Carlow College to wind down operations over two years Carlow College is to wind down its operations over the course of the next two years, with its land and buildings to be transferred to South East Technological University (SETU). Leinster • 19 May
Carlow College to wind down operations over two years Carlow College is to wind down its operations over the course of the next two years, with its land and buildings to be transferred to South East Technological University (SETU). Leinster • 19 May
'Life feels like a movie' - Gazans studying in Ireland On Friday at Maynooth University 21 young students who came to Ireland last year from Gaza were taking stock, looking back on their first year here and looking ahead too. Education • 18 May
'Life feels like a movie' - Gazans studying in Ireland On Friday at Maynooth University 21 young students who came to Ireland last year from Gaza were taking stock, looking back on their first year here and looking ahead too. Education • 18 May
Watch: Bold ambitions behind 'Spirit of Shackleton' yacht A yacht inspired by the explorer Ernest Shackleton is set to become a "floating classroom" for young people to explore the ocean. Ireland • 15 May
Watch: Bold ambitions behind 'Spirit of Shackleton' yacht A yacht inspired by the explorer Ernest Shackleton is set to become a "floating classroom" for young people to explore the ocean. Ireland • 15 May
Schools must refund fees if study visa denied - minister There can be no exception to the requirement for English language schools to refund course fees to non-European Economic Area applicants who are unsuccessful in securing visas to study and work in Ireland, the Minister for Justice has said. Education • 16 May
Schools must refund fees if study visa denied - minister There can be no exception to the requirement for English language schools to refund course fees to non-European Economic Area applicants who are unsuccessful in securing visas to study and work in Ireland, the Minister for Justice has said. Education • 16 May
Govt plan to prioritise schools in temporary buildings Schools in temporary accommodation will be given priority under the next phase of the National Development Plan, Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton has said. Education • 14 May
Govt plan to prioritise schools in temporary buildings Schools in temporary accommodation will be given priority under the next phase of the National Development Plan, Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton has said. Education • 14 May
No bar on new investigation into former president - UL Lawyers for the University of Limerick (UL) have told the High Court that there is no bar on the college launching any new investigation into their former president, who was previously alleged to have misled a Government finance committee. Education • 14 May
No bar on new investigation into former president - UL Lawyers for the University of Limerick (UL) have told the High Court that there is no bar on the college launching any new investigation into their former president, who was previously alleged to have misled a Government finance committee. Education • 14 May
Ex-UL chief's property deal can't be revisited - lawyers Lawyers for former University of Limerick president Kerstin Mey have argued that an allegation that she misled the Dáil Public Accounts Committee cannot be revisited Education • 13 May
Ex-UL chief's property deal can't be revisited - lawyers Lawyers for former University of Limerick president Kerstin Mey have argued that an allegation that she misled the Dáil Public Accounts Committee cannot be revisited Education • 13 May
Dept seeks details of English language school refunds The Department of Justice has asked three agencies in Mongolia who recruit students for English language schools in Ireland to provide details on a claim that young people are owed money by six schools here. Education • 08 May
Dept seeks details of English language school refunds The Department of Justice has asked three agencies in Mongolia who recruit students for English language schools in Ireland to provide details on a claim that young people are owed money by six schools here. Education • 08 May
Glow-in-the-dark sliotar wins top student prize A glow-in-the-dark sliotar has won top prize at this year's Student Enterprise National Finals. Business • 11 May
Glow-in-the-dark sliotar wins top student prize A glow-in-the-dark sliotar has won top prize at this year's Student Enterprise National Finals. Business • 11 May
Teacher struck off over relationship with former student A female secondary school teacher, who has been involved in a long-term relationship with a former student that began in the summer of his Leaving Certificate exams, has been struck off. Ireland • 06 May
Teacher struck off over relationship with former student A female secondary school teacher, who has been involved in a long-term relationship with a former student that began in the summer of his Leaving Certificate exams, has been struck off. Ireland • 06 May
Extra special school places needed in Dublin 15, report A taskforce established to examine the provision of special education in the Dublin 15 area has estimated that dozens of additional special classes will need to be opened in coming years to meet demand for special education in the area. Regional • 06 May
Extra special school places needed in Dublin 15, report A taskforce established to examine the provision of special education in the Dublin 15 area has estimated that dozens of additional special classes will need to be opened in coming years to meet demand for special education in the area. Regional • 06 May
