Republic of Ireland Education

Religion in primary schools a human rights issue, says Cork teacher Echo Live15:14Irish Politics Civil Liberties & Rights Rep. of Ireland

Government urged to act as survey shows teachers want schools to be more secular BreakingNews.ie13:25Irish Politics Civil Liberties & Rights Rep. of Ireland

Explained: What are the Leaving Cert reforms and why are teachers considering strike action? The Irish Independent21:40Rep. of Ireland

TUI vote in favour of potential action over exam reform RTE08:09Rep. of Ireland

Childcare and education among areas needing more cross border co-operation, report says TheJournal.ie04:09Northern Ireland World Economic News

Price tag could make the case for Irish reunification less compelling in the South The Irish Times01:12Northern Ireland World Economic News

Cork SNAs to be moved to another school in the area if their current support is no longer needed Echo Live11:05County Galway County Cork Rep. of Ireland

Scheme to redeploy SNAs to vacant posts 'seismic' - Fórsa RTE08:13County Galway County Cork Rep. of Ireland

Time, training and resources vital to implementing new Primary Curriculum Anglo Celt06:00County Galway Rep. of Ireland

‘Chronic underfunding’ means schools rely on parents to help keep lights on, teachers warn The Irish Independent21:33County Galway Rep. of Ireland

Sponsored cycle raises funds to award bursaries to parents to send their kids to Conamara school Galway News01:00

Why are the teachers' Easter conferences so important? RTE02:02

US academic leaders unite against Trump's policies RTE01:48Donald Trump Harvard

Harvard to sue Trump administration over funding freeze RTE17:40Donald Trump Harvard

Limerick students reimagine road safety as part of nationwide initiative Limerick Post07:11County Limerick Garda Rep. of Ireland

Student road safety initiative highlights the consequences of distracted driving Irish Mirror18:49County Limerick Garda Rep. of Ireland

First national convention on education to be established in 30 years The Irish Independent04:43

New year-long national convention on the future of education to focus on students' needs Irish Examiner11:55

Moves besides permanent contracts essential to addressing staff shortages, TUI delegates told The Irish Times14:51County Wexford Rep. of Ireland

‘They are not abandoning Ireland – Ireland is abandoning them’ – calls for secondary teachers… The Irish Independent07:53County Wexford Rep. of Ireland

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Teacher assaulted in classroom meets Helen McEntee to discuss need for improved assault leave… The Irish Independent (Video)01:57

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Moyvane runner Mollie O’Riordan to take up athletics scholarship in America The Kerryman00:38

Former teacher and convicted rapist to spend five more years in jail after being convicted of… Irish Mirror00:21

In the last 4 hours

School crossing fixed after weeks of worry for Drogheda parents Drogheda Independent23:07 29-Apr-25

Yesterday

Rapist will spend further five years in jail after being convicted of indecent assault of eight boys BreakingNews.ie17:16 29-Apr-25

Local Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada student wins major prize Donegal News15:04 29-Apr-25

Ex-teacher (73) to spend five more years in jail after indecent assault convictions against eight boys Sunday World14:36 29-Apr-25

Middle-class students may benefit most from Leaving Cert reform, say principals The Irish Times13:41 29-Apr-25

Department for Education stifling efforts to boost skills, warns Andy Burnham The Irish News12:55 29-Apr-25

Four Mayo schools taking part in landmark ESB programme The Mayo News11:09 29-Apr-25

Kerry minor manager explodes at rumours he is not releasing players to clubs and schools Irish Examiner10:43 29-Apr-25

Dundee University redundancies cut in half as part of new plan The Irish News10:33 29-Apr-25

Galway hospital apologies over care of baby who died an hour after birth BreakingNews.ie10:29 29-Apr-25

Sligo Olympian Lauren Cadden to receive an Atu Alumni Award The Sligo Champion07:46 29-Apr-25

Limerick students reimagine road safety as part of nationwide initiative Limerick Post07:11 29-Apr-25

Wellbeing ‘strengthens work's ethical foundations’ Law Society of Ireland Gazette06:54 29-Apr-25

University of Limerick tutor named Musician of the Year 2025 Limerick Leader06:00 29-Apr-25

Reflecting on the role of religion in Cootehill over 300 years Anglo Celt05:30 29-Apr-25

Calls for urgent safety measures after two children injured near Leitrim school in same month Leitrim Observer, Ireland04:03 29-Apr-25

Four dead after car driven into US after-school camp RTE01:25 29-Apr-25

‘Turkish people are known for their hospitality. When I moved here, I felt the same thing’ The Irish Times01:15 29-Apr-25

Irish universities take millions of euro from big business. Are they too close for comfort? The Irish Times01:05 29-Apr-25

Lifelong learning: ‘It’s been completely transformative for me, really life-affirming’ The Irish Times01:05 29-Apr-25

In the last 7 days

Buyer of school-meals provider sold for €54m sues, claiming it was misled about financial… The Irish Independent21:38 28-Apr-25

