on to work as an intern for the National Museum of Ireland: Archaeology, and then the Dublin City Archives. However, I found it very hard to find a permanent job in museum or archival research, so I started working as a content writer for a software provider.
After losing my job during lockdown, I decided to go back to college, where I studied Environmental Science at University College Dublin. I completed my MSc in 2022 and started working as a Graduate Environmental Consultant with the design, engineering and project-management consultancy AtkinsRéalis in January 2023.
I’ve now decided to focus on the cultural heritage environment. Work so far includes the writing of an Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Constraints Study for the Dunboyne & Clonee Pedestrian and Cycle Scheme. I joined CIfA to meet other people working in the area and hope to become a full Member over the next few years. I really look forward to attending the events and training that CIfA has to offer.
