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Galway News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!ATU Honors 55 High-Achieving Students with ScholarshipsAtlantic Technological University honors 55 high-achieving first-year students with entrance scholarships, ranging from 550 to 625 CAO points. Each recipient receives a 500 euro bursary and a custom trophy. Seven students from County Sligo schools are among the awardees, pursuing fields like pharmacy, engineering, biomedical science, and medical science. The university, with over 30,000 students, celebrates steady growth in applications.
2026-02-1601 min
Waterford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Autism Employment Seminar: Bridging the GapJoin AsIAms Employment Seminar & Careers Event on February 7th, 2026, at ATU Sligo campus. Aim: Bridge the employment gap for autistic adults. Keynote by Adam Harris on neuro-affirmative hiring & Same Chance toolkit. Workshops on CV building & interview skills for autistic jobseekers. Expert seminars on available supports & interactive accessibility lab. Free for autistic jobseekers, family members, & business leaders. Register at asiam.ie/events/careers-fair.
2026-02-0301 min
Ocean FM DocumentariesJoin the Dots - TravelSligo local, Martina, takes to her bike and investigates other simple ways that she can cut her transport emissions. She gets advice from ATU Sligo's transport expert, Brian McCann and Gemma Woods of Sligo Cycling Campaign.Here we are encouraging anyone to dip their toes into the notion of sustainability. We circumvent complicated science to look at what sustainability means in a more everyday sense - how we can tweak things in different aspects of our lives to leave a little less impact on the planet and be more positive for the world around us. We're trying...
2026-01-2033 min
Ocean FM News ReportsPresident of Sligo Student’s Union wants government action on accommodationQuestions are being asked over how far along plans are for purpose built student accommodation in Sligo. It's almost a year since it the ATU was given approval to purchase land near its Sligo campus that has been earmarked for student accommodation. In February of last year, it was said that planning was at an early stage. Meanwhile, at the beginning of the latest academic year in September, Sligo ATU Students Union highlighted that the lack of accommodation continues to be one of...
2026-01-1903 min
The Echo Chamber from Tortoise ShackThe Donroe Doctrine – ‘I Heard You Hit My Brother’Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack
In this tortoise shack special, lecturer at ATU Sligo, Editor of the Irish Marxist Review and author of Tax Haven Ireland, Dr Brian O'Boyle, breaks down the so-called Donroe Doctrine and how it differs from the old American imperial expansionist regime. He talks about Venezuela from the Chavez-Bolivarian Revolution to the Maduro Kleptocracy and he gives a great analogy about bullying that you don't want to miss. "You hit my brother!"
The Doc mentioned is here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH5nzZU0qCc
Editors note: Tony got the Italy -Mercosur vote...
2026-01-1300 minOcean FM News ReportsRenewed calls for early commuter train between Longford and SligoThere are renewed calls for an early morning commuter train service between Longford and Sligo, Monday to Friday.The service would cater for workers, students attending ATU, and those travelling for hospital appointments, with strong demand along the Sligo-Dublin line.Supporters say such a service would take more cars off the roads, be better for the environment, and offer a more convenient travel option.Speaking to Ocean FM News Cllr Sean McGowan says the demand is clearly there, with many people already relying on car-pooling to travel daily.
2026-01-1202 min
The Sligo ShowCalry Drama Pantomime (Recorded Before Dec 2025 Postponement)(!Filmed December 2025) After their December Postponement, Calry Drama Annual Pantomime returns Jan 15/16/17th at Marian Hall, Calry. Chris Gonley joined us to tell us about 'Charlie's Bucket List'. Check out their social media for ticket details or call into the Regional Stores beside ATU Sligo. For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show websitehttps://thesligoshow.ie/The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productionshttps://pixelproductions.ie/
2026-01-1005 minOcean FM News ReportsWelfare station available to ATU students in Sligo on WednesdayWelfare station available to ATU students in Sligo on Wednesday
2025-12-0602 min
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 04/12/2025We go Davey Drifting with the Ballinafad family who are accomplished competitors in one of the fastest growing motorsports around right now.2025 has been a landmark year for the Gurteen Celtic and Arrow Harps women’s soccer teams. The two Sligo-Leitrim clubs won the two main cup and shield titles in Connacht. They were honoured last weekend by Sligo County Council.ATU Sligo women’s gaelic footballers underline Sligo LGFA’s growing prominence by winning beating UCD to win third level football’s Quill Cup - we get reflections from manager Liam Gilmartin.Plus - t...
