Celebrating the journey of Tirlán’s first ‘Unearth Your Future’ graduates

At the end of August, we marked a very special milestone at Tirlán – the graduation of our first cohort of Unearth Your Future participants, who officially completed their two-year programme. Since joining us in September 2023, this talented group has embraced every opportunity to grow, learn and contribute, supported by colleagues from all corners of the organisation.

The final celebration was a chance to pause and reflect on everything they’ve achieved. It was a fun day, filled with stories, laughter and a few emotional moments too.

One of the most memorable parts of the day was when each graduate privately read a letter they had written to themselves on their very first day. They reflected on how they felt starting out, what they’ve learned and what they’re looking forward to next.

The group also had the chance to sit down with Seán Molloy for an open and relaxed conversation about their experiences in Tirlán. Later, Sean was joined by Chairman John Murphy and Board Member Brendan Hayes, who helped present each graduate with their certificate. We also celebrated some specific achievements:

• The “Sustaining Our World Through Living Proof” graduate project team received an award for their work.
• Leah Brennan was honoured with the Tirlán Challenge Award for her impressive Green Belt project, in what was a tight vote, such was the high level of the projects.

To the graduates – thank you for your professionalism, your enthusiasm and the fun you brought to every interaction. You’ve made a lasting impression, and we can’t wait to see what you do next.