Pat Coffey

It’s party time as Carlow footballers celebrate their first win in Croke Park since 1971 and lift their first trophy here!

Vincent Hogan has written a beautiful piece on his friend Michael Lyster. Well worth your time. irishtimes.com/sport/2026/03/…

So excited: my new #LCW book #LC #Senior cycle. Previously #LCVP . It’s a completely different approach, based on specification and learning within & outside school. The Portfolio creation is multimodal, different & unique. Look forward to supporting our Teachers & our students

@KBROPHY_ED @tcddublin @anndeibh @NoelOMurchadha @sealbhu @SchoolofEdTCD @keithjohnsto Comhghairdeachas leat, Karen. Éacht mhór bainte amach agat ansin!

Delighted I successfully defended my PhD in Education @tcddublin yesterday. Very grateful to my wonderful supervisors @anndeibh + @NoelOMurchadha. GRMMA to my examiners Aisling Ní Dhiorbháin @sealbhu, Breandán Mac Gearailt @SchoolofEdTCD + chairperson @keithjohnsto #PhDViva

Cúrsa Gaeltachta Forbairt Ghairmiúil Leanúnach do Mhúinteoirí T1 & T2 ar siúl an deireadh seachtaine seo chugainn, 6-8 Márta!! Cláraigí anois agus bígí linn! Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais & chun áirithint a dhéanamh: colaistechamuis.pulse.ly/1m9hqeot1x

Behaviours of Concern- informative online webinar designed to support school staff in understanding and responding effectively to behaviours of concern across school settings. 🗓 Date: Thursday 26th February 🕖 Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm Book online: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Bláthanna an Earraigh Tá cur síos ar bhláthanna an Earraigh in Iarchóipeanna de Eureka Forlíonadh Eolaíochta do scoileanna ón ar @Independent_ie agus @CoggOid ar fáil #TairseachCOGG - Imleabhar 3 Eagrán 14 tairseachcogg.pulse.ly/rvf5clusmh

The SEC Written Examiner Recruitment Campaign 2026 is now open. Find out about working as an examiner - including information on; assessment, fees, enhancing your teaching skills and future opportunities. Visit secexaminer.ie to register your interest or to apply.

So delighted to meet Hildegarde Naughton TD at #LCANA over 100 teachers here today in Athlone. An excellent day supporting #LCA Teachers and students . Showcasing ⁦@RSAIreland⁩ resources. #Seniorcycle

📢 Circular 0003/2026 – Teacher Fee Refund Scheme 2025 published! 📘🎓 The @Education_Ire has issued Circular 0003/2026 with details on eligibility, how to apply & key dates. An important update for teachers & school leaders ➡️ gov.ie/en/department-…

Apply online by clicking on the advertised position you are interested in. Don’t miss this opportunity to take the next step in your professional journey!

Oide has launched recruitment for full-time secondment roles across a range of subjects and sectors. An excellent opportunity to work with Oide, make an impact nationally, gain experience, and grow within a leading professional learning organisation. oide.ie/recruitment/

Full article: School leadership and professional learning: a symbiotic relationship? share.google/X99gM7nibe73oZ…

An Tumoideachas: Na Buntáistí – Tacaíocht ón Taighde, ag an Dr Claire Dunne, a léiríonn buntáistí suntasacha don fhoghlaim, don fhorbairt teanga agus don fhéinmhuinín seolta le gairid. Tumoideachas – ag cothú muiníne, líofachta 'is grá don teanga. Grianghraif ón seoladh anseo!

Spéis agat staidéar a dhéanamh ar an nGaeilge i Má Nuad? Spéis agat bheith i do bhall de phobal iontach Gaelach? Spéis agat a bheith ag obair le scríbhneoirí Gaeilge mór le rá? Tar chuig na laethanta oscailte in Ollscoil Mhá Nuad ar an 28 & 29 Samhain @MaynoothUni @FionntandeB

Thanks to @niekieblom for his talk at this years @PDAIreland1 conference.

PDA Conference Thur 20th Shivaun O’Brien DCU– School Self-Evaluation Ireland will outline the 'Key Messages for School Leaders from 13 Years of Research'. Also Johanna Fitzgerald–Collaborate to RISE will speak to "How Collective Evidence Supports Inclusive School Improvement"

🙏Well done to organisers Aingeal Uí Dhálaigh (Irish & Cultural Officer), Peter McConnon (Operations Manager) & Master of Ceremonies, Tommy Murphy, on a very entertaining Scór na nÓg tonight Also, thanks to Karen Johnson from Buffers Alley for acting as Adjudicator on the night.

Minister @HMcEntee welcomes new national Guidance on the use of AI in Schools. 📰 Press release 👉 gov.ie/en/department-…

Important Post-primary information for all - including @Oide_CASD and @Oide_CASD Phase One schools. teachingcouncil.ie/assets/uploads…