Show Notes
Dr. Patrick Cosgrove, Student Recruitment Officer at MIC, talks education courses (potential new post primary course in Thurles), non education courses, scholarships, accommodation and lots more on this weeks episode. Don'f forget the MIC Limerick Open Day 20th and 21st October. See www.mic.ie/cao for more details.
@teachwithtadgh joins me again this week and we give out our tips on making the best of your Open Days.
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