Deirdre Brennan

Deirdre Brennan is an experienced academic and healthcare professional with a background in nursing and education. Currently serving as a Part-time Lecturer at University College Dublin since August 2021 and a Clinical Instructor/Assessor Ad Hoc at Trinity College Dublin since January 2019, Deirdre also holds a Part-time Assistant Lecturer position at Athlone Institute of Technology until April 2025. Previous roles include Clinical Skills Tutor at Hibernia College and Clinical Instructor at Dublin City University. Deirdre's extensive nursing experience encompasses positions at Nurse on Call Ireland, Bon Secours Health System, and Sligo General Hospital, among others. Educationally, Deirdre holds a Master of Health Sciences in Nursing Education from University of Galway, a 1st Class (Honours) BCL Law (with business) from Maynooth University, a 1st Class (Honours) BScN Nursing from St. Angela's College Sligo, and a Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Quality.