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Inspire learning beyond the classroom at Share Discovery Village
Looking for a fully accessible residential activity centre, personal development and inclusive learning? Share Discovery Village, located on the shores of Upper Lough Erne in County Fermanagh, offers unforgettable experiences for young people from across Ireland. With accommodation for up to 160 guests, Share is one of Northern Ireland’s largest residential activity centres. Whether you’re…
Inspiring Students Through Travel With The School Tour Company
At The School Tour Company, we believe some of the most valuable lessons happen beyond the classroom. Every year, we work with almost 1000 groups planning tours to exciting places across the world, helping students experience new cultures, build confidence and create memories that last a lifetime. From ski trips and cultural tours to sports…
Supporting adult learners
Career-focused opportunities at Dublin College Sallynoggin Education professionals support adults at many stages of their education and career journey. Whether someone is changing career, returning to education or looking to build on existing qualifications, Dublin College Sallynoggin offers practical QQI Level 5 and 6 programmes designed to lead to employment, self-employment and higher education. …
Choosing your path: Ireland’s expanding options in PLCs, Apprenticeships and Tertiary Bachelor’s Degrees – Solas
Further Education and Training (FET) is fast becoming a popular option for school leavers across Ireland. Since 2019, there has been a 33% increase in students choosing FET post-secondary learning pathways including Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses, apprenticeships, and Tertiary Bachelor’s Degree programmes, instead of direct university entry. This shift highlights the growing recognition of the…
Cork College of FET – it’s about what future becomes possible
For parents and learners, choosing the right next step after school or when considering a career change is one of the most important decisions a person can make. It is a decision that should be guided not only by qualifications, but by opportunity, support, progression and confidence in the future. That is why Cork College…
Go Offline, Go Offshore! Connected by Water
Living on an island, we’ve noticed that for many teenagers, their first real taste of the marine world begins with the ferry journey from Baltimore, West Cork to Cape Clear Island. To provide a complete ocean experience we decided to dive into marine awareness and education. That’s how ‘Maratacht’ was born. The sea…
The Real Cost of College – Dublin v Cork v Galway
Navigating third-level education in Ireland is an exciting milestone, but the associated living costs can be an eye opener. According to the TU Dublin Cost of Living Guide, students living away from home spend between €1,320 and €2,214 per month depending on their accommodation choice and location. With rent consuming roughly 42% of a student’s…
Why the “Earn While You Learn” Shift Makes Sense
For years, the Leaving Cert cycle has felt like a conveyor belt designed for one destination…filling out a CAO form and heading straight into a lecture hall. The unspoken rule passed down to students was simple – f you don’t get a university degree, you’ve somehow fallen behind. But anyone working in or observing the…
Mud, Maps, and Bugs – Bringing Real Biodiversity into Your Schoolyard
Let’s be honest: when we talk about teaching “sustainability” or “environmental awareness,” it is very easy to fall into the trap of textbook definitions & PowerPoint slides…..but hand a student a trowel, point them towards a patch of compacted clay behind the bike racks, and suddenly the abstract concept of an ecosystem becomes very real….