Episodes

Interview with students on the Clondalkin Access Network and Communiversity

November 10, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

CAN (Clondalkin Access Network) is funded by the Department of Higher and Further Education and is managed by the South Dublin County Partnership and local committee made up of staff from the three schools, St Kevins CC, Deansrath CC and Collinstown CC. The aim of CAN is to support young people to get more out of school so that more of them will progress to vocational, further and higher education.  The Communiversity is run by Maynooth University and North Clondalkin Library in partnership...

Interview with students on the Clondalkin Access Network and Communiversity

November 10, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

CAN (Clondalkin Access Network) is funded by the Department of Higher and Further Education and is managed by the South Dublin County Partnership and local committee made up of staff from the three schools, St Kevins CC, Deansrath CC and Collinstown CC. The aim of CAN is to support young people to get more out of school so that more of them will progress to vocational, further and higher education.  The Communiversity is run by Maynooth University and North Clondalkin Library in partnership...

Interview with Denise Lakes on her experience going back to University as a mature student

June 03, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Denise Lakes talks to Ken Ryan about her experience of returning to adult education, doing the Preparation for College Course and completing her degree at TUDubln Tallaght.  Denise's story is inspirational and worth a listen. 

Interview with Denise Lakes on her experience going back to University as a mature student

June 03, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Denise Lakes talks to Ken Ryan about her experience of returning to adult education, doing the Preparation for College Course and completing her degree at TUDubln Tallaght.  Denise's story is inspirational and worth a listen. 

Learning English and Living in Ireland - two learners share their story

February 15, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Nenad Grujic is a mechanical Engineer with over 18 years of experience in Mechanical and Civil Engineering companies in Serbia and Croatia. Communicative and highly organized person with excellent organisation skills. Never afraid to make hard decision and pursuing dreams. Owned the coffee shop. Still enjoy having first coffee with the love of his life. Travel and gym enthusiast. Moved to Ireland in 2019 with big hopes and many ideas. Currently employed in a warehouse while working to put hi...

Learning English and Living in Ireland - two learners share their story

February 15, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Nenad Grujic is a mechanical Engineer with over 18 years of experience in Mechanical and Civil Engineering companies in Serbia and Croatia. Communicative and highly organized person with excellent organisation skills. Never afraid to make hard decision and pursuing dreams. Owned the coffee shop. Still enjoy having first coffee with the love of his life. Travel and gym enthusiast. Moved to Ireland in 2019 with big hopes and many ideas. Currently employed in a warehouse while working to put hi...

Interview with Ken Ryan on his learning journey

February 11, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Ken Ryan works on the Lifelong Learning Team at the South Dublin County Partnership. Ken is passionate about learning and in this episode he shares some insights into his learning journey. 

Interview with Ken Ryan on his learning journey

February 11, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Ken Ryan works on the Lifelong Learning Team at the South Dublin County Partnership. Ken is passionate about learning and in this episode he shares some insights into his learning journey. 

Interview with Dr Derek Barter Maynooth University about the Communiversity

February 08, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

How the Communiversity introduces people to higher education Dr Derek Barter, Department of Adult & Community Education The Communiversity is a gateway for people to enter higher education, but it’s much more than just another education project or programme. It can be the first point of contact for people who would not normally think of university as a place for them. It can also give them the ability to find out for themselves whether they would like to go further without having to commit...

Interview with Dr Derek Barter Maynooth University about the Communiversity

February 08, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

How the Communiversity introduces people to higher education Dr Derek Barter, Department of Adult & Community Education The Communiversity is a gateway for people to enter higher education, but it’s much more than just another education project or programme. It can be the first point of contact for people who would not normally think of university as a place for them. It can also give them the ability to find out for themselves whether they would like to go further without having to commit...

Interview with Grace Hill, Coordinator of the Tallaght Drug & Alcohol Task Force

November 24, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Today we are talking to Grace Hill, head of the Drug and Alcohol Task Force. We are discussing their report of ‘The Landscape of Substance Misuse and it's impact on the communities of Tallaght’ and other drug related issues, and how they impact on the family.  Here is a link to the report: https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/35103/1/TDATF_Research_Report-FINAL.pdf Here are links to two videos related to this topic: yt5s com Let's Be Blunt Movie - YouTube a video on Cannabis by young people for...

Interview with Grace Hill, Coordinator of the Tallaght Drug & Alcohol Task Force

November 24, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Today we are talking to Grace Hill, head of the Drug and Alcohol Task Force. We are discussing their report of ‘The Landscape of Substance Misuse and it's impact on the communities of Tallaght’ and other drug related issues, and how they impact on the family.  Here is a link to the report: https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/35103/1/TDATF_Research_Report-FINAL.pdf Here are links to two videos related to this topic: yt5s com Let's Be Blunt Movie - YouTube a video on Cannabis by young people for...