2025-12-0442 min
Ocean FM News ReportsATU Sligo to play UCD in intervarsities soccer finalATU Sligo will contest Tuesday's Higher Education men's 'A' Premier Division final in intervarsities soccer when they take on UCD of the League of Ireland's First Division at Athlone Town Stadium.Kick-off on Tuesday is at 5:30pm.The ATU team includes a number of Sligo Rovers first-team squad members.Ocean FM Sport's Austin O'Callaghan spoke with one of them, Conor Reynolds, and team manager Darragh Prendergast ahead of Tuesday's final.
2025-12-0104 minOcean FM News ReportsEfforts ongoing to improve student accommodation in North WestEfforts are said to be ongoing to improve student accommodation in the North West.It comes as the first veterinary medicine programme in the region was launched at ATU Letterkenny yesterday.It marks a milestone in veterinary education as students locally who previously wished to become veterinary surgeons had to study in University College Dublin or overseas institutions.However, with new courses becoming available at the ATU all the time, there is ongoing concern over a lack of purpose built student accommodation in both Sligo and Letterkenny to cope with that rising demand.
2025-11-2501 min
The Sligo ShowSligo Coastal Mobility Route with Ken RussellKen called in to tell us about how this project is aiming to create a safer cycle route from Strandhill to Rosses Point. Great to hear the exciting plans they have coming up.You can find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1405116470220370Ken and his project are based at ATU Sligo Innovation Centre . For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show websitehttps://thesligoshow.ie/The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productionshttps://pixelproductions.ie/
2025-11-1414 minThe Sligo ShowSligo Leitrim Energy Agency with Kevin KellyNot sure of the best way to upgrade your home energy needs?This chat with Kevin will answer a lot of your questions. An amazing local resource, right on our doorstep..Based at ATU Sligo Innovation Centre. For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show websitehttps://thesligoshow.ie/The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productionshttps://pixelproductions.ie/
2025-11-1208 minThe Sligo ShowPlan Energy with Gavin ForkanGavin from Plan Energy popped in to tell us all about what they do and how they have grown. Based at ATU Sligo Innovation Centre , this is an amazing story of starting small and expanding to work on a Global Scale. For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show websitehttps://thesligoshow.ie/The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productionshttps://pixelproductions.ie/
2025-11-1011 minThe Sligo ShowATU Haunting 2025 For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show websitehttps://thesligoshow.ie/The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productionshttps://pixelproductions.ie/
2025-11-1010 minOcean FM News ReportsFirst class of ATU Sligo Civil Engineering Apprentices graduateFirst class of ATU Sligo Civil Engineering Apprentices graduate
2025-11-0902 min
Ours to ProtectOurs to Protect - Sustainable Communities Ours to Protect brings a flavour of how sustainability and climate action are inspiring lots of different groups in our communities. We will hear about biodiversity and future focussed rainwater harvesting in Carraroe, planting and orchards at the Sligo Children's Community Garden, greener buildings from architecture students at ATU Sligo and supporting our health by connecting with nature through the Havin a Laugh charity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-11-0338 min
Ocean FM News Reports'Into The West' kickboxing extravanganza coming to SligoSligo Mugendo Club is hosting an 'Into The West' kickboxing event on Saturday, Oct 18th, at ATU Sligo's knocknarea Arena.It will feature the country's leading elite male and female kickboxers.Micheal Dermott from Sligo Mugendo spoke to Ocean FM Sport's Austin O'Callaghan about it
2025-10-0911 minOcean FM News ReportsOireachtas committee hears of plans to safeguard Sligo student accommodationAn Oireachtas committee has heard that a change to planning regulations will mean what happened to student accommodation in Sligo can never happen again.The Committee has been hearing about the chronic shortage and high costs of student accommodation in the North West and across the country.Last week, Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan stated that the developer of Milligan and Benbulben Court in Sligo put the two fingers up to students, ATU Sligo and Sligo County Council.Speaking today, Henry McGarvey, Vice President of Finance and Shared Services at Atlantic Technological University...
