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High-Flyers in STEMHigh-Flyers in STEM S3E5: #GreatnessHasNoGender - Catherine Clery, R&D Director, and Anne Grealish, Snr. Strategic Excellence Program Manager - MedtronicIn this episode of High-Flyers in STEM – #GreatnessHasNoGender, Deirdre Finnerty sits down with Catherine Clery, R&D Director, and Anne Grealish, Snr. Strategic Excellence Program Manager at Medtronic, a company driving real change in medical technology and shaping the future of patient care. Catherine and Anne take us inside their world—one where cutting-edge engineering meets real-world impact. They share their career journeys, the moments that shaped them as leaders, and what it takes to drive meaningful innovation in a field where precision and purpose go hand in hand. We explore leadership in STEM, the evolving landscape for w...2025-04-2137 min
High-Flyers in STEMHigh-Flyers in STEM S3E4: #GreatnessHasNoGender - Anastasija Ponomarjova, Production Unit Manager and Michelle Martin, Senior Quality Engineer - MGS Healthcare ManufacturingIn this episode of High-Flyers in STEM #GreatnessHasNoGender, host Deirdre Finnerty sits down with Anastasija Ponomarjova, Production Unit Manager, and Michelle Martin, Senior Quality Engineer at MGS Healthcare Manufacturing, to talk about what it really takes to thrive in the world of high-precision manufacturing. This episode proves that you don’t always have to start with a perfect plan. Through a mix of curiosity, resilience, and straight-up determination, Anastasija and Michelle carved out careers that challenge expectations, from managing the pressures of production to making tough calls on quality in a high-stakes industry, they share the moments tha...2025-04-1520 min
High-Flyers in STEMHigh-Flyers in STEM S3E3: #GreatnessHasNoGender - Pauline Guinan, Senior Director of Analytical Development, and Aisling Horan, Associate Director of Validation - Novo Nordisk Production IrelandIn Episode 3 of High-Flyers in STEM – #GreatnessHasNoGender, we sit down with two leaders from Novo Nordisk Production Ireland, Pauline Guinan, Senior Director of Analytical Development, and Aisling Horan, Associate Director of Validation. Hosted by Deirdre Finnerty, this conversation explores the power of commitment—and how true growth can come from embracing opportunities before you feel ready, fueled by the belief and trust of those who see your potential even when you don’t. Pauline and Aisling share their journeys from the lab to leadership and the moments that proved confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s somethin...2025-04-0826 min
High-Flyers in STEMHigh-Flyers in STEM S3E2: #GreatnessHasNoGender - Orlaith Lawler, Vice President of EU Operations and Sarah Keane, Senior Manager of EHS - Beckman CoulterJoin us in this episode of High-Flyers in STEM - #GreatnessHasNoGender, where we sit down with two leaders shaping the future at Beckman Coulter: Orlaith Lawler, Vice President of EU Operations, and Sarah Keane, Senior Manager of EHS. Hosted by Deirdre Finnerty, Director at HERO Recruitment, this conversation delves into what it takes to lead in STEM while ensuring an inclusive, level playing field for all. From navigating their careers without rigid plans to the moments that pushed them to grow, Orlaith and Sarah share true insights on leadership, resilience, and the importance of backing yourself—especially in...2025-04-0133 min
High-Flyers in STEMHigh-Flyers in STEM S3E1: #GreatnessHasNoGender - Antoinette Curtin, Quality Assurance Director and Sinead Finn, Staff Process Engineer - DexcomWe’re launching a new season of High-Flyers in STEM - #GreatnessHasNoGender, the podcast by HERO Recruitment that spotlights the leaders shaping the future of STEM. In this first episode, Deirdre Finnerty sits down with Antoinette Curtin, Quality Assurance Director, and Sinéad Finn, Staff Process Engineer at Dexcom. From Dexcom’s state-of-the-art facility in Athenry, they’re not just advancing continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology—they’re setting new standards in diabetes care and redefining what leadership in STEM looks like. Antoinette and Sinead share the pivotal moments that shaped their careers—the mentors who challenged them, the setb...2025-03-2441 min
High-Flyers in STEMHigh-Flyers in STEM S2E6: #GreatnessHasNoGender - Samantha Murphy, Business Unit Manager, and Aine Brennan, Value Stream Lead - WestJoin us for the final episode of High-Flyers in STEM #GreatnessHasNoGender, hosted by Deirdre Finnerty, Director at HERO Recruitment, as we welcome Samantha Murphy, Business Unit Manager, and Aine Brennan, Value Stream Lead at West. Together, they share their phenomenal journeys, offering insight into what it takes to lead and inspire in STEM. Samantha’s transition from a Bachelor of Arts to engineering wasn’t just a career shift—it was a bold leap into a world where her passion for problem-solving could save lives. Aine’s journey began with a te...2025-01-2126 min
