83 m. ago Health, transport and education are top priorities for Galway County Council's newest member

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Health, transport and education are top priorities for Galway County Council’s newest member Ardrahan farmer Laurie Harney has cited agriculture, health and education as his top priorities as he took his seat on Galway County Council today. Councillor Harney was co-opted onto the Gort/Kinvara seat, left vacant […] The post Health, transport and education are top priorities for Galway County Council's newest member appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 h. ago Donegal’s first ‘beach school’ to make waves in primary education!

Donegal’s Liquid Therapy charity has launched the north west’s first dedicated Beach School programme. This ground-breaking initiative adapts the successful… The post Donegal’s first ‘beach school’ to make waves in primary education! appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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10 h. ago Childcare and education among areas needing more cross border co

The Good Friday Agreement established a framework for formal cross-border co-operation on the island, creating six North-South bodies under the North South Ministerial Council.

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13 h. ago Historic Celtic Cross unveiled as a Famine Memorial in Mountbellew Cemetery

There was a large attendance at the blessing and unveiling of a historic Celtic Cross as a Famine Memorial in the New Cemetery, Mountbellew, on Easter Sunday. The ceremony was attended by members of the Franciscan Brothers Community, local Heritage groups, neighbours and friends. This was the result of a cooperative project between the Mountbellew […] The post Historic Celtic Cross unveiled as a Famine Memorial in Mountbellew Cemetery appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago Growing number of Chinese students choosing Ireland for higher education

Growing number of Chinese students choosing Ireland for higher education  China Daily - Global Edition

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36 h. ago Analysis: The best way to reduce the gender pay gap is for fathers to have more paternity leave

It may take time, but it’s about changing societal expectations about childcare.

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58 h. ago Road closure between Leenane and Maam this Sunday for Connemarathon

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A section of the R336 between Leenane and Maam Cross will be closed tomorrow It’s to facilitate the Connemarathon 2025, which attracts both local and international participants every year. There are three strands of the race – from 9am, the ultra marathon begins at Recess, while both […] The post Road closure between Leenane and Maam this Sunday for Connemarathon appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Former Upper Dublin superintendent placed on leave after report found abuse of special education students

Former Upper Dublin superintendent placed on leave after report found abuse of special education students  Around Ambler

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4 d. ago ‘It’s a double grief’: Teachers talk of difficulties in standing before a class after a miscarriage

ASTI conference backs calls for introduction of paid leave for those who have a miscarriage or are undergoing IVF treatment

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4 d. ago School secretaries to strike in September unless pensions issue resolved, union warns

Fórsa set to ballot members over industral action commencing at start of new school year

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4 d. ago Salthill education conference hears performance from children with additional needs

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Today’s Fórsa Education Division conference in Salthill kicked off with a powerful and unique performance Prior to the arrival of Education Minister Helen McEntee, 20 children with additional needs sang a song for the trade union members FYI Galway reporter Chloe Nolan talked to school secretaries, caretakers […] The post Salthill education conference hears performance from children with additional needs appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago Salthill conference demands better conditions for school secretaries and caretakers

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Today’s Fórsa conference in Salthill has demanded better conditions for school secretaries and caretakers. Education Minister Helen McEntee has addressed the event this morning, during which she announced a redeployment scheme for Special Needs Assistants. There were also motions on the ongoing campaign to secure pension provision […] The post Salthill conference demands better conditions for school secretaries and caretakers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago Three Dubliners shortlisted for Humanitarian Awards from Irish Red Cross

Three Dubliners shortlisted for Humanitarian Awards from Irish Red Cross  The Irish Independent

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4 d. ago Education Minister addressing Salthill conference this morning

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Education Minister Helen McEnee will address an event in Salthill later this morning. It’s the annual Fórsa Education Division Conference, which is taking place at the Galway Bay Hotel. It comes just days after Minister McEntee was greeted at the INTO conference by a protest on the […] The post Education Minister addressing Salthill conference this morning appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago Job security boost for special needs assistants in schools under new scheme

New scheme will allow SNAs to be redeployed to other schools if no longer required

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4 d. ago India closes main border crossing with Pakistan after Kashmir attack that killed 26 people

Yesterday, gunmen killed 26 men – all Indian except one Nepali – in the deadliest attack on civilians in the Himalayan region for a quarter of a century.

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5 d. ago ‘It’s irritating when you hear about there being an explosion of autism and ADHD’, says Dublin teacher

Work of teachers is being substituted for that of psychologists because of shortages, delegates hear

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5 d. ago Teacher had to postpone having children due to restrictions on sick leave, ASTI conference told

Julianne Butler from Limerick used up sick leave provision which operates over a four-year cycle

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5 d. ago Ireland, Saudi Arabia and Iran ‘outliers’ in requiring religious certs to teach in most primary schools

Delegates at INTO annual congress highlight ‘mismatch’ between modern society and education system

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5 d. ago Minister admits "unfortunate" that vet course at ATU Mountbellew not available this year

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Minister for Higher Education has acknowledged it’s “unfortunate” a new veterinary course at ATU Mountbellew won’t be available this year. Speaking at the TUI Congress, Minister James Lawless said it’ll be at least 2026, but preparations are well underway for the rollout. He said both ATU […] The post Minister admits "unfortunate" that vet course at ATU Mountbellew not available this year appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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