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Ep8 - International Women's Day 2023

To celebrate International Women's Day, Louth Meath Education Training Board are proud to present Nuala McKeever's new comedy drama 'Truth, Love or Promise' directed by Dan Gordon. This special premier hosted by LMETB's three further education colleges - Dunboyne College of Further Education, Drogheda Institute of Further Education and Ó Fiaich Institute is the first of its kind and will take place in the Barbican Centre, Drogheda, on Tuesday 7th March 2023. Find out more on Eventbrite


On this episode, Johanna is joined by Denis Leonard (Principal, Dunboyne College of Further Education), Davy McDonnell (Principal, Drogheda Institute of Further Education) and Padraig McGovern (Principal, Dundalk Institute of Further Education) to discuss International Women's Day 2023 and the upcoming play.

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