Midweek LaoisToday

Laois man on charity work in Malawi, Emo teacher wins prestigious scholarship in the United States and Dr. Marie-Louise Bowe on musical life


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Hello and welcome to episode 17 of the Midweek podcast with LaoisToday. 

Coming up on the podcast this week: 

Evin Joyce is a native of Glenbarrow in county Laois and is currently doing extraordinary work in Malawi. Having been an aid worker professionally for almost 10 years, Evin decided to return to Malawi in February 2020 to help locals with educational needs amongst other projects. 

Evin is the founder of Ulemu.com and has been working hard over the last 18 months with his wonderful team to continue to provide life changing services to Malawians. 

Miriam Keegan is a primary school teacher from Emo. Miriam has recently been awarded the Fulbright-EPA Student Award to study her masters in fashion and sustainability. 

Miriam spoke with us about her love for fashion, her excitement about heading to the States, not buying clothes for a whole year and much more! 

Dr. Marie-Louise Bowe from Stradbally, has spent her life with music. Marie-Louise who is currently the Assistant Professor of Music Education in the school of Arts Education and movement in DCU. 

Marie speaks to us about her involvement in music from a young age, studying, her career in music and about a wonderful concert she recently recorded from home for DCU. 

We finish out this weeks podcast with a lovely Slow Air performed by Marie-Louise and her good friend Michelle Mason. 

The Midweek podcast is presented by Portlaoise native Paul Downey and is available to listen to on all podcast platforms. Don't forget subscribe, rate and review with your podcast provider. 

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