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Killarney school recognised for creating safe and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (376+ words) Pictured receiving the Belong To LGBTQ+ Quality Mark at a ceremony in The Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire in Dublin on Thursday March 26, recognising their work over an 18-month period to create safe, welcoming and inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ young…...
Limerick’s Technological University of the Shannon celebrates major milestone for new Applied Psychology degree
8+ hour, 57+ min ago (493+ words) Student Harriet Slattery pictured with Dr Frank Houghton, Dr Jennifer Moran Stritch, Dr Lisa O'Rourke Scott and Dr Liam Brown. Celebrations were in full force last week for Applied Psychology students of the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) as…...
Louth councillor speaks of barriers facing her daughter, a student with Down Syndrome
21+ hour, 57+ min ago (516+ words) Council meeting hears new pathways are needed for people with disabilities to gain employment Louth County Councillor Maeve Yore with her daughter Rachel A Louth councillor has spoken about the barriers faced by her daughter, who has Down Syndrome, in…...
Dunshaughlin school shortage persists as Gaelscoil places fall short – ‘Parents need certainty’
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (450+ words) The issue of school places in Dunshaughlin remains "unresolved" for a number of families, despite progress in securing additional capacity at one local school, a Meath TD has said. Sinn F'in TD, Darren O'Rourke, said the situation has entered a…...
Limerick woman takes first steps in media career with major TG4 internship
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (229+ words) Maeve O'Connor from Cappagh, Co Limerick A Limerick woman is taking part in a highly sought-after work programme with Irish-language broadcaster TG4. The station has been running its internship scheme since 2018, offering third-level graduates and newcomers to the industry the chance…...
Kilkenny school honoured with national LGBTQ+ inclusivity award
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (523+ words) Kilkenny City Vocational School received the Belong To LGBTQ+ Quality Mark for creating an inclusive and welcoming school environment A secondary school in Kilkenny City has been recognised for its work creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for LGBTQ…...
End of an era as beloved Wicklow school supplies shop closes after 35 years
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (392+ words) End of an era as beloved Wicklow school supplies shop closes after 35 years'The Irish Independent Iconic Bray business is to leave Main Street premises this week The go-to shop for parents of school-going children in Bray, north Wicklow and even…...
‘He always wanted to work’ – How a Wexford man with Down Syndrome is building a promising career in retail
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (252+ words) He always wanted to work" " How a Wexford man with Down Syndrome is building a promising career in retail'The Irish Independent A 37-year-old Wexford man with Down Syndrome and his family are celebrating this week after he successfully completed his…...
20 of the best summer camps for kids you can book now – from sport and science to cooking and fashion
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (124+ words) 20 of the best summer camps for kids you can book now " from sport and science to cooking and fashion'The Irish Independent Keeping children busy during the school holidays is not just a necessity for work arrangements, but for your sanity....
Bunclody Beat
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (1559+ words) Kelsey Redmond, Bobby Watchorn, Abbie Cox and Katie Tobin O'Reilly at Bunclody Community College's Transition Year Students' Variety Show in St Aidan's Hall Bunclody. Bunclody Day Care Centre annual cake sale/Bring and Buy and coffee morning will take place…...