Four dead after car drives into US after-school camp RTE21:20 28-Apr-25

University applications for AI degrees rise 15%, data shows The Irish News19:18 28-Apr-25

Abolition of pre-teen pupil selection will not solve North’s school-leaver problem, says leading academic The Irish Times17:07 28-Apr-25

Teacher identified among those killed in vehicle ramming at Vancouver festival Irish Examiner15:06 28-Apr-25

Limerick kids raise vital funds for charity in their pyjamas Limerick Post14:42 28-Apr-25

A 14 year old stabbed two teachers and a pupil while screaming ‘I will kill you’ Sunday World14:03 28-Apr-25

IRFU Service To Rugby Awards Presented To Club Nominees Irish Rugby - Official Site13:41 28-Apr-25

School meals provider sold for €54 million being sued for allegedly misleading buyer The Irish Times13:02 28-Apr-25

Cork pupils help take on task of planting 100m trees 'for next generation' Irish Examiner12:33 28-Apr-25

Government will not be hurried on school guidance after gender ruling – minister The Irish News12:21 28-Apr-25

A 15 year old has admitted killing teenager Harvey Willgoose at his school Sunday World12:11 28-Apr-25

Huge entries for Scór na bPáistí The Westmeath Examiner11:53 28-Apr-25

School meals provider sold for €54m being sued for allegedly misleading buyer Irish Examiner11:08 28-Apr-25

‘Impossible’ to make smartphones safe for children, Sophie Winkleman warns The Irish News10:19 28-Apr-25

Girl, 14, showed no remorse after school stabbing and made threats in detention The Irish News09:48 28-Apr-25

Parents ‘shocked’ over ‘abrupt’ closure of Islamic centre as children return to school The Irish Times09:29 28-Apr-25

The evolution of trade unions in Sligo will be the subject of talk at Teachers’ Centre The Sligo Champion09:11 28-Apr-25

No extra money for pay rises says Downing Street, amid threat of renewed strikes The Irish News08:17 28-Apr-25

Athlone's Marist College marks 140th anniversary The Westmeath Independent08:14 28-Apr-25

Girl, 14, detained for 15 years for attempted murder of two teachers and pupil The Irish News07:56 28-Apr-25

New Leaving Cert science redevelopment project fails to address ‘crisis’ in staff shortages The Corkman07:22 28-Apr-25

Teenager admits stabbing 15-year-old to death at Sheffield school The Irish News06:15 28-Apr-25

UL to conduct research on wellbeing supports for migrant students in Irish secondary schools Limerick Leader05:06 28-Apr-25

Childcare and education among areas needing more cross border co-operation, report says TheJournal.ie04:09 28-Apr-25

Ruth Perry’s sister joins calls to halt proposed Ofsted reforms The Irish News02:30 28-Apr-25

Ferris Bueller was right: life moves pretty fast. If you have children in school, you could miss it The Irish Times00:43 28-Apr-25

Staff and students from Wexford secondary school enjoy feast of activities for well-being week The New Ross Standard22:10 27-Apr-25

Jenny Maguire: If my rights as a trans woman can be removed in an instant, what does that mean… The Irish Independent21:40 27-Apr-25

Schools Bill will result in cheaper uniform costs, ministers claim The Irish News19:23 27-Apr-25

Steady and strong: final-term tips for Leaving Cert 2025 The Westmeath Examiner17:28 27-Apr-25

TUS opens new office in East Africa Limerick Post11:39 27-Apr-25

Offaly students attend Midlands TY Ball in Tullamore The Offaly Independent11:08 27-Apr-25

School at Dublin Islamic Centre to reopen with heavy security on Monday The Irish Times10:36 27-Apr-25

Fire destroys seven minibuses used by disabled people and school children The Irish News09:23 27-Apr-25

Cork students recognised by North Monastery Past Pupils Union Echo Live09:11 27-Apr-25

National Concert Hall and ESB announce three-year Quavers to Quadratics partnership Business Plus Online09:07 27-Apr-25

Dublin Quranic school rejects allegations of wrongdoing RTE07:22 27-Apr-25

Teachers' 'lifestyle' family home was a successful learning curve Irish Examiner07:07 27-Apr-25

Limerick students use VR to travel to World War One battlefield Limerick Post07:05 27-Apr-25

School community out in force for ‘living tribute’ as stalwart celebrates 70th birthday Galway News01:00 27-Apr-25

Sorry seems to be the hardest word - but there’s much value in the honest introspection of Confession The Irish Times19:45 26-Apr-25

Mayo University Hospital is a disaster for patients says local councillor The Mayo News14:07 26-Apr-25

UL hosts world renowned materials scientist as part of lecture series Limerick Post13:05 26-Apr-25

Cork SNAs to be moved to another school in the area if their current support is no longer needed Echo Live11:05 26-Apr-25

Cork TD and equality group call for end to religion in schools Echo Live11:05 26-Apr-25

