96 m. ago Teachers debate industrial action over reforms to Leaving Certificate

The government wants to introduce reforms to the Leaving Cert starting from this September.

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96 m. ago Teachers will vote on industrial action if concerns over Leaving Cert reforms aren't addressed

The government wants to introduce reforms to the Leaving Cert starting from this September.

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12 h. ago Leaving Cert reforms ‘will hurt DEIS schools, but benefit those in private education’, teacher warns

ASTI conference told of ‘chaos’ if changes to senior education cycle programme are introduced in September

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14 h. ago Five Donegal school projects qualify for UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards

Five projects designed by Donegal students have qualified for next month’s UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards in Dublin. They will join… The post Five Donegal school projects qualify for UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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15 h. ago Entrepreneurial Carrick TY students help Langan make the catch!

Main pic: Michael Langan in action on Sunday wearing his trendy LJS Sports gloves. Pic: Evan Logan. Four entrepreneurial Transition… The post Entrepreneurial Carrick TY students help Langan make the catch! appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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24 h. ago INTO calls for urgent workload reform for teachers at Galway conference

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation is calling for urgent workload reform for teachers at its conference in Galway. Its survey has revealed that nine out of ten primary teachers struggle with excessive workload, while many cite a ‘bureaucratic burden of paperwork’ Education Minister Helen McEntee and hundreds […] The post INTO calls for urgent workload reform for teachers at Galway conference appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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26 h. ago Rising visa hurdles push Indian students to Germany, Ireland for cost

Rising visa hurdles push Indian students to Germany, Ireland for cost-smart careers over the 'Big 4s'  Business Today

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26 h. ago More students expected to get higher grades as Junior Cert bands changed

Education Minister Helen McEntee said the changes would be “more reflective” of students’ and teachers’ work.

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27 h. ago Changes made to Junior Cycle grade bands to be applied to upcoming exams

The top four grade bands will now be evenly distributed in bands of fifteen percentage points, resulting in a change to grades.

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27 h. ago A Palestinian in Ireland: ‘I like Cork more than Dublin, to be brutally honest. It’s a very lovely place’

After moving to Ireland in September 2023, Palestinian student Sarraj Alswersawi graduated top of his DCU class

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27 h. ago ‘It’s impossible’: Will teachers be able to stop cheating for new Leaving Cert coursework?

Rise of AI tools is fueling concern among educators over potential for student cheating in projects worth 40%

Society

33 h. ago More students to get higher Junior Cycle grades under reforms

Move follows criticism from students and teachers over ‘harsh’ scoring system

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45 h. ago Tipperary students invited to meet Chinese ambassador to Ireland

Tipperary students invited to meet Chinese ambassador to Ireland  Tipperary Live

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51 h. ago Galway hosts Ireland’s first ever schools’ Rubik’s Cube contest

Teams from Galway City and Claregalway squared up against each other as the city played host to Ireland’s first ever schools’ Rubik’s Cube competition. Galway Community College teamed up with Atlantic Technological University, Galway City Partnership and the GRETB to host the competition. The school started a Rubik’s Cube Club in September with four students […] The post Galway hosts Ireland’s first ever schools’ Rubik’s Cube contest appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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51 h. ago Staff shortages, contentious reforms and chronic underfunding set to dominate teachers’ Easter conferences

Helen McEntee faces a daunting challenge convincing delegates the Government can tackle urgent issues facing schools

Society

59 h. ago Mr Policeman wins Michael O’Sullivan Chase at Cork Racecourse

Mr Policeman (7/2) won the Grade 3 Michael O’Sullivan Chase at Cork Racecourse, Mallow, on Sunday. Trained by Willie Mullins and ridden this afternoon by J.J. Slevin, the son of Triple Threat ran out a seven length victor of the race named in honour of the late Lombardstown, Co Cork rider. Interestingly, Mr Policeman was […] The post Mr Policeman wins Michael O’Sullivan Chase at Cork Racecourse appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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3 d. ago Eoin O’Malley: Sandymount’s civil war over cycle lane is a microcosm of a disease in policy

Eoin O’Malley: Sandymount’s civil war over cycle lane is a microcosm of a disease in policy-making  The Irish Independent

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3 d. ago David Quinn: Student politics is no joke – radicals are sounding alarm bells

David Quinn: Student politics is no joke – radicals are sounding alarm bells  The Irish Independent

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3 d. ago Letterkenny man to take on N2 challenge in Portugal for Cycle Against Suicide

A Letterkenny man is to take on one of Portugal’s most famous cycling routes, all to raise money for a… The post Letterkenny man to take on N2 challenge in Portugal for Cycle Against Suicide appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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4 d. ago Galway student among the big winners in Texaco Children’s Art Competition

An evocative painting of her granddad won a young Galway artist a top prize in the prestigious Texaco Children’s Art Competition. Fourteen-year-old Aibhlinn Faulkiner, a pupil at Coláiste Éinde in Salthill, took third prize in the 14-15 years age category for her work, simply entitled ‘My Grandad’. The subject of her artwork is described by […] The post Galway student among the big winners in Texaco Children’s Art Competition appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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