lives in Ireland. Memories of UCD: Boeing visited UCD and hired me to work in the US when I graduated, a tremendous opportunity to work in aviation and develop my skills as a design and development engineer. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience to work on the control systems of the 747 Jumbo Jet.
works at the National Gallery of Ireland as a tour guide. Memories of UCD: Every lecture by the late Professor John Maurice Kelly was a delight. Favourite moment: During second year exams, the invigilator said “Second year BCL students, there is a mistake in question 2, subsection A” and the voice behind me said: “As far as I’m concerned the whole paper is a mistake!”
lives in Ireland, a former Principal Social Worker, she is retired. Memories of UCD: One day in 1968, sociologist Dr Conor Ward sent the whole class out to observe people for an hour. I went to St Stephen’s Green. At the time I really wondered why. After 44 years working, I now know how non-verbal communication and observation is critical in social work as many people can’t express their difficulties.
lives in Ireland and is retired. Joe attended the MGA event in early 2022. Memories of UCD: Earlsfort Terrace was my UCD, standing in the main hall and seeing the world go by – 86 St Stephen’s Green, Mills Hall, the Singing Kettle pub.
lives in Ireland and is Emeritus Professor of Plant Molecular Biology. Memories of UCD: I spent my working life in UCD and when I retired in 2001, set up an access course to Science for second-chance students. I ran it for ten years. At a celebration to mark the ten years, a former student, who had done very well, threw his arms around me and said: “Professor Harmey, you changed my life and that of my children.” I remember it with pride.
lives in the US and is a retired Judge. He lectures and is an examiner in The Law Society. He is on the board of the Ado...
lives in the US and is a retired anesthesiologist. Memories of UCD: Chatting with Gerald Foye in Earlsfort Terrace and asking him for the address of a cute OB nurse I met at St Clare Hospital in NYC while Gerry and I were doing externships in the summer of 1962. The nurse was Madeline Connell and we were married in September 1964 and are still married 60+ years later.
lives in Limerick and is retired. He was formerly a HSE Technical Services Officer. John attended the Engineering 55th class reunion in September 2021 and a pre-match lunch hosted by UCD Rugby Club for the All-Ireland League match against Garryowen in April 2022. Memories of UCD: On the third Monday in September 1964, I was among the first groups of students who moved to Belfield. There was a big article in the Evening Press that evening. I was also on the Freshman rugby team that won the Leinster Minor cup in 1963.
lives in Ireland. Now retired, Michael worked in UCD from 1972-1997 as Director of the Audio Visual Centre, then in the...
lives in Ireland. Memories of UCD: Boeing visited UCD and hired me to work in the US when I graduated, a tremendous opportunity to work in aviation and develop my skills as a design and development engineer. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience to work on the control systems of the 747 Jumbo Jet.
works at the National Gallery of Ireland as a tour guide. Memories of UCD: Every lecture by the late Professor John Maurice Kelly was a delight. Favourite moment: During second year exams, the invigilator said “Second year BCL students, there is a mistake in question 2, subsection A” and the voice behind me said: “As far as I’m concerned the whole paper is a mistake!”
lives in Ireland, a former Principal Social Worker, she is retired. Memories of UCD: One day in 1968, sociologist Dr Conor Ward sent the whole class out to observe people for an hour. I went to St Stephen’s Green. At the time I really wondered why. After 44 years working, I now know how non-verbal communication and observation is critical in social work as many people can’t express their difficulties.
lives in Ireland and is retired. Joe attended the MGA event in early 2022. Memories of UCD: Earlsfort Terrace was my UCD, standing in the main hall and seeing the world go by – 86 St Stephen’s Green, Mills Hall, the Singing Kettle pub.
lives in Ireland and is Emeritus Professor of Plant Molecular Biology. Memories of UCD: I spent my working life in UCD and when I retired in 2001, set up an access course to Science for second-chance students. I ran it for ten years. At a celebration to mark the ten years, a former student, who had done very well, threw his arms around me and said: “Professor Harmey, you changed my life and that of my children.” I remember it with pride.
lives in the US and is a retired Judge. He lectures and is an examiner in The Law Society. He is on the board of the Adoption Authority of Ireland. Memories of UCD: I was in Earlsfort Terrace and had digs at 38 Lower Leeson Street. We had all the dances – the Ags (Agricultural Science), Yerrawadies (Engineering), Sivilkems (Science) and others, most held in the Olympia ballroom off Camden Street. Love on Campus: I met my magnificent wife at the Sivilkems dance in The Crystal Ballroom in 1972 and we are a very happy pair, married for 54 years, with four children and 11 grandchildren.
lives in the US and is a retired anesthesiologist. Memories of UCD: Chatting with Gerald Foye in Earlsfort Terrace and asking him for the address of a cute OB nurse I met at St Clare Hospital in NYC while Gerry and I were doing externships in the summer of 1962. The nurse was Madeline Connell and we were married in September 1964 and are still married 60+ years later.
lives in Limerick and is retired. He was formerly a HSE Technical Services Officer. John attended the Engineering 55th class reunion in September 2021 and a pre-match lunch hosted by UCD Rugby Club for the All-Ireland League match against Garryowen in April 2022. Memories of UCD: On the third Monday in September 1964, I was among the first groups of students who moved to Belfield. There was a big article in the Evening Press that evening. I was also on the Freshman rugby team that won the Leinster Minor cup in 1963.
lives in Ireland. Now retired, Michael worked in UCD from 1972-1997 as Director of the Audio Visual Centre, then in the World Bank, Washington DC, from 1997-2012. Love on Campus: I met my wife on a return flight from a J1 Visa in the US, summer of 1971. Not quite on campus, but close.
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent.