Gerry O’Connor participated in SECAD’s ‘Start your own business’ course. Gerry came to SECAD with qualifications in interior joinery and extensive experience after a career starting out as an apprentice Joiner..

Shelley O’ Donovan had the seed of a business idea ignited from past experience in the education field and further study in play therapy when she was recommended to get in touch with SECAD by a colleague.

Alina Cugunova attended SECAD’s ‘Start your own business’ course in 2012. Alina is the founder of the Eyelina, an eyebrow and eyelash clinic based in Cork city.

Moloney’s Cottage is a small-scale market garden producing fresh, seasonal vegetables in Carrigaline, Co. Cork.