2025-09-2502 min
Amplify Archaeology PodcastGreen Fort Archaeology Project - Amplify Archaeology PodcastThe Green Fort Archaeology Project
Dig into the Story in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 49 with Dr Fiona Beglane
In this episode of Amplify Archaeology Podcast, Neil chats with Dr Fiona Beglane about the exciting recent excavation at the Green Fort in Sligo Town.
The Green Fort is a looming presence above Sligo Town. The origins of the site are thought to derive from the construction of a ringfort during the early medieval period, though this prominent and elevated site has long been seen as a strategic place. An artillery fort was established...
2025-09-2426 minOcean FM News ReportsSligo developer put two fingers up to ATU & students - FeighanThe developer of Milligan and Benbulben Court in Sligo put the two fingers up to students, ATU Sligo and Sligo County Council. That's according to Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan, who has been reflecting on the controversy of 2023, when the accommodation which had traditionally housed students began to house refugees instead. Speaking this week during an Oireachtas Committee meeting, Deputy Feighan says something like should never be allowed happen again. He's also calling for plans for purpose built student accommodation in Sligo to be accelerated:
2025-09-1902 minOcean FM News ReportsATU Sligo President Warns of Growing Student Housing Crisis to Oireachtas CommitteeATU Sligo’s Student Union President Emil Kindl has told an Oireachtas committee that the student accommodation crisis is deepening, especially in the northwest.He highlighted the lack of purpose-built university housing and called for Technological Universities to be given borrowing powers to build their own.Emil also urged the return of Milligan and Benbulben Courts to student use, and addressed misinformation around local housing.Speaking to Ocean FM News, ATU’s President Emil Kindl says the accommodation crisis is placing an unfair burden on students in the northwest.
2025-09-1803 minOcean FM News ReportsOver €440,000 raised so far by Relay for Life SligoOver €440,000 has been raised so far by Relay for Life Sligo. Thousands of people participated in the event at ATU Sligo over the weekend which was in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. The 24 hour relay also included a Candle of Hope Ceremony, music and entertainment. Speaking on Ocean FM yesterday Westlife's Shane Filan who is also Relay for Life National Ambassador and his Gillian praised the people of Sligo for their support:
2025-09-1500 minOcean FM News ReportsQuestions over plans for purpose built student accommodation in SligoThere are fears that the brakes may have been put on plans for purpose built student accommodation in Sligo. It comes as than 100 State-funded student beds are opening in Maynooth today.It follows other accommodation opened at UCD last week. It's almost a year since it emerged that Sligo County Council was to sell a 16 acre site to ATU Sligo, with a view towards expanding the campus and building student accommodation. Fine Gael Cllr Thomas Walsh is pleading with Higher Education Minister James Lawless to fast track the project:
2025-09-0802 minOcean FM News ReportsThe Final Whistle podcast 04/09/2025The European Championships in Waveski and Surf Kayaking come to Easkey this weekend.Autumn O’Donnell from Paddlesurf Ireland is on the programme to explain all.We’re approaching the business end of the senior club football championships in Sligo and Donegal this weekend. Manus Boyle will take us through the key round four matches in the Michael Murphy sports and leisure senior championship as the Donegal clubs bid to reach the knockout stages.And - Westlife’s Shane Filan talks about the inaugural Relay for Life Sligo – the 24-hour charity event co...
2025-09-0445 min
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 04/09/2025The European Championships in Waveski and Surf Kayaking come to Easkey this weekend.Autumn O’Donnell from Paddlesurf Ireland is on the programme to explain all.We’re approaching the business end of the senior club football championships in Sligo and Donegal this weekend. Manus Boyle will take us through the key round four matches in the Michael Murphy sports and leisure senior championship as the Donegal clubs bid to reach the knockout stages.And - Westlife’s Shane Filan talks about the inaugural Relay for Life Sligo – the 24-hour charity event co...
