Higher, ordinary level students happy with 'balanced' papersJunior Cert materials technology (wood): Students were happy with the Junior Cert materials technology (wood) exams, with papers…Tue Jun 19 2007 - 01:00
Technical drawing 'testing but fair'Leaving Cert technical drawing: The Leaving Cert technical drawing syllabus was examined for the penultimate time this week …Sat Jun 16 2007 - 01:00
Both papers 'could not be faulted'Junior Cert home economics: There was little complaint about the Junior Cert home economics exams, with papers at higher and…Sat Jun 16 2007 - 01:00
Few complaints about more student-friendly questionsJunior Cert science: There was little complaint about the Junior Cert science exams, with papers at higher and ordinary level…Fri Jun 15 2007 - 01:00
Leaving papers in art 'along predicted lines'Exam Times Leaving Cert art: The Leaving Cert art exam sprung few surprises yesterday and both students and teachers were happy…Fri Jun 15 2007 - 01:00
Traffic disruptions on busy N11 near Bray this weekendTraffic will be disrupted this weekend on the N11, the main Dublin-Wexford route, because of the closure of a section of the …Wed Jun 13 2007 - 01:00
Barnardos wants bigger role for separated fathersIrish society has to respond to the rise of single parent families by giving fathers a greater role in raising their children…Wed Jun 13 2007 - 01:00
Exam students especially vulnerable to eating disordersStudents undertaking exams are seen as being particularly at risk of developing eating disorders, according to a new campaign…Tue Jun 12 2007 - 01:00
Literacy group gets TV funding boostThe National Adult Literacy Agency (Nala) has received €500,000 from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to develop a new …Thu Jun 07 2007 - 01:00
Irish art hidden in US for 35 years to go on displayA recently repatriated collection of Irish art that has been hidden away in the United States for decades will go on sale next…Wed Jun 06 2007 - 01:00
Pro-Palestinian activists oppose EU sanctionsPro-Palestinian activists gathered to protest against the Israeli occupation of Palestine at the European Union office on Dublin…Sat Jun 02 2007 - 01:00
Bloom award for Dundalk gardenerDundalk gardener Paul Martin has won the inaugural best in show award at Ireland's largest and most ambitious gardening showcase…Sat Jun 02 2007 - 01:00
Doctor warns against high-rise Mater unitA doctor at Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin, Dublin, said yesterday that the new national children's hospital…Thu May 31 2007 - 01:00
Prosecuting parents a last resort, says education boardProsecuting parents for not having their children attend school is seen as "a last resort" by the National Education and Welfare…Wed May 30 2007 - 01:00
Electors omitted from registerHundreds of electors were unable to cast their vote in last week's election because they were not listed on the newly revised…Wed May 30 2007 - 01:00
Parents of students told to look for signs of stressThe parents of students who are undertaking examinations this summer have been warned to look out for signs of exam stress and…Tue May 29 2007 - 01:00
Pensions backlog to be cleared as dispute settledA six-month backlog in contributory pension payments will be cleared by August, the Department of Social and Family Affairs said…Wed May 23 2007 - 01:00
