Testimonials
COMMENTARY FROM OUR FORMER STUDENTS, TUTORS, & FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL
COMMENTARY FROM OUR FORMER STUDENTS, TUTORS, & FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL
Mark Wilkes is a jeweller and watchmaker here in Dublin who graduated from the full-time course in 2019. He moved from his IT career to pursue his goldsmithing dreams and hasn’t looked back.
Ian graduated in 2023 and later went on to work for esteemed Dublin jeweller, Paul Sheeran. He is currently a full-time goldsmith.
Damian Duggan is the Secretary and Treasurer at the Association of Fine Jewellers here in Ireland. Having hired several of Deirdre O’Donnell’s students, his expertise and testimony is priceless.
Síne Vasquez graduated from our 2018 course and has since gone on to run an incredibly successful business of her own, Síne Vasquez Jewellery. Síne is a wonderful example of how our course prepares you for a career in jewellery.
Breda Haugh is a friend of the course and a tutor to our students. Breda owns her own jewellery business here in Dublin, Breda Haugh Jewellery.
Nadine Foran graduated from our full-year course in 2019. After graduating, she worked for Deirdre O’Donnell Contemporary Jewellery, and opened her own business, Nadine Foran Jewellery in 2023.
A former student, Harry produced unique unisex jewellery during his time in our full-time course. Harry is now living in Canada and hoping to return back to London to continue his jewellery career.
Paul Sheeran of Paul Sheeran Jewellers is a jewellery industry veteran and friend of the school. His expertise has shaped the landscape of traditional jewellery skills in Ireland for years.