Irish Council for International Students (ICOS)

Brigid was a trailblazing icon. In the run-up to this year’s Saint Brigid’s Day celebrations, we took the chance to see what female leaders inspire our team!

Ireland Fellows Programme Alumni Spotlight: Jodean Deprise Ongelibel REMENGESAU from Palau, MSc in Co-operatives, Agri-Food and Sustainable Development at @UCC . Link to full article: irishaidfellowships.ie/case-studies/j… #IrelandFellows #irishaid #communications #SIDS

A French student who received 'abusive and incessant' demands from his landlord to pay a 17-page-long invoice for 'additional charges', including use of the dining table for studying, has been awarded €7,000 in damages irishtimes.com/ireland/housin…

#16DaysOfActivisim #OrangeTheWorld #EndGBV @dfatirl @Irish_Aid

Today is #InternationalStudentsDay! We celebrate the thousands of students from around the world who choose Ireland as their home for learning, growth, and community.

On todays show with @pjcoogan Implications from Bird Flu Should Clocks go Back The shocking reality of Sex for Rent shows.acast.com/corks-96-fm-op…

Samuel Malasa Banda, one of our #IrelandFellows 2024/2025 from Malawi, has shared his positive journey at @WeAreTUDublin (TUD). Link to full article: irishaidfellowships.ie/case-studies/s… #IrishAid #IrelandFellows

ICOS is disappointed about the lack of discussion on sex for rent legislation in the recent pre-legislative scrutiny of the the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous) Bill 2025. irishexaminer.com/news/courtandc…

There is just 2 days to apply for our Programme and Alumni Officer vacancy! ⌛ Applications must be received by this Sunday, 12 October 2025. 📧 Apply here 👇 bit.ly/3VAb2hH

There is still time to apply for our vacant Programme and Alumni Officer! 📢 If you have experience in programme administration, excellent people skills, and enjoy a diverse workload, then this could be the role for you! Full details below 👇 bit.ly/3VAb2hH

We are now accepting applications for our Student Advisory Group 2025-26! 📢 The Advisory Group is a space where international students can share their voices, support ICOS’ work, and highlight the contribution of students to Irish society. See link 👉bit.ly/3WfKGlf

🚨 We are hiring! 🚨 The ICOS team is growing and we are looking to hire a Programme and Alumni Officer! 📅 Application deadline is 12 October 2025. 📌 Full details here ➡️ bit.ly/3VAb2hH

Photos from the recent #IrelandFellows Cultural Immersion Weekend 2025 where we welcomed 225 Fellows from 49 different countries, the largest cohort of Fellows we have ever had on the programme! #IrelandFellows #irishaid #culturalexchange #orientation

This incident reflects the broader realities many international students face in Ireland’s private rental market, including: cramped, overcrowded, poor quality accommodation, and a lack of affordable, secure options. thejournal.ie/18-students-in…

Introducing our 2025-26 Irish-Liberian Fellows, 1/6: Frederick B. Kamara is an Accountant working in the Finance Section of the Ministry of Justice. He will be studying a Master of Science in Accounting at the National College of Ireland in Dublin. Fáilte Frederick!! 🇮🇪 🇱🇷 👨‍🎓

Introducing our 2025-26 Irish-Liberian Fellows, 2/6: Sam K. Flomo Jr. is a Finance Manager working at the Liberia Women’s Empowerment Network (LIWEN). He will be studying a Master of Science in Financial Analytics at Dublin Business School. Fáilte Sam!! 🇮🇪 🇱🇷 👨‍🎓

Ireland Fellows Programme Alumni Spotlight: Beatrice Monica Chikusa from Malawi. She applied for the IFP to pursue MSc. in Information Technology Management at @SETUIreland in Carlow. Link to full article: irishaidfellowships.ie/case-studies/b… #IrelandFellows #irishaid

Les Fellows Ireland-Senegal sont arrivés ! 🇮🇪🇸🇳 Bravo à nos boursiers qui sont arrivés à Dublin ! Quelle plaisir de voir les boursiers de cette année accueillis par @Mouhamedounee , boursier sortant. L'esprit de la Teranga à Dublin !

52 Palestinians from Gaza will arrive in Ireland today and in the coming days to begin a new life as students in Ireland. This was made possible thanks to Irish universities working in close collaboration with the @dfatirl and the @DeptofFHed . rte.ie/news/ireland/2…

Congratulations to our 2025/26 #IrelandFellows! Juliet Hilda from Uganda is off to Trinity College Dublin for her MSc in Global Health. “I’m excited to explore a new part of the world, build new friendships& immerse myself in the rich Irish culture.”@Irish_Aid @dfatirl @ICOSirl