High-Flyers in STEMHigh-Flyers in STEM S2E5: #GreatnessHasNoGender - Maria Noonan Shanahan, Operations Lead for Ireland and Deirdre Drennan, Quality Manager - MCC LabelJoin us for a fresh new episode of High-Flyers in STEM #GreatnessHasNoGender, hosted by Deirdre Finnerty, Director at HERO Recruitment. This week, we welcome two pioneering women from MCC Label: Maria Noonan Shanahan, Operations Lead for Ireland, and Deirdre Drennan, Quality Manager. They're redefining what's possible in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math’s), leading with purpose, resilience, and a dedication to driving meaningful change. In this episode, Maria and Deirdre share the moments that have defined their careers and discuss their unique paths in a field where their voices make a profound impact. Maria’s story is one o...2025-01-0746 min
High-Flyers in STEMHigh-Flyers in STEM S2E4: #GreatnessHasNoGender - Marilyn Bane, Production Supervisor, Deirdre Hardiman, R&D Product Development Engineering Manager and Colleen Markland, PMO Leader EMEA - TE ConnectivityIn this impactful episode, host Deirdre Finnerty, Director of HERO Recruitment sits down with three dynamic leaders from TE Connectivity—a global innovator in engineering solutions with a steadfast dedication to diversity and inclusion. Joining us are Marilyn Bane, Production Supervisor, Deirdre Hardiman, R&D Product Development Engineering Manager, and Colleen Markland, PMO Leader for EMEA. These remarkable women share the defining moments of their journeys, from boldly pursuing unexpected career paths to shaping their industries with unwavering passion and expertise. Together, they discuss how they’re challenging stereotypes, making waves in traditionally male-dominated fields, and creating lasti...2024-12-0235 min
High-Flyers in STEMHigh-Flyers in STEM S2E3: #GreatnessHasNoGender - Fiona King, Senior Manager, Research and Development and Annemarie Beglin, QA Director - Cook MedicalJoin us in this episode of #GreatnessHasNoGender, hosted by Deirdre Finnerty, Director at HERO Recruitment, as we meet two amazing leaders from Cook Medical: Fiona King, Senior Manager, Research and Development, and Annemarie Beglin, QA Director. In this episode, we explore how Fiona and Annemarie are making an impact, from advocating for gender diversity in engineering to empowering the next generation through mentorship and community outreach. With women holding 55% of management roles at Cook Medical, the company is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Initiatives like gender-neutral job descriptions, global hiring bias training, and programs s...2024-11-2651 min
High-Flyers in STEMHigh-Flyers in STEM S2E2: #GreatnessHasNoGender - Vivienne McNulty and Honora Egan, Innovation Managers - Hollister IncorporatedJoin us in this episode of High-Flyers in STEM #GreatnessHasNoGender hosted by Deirdre Finnerty, Director at HERO Recruitment, as we celebrate Vivienne McNulty and Honora Egan, Innovation Managers at Hollister Incorporated, who are driving change and inspiring the next generation in STEM! In this episode, Deirdre Finnerty sits down with two remarkable women leading innovation at Hollister Incorporated—a global medical device company that's committed to driving equity at every level. We take a deep dive into the journeys of Vivienne and Honora—two powerhouse women whose paths in STEM have been marked by resilience, innovat...2024-11-1935 min
High-Flyers in STEMHigh-Flyers in STEM S2E1: #GreatnessHasNoGender - Aoife Carter, Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager and Claire O'Brien, Director of Regulatory Affairs - Boston ScientificJoin us in this episode of High-Flyers in STEM #GreatnessHasNoGender hosted by Deirdre Finnerty, Director at HERO Recruitment, as we explore how Boston Scientific is reshaping the landscape for women in STEM! Featuring the incredible journeys of Aoife Carter, Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager, and Claire O’Brien, Director of Regulatory Affairs, we dive into their two decades of experience and the impactful initiatives driving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) at Boston Scientific in Ireland.Discover how Aoife’s passion for engineering and Claire’s problem-solving mindset reflect a culture of support and mentorship that empower...2024-11-1145 min
KCLR96FMThe Saturday Show with Edward Hayden: Saturday 9th November 2024On today's show live from Newhaven Kitchens in Carlow celebrating their relaunch weekend, we spoke to Martin Rice Newhaven Kitchens Proprietor, designer Deirdre Cahill and their operations manager Valerie Conroy.
