‘The quality of life achievable in Limerick is second to none’
Plans to make the city an even better place to live and work are well underway
Concern is growing over the quality of Irish teaching in schools. Can it be saved?
Learning in Irish suffered during the pandemic, but some schools are exploring new ways of engaging students
Non-religious teachers ‘hide’ beliefs for job opportunities – study
Schools have right to discriminate against recruits on basis of religion, report says
Ciarán Murphy: Time to relish the opportunity to see games in the flesh
Lockdowns proved there are things you don’t get to feel in your gut unless you’re there
Tullamore murder: ‘There is shock but a lot of anger too’
Ashling Murphy (23) killed on canal trail that was popular haven for joggers and walkers
‘We want to bring mental health into everyday conversation’
Róisín Upton, Emma Langford and Mayor Daniel Butler to place roses at River Shannon
Out of care, into college: ‘The cards are stacked against you’
Students leaving State care for university are at higher risk of dropping out or falling into homelessness
Third-level students express mixed views on return to campus learning
Universities planning face-to-face lectures, with some remote classes for larger groups
Eamonn Cregan in dreamland as Limerick revel in golden era
Former player, coach and manager says county’s academy was key to the startling transformation
Primary teaching and playing fiddle ‘means you can travel the world’
Wild Geese: Mikie O’Shea has gone from Ireland to Kiev via Dubai and Tokyo
Gaeltacht: Just 23% of families raising their children with Irish
Only two areas remain where majority of children continue to speak Irish outside school
Grad profile: ‘I was able to upskill and become certified in different areas’
Mary Immaculate College graduate Niamh Crowley enrolled in Accenture’s graduate programme.
‘It’s been very different’: Learning to be a teacher in a pandemic
Covid-19 has forced schools and student teachers to rethink their approaches
Maynooth seminary appoints its first woman dean of faculty of theology
Dr Jessie Rogers is also the first lay person to take on the role at St Patrick’s College
Seeds of hope for children in the planting season ahead
Social enterprise GIY’s schools-based event The Big Grow is in its 10th year
The making of Home School Hub: ‘Probably one of the best things I’ve ever done’
Makers and múinteoirí of RTÉ’s homeschool programme on teaching through the pandemic
Cian Lynch still playing central role in rise of Limerick hurling
Patrickswell star among a number of former under-21s to have shone at senior level
Other institutions: All you need to know about open days
A diverse range of courses are on offer for prospective students
CAO points breakdown: Some of highest rises cause surprise
Changes in medicine modest with one of largest jumps coming in Trinity’s arts course
Back to school blues: Get pupils ready for classroom changes
Beat Covid-19 anxiety and play role in your child’s positive back-to-school transition
Less school and more play has benefits for children, study finds
Survey shows children spending more time playing outdoors than before pandemic
We should look at fundamentals rather than practicalities of reopening churches
Can we seize this opportunity for reflection on how we relate to God?
Is it too late to apply for a postgraduate course in teaching?
Ask Brian: There are still options available for both primary and post-primary
Supermac’s founder aims to supersize his empire
Pat McDonagh remains buoyant about growing his businesses despite Covid-19
The Batman effect: How roleplay boosts children’s academic achievement
Allowing children take on the role of a character can help develop their perseverance by giving them a safe space to fail
Mary Considine becomes Shannon Group’s first home-grown chief
Clare native regarded as very able and an accomplished manager – she’ll need to be
CAO Points breakdown: Finance course breaks 600 points barrier
Engineering and computer science see the biggest rise in points of any courses
The ultimate guide to college life in Ireland
Just what is student life like in and around our main third-level campuses?
Limerick-based student wins silver at International Mathematical Olympiad
Lucas Bachmann says way subject taught in Ireland does not promote analytical thinking
Grade expectations: meet our exam diarists
Six students from Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh will chart their Leaving Cert highs and lows
Féidearthachtaí le Gaeilge: Working in the Irish language
High demand prevails in many sectors for graduates of degrees through Irish
Why teaching? Teachers have highest starting salary
CAO Countdown: Survey shows primary teachers have the best employment prospects of any group of undergraduates
Meyler happy new league format will benefit teams’ real objectives
Cork manager believes next year’s league will facilitate preparation for championship
Parents want more focus on science in primary schools, survey finds
Research reveals belief science education will give children an advantage in future careers
Free books for babies project set to begin in Limerick
Bookseed scheme funded by JP McManus Trust to give three books to every baby
Limerick take gold in main event to build on last year’s success
Convincing away win over league holders Kilkenny a good sign for All-Ireland champions
Former Limerick racecourse available for €12m
Site just outside city centre set to be used for 700-unit residential scheme
BAI commits to ‘exploring’ new Irish language radio options
Paper published in 2018 noted ‘minimal’ presence of Irish language on radio stations
Why is it so expensive to become a teacher?
It costs more and can take longer to become a teacher than a doctor
Home rule goes from British suspension to Sinn Féin disfavour
By 1918 the SF new breed are not interested in devolution or any variety of home rule
Academic calibre of trainee teachers dips, report finds
Irish teachers’ qualification standards still among the world’s top countries despite fall
Industrial action in third level colleges is suspended after deal
Scheme could see staff receiving higher pay
Space Week 2018 set to broaden horizons
Topics include the possibility of life on other planets, the changing space industry and black holes
Catholic Church can build post-papal-visit legacy
Rite&Reason: Parishes are shifting as communal force and should be bedrock of lay-led identity
David Reidy ready and waiting to play his part for Limerick
Former Kildare hurler delighted to be back in the Treaty squad as they push for glory
Limerick now a team their people can love unconditionally
It's only two years since TJ Ryan was complaining about 'vultures' undermining them
‘Her life is very limited’: Call for improvement to disabled toilets
Campaigner urge wider use of ‘changing places’ for those with mobility problems
Student Hub: DCU calls for regulation of student rental sector
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Irish-medium teacher-training places announced in €7m push
Two programmes announced in effort to address shortage of Irish teachers
Last time Dublin beat Kerry by 12? Ask Jim Gavin
The GAA weekend that was: Further signs of the healthy state of Limerick hurling
Decadent Theatre company to stage excerpts from hostage drama in Cork Prison
McGuinness play ‘Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me’ is inspired by Brian Keenan’s kidnapping in Beirut
Dangerous to believe worst of abuse behind us, says bishop
To relax would be ‘a profound error which would compound the historical failures’, conference hears
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