Rachel Cunningham The nine-week immersive Irish language immersive experience, Scoil Scairte or ‘Hedge School’, is returning this October 5 at 7pm. Following the success of last year, this year’s guides…
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SU President lashes Universities over horror treatment of TU students
Rachel Cunningham The President of the TU Dublin student union has lashed university channels for not putting students first. Having entered into his second term as Student Union (SU) President on…
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Ministers endorse ‘Amarach’ survey that 9/10 people want to upskill
by Rose Barrettby Rose BarrettFurther training is beneficial for mental wellbeing and career support Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and Niall Collins, Minister of State for…
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The sky is the limit as Dublin GAA teams up with Dublin City Council to get children reading
Dublin GAA and Dublin City Council have teamed up with an initiative to get children reading with ‘Sky Blue Stars: the Dublin GAA Activity Book’. This exciting new book will…
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Gaelscoil students without school transport
by Rose Barrettby Rose BarrettRose Barrett Up to 35 secondary school students from Swords have effectively been left without school transport, claim parents and Cllr Ann Graves (SF). Only days before students were set…
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The Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council officially turned the sod at Oatlands College to mark the construction of the new All-Weather Pitch, writes Rachel Cunningham. The new pitch will provide enhanced…
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Ireland’s favourite President is back – this time with a courageous furry friend!
Irish Author Peter Donnelly releases the newest edition in a series of books about Irish President Michael D Higgins “The President’s Dog”. When the weather turns stormy on his big…
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With the new college term set to begin, UCD Students’ Union (UCDSU) and TCD Students’ Union (TCDSU) this week launched a final plea to homeowners within reach of their campuses…
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Lucan Community College is celebrating the results of its 142 graduates, writes Rachel Cunningham. The college’s 130 Leaving Certificate students achieved high results across the board, while 83 per cent…
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Good luck today with Leaving results – but your career path does not end with exam results!
by Rose Barrettby Rose BarrettAlmost 62,000 students will receive their Leaving Certificate results this morning, and many fearfully awaiting results in the hope of achieving third level places for their chosen career. Bizarely, Minister…