Academic Work
Archaeological Researcher
Jul-Dec 2006 UCD
I was employed full time as an archaeological researcher focusing on the analysis of over 17,000 lithic artefacts excavated on Lambay Island by Prof. Gabriel Cooney.
I was employed full time as an archaeological researcher focusing on the analysis of over 17,000 lithic artefacts excavated on Lambay Island by Prof. Gabriel Cooney.
Research Assistant and Tutor
Aug 2005-May 2006 UCD
During term I worked as a tutor with first year archaeology and irish studies students.
I also worked as a researcher on a number of projects including Behy court-tomb and Mesolithic sites at Belderrig, Co. Mayo, Leshemstown, Co. Westmeath and Warrenfield in Scotland. I mainly carried out lithic analyses but I also worked with GIS for some of the projects.
During term I worked as a tutor with first year archaeology and irish studies students.
I also worked as a researcher on a number of projects including Behy court-tomb and Mesolithic sites at Belderrig, Co. Mayo, Leshemstown, Co. Westmeath and Warrenfield in Scotland. I mainly carried out lithic analyses but I also worked with GIS for some of the projects.
Field Work
Supervisor
Jul-Aug 2007 UCD
I worked as a as a survey and excavation supervisor on sites at Belderrig, Co. Mayo and Templeteenaun, Co. Wicklow.
I worked as a as a survey and excavation supervisor on sites at Belderrig, Co. Mayo and Templeteenaun, Co. Wicklow.
Supervisor
Jun-Jul 2006 UCD
I worked as a supervisor on a month-long excavation of a mesolithic site in Belderrig Co. Mayo. As well as excavating I carried out and supervised EDM surveys of the surrounding landscape.
I worked as a supervisor on a month-long excavation of a mesolithic site in Belderrig Co. Mayo. As well as excavating I carried out and supervised EDM surveys of the surrounding landscape.
Site Assistant
Sep 2005 MG&Co. Ltd
I worked as a site assistant on the excavation of a medieval castle in Killeen Co. Meath.
I worked as a site assistant on the excavation of a medieval castle in Killeen Co. Meath.
Site Assistant
Aug-Sep 2004 VJK Ltd
I worked as a site assistant on the excavation of a medieval castle at Carrickmines in County Dublin.
I worked as a site assistant on the excavation of a medieval castle at Carrickmines in County Dublin.
Other Work
Committee Member
PhD Representative
Chairperson/Editor
Feb 2006-Feb 2007 AYIA
I served as the chairperson of the Association of Young Irish Archaeologists. As part of this role I was on the organising committee for the annual conference and I co-edited the subsequent proceedings.
I served as the chairperson of the Association of Young Irish Archaeologists. As part of this role I was on the organising committee for the annual conference and I co-edited the subsequent proceedings.
Volunteer
2007 School of Life
In 2007 I travelled for five months in India and Nepal. During the trip I undertook Volunteer work in the School of Life, Varanasi where I worked with local street children. I also worked as a volunteer in Mother Teresa’s home for the elderly, sick and abandoned, Varanasi.
In 2007 I travelled for five months in India and Nepal. During the trip I undertook Volunteer work in the School of Life, Varanasi where I worked with local street children. I also worked as a volunteer in Mother Teresa’s home for the elderly, sick and abandoned, Varanasi.
Outreach
Outreach Activities: In April 2008 I gave a series of 'taster talks' in archaeology as part of the UCD Stepping Stones programme for primary school children