3 d. ago ‘There’s surprise, anger, frustration’: Why chess is taking off in primary schools

While known for promoting problem-solving, most teachers say its impact on children’s social and emotional skills really stands out

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9 d. ago Over 13,500 unqualified individuals were employed at Irish schools last year

In total, 3,029 Irish primary schools – or 98% of such schools – employed unqualified individuals in the last academic year.

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2 w. ago Dublin primary school facing closure due to ‘underfunding’ to remain open after early grant payment

People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy said that the early payment just ‘kicks the can down road’.

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2 w. ago Boy (11) injured in primary school stabbing named as guest of honour for Ireland match

Mason’s father Stephen Geraghty said it was ‘a miracle’ that his son had survived

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2 w. ago ‘There will be challenges’: Are primary schools ready to teach foreign languages?

We are least likely in the EU to know other languages but curriculum changes for younger pupils may help change that

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2 w. ago We are least likely in the EU to know other languages. A bold new curriculum change may change that

We are least likely in the EU to know other languages but curriculum changes for younger pupils may help change that

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2 w. ago St Pat's Maghera and CBS Thurles win Schools GAA titles in Croke Park

Croke Park hosted the All-Ireland Post-Primary Schools finals on Monday.

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2 w. ago Dublin primary school facing closure in April due to 'massive underfunding'

According to a note written by the school’s principal, the school has endured a “major financial crisis” for years.

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3 w. ago Former Christian brother jailed for sexual abuse of eight boys at primary school over 50 years ago

A total of 74 charges were brought against former teacher Jack Manning.

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3 w. ago ‘Miracle’ that boy (11) stabbed in Dublin school survived, father says

Blade impacted one of primary school pupil’s vital organs and he required emergency surgery

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4 w. ago Boy (11) remains in hospital following stabbing at primary school in north Dublin

It is understood that the pupil was stabbed in the back with a knife at the school yesterday morning.

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4 w. ago Boy (11) undergoes surgery after being stabbed at Dublin primary school

Gardaí believe dispute between two pupils lead to attack with knife

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