MIDAS to assess skills needsThe microelectronics design sector, worth $500 million to the economy, is set to double in value within five years, according…Tue Feb 27 2001 - 00:00
It's not all silk-scarf Errol Flynn typesSo you want to fly? If it's just a hobby, you could train for a Private Pilot's Licence (PPL)Tue Feb 27 2001 - 00:00
Factfile - PilotIt can cost anywhere from £40,000 to £80,000 to train privately to become a commercial pilot.Tue Feb 27 2001 - 00:00
Retired teachers neededThe system of allowing primary schools to operate without enough qualified teachers must be ended, says INTO general secretary…Tue Feb 27 2001 - 00:00
Time to sharpen quills and quipsThe closing date for An Chomhairle Leabharlanna young writers essay competition is fast approachingTue Feb 27 2001 - 00:00
Anorexia affecting nine-year-oldsChildren as young as nine are suffering from anorexia, according to Dr John Griffin, director of the eating disorders programme…Tue Feb 20 2001 - 00:00
Plan to improve children's livesThe National Children's Strategy is now under way, following its introduction to the county and city development boards (CDBs…Tue Feb 20 2001 - 00:00
Factfile: Set DesignProduction designers working in film and television are members of SIPTU those working in Theatre join equity.Tue Feb 20 2001 - 00:00
Movement to break down barriersEzimotion is a new dance experience for teenagers, designed to develop their creativity and confidence through movement.Tue Feb 20 2001 - 00:00
Keeping an eye on the main pictureSet designers - or production designers, as they are more generally known - find their career opportunities in television, film…Tue Feb 20 2001 - 00:00
It's not all frolicking with dolphinsSome 90 per cent of Ireland is undiscovered, undeveloped and underwater. This is the sea.Tue Feb 13 2001 - 00:00
Company greases path for employeesMcDonald's restaurants across the State are offering employees the chance to win an education scholarship worth £1,000.Tue Feb 13 2001 - 00:00
Call for education to suit workersPartnerships between employers and workers are needed to find new approaches to training people in the workplace, according to…Tue Feb 13 2001 - 00:00
FactfileThere are around people working in the marine resources sector, but fewer than 300 of these are marine scientistsTue Feb 13 2001 - 00:00
French embassy to hold competitionThe French embassy is running a competition for those learning French in Irish post-primary schoolsTue Feb 13 2001 - 00:00
Lyric aims to get 'em youngABC Sharp is a new series from Lyric FM introducing classical music to a younger audience.Tue Feb 13 2001 - 00:00
Minister orders bus safety reviewTwenty-two schoolgirls were brought to hospital last Tuesday following a road traffic accident involving a Navan school bus.Tue Feb 06 2001 - 00:00
USI seeks data on standardsThe standard of third-level courses came under scrutiny at a conference on academic quality assurance in higher education, held…Tue Feb 06 2001 - 00:00
Spiritual space in a structured settingThe theory of Montessori teaching is that it gives children the intellectual, physical, social, emotional and spiritual freedom…Tue Feb 06 2001 - 00:00
Factfile - MontessoriMontessori teaching is very much a female-dominated professionTue Feb 06 2001 - 00:00
Getting physical at primary levelA new Government task force has been launched to combat the lack of interest in sports in national schools.Tue Feb 06 2001 - 00:00
Sweet dreams of quiz successThe annual national school table quiz tournament, organised by the National Parents Council (Primary), is now underwayTue Feb 06 2001 - 00:00
Schools set to link up through videoVideoconferencing could become the latest addition to the classroom IT revolution.Tue Feb 06 2001 - 00:00
Safety claims deniedThe Government has hit back at INTO claims that children are being allowed to attend school in unsafe and unacceptable conditions…Tue Feb 06 2001 - 00:00
Tutors call for increased supportVolunteer literacy tutors need greater support if their service is to continue, the conference of the National Tutors' Forum …Tue Jan 30 2001 - 00:00
Big rewards for `the world's worst workaholics'University graduates still have a long haul ahead of them before they become fully qualified solicitorsTue Jan 30 2001 - 00:00
