Irelands Primary Education Revolution – A New Curriculum For A New Generation
Irish primary schools have embarked on their most significant transformation in over a generation with the launch of the redeveloped curriculum in September 2025. The focus on the new curriculum will be on fun, active and hands-on learning, designed to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the future. The new curriculum is based…
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Can mentoring change the future for young people in trouble?
Le Chéile Mentoring uses volunteer mentors to change outcomes By Josephine Gibney, Le Chéile Mentoring Le Chéile Mentoring was founded in Coolock in 2005 to support young people involved in, or at risk of, offending. What began as Ireland’s first pilot mentoring programme, developed in partnership with the Probation Service, has grown into a national…
Apprenticeships in Telecommunications and Data Network Engineering
Who is the programme suited to? People seeking skilled employment often face a challenge that relevant work experience is a prerequisite for many jobs. But for many people, including school leavers, it is difficult to gain the required experience without being in the workplace. An apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills, and…
Carlingford Adventure Centre – Where learning meets adventure
Are you looking for ways to engage your students beyond the classroom – to ignite their confidence, strengthen relationships, and nurture their personal development. For many Irish schools, the answer lies nestled between the Cooley Mountains and Carlingford Lough: Carlingford Adventure Centre. Located in the heart of the picturesque medieval town of Carlingford, this centre…
The Europass Advantage
Guide and empower learners for lifelong learning with Europass Are you looking to empower learners on their lifelong learning journey? Europass is here to help. Developed by the European Commission, Europass is a free online tool that supports learners in documenting their skills, qualifications, and experiences, and navigating their lifelong learning and career journeys. The Europass…
A new future for City of Dublin FET College Dhúlaigh
City of Dublin FET College, Dhúlaigh, Northeast Campus (formerly Coláiste Dhúlaigh) is proud to announce a name change. This new title reflects our proud position as a constituent college of the City of Dublin ETB. As northeast Dublin’s largest provider of further education and training (FET) courses, we are delighted that this announcement will affirm…