We also spoke to Ronan Collins about his upcoming show "Showband Hits & Stories" in the Visual in Carlow and Maria O'Rourke spoke about her book launch "Remembering Carlow".
We spoke with our resident gardening expert Shirley Lanigan, Joe Quinn from Continental Stone, Theresa Mullins from Furniture and Design in Bagenalstown and Karen Finnerty of Gowan Home.2024-11-091h 23
The Irish Genealogy PodcastEpisode 8 - Bessborough Mother and Baby HomeAll of my links are here.
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YouTube clip of mother, Madeleine who spoke at the 2024 Bessborough Commemoration.
News pieces about mother and baby homes (not just Bessborough)
Bessborough book by Deirdre Finnerty - contains the accounts of three women who went through Bessborough.2024-09-0111 min
Another ChapterS2. Chapter 3. Interview with Nurse Fancy Pants, Chloe CowmanIn S.2. Chapter Three enjoy this entertaining interview with Chloe Cowman, a.k.a. Nurse Fancy Pants. Chloe is a much loved Bookstagrammer with a following of over 16 thousand people. She is an award-nominated blogger, a mammy to her beautiful little girl, a nurse, and a full-time promoter of Tiny Joys! Perhaps better known to us as Nurse Fancy Pants, we’re delighted to have Chloe here to chat about her love of reading and life as a well-known bookstagrammer. Books referred to in the episode:Little Women - Louisa May AlcottThe Gift of Fear - Gavin de BeckerHarriet the Sp...2024-02-131h 01
From Our Own CorrespondentVoices from Gaza and IsraelKate Adie presents stories from Israel, Gaza, Germany, New Caledonia and Hungary.Public pressure is growing on Israel’s prime minister to secure the release of more than 200 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Lucy Williamson has been talking to one man whose family was taken captive from Kibbutz Be’eri.Deirdre Finnerty spoke to an Irish-Palestinian family, who were visiting relatives in northern Gaza when the conflict began, and fled to Khan Younis. She hears about the struggle to access basic supplies and the risks faced on a daily basis.The German gove...2023-11-0228 min
kembar kelek[EPUB] [read] Bessborough by Deirdre Finnerty [EPUB] [read] Bessborough by Deirdre Finnerty Read Online Bessborough by Deirdre Finnerty is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Bessborough for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://baksoanakan.blogspot.com/60700819-bessborough **Download Book Here ==> https://baksoanakan.blogspot.com/60700819-bessborough Book Synopsis : For over seventy years, Bessborough House, a grand country mansion on the outskirts of Cork city, operated as one of Ireland's biggest mother and baby institutions. Women and girls who walked up its stone steps...2023-09-0100 min
kembar kampret[EPUB] [read] Bessborough by Deirdre Finnerty [EPUB] [read] Bessborough by Deirdre Finnerty Read Online Bessborough by Deirdre Finnerty is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Bessborough for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://baksoanakan.blogspot.com/60700819-bessborough **Download Book Here ==> https://baksoanakan.blogspot.com/60700819-bessborough Book Synopsis : For over seventy years, Bessborough House, a grand country mansion on the outskirts of Cork city, operated as one of Ireland's biggest mother and baby institutions. Women and girls who walked up its stone steps...2023-09-0100 min
kembar belek[EPUB] [read] Bessborough by Deirdre Finnerty[EPUB] [read] Bessborough by Deirdre Finnerty Read Online Bessborough by Deirdre Finnerty is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Bessborough for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://baksoanakan.blogspot.com/60700819-bessborough **Download Book Here ==> https://baksoanakan.blogspot.com/60700819-bessborough Book Synopsis : For over seventy years, Bessborough House, a grand country mansion on the outskirts of Cork city, operated as one of Ireland's biggest mother and baby institutions. Women and girls who walked up its stone steps were warned never to reveal their true identities...2023-09-0110 min
The Recruitment Network PodcastHead-To-Head: Episode 26Episode 26: Deirdre Finnerty and Lee Reynolds
The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Deirdre Finnerty, Director of Hero and Lee Reynolds, MD of Kingsley Consulting.
Sneak Peak:
Deirdre Finnerty:
As a dedicated Recruitment Director at HERO, I have been fortunate to embark on an enriching journey within the recruitment industry.