2025-09-0445 minOcean FM News ReportsSerious concern over lack of bus shelters in County SligoSerious concern has been raised over the lack of bus shelters in County Sligo. One major area of concern is the bus stop on Clarion Road, which is home to the ATU and a special needs centre. While earlier this week, it emerged that numerous ATU students were soaked to the bone waiting on a bus in Ballisodare. Local Sinn Fein Cllr Arthur Gibbons has hit out at the National Transport Authority, describing the lack of such infrastructure as a disgrace:
2025-09-0403 min
Ocean FM News ReportsRelay for Life Sligo podcast 31/08/2025 - Shane FilanWestlife's Shane Filan is a National Ambassador for Relay for Life.He spoke with Ocean FM Sport's Austin O'Callaghan about the inaugural Relay for Life Sligo, which comes to ATU Sligo on Saturday, September 13th, 2025.It's aims to raise money for Ireland's biggest cancer charity - the Irish Cancer Society.
2025-08-3128 minOcean FM News ReportsTwo weeks out from Relay for Life SligoWith just over two weeks to go, preparations are well underway for Relay for Life Sligo. The event is a first for Sligo and is taking place at the ATU on Saturday September 13th. It's in aid of the Irish Cancer Society and if you can't make the event itself, there are other ways to support. One of the organisers, Monica McElhinney says while a lot of teams have already register, there is still time to do so:
2025-08-2902 minOcean FM News ReportsSligo's student accommodation crisis no better this yearSligo's student accommodation crisis is said to be no better this year. Many students set to attend ATU Sligo in the coming weeks will be travelling from different Counties as the struggle to find somewhere to live continues. There is however said to be a big uptake locally in the Rent a Room Scheme, with applications still being processed. ATU Sligo Student's Union President, Emil Kindl says ideally university owned accommodation is the long term solution:
2025-08-2103 minOcean FM News ReportsSligo Councillor says signs are promising that Student accommodation crisis many not be as severe in 2025Sligo Councillor says she is hopeful that the student accommodation in Sligo in 2025 will not be as severe as previous years. It was expected that the return of accommodation to the student market would help to ease the pressure ton third level students attending the ATU campus in Sligo year. Sligo Drumcliff councillor Edel McSharry says that it's although too early to say for certain that securing lodgings will be easier compared to previous years she feels that signs are promising. The Fianna Fail Councillor says schemes lik...
2025-08-1304 min
Ocean FM News ReportsSilver linings for Sligo-based athletes at National Senior Athletics ChampionshipsATU Sligo student Alex Foley (Tuam AC) won a silver medal in the women's 3000m steeplechase at last weekend's National Senior T&F Championships in Santry.17-year-old Piotr Maciorowski won team silver with the Sligo AC men's 4x100 metres relay team.Both athletes sat down and interviewed each other about their Santry experiences.
2025-08-0814 min
CNME ConnectsAdvance Your Care: Exploring Postgraduate Courses in ATU St. Angela's"Advance Your Care: Exploring Postgraduate Courses at ATU Saint Angela’s" is a podcast that dives into the diverse range of postgraduate courses available at ATU St. Angela’s College in Sligo. Join us as we discuss how completing these courses can enhance your career and improve the quality and safety of the patient experience. We also address the various supports available for individuals who may have been away from their studies for some time or who face learning challenges. This insightful episode features discussions with Dr. Patsy McSharry and Dympna O'Connell, offering valuable information for aspiring healthcare professionals. For...
2025-06-1121 minCNME ConnectsThe Realities of Nursing Down UnderIn this episode we sit down with Elaine Lowther, a nurse lecturer at ATU Saint Angela's College in Sligo, Ireland. With seven years of experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in a busy cardiothoracic unit in Sydney, Elaine shares her unique journey and offers invaluable insights into the realities of nursing life in Australia.
