There was a snow blizzard in Galway as Donnchadh recorded this podcast with Mona Wise, Student Liaison Officer at GMIT.  Despite this the sound quality is perfect.  Donnchadh and Mona discussed the five campuses that make up GMIT.  What is their University status with LYIT and IT Sligo?  Find out the huge amount of scholarships given out this academic year in the College.  We also discuss the courses of Education Art, Design & Graphics (GA285) Engineering Common Entry (GA684) Science (Undenominated) (GA784) and Medical Science (GA785)

Donnchadh and Katy Anna chat about the latest news on LC21.

Donnchadh is joined by Sean Kelly, Student Recruitment Officer at St. Angela's Sligo.  We chat about the education courses at St. Angela's, alternative routes into these education courses, their connection with NUI Galway, the relatively new Home Economics degree, General Nursing, ID Nursing and student life at St. Angela's.

Dr. Stephen Ryan from University of Limerick joins me to chat about the three exciting new courses on offer from September 2021.  They are (LM066) Environmental Science, (LM019) Social Science and (LM105) Exercise Health and Fitness Management.  Dr Ryan also chats about UL's world famous Cooperative Education Programme and what it means, plus much more.

Donnchadh is joined by four faculty members from IT Carlow in this latest episode.

Director of Sport Donal McNally talks sports scholarships, recent sporting success and the new south sports campus.

Dr. David Phelan talks about the very topical course Pharmaceutics and Drug Formulation.  He discusses with Donnchadh the relevant careers for graduates, the different modules in the course and what types of students might enjoy the course.

Creative Computing and Digital Innovation Programme Director Lorraine Galvin talks about what this course is about, why it is so relevant in today's world and the magnificent IT facilities available at IT Carlow.

Finally, Alison Moore School Liaison Officer at IT Carlow outlines to students and GCs how to get in contact for more information.

This episode is straight from the horse's mouth.  Everything you need to know about the CAO 2021 application is in this podcast episode.  Eileen is the Communications Officer from the CAO who gives a first hand account of what she see with applications.  If you are a HEAR/DARE applicant, a 2020 applicant, a 2021 applicant, a teacher, a Guidance Counsellor or a parent, this episode is a must.

Eileen talks about the importance of the Statement of Application students get in May, the random number selection, deferrals, deadline dates and a lot more.

Episode 20!! 
Donnchadh is joined by Micheál Dowdican the Schools Liaison Officer for IT Sligo.  They discuss what IT Sligo and Sligo Town has to offer prospective students, new courses for 2021, supports to help students succeed in IT Sligo and the possibility of doing a full time degree from the comfort of your own home.

Professor Lisa Looney, registrar at DCU joins Donnchadh to discuss the five brand new undergraduate courses on offer in DCU in September.  These courses are part of the HCI Pillar 3 Initiative.  What does this mean?  What kind of student is each course looking for?  Why are industry leaders calling these some of the most innovative courses on offer for Irish students? Tune in to find out the answers to all these questions.

New year, new me.  In episode 19, Donnchadh and Katy Anna talk about New Year's Resolutions to help maximise your performance in the LC.  These aren't just your run of the mill resolutions, they are backed up by science and statistics.

Donnchadh and Katy Anna also chat about the latest news stories in the guidance world, including the HPAT going online and the birth of Ireland newest university.

With the UCAS deadline fast approaching, Donnchadh is joined by GC Ciara Campbell to discuss the UCAS 2021 application process.  In this rapid fire Q&A Ciara informs us about, the personal statement, deadlines, student finance, tuition fees, teacher references and lots more.  If you are applying for UCAS or still considering applying this episode is a must.