My Work

I am curently working as a special needs assistant at Scoil Bhride Shantalla in Galway. I love my job and get great satisfaction from seeing students progress and develop. I am currently working with three students with varying levels of need. My educational background is in the area of psychology and I hope to eventually go on to work as an educational psychologist. I am currnetly completing a course in teacher training to strengthen my knowledge of working in the Irish primary education system.

Likes

I just love animals. I have had a number of pets in the past, fish, budgies, cats and dogs, but sadly not at the moment. I have to admit, I'm more of a dog person rather than cats. Such loyal little friends! The last dog I had was a Cavalier King Charles, and was absolutely beautiful, though a cheeky little thain. She had huge, endearing brown eyes and whats called a penny spot on her head, though she was mostly white on her body, not exactly prize winning spots. People often commented on how pretty she was. She had no manners though, despite being a real "peta" as they in Irish.

Where I Iive

I am currently living in Knocnacarra, on the outskirts of Galway city.
It's quite a big area, with about 13,000 people living there and has grown hugely, as have many suburbs in Ierland in recent years. When I first came there, 23 years ago, there were only two estates, but now I hardly know my way round the place myself! unfortunately, also as with many other areas in Ireland also, there was very little planning in the area and traffic, as well as lack of facilities are a problem.

Galway itself is located on the west of the city and is known as the City of the Tribes. Galway is and unplanned city and there are lots of interesting streets and and laneways. It is steeped in history and culture and is a very popular tourist destination. During the summer in particular, there are a number of festivals on such as the Arts Festival and the world famous Galway races. For relaxation, you can't beat a stroll anlong the prom of Galway Bay.