School
Ask Miriam on 05 May 2021
Dear Miriam: I’m not happy about my daughter pursuing a career in art
Dear Miriam, my daughter wants to go to art college and I’m very unhappy about it
Irene Bermingham on 30 Apr 2021
IBEC aims to inspire and inform with TY virtual careers event
On Wednesday 5 May, IBEC hosts TYTalks21, a virtual careers and education event for all TY students nationwide.
Irene Bermingham on 21 Apr 2021
Incredible Edibles class diary: ‘I planted my own potatoes for the first time’
Loughfouder National School in Knocknagoshel, Tralee, Co Kerry, partook in the fourth Incredible Edibles educational task: preparing and cooking food.
Contributor on 14 Apr 2021
‘My teenager’s sleep patterns have me at my wits end’
Psychotherapist Enda Murphy responds to a worried parent whose 17-year-old is not working well in his homeschooling as he doesn’t sleep at night
Irene Bermingham on 14 Apr 2021
The Purple Potato Project
Primary school pupils in the Lisburn area are busy learning about growing and cooking, as part of the recently announced educational Purple Potato Project.
Contributor on 07 Apr 2021
Student Diary: back to the classroom
The option between accredited grades and a sit-down exam is one that is frustrating me at the moment, writes Leaving Cert student Katelyn O’Dea
Irene Bermingham on 31 Mar 2021
The place of boarding school education in modern Ireland
The choice of secondary school for your children can be a very difficult choice. Irene Bermingham looks at the option of boarding school education, contemplating both its benefits and barriers.
Irene Bermingham on 24 Mar 2021
Incredible Edibles class diary: ‘Getting a break from technology is so important’
For the March Incredible Edibles diary, we hear from the second-class students at St Patrick’s Primary School in Galway city
Anne O'Donoghue on 10 Mar 2021
Podcast: Franz Sauerland on Gaeilge, football and experiencing racial abuse
From Co Kerry, Franz Sauerland has many fond memories associated with football, but he has also experienced racial abuse while playing, writes Anne O’Donoghue
Anne O'Donoghue on 03 Mar 2021
Podcast: ‘I was out beating the ball against the wall for hours on end’
From playing camogie with Kilkenny to working for Glanbia, being a Macra county chair and sitting on the ASA Council, Niamh Bambrick has many strings to her bow. In conversation with Anne O’Donoghue
Anne O'Donoghue on 10 Feb 2021
Múinteoir of the nation
As a presenter on Home School Hub, Clíona Ní Chiosáin teaches children across the country. She speaks about merging teaching and presenting, her acting work and moving to the countryside
Anne O'Donoghue on 29 Jan 2021
Podcast playlist: children’s edition
Podcasts aren’t just for adults, there are plenty for children too. Here are some options to keep children busy.
Irene Bermingham on 27 Jan 2021
Incredible Edibles class diary January
Incredible Edibles is a primary school focused project run by Agri Aware, aiming to educate young students on the value of farming, as well as where their food comes from.
Irene Bermingham on 24 Jan 2021
UCD school of ag reconfigures CAO entry system
There have been a few changes to the CAO entry system for University College Dublin (UCD) School of Agriculture and Food Science, Irene Bermingham reports.
Katherine O'Leary on 20 Jan 2021
Katherine's Country: shame on us then and shame on us now
Having lived through 39 years of the 76 years that the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes covers, Katherine describes a time when girls were terrified of being shunned by society.
Irene Bermingham on 18 Jan 2021
Educate yourself on at the National Dairy Council's 2021 Virtual HealthFest
Healthfest, the health and wellbeing event for secondary school students aims to provide attendees with credible advice from experts in physical activity, nutrition and mental wellbeing.
Contributor on 06 Jan 2021
Student Diary: ag science project next to be ticked off the list
With Christmas tests done, the mocks loom. COVID-19 remains an irritating element of school life between masks and santising with the fear the Leaving Cert won’t even happen for student Katelyn O'Dea.
Amii McKeever on 18 Nov 2020
Sport today and sport in history both to be celebrated here
With the 100 year anniversary of the Croke Park Massacre on Bloody Sunday 1920 this weekend, Amii McKeever reflects on just how local our shared history and heritage is.
Contributor on 18 Nov 2020
'I think everyone was expecting a tough year. COVID-19 restrictions or not'
Having written about her experience of fifth year during lockdown, sixth year student at Salesian Secondary School, Katelyn O’Dea, shares what it is now like to be preparing for the Leaving Cert
Peter McCann on 28 Oct 2020
Going back to the books
CAFRE lecturer John Fegan tells Peter McCann about his experience as a mature student and options for part-time study.