At HERO, we hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring...2023-07-0630 minAnother ChapterChapter Nine - Interview with Steven O' RiordanIn this episode Claire & Rebecca chat to Steven O’ Riordan who co-authored the book “Whispering Hope” about women who survived the Magdalene Laundries. Raised to advocate for those who needed his help, Steven got involved with meeting survivors of Magdalene Laundries, helping them to access the redress scheme, and took it upon himself to help to tell the stories that these women had kept quiet for far too long.Steven’s book Whispering Hope tells the accounts of five women who survived the Magdalene Laundries. His documentary The Forgotten Maggies is available on YouTube. Watch "The Forgotten Maggies"...2023-02-211h 00Another ChapterChapter Eight - Do you read non-fiction?In Chapter 8 Claire and Rebecca sit down and delve a bit deeper into the world of non-fiction. Why do we read non-fiction? What constitutes non-fiction? And why do we not read as much non-fiction when we compare it to the amount of fiction we consume? We hope you enjoy listening to our discussion as much as we enjoyed having it.—Recommended / Suggested books:The Kennedy Curse by James PattersonPerversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story by Julie K. BrownCatch and Kill by Ronan Farr...2023-02-0757 min
Another ChapterChapter Six - Interview with Aoife CassidyIf anyone can tell you how to make time to read amid the chaos of day to day life, it’s mum of 4 Aoife Cassidy! In this episode, Rebecca chats to Aoife and discovers what it is like to become an advocate for secular education, who Aoife’s literary dinner guests would be, and what plans Aoife has for her future!- - -Books recommended in this episode are:“From Caucasia, with love” by Danzy Senna“Nothing but Blue Sky” by Kathleen McMahon“We don’t know ourselves” by Fintan O’ Toole...2023-01-171h 03
Another ChapterChapter Five - 2022 Round-up (Part 2)In Chapter 5, with a glass of bubbles to toast both the new year and the new podcast, Claire and Rebecca reflect on their year of reading in 2022! In this episode - which is split in two for your convenience - they talk about their favourite books across a variety of categories and also share some feedback of their listener’s favourites. We have included the list of the books mentioned in this second half of this chapter if you want to expand your TBR!—————Books Mentioned in this Episode: "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus "The R...2023-01-0442 min
Another ChapterChapter Five - 2022 Round-up (Part 1)In Chapter 5, with a glass of bubbles to toast both the new year and the new podcast, Claire and Rebecca reflect on their year of reading in 2022! In this episode - which is split in two for your convenience - they talk about their favourite books across a variety of categories and also share some feedback of their listener’s favourites. We have included the list of the books mentioned in this half of Chapter 5 below if you want to expand your TBR!—————Books Mentioned in this Episode:"Take My Hand" by Dolen Perkins-Valde...2023-01-0347 min
World Review from the New StatesmanWhat happened in Ireland’s mother and baby institutions? With Deirdre FinnertyBessborough House, a grand mansion on the outskirts of the city of Cork, was one of Ireland’s largest mother and baby institutions, open from 1922 to 1998. Thousands of women and girls confined there had their babies taken from them and placed for adoption, often without maternal consent.In her new bestselling book, Bessborough: Three Women, Three Decades, Three Stories of Courage, the BBC journalist Deirdre Finnerty recounts the stories of three women who spent time there across three different decades, and the devastating impact the institution had on their lives.She speaks to Ali...2022-06-0623 min
Irish Radio CanadaBessborough: Three Women. Three Decades. Three Stories of CourageDeirdre Finnerty - For over seventy years, Bessborough House, a grand country mansion on the outskirts of Cork city, operated as one of Ireland’s biggest mother and baby institutions.2022-06-0524 minFrom Our Own CorrespondentDeath In BaghdadThe assassination in a US air strike of the senior Iranian general Qasem Soleimani raises the prospect of a response from Teheran that few can predict. Jim Muir reports on the significance of the US target and what might happen next.Thirty years ago the United States acted to remove another foreign threat, this time closer to home. Following the US invasion of Panama shortly before Christmas, the country's military leader General Manuel Noriega surrendered to US troops on January the 3rd, 1990. David Adams was there.In Ireland it used to be common for unmarried...2020-01-0428 minFrom Our Own Correspondent"May it Pass"Kate Adie introduces correspondents' stories. Today: Mark Lowen takes the increasingly well-trodden path to the mosque for another funeral in Turkey; Vin Ray visits the secretive airbase at the centre of the US's drone warfare, and he speaks to the pilots who juggle family life and fighting; Linda Pressly is in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where heightened security and fear intermingle, and meets up with an old friend and colleague; Richard Dove is in Freetown, Sierra Leone, where you can find everything - as long as you're rich; and with a deep chill in relations between the White House and the...2017-01-0728 min