Field of many opportunities open to vetsVeterinary graduates are entering a field full of choice, opportunity and changeTue Jan 23 2001 - 00:00
First conference for IPPNThe first annual conference of the Irish Primary Principals Network (IPPN) takes place from February 15th to 17th at the Corrib…Tue Jan 23 2001 - 00:00
Specialist music teachers neededSpecialist music teachers are needed to implement the new primary school music curriculum, a study on the teaching of subject…Tue Jan 23 2001 - 00:00
Festival of one-act wondersThe arts are flourishing in south Dublin as St Andrew's College, Booterstown, prepares to host its annual one-act drama festival…Tue Jan 23 2001 - 00:00
No love lost for FrenchThe number of students graduating with a language qualification is set to fall by 14 per cent over the next three years.Tue Jan 23 2001 - 00:00
Moldovan student wins award with her gift of the gabElena Cernei, this year's winner of the Wicklow girls' public speaking competition, began learning English less than a year and…Tue Jan 16 2001 - 00:00
Changing a poor impression is like pulling teethThey may still put the fear of God into many people, but the dentistry profession is trying hard to loose that Spanish Inquisition…Tue Jan 16 2001 - 00:00
Dentistry :the factsThere are 1,800 dentists registered in the State and about 1,600 of these are practisingTue Jan 16 2001 - 00:00
From fine and bright to wet, cold and gloomA year that started fine and bright descended into cold, wet gloom, with autumn 2000 seeing some of the highest rainfalls on …Fri Jan 05 2001 - 00:00
Baldonnel was the hot spot of the yearThe hottest day of the year was Sunday, June 18th when a temperature of 27Fri Jan 05 2001 - 00:00
A cold but not a white ChristmasA white Christmas is unlikely but "not impossible", according to Met EireannSat Dec 23 2000 - 00:00
Cigarette warning inaction criticisedAn Irish anti-smoking group has criticised EU health ministers for withholding their support for plans to have graphic warnings…Sat Dec 16 2000 - 00:00
Refugee to meet RobinsonA Nigerian woman whose application for asylum has been turned down and is facing deportation is to meet the UN High Commissioner…Sat Dec 16 2000 - 00:00
More degree places coming on streamThe TCD four-year degree course in pharmacy is currently the only course in the State recognised by the Pharmaceutical Society…Tue Dec 12 2000 - 00:00
Uniting Ireland's teachersRepresentatives from Irish universities and colleges, north and south, have come together to launch a new national organisation…Tue Dec 12 2000 - 00:00
Resource teachers in need of supportSpecial needs resource teachers may not be able to deliver a useful service under present conditions, a report from the Irish…Tue Dec 12 2000 - 00:00
Plenty of opportunities after qualificationThe professional organisation for pharmacists is the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI)Tue Dec 12 2000 - 00:00
Flooding problems to last through weekendThe problems faced by commuters in Dublin, Meath, Wicklow and Kildare last night as they tried to get home through the floods…Sat Dec 09 2000 - 00:00
Further floods expected with more rain stormsWet and windy weather will continue over the next few days and increase the chances of serious flooding, weather forecasters …Sat Dec 09 2000 - 00:00
A variety of courses and great prospectsThere are three routes open to school-leavers to get a qualification as a professional chefTue Dec 05 2000 - 00:00
IT2000 programme targets special needsMore than £3.5 million of the £25 million funds for the Schools IT2000 programme has been allocated to special needs initiatives…Tue Dec 05 2000 - 00:00
Taxis accused over `cosy cartels'`Taxi drivers involved in riots in Dublin on Tuesday did little to foster public concern, or sympathy for their cause," said …Mon Dec 04 2000 - 00:00
Never listen to the bullI'm from a place called Loughill in west Limerick and I went to the primary school thereTue Nov 28 2000 - 00:00
Group plans multi-denominational schools at 2nd levelEducate Together, the organisation for multi-denominational education in national schools has announced plans to move into the…Tue Nov 28 2000 - 00:00
