CMETB The Journey
Episodes
CMETB: The Journey S3 E4 - Pauric White
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome renowned chef Pauric White to the show. In this heartfelt conversation, Pauric shares his remarkable journey from running his bel...
CMETB: The Journey S3 E3 - Tom Lyons
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tom Lyons from Ballyconnell as he shares his inspiring life story of overcoming severe dyslexia. After leaving school at the age of 11, Tom embar...
CMETB: The Journey S3 E2 - Cian Walsh
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cian Walsh from Cavan Town calls in to talk about his educational journey as someone who fell through the cracks of the traditional system. When he di...
CMETB: The Journey S3 E1 - Literacy Awareness
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode to mark International Literacy Day, Martin is joined by Ceinwen Fergus, Regional Literacy Coordinator. He chats to Sinead Cahill and M...
CMETB: The Journey S2 E8 - Monaghan Institute Visit
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As part of Aontas Adult Learners’ Festival 2025, The Journey Podcast took to the road to meet some very interesting learners hosted in Monaghan Inst...
CMETB: The Journey S2 E7 - Alanna Duffy
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alanna Duffy from Ballyconnell calls in for a chat on a visit home from Abu Dhabi where she has been working as a teacher for the last 6 years. Having...
CMETB: The Journey S2 E6 - Martin Maughan
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week the lads are joined by the brilliant Martin Maughan, a young traveler from Cavan town. Having had a negative experience in school, Martin e...
CMETB: The Journey S2 E5 - Gary Ferncombe
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Ferncombe from Cavan town explains his journey to becoming a Radiographer. From staying in school just to participate in sport to heading to Engl...
CMETB: The Journey S2 E4 - Conan, Ulster University
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Conan Meehan from Ulster University called in to discuss all things UCAS and the opportunities available at Ulster University. In this episode Conan g...
CMETB: The Journey S2 E3 - Michael Duffy
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Duffy calls into the lads to chat about his journey in education. At the age of 56 Michael decides to confront the fact that he cannot read an...
CMETB: The Journey S2 E2 - Simon Pierce
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Simon Pierce joins the lads to tell his story from drug addiction at a very young age to currently completing his degree in Health & Soc...
CMETB: The Journey S2 E1 - A Guidance Interview
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 begins with a short introductory episode with the lads explaining what a guidance interview looks like and what is involved in the process.
CMETB: The Journey - Mary Clarke
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Mary Clarke from Mountnugent joins the lads for an insightful discussion on how external influences from an early age can have a negative or...
CMETB: The Journey - Paul Donohoe
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul Donohoe kindly gave up his time to give us a fascinating insight into his educational journey. Paul, who was home on holidays, c...
CMETB: The Journey - Martin Reilly
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week the lads are joined by former Cavan footballer Martin Reilly who details his journey starting out with Burnley FC at 16, to an apprenticeshi...
CMETB: The Journey - Martin & Eddie
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, the lads talked about their own experiences in education thus far, the barriers they faced and the future plans for the podcast....
CMETB: The Journey - Bernadette Connolly
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, former Adult Guidance Counsellor with CMETB Bernadette Connolly joins the lads to discuss her career change in her late 40's. B...
CMETB: The Journey - Helen Doherty
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Doherty joins the lads for a chat to discuss her fascinating journey through education. At the age of 50, Helen explains that she had a desire t...
CMETB: The Journey - Ryan McCabe
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan McCabe talks to the lads about his journey from being a Leaving Cert Applied student to qualifying as a PE teacher. In his...
CMETB: The Journey - David Ballintine
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode David tells his story of leaving school with no qualifications to completing a Masters Degree almost 20 years later.