Cisco Galway

June 20, 2017

LIFE AT CISCO

48 Hours In the Life of The Best Place To Work In Ireland

I am always happy to tell people about how great it is to work for Cisco, but recently, there was a 48-hour period where I wanted to shout it from the rooftops. It all kicked off with the Great Place to Work Awards… The Great Place to Work Awards recognize workplace cultures that deliver outstanding…

April 12, 2017

LIFE AT CISCO

Arriving at Ireland’s Greatest Place to Work

When I was offered an internship at Cisco Ireland as part of my university degree, I wasn’t sure what to expect – would I be bored, would I be stressed, or would I be welcomed and thrive in my new environment? I had to wait four months between when I accepted my offer to my first day. So, that was f…

March 16, 2017

LIFE AT CISCO

Bridging the Technology Gap with Age Action

We have all, likely, struggled from time to time with explaining technology to our grandparents – or, even our parents, older siblings, aunts and uncles. From, “What’s email?” and “How do I copy and paste, again?” to “Do I have The Google?” and “Why do I want to know about this Facebook thing?” they…

January 17, 2017

LIFE AT CISCO

Cisco Galway And My Brush With a Television Career

If you’re looking for something to watch on Netflix, might I suggest Jack Taylor? For you Game of Thrones fan, it stars the lovely Iain Glen, who plays a fired detective turned private investigator. My recommendation has everything to do with the fact that it’s set in Galway, Ireland, where I live…

November 4, 2015

LIFE AT CISCO

Galway Shoots a “GOAL!”

At its heart, Irish culture has a very strong love of sport. While the Irish are very passionate about it, sometimes our success is disproportionate to the size of our love and our population. But that doesn’t stop us! Because the sporting community has a strong sense of volunteerism, it’s the found…