Time is right for the Irishman making watches in Switzerland

Each week, Irish Times Abroad meets an Irish person working in an interesting job overseas This week, Stephen McGonigle, originally from Athlone, shares his experience of working as a watchmaker in Neuchatel in Switzerland At the time, it was very difficult to obtain a Swiss work visa, so the work experience in London was also very helpful in that respect.

Are there any particular challenges you face in your work? Work is mental at the moment, I can't think past the next few weeks and months, but that in itself is something I'd really love to remedy Do you think working abroad has offered you greater opportunities? Is there anything you miss about living and working in Ireland? . Source