Join us as we explore crucial topics for aspiring nurses considering a move to Australia, including:
The registration process with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Navigating the visa application process for overseas nurses
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2025-04-1124 min
RTÉ BrainstormWhy you should be collecting and using rainwaterRainwater harvesting is a possible small solution to some very big problems - and not just watering the garden. By Ruth Quinn, ATU Sligo.
2025-03-2505 min
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 06/02/2025ATU Sligo are trying to secure a place in the All-Ireland Freshers A Championship football final. We're live to Ballinode for news of their semi-final against UCD.Abbey Vocational School Donegal will attempt to become the first ever Donegal school to win Ulser College’s A championship – better known as the MacRory Cup.We look ahead to Sunday's final against St Pat's Maghera with the competition's co-ordinator Seamus Woods.There are highlights too from last Friday night's Donegal Sports Star Awards Ceremony.Plus - Shane O'Doherty is in studio to talk about the Meta...
2025-02-0648 minThe Sligo ShowChristmas Drive-In Movie - ATU SligoChristmas Drive-In Movie - ATU Sligo For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show websitehttps://thesligoshow.ie/The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productionshttps://pixelproductions.ie/
2024-11-2505 minThe Sligo ShowATU Science FestivalATU Science Festival is happening this week! For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show websitehttps://thesligoshow.ie/The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productionshttps://pixelproductions.ie/
2024-11-1104 min
Highland Radio Business MattersBusiness Matters, Ep 217 AMG Leak Detection, plus the New Frontiers programme
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with Newtowncunningham based Andy McGowan who has been in the plumbing business for 20 years. He now specialises in leak detection, using the latest technology.
Meanwhile, a new first phase of the entrepreneur development programme known as New Frontiers, which is funded by Enterprise Ireland, begins next week. Delivered in the North West through ATU Letterkenny and Sligo, this is a part-time online programme and is free. Geraldine Beirne, New Frontiers North West Programme Manager, has been outlining what it is about.
The full programme can h...
2024-10-3042 minOurs to ProtectMaking a Meal of Insects - Ours to ProtectThis week we discuss the idea of getting protein from insects with scientists from ATU Sligo and see how the idea might go down with the Sligo public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-10-1108 min
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 14/03/2024Just days after the Sligo senior men’s team lifted the Connacht Senior Cup, Sligo Grammar complete an historic treble double in schools rugby. Three consecutive Connacht Senior Schools league and cup doubles. It’s never been done before. We visit the Grammar to find out how they’ve managed it.Winner NOT alright.... Is the Cheltenham Racing Festival losing its spark? One Sligo racegoer, who was at Prestwick Park this week, and who knows his Galopin Des Champs from his Shiskin, thinks so.Plus - reflections from ATU Sligo team captain Roisin Rodgers on a very...
2024-03-1450 min
Down To BusinessBusiness Roundup with Dr Edel McSharry & Paul DeeringBroadcasting out of Enniscrone Golf Club as a part of our new roadshow series ‘Open for Business’, Bobby is joined by Dr. Edel McSharry, Head of the School of Nursing, Health Sciences and Disability Studies at ATU St Angelas & Paul Deering, executive editor of the Sligo Champion to look at the business stories that are making the morning papers.
2024-03-0916 minDown To BusinessBusiness Roundup with Dr Edel McSharry & Paul DeeringBroadcasting out of Enniscrone Golf Club as a part of our new roadshow series ‘Open for Business’, Bobby is joined by Dr. Edel McSharry, Head of the School of Nursing, Health Sciences and Disability Studies at ATU St Angelas & Paul Deering, executive editor of the Sligo Champion to look at the business stories that are making the morning papers.
2024-03-0916 min
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 11/01/2024Three-time Sigerson Cup winners ATU Sligo begin their 2024 challenge in third level gaelic football’s All-Ireland championship. We’re live to Belfast for news of their round one match against the Ranch – St Mary’s.The national football begins for the Leitrim women’s gaelic footballers this Sunday in Kilkenny. Jonny Garrity will tell us about his streamlined squad – and the benefits of Division four being an eight-team division again.Plus - one of the voices of Irish motorsport will join us to get the engines started on the 2024 Déjà vu North West, which is coming to S...