Learner Voices - reflecting on learning during the pandemic

November 17, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

The ‘Uncovered Voices’ podcast is dedicated to highlighting the learners voice. Giving learners the opportunity to tell their stories. Today we are talking to a varied group of students. We will be discussing education, learning, the future and what it was like to participate in a course during the pandemic.

Learner Voices - reflecting on learning during the pandemic

November 17, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

The ‘Uncovered Voices’ podcast is dedicated to highlighting the learners voice. Giving learners the opportunity to tell their stories. Today we are talking to a varied group of students. We will be discussing education, learning, the future and what it was like to participate in a course during the pandemic.

Interview with Patrick Nevin from Tallaght Travellers Community Development Project

October 27, 2021 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

We are talking to Patrick Nevin Manager of the Tallaght Travellers Community Development Programme. Patrick has been working for traveller’s rights in several organisations for the last 20 years. In this podcast we will discuss the major issues facing the travelling community historically and in the modern world. How the community has faced systemic bigot and discrimination for decades, the work that has been done and what still needs to be done. http://tallaghttravellerscdp.com/about-us/

Interview with Patrick Nevin from Tallaght Travellers Community Development Project

October 27, 2021 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

We are talking to Patrick Nevin Manager of the Tallaght Travellers Community Development Programme. Patrick has been working for traveller’s rights in several organisations for the last 20 years. In this podcast we will discuss the major issues facing the travelling community historically and in the modern world. How the community has faced systemic bigot and discrimination for decades, the work that has been done and what still needs to be done. http://tallaghttravellerscdp.com/about-us/

Volunteering in Europe

September 29, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

This podcast was recorded a few months back with Susan Scott and Mateja. Susan is a Youth Information Officer at Crosscare Youth Service in Clondalkin and Lucan. At the time Mateja was with the VSI. Find out more about the ESC programme and sign up with VSI as your sending organisation – we can help you find a project: https://www.vsi.ie/volunteer/european-solidarity-corps.html You can find all the current ESC opportunities around Europe here: https://europa.eu/youth/go-abroad/volunteerin...

Community development and the Clondalkin Global Garden

September 29, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.3 MB

In today's podcast we interview Kenneth Mtetwa and Anthony Duffy. Kenneth Mtetwa Kenneth is from Zimbabwe and has lived in Ireland for 5 years. He joined the Clondalkin Global Garden in 2019. He lives with his wife in a Direct Provision center in Clondalkin. He credits Cllr O'Broin for involving him in the Clondalkin Global Garden and Clondalkin Tidy Towns. His hobbies include attending his church, walking, jogging and socialising in the Global Garden. Anthony Duffy Anthony is a graduat...

Community development and the Clondalkin Global Garden

September 29, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.3 MB

In today's podcast we interview Kenneth Mtetwa and Anthony Duffy. Kenneth Mtetwa Kenneth is from Zimbabwe and has lived in Ireland for 5 years. He joined the Clondalkin Global Garden in 2019. He lives with his wife in a Direct Provision center in Clondalkin. He credits Cllr O'Broin for involving him in the Clondalkin Global Garden and Clondalkin Tidy Towns. His hobbies include attending his church, walking, jogging and socialising in the Global Garden. Anthony Duffy Anthony is a graduat...

Volunteering in Europe

September 29, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

This podcast was recorded a few months back with Susan Scott and Mateja. Susan is a Youth Information Officer at Crosscare Youth Service in Clondalkin and Lucan. At the time Mateja was with the VSI. Find out more about the ESC programme and sign up with VSI as your sending organisation – we can help you find a project: https://www.vsi.ie/volunteer/european-solidarity-corps.html You can find all the current ESC opportunities around Europe here: https://europa.eu/youth/go-abroad/volunteerin...

Deep Ecology and Climate Change

July 23, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

To learn more about Cecilia's work go to www.aomcreators.org www.workthatreconnects.org www.activehope.info www.emergencemagazine.org   www.deepadaptation.info  www.deepecology.org www.rebelwisdon.co.uk  

Deep Ecology and Climate Change

July 23, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

To learn more about Cecilia's work go to www.aomcreators.org www.workthatreconnects.org www.activehope.info www.emergencemagazine.org   www.deepadaptation.info  www.deepecology.org www.rebelwisdon.co.uk  

Interview with Social Prescriber Deirdre Ruane

June 28, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

What is Social Prescribing? A new service that connects people with supports and activities in the community to strengthen their health, wellbeing and quality of life. Social Prescribing is a formal way of enabling healthcare services to support self-management by referring people to a variety of local, non-clinical projects and activities in the community through a link worker.   Who is this project for? This project is for people over 18 years of age, living in South Dublin who may ne...

Interview with Social Prescriber Deirdre Ruane

June 28, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

What is Social Prescribing? A new service that connects people with supports and activities in the community to strengthen their health, wellbeing and quality of life. Social Prescribing is a formal way of enabling healthcare services to support self-management by referring people to a variety of local, non-clinical projects and activities in the community through a link worker.   Who is this project for? This project is for people over 18 years of age, living in South Dublin who may ne...