School pays tribute to 'kind' Leaving Cert student who died after car entered river in Co Tipperary TheJournal.ie03:52 26-Apr-25

Green-fingered pupils in Limerick get biodiversity grant boost for their school Limerick Leader03:06 26-Apr-25

Why are the teachers' Easter conferences so important? RTE02:02 26-Apr-25

Nicotine pouches in schools: ‘This is heading towards epidemic proportions’ The Irish Times01:10 26-Apr-25

Sponsored cycle raises funds to award bursaries to parents to send their kids to Conamara school Galway News01:00 26-Apr-25

Gareth O'Callaghan: Greed and cruelty drove Columbus — Trump is a loyal adherent Irish Examiner20:06 25-Apr-25

Increase in cancellation of appointments in Mayo hospital are 'alarming' says TD The Mayo News15:35 25-Apr-25

Human rights organisation joins teachers in advocating against forced religious indoctrination and church control of… Hot Press12:59 25-Apr-25

Mayo schools make their mark at 2025 Our World Awards The Mayo News12:32 25-Apr-25

Two Offaly schools take part in Our World Awards The Offaly Independent12:31 25-Apr-25

Kehlani's performance at Cornell University cancelled due to pro-Palestinian statements Hot Press11:56 25-Apr-25

TD encourages people to submit opinions on Cork Luas Echo Live11:23 25-Apr-25

School principal attacks Deputy with a wrench due to ‘overwhelming sexual jealousy’ Sunday World11:22 25-Apr-25

Kilglass NS represents Sligo in ‘Our World Awards’ as Irish Aid celebrates 20 years of the… The Sligo Champion09:58 25-Apr-25

Majority of students worried AI will be misused in their university Irish Examiner09:45 25-Apr-25

Headteacher who attacked deputy due to ‘overwhelming sexual jealousy’ jailed The Irish News09:36 25-Apr-25

Green-fingered Limerick pupils get biodiversity grant boost Limerick Leader09:07 25-Apr-25

Apprenticeship graduates earn median wage of €935 weekly, CSO reveals Irish Examiner08:24 25-Apr-25

University urged to vow no compulsory job cuts after 350 staff opt to leave The Irish News07:44 25-Apr-25

Running makes children more confident, say inspiring London Marathon teachers The Irish News07:04 25-Apr-25

Protest demanding improved cancer services to be held outside Luh tomorrow Donegal News07:01 25-Apr-25

Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy to Receive MÓRglór 2025 Award The Journal of Music06:22 25-Apr-25

University of Dundee staff back strike action over threat to jobs The Irish News06:13 25-Apr-25

West Cork teacher named as new president of INTO Echo Live03:45 25-Apr-25

UL students boost employability by recording all their life experiences Irish Examiner03:00 25-Apr-25

Green Limerick: World-renowned scientist inspires UL students Limerick Leader02:30 25-Apr-25

James Culhane: 'I think it’s so important that it’s just not Dublin where the rugby is centred. That we try to expand… Irish Examiner02:07 25-Apr-25

Report highlights mental health services delays Galway News02:07 25-Apr-25

Bitchiness and snobbery of school-gate mothers provides backdrop for book Echo Live02:05 25-Apr-25

Strike action mooted over Leaving Cert reforms as Cork teacher says concerns 'aren't going away' Echo Live02:03 25-Apr-25

Call to abolish Croke Park hours for teachers Echo Live02:03 25-Apr-25

Price tag could make the case for Irish reunification less compelling in the South The Irish Times01:12 25-Apr-25

Former school house turned four-bed in Wexford is a lesson in sympathetic renovation The Irish Independent21:35 24-Apr-25

Johnstown Education campus will be next to see Safe Routes to School Scheme works The Meath Chronicle15:40 24-Apr-25

Students benefit from safer route to school scheme in Drumconrath The Meath Chronicle15:40 24-Apr-25

Union leadership instructed to renegotiate adult educator deal The Irish Times15:15 24-Apr-25

‘It’s a double grief’: Teachers talk of difficulties in standing before a class after a miscarriage The Irish Times14:04 24-Apr-25

Irish funds help open underground school bunker in Ukraine The Irish News13:14 24-Apr-25

Macron hails teachers who subdued teenage knife attacker RTE12:56 24-Apr-25

School secretaries to strike in September unless pensions issue resolved, union warns The Irish Times12:47 24-Apr-25

Two Mayo players and one school nominated for Connacht Rugby awards The Mayo News12:29 24-Apr-25

Limerick pupils on point after visit to precision engineering company Limerick Leader12:05 24-Apr-25

One student dead and three injured in knife attack at French school The Irish News11:54 24-Apr-25

3p rise in free school meal funding will stretch school budgets, union warns The Irish News11:25 24-Apr-25

Junior Mayors from local schools to address Municipal District The Westmeath Independent11:09 24-Apr-25

Girl, 12, injured in incident at secondary school The Irish News10:04 24-Apr-25

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