2024-01-1151 min
The Studyclix PodcastATU Chats: Psychology student Paul BoyleLuke chats with Paul Boyle, a 1st-year Psychology student at ATU Sligo, to find out about his course, how he came to choose it, and what campus life is like at ATU Galway & Mayo!
Find out more at https://www.atu.ie/study-at-atu/open-days
2023-11-2413 minThe Studyclix PodcastATU Chats: Clinical Measurement Physiology student Shauna CullenLuke chats with Shauna Cullen, a 1st-year Clinical Measurement Physiology student at ATU Sligo, to find out about her course, how she came to choose it, and what campus life is like at ATU Sligo!
Find out more at https://www.atu.ie/study-at-atu/open-days
2023-11-1711 min
Her Next StepCatherine Kennedy & Lily Murphy Her Next Step Episode 4 Hello and welcome to Her Next Step, the podcast where women in the public service talk about how their passion and their intuition led them to interesting and exciting career paths. We'll hear about the fears and challenges that could have held them back and about the internal and external supports that enabled them to take their next step. I'm Lily Murphy and I'm speaking to women whose stories will, I believe, inspire you to wonder what stepping stones would help you to take your next step. Catherine Kennedy is the apprenticeship manager at ATU Sligo for the insurance industry...
2023-11-0841 minThe Sligo ShowATU Haunting 2023ATU Haunting is back at ATU Sligo on Oct 30/31st and Eamon told us about the new plans they have for this year!For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show websitehttps://thesligoshow.ie/The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productionshttps://pixelproductions.ie/This episode was recorded in The Glasshouse Hotel, Sligohttps://www.theglasshouse.ie/ For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show...
2023-10-2708 minHer Next StepUna Parsons & Lily Murphy Her Next Step Episode 2Hello and welcome to Her Next Step, the podcast where women in the public service talk about how their passion and their intuition led them to interesting and exciting career paths. We'll hear about the fears and challenges that could have held them back and about the internal and external supports that enabled them to take their next step. I'm Lily Murphy and I'm speaking to women whose stories will, I believe, inspire you to wonder what stepping stones would help you to take your next step. Today my guest on the show is Una Parsons, head of the Faculty...
2023-10-1148 minThe Sligo ShowATU HauntingBrendan has a chat with Eamon McAndrew & Philip Brett about the upcoming ATU Haunting event in Sligo.For tickets to the ATU Haunting event visithttp://www.northsligoc.ie/For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show websitehttps://thesligoshow.ie/The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productionshttps://pixelproductions.ie/This episode was recorded in Lillies Cocktail Bar, Sligohttps://www.lilliescocktailbarsligo.ie/
2022-10-1112 min
Do You Mind?Navigating Student Life: Connect Cafe, Self-care and Socialising SafelyIn part 2 of the 'Navigating Student Life' series, and the final episode of of the podcast for this semester, we are joined by Fiona Doherty, Andrew Lyons and Aisling Darcy who are all Public Health and Health Promotion students here in IT Sligo, Anne Rooney, Student Counsellor IT Sligo and Katie Gilmartin, Assistant Psychologist IT Sligo. This episode is the first to include the voice of students directly as the group speaks to us about Connect Cafe and the importance of connection. Anne and Katie also highlight some useful self-care techniques and socialising safely tips as we see COVID-19...
2022-03-1459 minDo You Mind?Navigating Student Life : Assignments, Exams, Stress and MotivationIn the first of a two-part series on 'Navigating Student Life' we are joined by our very own Daire Martin, IT Sligo Student Union President, Yvonne Roache, mature student and IT Sligo Health and Wellbeing Officer and Katie Gilmartin, Assistant Psychologist, IT Sligo Student Counselling Service. Both Daire and Yvonne give a fantastic insight into the trials and tribulations of student life and offer some great advice on managing stress that many students will find useful.Many thanks to Daire, Yvonne and Katie for their contribution to the podcastThis episode was produced and presented...