Interview with Henry and Alan about Men and Mental Health

June 17, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

In this episode I interview Henry and Alan about the HeadsUp programme.  HEADSUP is an evidence based mental health education and training programme for men who are finding life stressful, have issues with unemployment, feel isolated or lonely and wish to learn ways to improve their wellbeing. This group programme aims to encourage participants to make positive changes to their lives, develop resilience and offers support to access local services and supports. HEADSUP gives men the opportu...

Interview with Henry and Alan about Men and Mental Health

June 17, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

In this episode I interview Henry and Alan about the HeadsUp programme.  HEADSUP is an evidence based mental health education and training programme for men who are finding life stressful, have issues with unemployment, feel isolated or lonely and wish to learn ways to improve their wellbeing. This group programme aims to encourage participants to make positive changes to their lives, develop resilience and offers support to access local services and supports. HEADSUP gives men the opportu...

Episode 8: Volunteering Abroad on a Budget?

March 24, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

On this episode, we present an opportunity for young people and older people alike to travel on a tight budget by engaging in volunteer work. We discuss the ins and outs of this process with Mateja Jakšić | Volunteer Programme Coordinator,  Voluntary Service International (VSI), and Susan Scott – Youth Information Officer Clondalkin Youth Service. Ken chat to them about the opportunity to volunteer abroad as part of the VSI program that runs throughout Europe, with emphasis on people from di...

Volunteering Abroad on a Budget?

March 24, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

On this episode, we present an opportunity for young people and older people alike to travel on a tight budget by engaging in volunteer work. We discuss the ins and outs of this process with Mateja Jakšić | Volunteer Programme Coordinator,  Voluntary Service International (VSI), and Susan Scott – Youth Information Officer Clondalkin Youth Service. Ken chat to them about the opportunity to volunteer abroad as part of the VSI program that runs throughout Europe, with emphasis on people from di...

Learning English During a Pandemic

February 10, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

On this episode, we speak with SDCP English student Agnese Orlandi who is learning English in Ireland throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

Elders Online - Learning During Covid19

January 26, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

Podcast with tutor of Elders Online course Paula Harrington, participants Eileen O'Toole, Michael Moore, and Orla Gildea, and SDCP staff Katie O'Neill and Noeleen Lynch. On this episode, we discussed the benefits of learning about the Internet and technology such as Zoom, email, online security, and more. We talked about the ups and downs of learning online, the struggles of a third lockdown, and more. Learn more about our Elders Online course, and many other FREE courses run by SDCP and c...

English as Second Language Learners

January 05, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

On this episode, we chat with 3 learners who are practicing their English. We discuss their experience learning English, their thoughts on Ireland, their goals for the future, and much more. Thank you to Lyuba Moore, and guests Ferhunde Oktay, Jevgenija Motejuniene, and Mai Thu Van.

Interview with Bernard Sweeney and Dylan Foley

October 15, 2020 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

Episode 4  is an interview with Bernard Sweeney and Dylan Foley. We delve into Irish history, specifically settled and unsettled histories, the racism experienced by unsettled groups (the Traveller community), the silencing of groups due to forced assimilation, colonialism, and social exclusion. Bernard shares his experiences of alienation growing up as well as his pride in being an Irish Traveller and living with a mindset he has dubbed "outside the colony"; Dylan shares his and Bernard's c...

Coffee With Strangers: Interview with Claudia Horeau (INAR Ireland)

October 05, 2020 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

Life Long Learning Manager Tom O'Brien and Claudia Horeau, Diversity, Inclusion & Equality consultant discuss the importance of anti-racism work in Ireland 2020.

Interview with Claudia Horeau (INAR Ireland)

October 05, 2020 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

Life Long Learning Manager Tom O'Brien and Claudia Horeau, Diversity, Inclusion & Equality consultant discuss the importance of anti-racism work in Ireland 2020.

Coffee With Strangers: Black Lives Matter

September 23, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

This episode explores the topic of Black Lives Matter with Coffee with Strangers Coordinator Joy-Tendai Kangere and Digital Communications staff Katie O'Neill.  Topics of discussion include: Black Squares on Instagram Why talk about Black Lives Matter now? Moving from social media posts to real-life change and action What is Othering and why does it happen? Ignorance breeds fear We're all human

Coffee With Strangers: Why is it so Hard to Talk About Race?

September 22, 2020 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

This episode explores the topic of Why is it so Hard to Talk about Race with Coordinator Ken Ryan and Digital Communications staff Katie O'Neill.  Topics of discussion include: Why is talking about race so hard? Emotional education and critical thinking Identity Crisis The Far Right and Scapegoating: The Other What Capitalism Does To Us - Economic Units Are all white people racist? Toxic masculinity and white supremacy Learning to listen