Diarmuid Quirke
Killarney,Co Kerry
Summary
Motivated Leaving Certificate student with a strong interest in engineering, design and problem-solving. Studying Honours Maths and Physics, with practical project experience in Design and Communication Graphics and Construction Studies. Completed engineering-related work experience with Liebherr Container Cranes and Tricel Killarney. Hardworking, reliable and eager to develop a future career in engineering.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
GAA Cúl Camps Coach
Kerry GAA
Kerry
2025.06 - Current
- Organised regular practice sessions for honing skills and techniques.
- Developed player skills by implementing strategic training programmes.
- Collaborated with other coaches for exchange of ideas and methods.
- Adjusted coaching style according to changing needs of the team, maximising adaptability and flexibility.
Engineering Work Experience
Tricel
Killarney, Co Kerry
2023.11 - 2024.02
- Carried out project tasks under supervision.
- Used safety equipment, measuring instruments, and technical drawing software across different project stages.
- Visited sites with engineer to support servicing and maintenance tasks.
Engineering Work Experience
Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd
Killarney, Co Kerry
2024.02 - 2024.04
- Used problem-solving skills to resolve challenges and prioritise workload.
- Carried out duties with strict compliance to company standards and policies.
- Assisted managers in compiling and organising materials for meetings.
Shop Assistant
Keane's Supervalue Killorglin
Killorglin, Co Kerry
2023.09 - Current
- Guiding customers to locate products or alternative items.
- Replenishing floor stock and processing deliveries promptly, maximising product availability for customers.
- Covering extra shifts and maintaining flexible schedule to achieve store goals.
- Updating product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
GAA Referee
Kerry GAA County Board
, Co Kerry
2022.03 - Current
- Managing post-match records and reports.
- Building and maintaining rapport with managers, participants and assistant officiators by communicating clearly.
- Motivating individuals and groups to achieve positive results against set goals.
D'kindling Business Owner
Diarmuid Quirke
, Co Kerry
2019.10 - Current
- Applying digital marketing tactics to drive business growth and awareness.
- Establishing and successfully managing a profitable business, demonstrating exceptional entrepreneurial skills and business acumen.
- Applying customer feedback to inform business strategy and foster continued loyalty.
- Researching and identifying potential business opportunities in untapped markets to drive revenue.
Assistant football coach
O'Day Football Academy
Milltown, Co Kerry
2022.01 - 2024.01
- Coached young individuals to refine specific techniques and enhance confidence.
- Led practice sessions to simulate gameplay and help athletes learn new strategies.
- Collaborated with coaches to develop training curricula for different age groups.
- Educated participants on acceptable behaviour and standards of play.
Science teacher assistant
Whos4Science
, Co Kerry
2021.05 - 2023.09
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Used varied resources and technologies to maximise student engagement and understanding.
- Instructed students on proper use of equipment, chemicals and materials.
Education
Junior Certificate -
Presentation Secondary School
Milltown, Co Kerry 2020.09 -
Skills
- Technology-savvy
- Good communication skills
- Literacy skills
- Organisational ability
- Strong Leadership
- Negotiator
- Team Orientated
- Decision-maker
- Quick learner
- Hard worker
- Quick Learner
- Hard Worker
- Fit and Sporty
Affiliations
- Football
- Watersports
- Basketball
- Badminton
- Farming
- Music
Accomplishments
- Captained school football team to win the school’s first ever Kerry Corn Uí Mhuirí competition, 2026
- Won the U15 and U17 Mid Kerry Football Competition 2021 and 2023
- Represented Kerry in intercounty badminton Competitions 2021-2023
- Won the division 1 Kerry School Boys Soccer league 2023- MEK U16
- Awarded Gaeltacht Scholarship July 2022
- Sofia Physics 2nd place November 2019
- Started Kindling Business February 2020
- Fleadh Ceoil Ciarraí group winner 2018
Languages
English
Fluent
Irish
Upper intermediate
French
Intermediate
Certification
- Full Drivers Licence
- Munster GAA Coach Education programme Certificate
- Grab Your Whistle LGFA Go Games Certificate
- GAA level 2 Refereeing course certificate
- Basic first aid certificate including CPR
References
- Siobhán Keane, Supervalu, Killorglin, Co. Kerry (087-2644935)
- David Heasman, Liebherr Containers Ltd. Killarney, Co. Kerry (087-9416340)
- George McCarthy, Tricel, Killarney, Co. Kerry (087-8260139)
- PJ Reidy, GAA Co-Ordinator, Kerry (086-6030911)
Timeline
GAA Cúl Camps Coach
Kerry GAA
2025.06 - Current
Engineering Work Experience
Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd
2024.02 - 2024.04
Engineering Work Experience
Tricel
2023.11 - 2024.02
Shop Assistant
Keane's Supervalue Killorglin
2023.09 - Current
GAA Referee
Kerry GAA County Board
2022.03 - Current
Assistant football coach
O'Day Football Academy
2022.01 - 2024.01
Science teacher assistant
Whos4Science
2021.05 - 2023.09
Junior Certificate -
Presentation Secondary School
2020.09 -
D'kindling Business Owner
Diarmuid Quirke
2019.10 - Current