FG TD urges minister to commit to cut in third-level fees Fine Gael's Spokesperson on Higher Education Maeve O'Connell has said she is "disappointed" that Minister for Higher Education James Lawless "is not interested" in bringing to Cabinet a proposal to reduce third-level fees for students. Education • 05 May
FG TD urges minister to commit to cut in third-level fees Fine Gael's Spokesperson on Higher Education Maeve O'Connell has said she is "disappointed" that Minister for Higher Education James Lawless "is not interested" in bringing to Cabinet a proposal to reduce third-level fees for students. Education • 05 May
Foreign students plead for refunds owed by schools Three Mongolian agencies that work with English language schools in Ireland have told the Department of Justice that more than 250 young people in Mongolia are struggling to recoup sums of up to €3,100 each owed to them by six schools operating here. Education • 01 May
Foreign students plead for refunds owed by schools Three Mongolian agencies that work with English language schools in Ireland have told the Department of Justice that more than 250 young people in Mongolia are struggling to recoup sums of up to €3,100 each owed to them by six schools operating here. Education • 01 May
Criticism of Israel 'distinct' to education - McEntee Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee has said criticism of Israel's actions should draw a distinction between the Israeli government and people, including educational institutions. Politics • 30 Apr
Criticism of Israel 'distinct' to education - McEntee Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee has said criticism of Israel's actions should draw a distinction between the Israeli government and people, including educational institutions. Politics • 30 Apr
Increase of 32 new course options outside of CAO system There will be 78 Tertiary Bachelor's Degree programmes available to students for the 2026/2027 academic year, an increase of 32. Education • 29 Apr
Increase of 32 new course options outside of CAO system There will be 78 Tertiary Bachelor's Degree programmes available to students for the 2026/2027 academic year, an increase of 32. Education • 29 Apr
ASTI recommends vote in favour of Senior Cycle reforms The ASTI second level teachers' union is to ballot members on proposals related to the implementation of Senior Cycle reforms, and will be recommending that members accept the proposals. Ireland • 26 Apr
ASTI recommends vote in favour of Senior Cycle reforms The ASTI second level teachers' union is to ballot members on proposals related to the implementation of Senior Cycle reforms, and will be recommending that members accept the proposals. Ireland • 26 Apr
Over 2,300 shortfall in child special education places 7,860 children are in need of a special school place for next year, but there are only 5,500 places available, writes Emma O Kelly. Analysis and Comment • 27 Apr
Over 2,300 shortfall in child special education places 7,860 children are in need of a special school place for next year, but there are only 5,500 places available, writes Emma O Kelly. Analysis and Comment • 27 Apr
'I had to fight tooth and nail for assault leave' - SNA Broken noses and jaws, loss of consciousness and being choked and headbutted are among the severe injuries being suffered by school staff because of violent incidents in schools. Education • 24 Apr
'I had to fight tooth and nail for assault leave' - SNA Broken noses and jaws, loss of consciousness and being choked and headbutted are among the severe injuries being suffered by school staff because of violent incidents in schools. Education • 24 Apr
Concern over failure of language schools to refund money A body representing the English language school sector has said that it is deeply concerned by the situation of international students owed money by businesses operating in Ireland. Education • 23 Apr
Concern over failure of language schools to refund money A body representing the English language school sector has said that it is deeply concerned by the situation of international students owed money by businesses operating in Ireland. Education • 23 Apr
Anti-Traveller discrimination embedded in schools - study Discrimination, exclusion and structural inequalities against Traveller children are embedded within the Irish education system, research carried out by UCD and a Cork Traveller education organisation has found. Education • 23 Apr
Anti-Traveller discrimination embedded in schools - study Discrimination, exclusion and structural inequalities against Traveller children are embedded within the Irish education system, research carried out by UCD and a Cork Traveller education organisation has found. Education • 23 Apr
Narrative on Catholic schools is 'ill informed' - Bishop The narrative on Catholic schools is "ill-informed and false", according to the Catholic Bishop of Meath. Education • 22 Apr
Narrative on Catholic schools is 'ill informed' - Bishop The narrative on Catholic schools is "ill-informed and false", according to the Catholic Bishop of Meath. Education • 22 Apr
Dozens waiting for refunds from English language schools Dozens of young people in developing countries have been left out of pocket because English language schools operating here have not returned significant sums of money owed to them. Education • 22 Apr
Dozens waiting for refunds from English language schools Dozens of young people in developing countries have been left out of pocket because English language schools operating here have not returned significant sums of money owed to them. Education • 22 Apr
