SHSS Alumnae Link - Melissa Duggan

Welcome to SHSS Alumnae Link.

This is where we connect with past pupils and find out what they’re up to now.

This week we linked with Melissa Duggan who graduated in 2015.

Name and position:

Melissa Duggan, Cork Senior Ladies footballer/pharmacist.

Lives:

Dublin.

Best memory of Sacred Heart:

Lunchtime chats with my friends.

What were your favourite classes?

I loved all of my classes especially Chemistry, Maths and English.

Tell us about your career progression to date:

I graduated from Masters of Pharmacy in 2020. Now I work as a locum pharmacist in Dublin.

If you weren’t in the job you have, what would you be doing?

Playing football and doing something sports related!!

Advice you would give your teenage self:

Take every opportunity that comes your way in life, don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and always do the best you can in everything you try your hand at.

Favourite quote or motto?

If you fail to prepare, then prepare to fail.

What is your hidden talent?

Not sure if it is a hidden talent but I am deceivingly strong even at 5ft 2 :) 

Huge thanks to Melissa for taking the time to answer our questions.

See you soon for the next instalment of SHSS Alumnae Link.