Denis and Amy interviewed Finn Krewer at Megadojo today, he spoke about his work at 9th Impact, Danger Mouse and why Megadojo is important
Denis and Amy
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Interview with Marty Morissey
Amy and Cara interviewed Marty Morrissey at the Bank Of Ireland Nenagh Enterprise Town Event. He gave us his thoughts on the change n format to the Hurling and Football Championships. He also spoke about moving the All Ireland Hurling Final and how he’s not sure that the move is a good one. One reason he gave is that in September the schools are open and so there will be a lack of colour that is known to be seen around this time when the final is in august. He also spoke about how he is involved in the Enterprise Scheme with Bank Of Ireland.
Amy and Cara
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Interview with Sean Kelly MEP
Amy and Roisin interviewed Sean Kelly MEP today at #Megadojo in LIT Limerick. Sean spoke about why he keeps coming back to MegaDojo and why CoderDojo highlighting the work of young people is so important. He also spoke about getting students involved in his line of work and Foroige’s work which was recently recognised with an EU Citizens Prize.
It was great to catch up with Sean after being recently invited by Sean to the European Parliament.
Amy and Roisin
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Interview with Liam Browne
Cara and Anna interviewed Liam Browne at #MegaDojo 2017. Liam is the Vice-President for Research, Enterprise and Development in LIT. He talked about LIT and their work . He also talked about his department and he gave pointers on how to get through college and his experience in LIT.
Cara and Anna
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Interviews at Breifne College
Today in Breifne College Pam worked with a group of TY students who became part of the Youth Media Team.
Kate and Katie interviewed Balazs, Jamie and Marta about the sports activities in TY.
Sean and Sinead interviewed Cailin and Darina about their LGBT project.
Shannon and Melissa interviewd Darragh, Munasib and Laura about their trip to the Giant’s Causeway and the Carrick a Rede rope bridge (and surfing :)).
Robyn and Vera interviewed Laura, Sarah and Stefanie about thir trip to Butler’s Chocolate Factory.
TY Trends,
TY class in Briefne College
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YMT speaks with Jim Mullin – The Léargas Executive Director @LeargasForum
Jim Mullin is the Executive Director of Leargas. He has worked in Leargas to try to encourage teenagers to become more politically-active and culturally aware. Susan and Heather had the chance to interview him. He talked about the mission of Leargas and their strategies for it’s future.
Listen to “Interview with Jim Mullin, Leargas Executive Director” on Spreaker.
Susan and Heather
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YMT speaks with Ursula Halligan – Journalist @LeargasForum
Ursula Halligan chaired the discussion with the panel members at the Leargas Forum. Until recently she was the political editor of TV3. She is a very successful with many notable credits. Hannah and Wiktoria had the opportunity to interview. They asked about advice for aspiring journalists. If you want to know more, listen to the podcast.
Listen to “Interview with Ursula Halligan” on Spreaker.
Hannah and Wiktoria
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YMT speaks with Peter Hussey – Director of Crooked House Theatre Company @LeargasForum
Wiktoria and Jack interviewed Peter Hussey and his members of the Crooked House Theatre Company. The group just opened up the Leargas Forum with an amazing performance. In his interview, he spoke about the formation of the company and the work they do.
Listen to “Interview with Peter Hussey and his team” on Spreaker.
Wiktoria and Jack
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Interview With Senator Aodhan O Riordain
Heather and Hannah interviewed Senator Aodhan O Riordain about his involvement with leargas and this event. In the interview he told us his views on the importance of young people being being more cultraly aware. Listen to the podcast for more.
Listen to “Interview with Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin” on Spreaker.
Heather and Hannah
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YMT speak with Barbara NOLAN Head of the Erasmus+ Programme Co-ordination Unit at the Léargas Forum
Ms Barbara Nolan was until recently the Director of the European Commission Representation in Dublin. An Irish woman, she now works as the co-ordinater of the Erasmus+ Programme Unit in Brussels. This is a senior and very challenging job in the EC structure.
Just before we spoke, Barbara gave the LEARGAS Forum Keynote talk; it was about the future of Erasmus+ and European unity. She spoke about getting teenagers involved in European politics and about how beneficial the Erasmus program is for partcipating students. We particularly liked her points about language opening up opportunities in the world.
Listen to “Interview with Barbara Nolan – Co-ordinator of Erasmus Programme” on Spreaker.
Susan and Vicky
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