Think Possible: transforming lives through supported education

Quest Brain Injury Services

This episode focuses on the unique services offered through our Quest Brain Injury Services, which operate a bit differently to our other NLN services. They support clients who have sustained an acquired brain injury (ABI) in the West of Ireland and work with them in all aspects across their rehabilitation journey. The episode features two dedicated staff members, Fleur Colohan and Michelle Murray as well as two clients, Pat Coyne and Viv Brennan.

NLN Chats Crossover

This episode features the students from NLN Tullamore who host the NLN Chats podast, Eric, Drew, Aoife, Jack, Eva Jane and Jason, along with their instructor, Matheus.

College East

NLN College East is a new education and training hub in the heart of Dublin. It will be a merger of our Roslyn and Ballyfermot campuses.. Before the opening of our new campus, I spoke with Area Manager Paul Hodkinson and four current students who have made the move from NLN Ballyfermot down the road to the new centre. Since recording this podcast NLN College East celebrated its official opening on 17 September, 2025, welcoming students from all over Dublin to take the next step in their jounrey with the personalised support NLN offers.

NLN & Employment Supports

In this episode we hear from Edel McSorley, Operations Manager for Mr. Price, one of our longtime partners in supporting employment. We also hear from former NLN student, Cathal Devlin, who secured employment following his work placement with his local Dunnes Stores.

School Avoidance

In this episode we hear from NLN Psychologist, Jane Watson, on the issues of school avoidance and how NLN could be a great alternative to traditional education. We also hear from NLN student, Micheál O'Faolain, who left secondary school but has found success at NLN in more ways than one.