2022-03-0956 minDo You Mind?Q & A - Students Mental Health Questions AnsweredTreasa Fox, Counselling Psychologist and Head of Student Counselling of TUS Midlands joins us this week to answer some mental health questions sent in from our students. Some of the topics explored include anxiety, bullying, loneliness and sexuality. Thank you to all the students who sent in questions and to Treasa for her contribution to the podcast.This episode was produced and presented by Kate Brennan Harding of KBH Productions - Twitter @KateBHdj Instagram @the_melted_ladyMusic by Irish producer Elliott Mo - Instagram @elliottmo.nk Twitter @elliottmopeaceI...
2021-11-0241 minDo You Mind?Identity, how to be an ally to the LGBT communityIn the second episode of the how to be an ally series we are speaking to reality tv star Hughie Maughan and former GMIT student Roisin Murphy about discovering their identity, being a part of the LGBT community and how others can be an ally. The fantastic Dervla Fahy, GMIT student counsellor is also joining us again this week for our interesting discussion. A very special thank you to Hughie, Roisin and Dervla for their contribution to the podcast.This episode was produced and presented by Kate Brennan Harding of KBH Productions - Twitter @KateBHdj Ins...
2021-10-2649 minDo You Mind?Racism and what White People must do about it.This epiosde is the first part of a two part series on how to be an ally. The focus of this episode is race and racism in Ireland and how white people can tackle systemic racism in our world. For this discussion we are joined by journalist, writer, broadcaster and gaeilgeoir, Ola Majekodunmi, public speaker and Corporate Law student Eric Ehigie and Student Counsellor (GMIT) Dervla Fahy. A very special thank you to Ola, Eric and Dervla for their contribution to the podcast. This episode was produced and presented by Kate Brennan Harding of KBH Pr...
2021-10-1946 minDo You Mind?Mental Wellness, Depression, SuicideThis weeks episode is extremely powerful as we are joined by Shane Gillen, of Big and Bright, who is very open and vulnerable about his personal experience of mental health, along with IT Sligos very own Dr. Siobhan McNally, Counselling Psychologist and student counsellor. A very special thank you to Shane and Siobhan for their contribution to the podcast.This episode was produced and presented by Kate Brennan Harding of KBH Productions - Twitter @KateBHdj Instagram @the_melted_ladyMusic by Irish producer Elliott Mo - Instagram @elliottmo.nk Twitter @elliottmopeaceSha...
2021-10-121h 07Do You Mind?Lets Talk About SexIn this episode we talk to sexual health promotor Dr. Siobhan O'Higgins and singer, writer and poet Jess Kavanagh where we discuss all things sex!! Including contraception, consent, pleasure and much more... A very special thank you to Siobhan and Jess for their contribution to the podcast.This episode was produced and presented by Kate Brennan Harding of KBH Productions - Twitter @KateBHdj Instagram @the_melted_ladyMusic by Irish producer Elliott Mo - Instagram @elliottmo.nk Twitter @elliottmopeaceIf you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in this...
2021-10-0551 minDo You Mind?How to help your anxietyOn the very first episode of the 'Do You Mind?' series we are joined by mental health advocate Bressie and Counsellor Gertie Raferty. This is a candid conversation about anxiety and the best way to manage anxiety on your return to college. A very special thank you to Gertie and Bressie for their contribution to the podcast.This episode was produced and presented by Kate Brennan Harding of KBH Productions - Twitter @KateBHdj Instagram @the_melted_ladyBressie's Social Media - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whereismymindpodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/br...
2021-09-2847 min
Do You Mind?Sneak Peek - Episode 1 How to help your anxietyA small glimpse into what is to come in our first episode with Bressie and therapist Gertie Raftery. Presented by Kate Brennan Harding - KBH Productions Twitter @KateBHdj Instagram @the_melted_ladyThe music used is by Irish producer Elliott Mo instagram @elliottmo.nk twitter @elliottmopeaceBressie's Social Media - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whereismymindpodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bressie/?hl=enTwitter https://twitter.com/nbrez Website https://www.niallbreslin.com/
2021-09-2101 min