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10-year adult literacy and numeracy strategy launched for those 'left behind' by education system
Education
One in six adults in Ireland lack 'basic literacy skills', Minister Simon Harris said
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Leaving Cert results: Former head girl 'thrilled' with 601 points - but feels cheated that she missed exams
Leaving Certificate
The results were bittersweet for Laura Brady, from Gibbstown, Navan, Co Meath, who feels she missed out on proving her worth
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Leaving Cert results: Confusion and disappointment for many students with predicted grades system
Leaving Certificate
While overall there was a 5% increase on top marks, many students felt the system had negatively impacted them
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Kids 'devastated' to be sent home from school after student tested positive for Covid-19, Kerry mum says
Coronavirus Ireland
The unnamed mother has a son and a daughter in a primary school that was forced to send two classes home
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Two Kerry schools send students home after 'pupils tests positive for Covid-19'
Coronavirus Ireland
The pupil who tested positive had a sibling in another class, of whom they were in close contact
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When are the Leaving Cert results 2020 out in Ireland? All you need to know
Leaving Certificate
More than 61,000 Leaving Certificate students are eligible to receive calculated grades
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Some schools have failed to implement social distancing measures despite reopening, Oireachtas committee told
Schools
Michelle Gillespie said the entire school community must observe and respect public health advice and "do everything possible to minimise the spread of Covid-19"
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Two schools closed due to heavy flooding in Clifden, Galway
An Garda Siochana
Met Eireann this morning extended their weather warning to cover all of Connacht as well as Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal
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Around 17% of Leaving Certs will have predicted grades results downgraded
Leaving Certificate
Education Minister Norma Foley said results will be standardised to ensure fair treatment and disadvantaged students won’t be impacted unfairly
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Mum whose twins are not both allowed on school bus says social distancing will make school run 'impossible'
Bus Eireann
Marie Devine’s son James who has autism often travels alone on the 16-seater bus for children with special educational needs but yet the Department of Education will not allow his twin brother Michael one of the vacant seats
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HSE officials hoping not to close schools if Covid-19 case detected
Coronavirus Ireland
A report found that lockdown restrictions have had significantly adverse consequences for children's education
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Survey shows Irish kids missed friends and sports most while off school
Coronavirus Ireland
Parents revealed their main worries ahead of the return of schools including the risk of their child contracting Covid-19, a second wave and children being placed in pods without their pals
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Confusion as masks 'mandatory in secondary schools' - but pupils won't be forced to wear them
Education
Education Minister Norma Foley claimed the country’s schools are well set for opening this week
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Education Minister Norma Foley urged to address Dail over concerns about reopening of schools
Department of Education
The call came as almost a million students began the staggered return to class
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Schools begin to reopen across Ireland after five month closure due to pandemic
Schools
One of the first to return was St Leo's College in Carlow Town, which welcomed 152 first year students
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Government publishes official health guidelines and advice for parents ahead of schools reopening
Coronavirus Ireland
It outlines when children should not be sent to school
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Pupils in Northern Ireland return to school for first time in nearly six months
Schools
There was a mixture of excitement and trepidation among parents and pupils as schools reopened following lockdown
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Education Minister Norma Foley 'confident' all kids will be back to school next week
Schools
She also said she's hopeful that schools will still open in the counties under restrictions but will await advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team
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Taoiseach Micheal Martin squirms as Dublin teacher lays into 'criminal' school reopening plans
Coronavirus Ireland
The Fianna Fail leader was confronted by a concerned schoolteacher who clearly laid out her feelings on the plans to reopen schools
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Opposition politicians demand Education Minister Norma Foley 'come out of hiding'
Education
Uncertainty over crucial Leaving Cert exam results, confusion on school transport provision and lack of guidance on how schools can reopen safely in just two weeks’ time are all issues that must be addressed
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Posters, well-being videos and webinars among supports given to schools ahead of reopening
Schools
Minister for Education Norma Foley announced 'practical supports' for schools including 250,000 'age appropriate posters'
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Schools should have designated buses to prevent Covid-19 spreading, Sinn Fein proposes
Schools
The party’s spokesperson on Transport Darren O’Rourke has called on the Education Minister Norma Foley and Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to address issues surrounding school transport
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Schools 'unprepared' for 'Big Bang' return of students
Coronavirus Ireland
Former TUI President Gerard Craughwell said the Department of Education has a litany of unanswered questions
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Secondary school students and teachers will have to wear face coverings when schools return if they can't keep 2m apart
Coronavirus Ireland
The announcement was made in a statement by Education Minister Norma Foley
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GalwayWoman wins 'biggest ever' prize in Irish radio history live on air as kids steal showThe sweet moment was heard live on air and brought about wide smiles in the studio
Woman declares brother 'dead to me' after husband's horror killing
Kilkenny
In an exclusive interview with this paper, mother-of-seven Elizabeth Cash said she can never forgive her brother Andy - after he was found guilty of her husband John Cash’s killing earlier this week.
