Ireland News News Ireland » Education: The crumbling Galway school that typifies Ireland’s underspending on education
Claire Mac Loughlin is principal of Coláiste Muire Máthair in Galway city, a secondary school of more than 800 students on St Mary’s Road. The main building, which stands on an elevated site ...
News Ireland » Education: Ireland proposes language testing for citizenship: more demands on already stretched English teaching
Under the proposed reforms, applicants will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English, Irish or Irish Sign Language.
News Ireland » Education: Ireland boosts Holocaust education in every secondary school
Ireland is taking a significant step in historical education by ensuring that every secondary school student has access to comprehensive resources about the Holocaust. Minister for Foreign Affairs and ...
News Ireland » Education: Ireland ranked among the best countries in the world for higher education
Ireland is the fifth highest ranking country in the world for higher education, according to a new study. Global student review website The Campus Advisor surveyed thousands of students to reveal the ...
News Ireland » Education: In secularizing Ireland, most parents still support their local Catholic schools
Young choir members pray during a Mass at Dublin's St. Mary's Pro Cathedral on Nov. 14, 2025, marking the bicentenary of the church's dedication in 1825 and the feast of the city's patron, St.
News Ireland » Education: Ireland’s allure: how one education agency steps apart from competitors
Discover the allure of Ireland, a vibrant hub for education that beckons students with its unique blend of quality academics and affordability. As the sole English-speaking member of the European ...
News Ireland » Education: Ireland's Minister of Education tours City Connects school
BC's City Connects supports 139 schools in the United States and 10 schools in Dublin Shown above, l-r: Mary Immaculate College's Tracie Tobin, leader of City Connects implementation in Ireland; ...
News Ireland » Education: Conservative and fragmented policymaking has slowed education reform in Ireland, study finds
A new study examining education policymaking in Ireland over the last 30 years finds long-standing conservative practices have significantly constrained meaningful reform. Published in Irish ...
News Ireland » Education: Why Ireland is becoming the ultimate international higher education hub
Ireland is quickly becoming one of the world’s most attractive destinations for international students. The changing global landscape, coupled with a shift in focus away from the big four, has allowed ...
News Ireland » Education: WorldSkills Ireland 2026 guide: Planning your visit and what to expect
WorldSkills Ireland is back in the RDS from September 16th to 18th, running concurrently with The Irish Times Higher Options event at the Dublin venue. More than 30,000 visitors and 300 schools are ...
News Ireland » Education: Ireland Education Fair concludes in Pune
Pune: Education in Ireland, the national brand representing Irish higher education institutions worldwide, successfully wrapped up their annual fair in Pune. The event brought together 17 leading ...