New primary school curriculum to be phased in
Details of a new primary school curriculum, to be phased in from next year across every primary and special school in the country, will be published today. For the first time, all
Further Education and Training Options for the Leaving Cert Class of 2025
The Leaving Cert may seem like a long time ago, but over the next week we have the results, CAO Offers and all the decisions that go with them. There are many
Fewer top marks awarded as Leaving Cert grade deflation takes hold
Leaving Certificate results have fallen this year as grade deflation takes hold after five years of artificially high outcomes. The class of 2025 has been awarded fewer top grades, with the proportion
Thousands of school secretaries, caretakers set for indefinite strike action
As schools prepare to reopen this week and next, trade union Fórsa has described as “deliberate and indefensible” the exclusion of many school secretaries and caretakers from access to a public service
Why the debate around school uniforms is far from simple
Analysis: School uniforms bring together conversations about cost, comfort, sustainability, tradition and identity that warrant closer examination This time of year brings a flurry of conversations around school uniforms, their affordability and
Sinn Féin seeks meeting over Irish language status at Galway university
Sinn Féin’s Irish and Gaeltacht spokesperson, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, has requested an urgent meeting with the Ollscoil na Gaillimhe authority to discuss the status of the Irish language at the university. Mr
Could AI help you learn Gaeilge?
Analysis: Artificial intelligence could be the key to narrowing the language inequality gap that locks aspiring Gaeilgeoirí out of learning the language Immersion is widely recognised as one of the most effective ways to
Call for Government to expand eligibility for back-to-school allowance
Children’s charity Barnardos has called on the Government to expand eligibility for the back-to-school allowance to help more parents meet the cost of kitting out their child for the school year. The
Is the semi-colon on its last legs?
New research indicates that students have issues with the semi-colon and usage in writing down nearly 50% in 20 years How often do you use the semi-colon – and are you using
How to manage your bank accounts as a first-time borrower
It is easy to borrow – but paying back is the issue. Embarking on your journey as a first-time borrower can be both exciting and overwhelming. One of the most crucial steps
The legend of St Swithin and his July 15th weather forecast
Analysis: saints, witches and sin all played a part in how our ancestors predicted the weather On July 15th 971, the bones of St Swithin were removed from their resting place on the order
Does drinking hot tea in summer really cool you down?
Analysis: the idea of drinking hot drinks in warm weather goes back centuries and may really help you to cool down I remember as a child, on the rare warm days that
Notable reductions in graduate hiring due to AI – report
There have been “notable reductions” in graduate hiring by major firms in the accountancy and finance sectors because of the impact of AI, according to the latest Employment Monitor from recruitment firm