Driver ignored multiple Garda instructions before fatal crash, inquest hears
Meath
Mr Sheridan, a married father of three from Effernock, Trim, Co Meath sustained serious injuries when his 151-reg Mercedes E 300 failed to take a bend and struck a wall at Patrick Street, Trim moments later at around 1.55am.
Independent TD's plant-hire firm doubles cash pile and records €65,000 profits
Politics
Mattie McGrath's company was awarded contracts by Tipperary County Council, Waterford County Council and Irish Water
M50 madness as e-scooter zooms down Ireland's busiest motorway during morning rush hour
M50
The man, who was wearing a hi-vis jacket and a backpack, is seen speeding along on the middle lane of the motorway – as cars and lorries overtake him.
RTEIrish mum's joy as deaf son Eoghan, 9, has his first day at schoolThe mother-of-three opens up in a new RTE documentary Deaf Not Dumb about the struggle to get him into school
Ireland weather: First 'relatively widespread frost' of season on Friday before temperatures rise
Weather
Temperatures are set to drop to between -3C and +2C on Friday before they shoot up again for Saturday
HSE paid €130,000 for 29 people to undergo gender reassignment ops outside state
HSE
The health authority funded 41 trips abroad for gender reassignment surgeries and related treatments in the past three years, new figures show
Number of assessment of needs completions overdue jumps by over 200% in a year
Sinn Fein
Figures provided to Sinn Féin health spokesman David Cullinane by the HSE show that nearly 5,000 children are waiting more than three months for their assessment of needs to be completed in the second quarter of this year.
Five cash supports to help with heating costs that you may not know about
Cost of Living
With temperatures set to drop and no sign that energy prices will follow, people need all the help they can get to make ends meet
GalwayWoman wins 'biggest ever' prize in Irish radio history live on air as kids steal showThe sweet moment was heard live on air and brought about wide smiles in the studio
Woman declares brother 'dead to me' after husband's horror killing
Kilkenny
In an exclusive interview with this paper, mother-of-seven Elizabeth Cash said she can never forgive her brother Andy - after he was found guilty of her husband John Cash’s killing earlier this week.
Former Ireland stars deliver parting shots at Stephen Kenny
Republic of Ireland Soccer Team
Kenny's time in charge of the Boys in Green looks destined to come to an end as his contract expires after a dire Euro 2024 qualifying campaign
The greatest Republic of Ireland XI of all-time according to AI
Republic of Ireland national football team
The likes of Roy Keane, Paul McGrath and Liam Brady are all involved
Lottie Ryan opens up on pain of seeing her brother forced to emigrate
Lottie Ryan
"Now, Elliott is in the position that so many people in the country are in, he's like, 'Housing is just too expensive'."
RTEIrish mum's joy as deaf son Eoghan, 9, has his first day at schoolThe mother-of-three opens up in a new RTE documentary Deaf Not Dumb about the struggle to get him into school
Chantelle Cameron v Katie Taylor 2 public workout interrupted by TikToker challenging Thomas Carty to fight
Katie Taylor v Chantelle Cameron
Thomas Carty was confronted by a man on an escalator shouting abuse in his direction and challenging him to a fight
Ireland weather: First 'relatively widespread frost' of season on Friday before temperatures rise
Weather
Temperatures are set to drop to between -3C and +2C on Friday before they shoot up again for Saturday
The greatest Gaelic football team of all-time according to AI with David Clifford not included
GAA
We asked AI to name the "greatest Gaelic football team of all time based on players in all positions"
'It’s a great job now – an absolutely great job now' - Stephen Kenny on the job he leaves behind
Republic of Ireland national football team
Stephen Kenny's ambition ultimately brought him to a dark place, but it has offered a glimmer of light for the future of Irish football.