<p>Maria ran from the school gates and never wanted to look back. Now Maria having being inspired by her own mother is a local historian and tutor. She loves adult education and describes how it can change a person&#8217;s whole life. An informal and authentic conversation sharing the personal stories of amazing people who returned [&#8230;]</p>
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AONTAS – Every Day I’m Learning: Michael

An informal and authentic conversation sharing the personal stories of amazing people who returned to education as an adult learner. Every Day I’m Learning is real people opening up about their extraordinary lives, being both honest and vulnerable. In this podcast Dearbháil Lawless chats with adult learners as they describe overcoming their fears, taking up new opportunities and how education changed their life. 

With thanks to the Communicating Europe Initiative and the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, this podcast is brought to you by AONTAS the National Adult Learning Organisation and recorded in Near FM. This podcast highlights the value of both Irish and European identity and the opportunities available to Irish people as European citizens.