The Irish Times

Business study options grow as new roles emerge

More than 330 level-eight business courses are available in the country currently

Tue May 10 2022 - 01:00

Best foot forward – Mary O’Rourke on life beyond the Leaving

An Irishwoman’s Diary

Mon Sept 27 2021 - 20:06

Ex-priest jailed for 15 months as sisters urge other victims to come forward

Con Cunningham (86) pleaded guilty to eight counts of indecent assault in early 1970s

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 01:00

What factors should influence your college choice

What should you keep in mind when choosing a course?

Tue May 11 2021 - 00:03

Private schools receive €100m in public funding

Enrolments in fee-charging schools rise to highest numbers on record

Mon Dec 28 2020 - 05:00

Schools in south Dublin among the most oversubscribed in the country

High-achieving schools forced to turn away hundreds of applicants each year

Sat Oct 03 2020 - 02:50

Irish team reaches semifinals of World Schools Debating Championship

Irish overcome Israel 6-1 in online contest after Covid-19 saw Mexico event cancelled

Wed Jul 29 2020 - 07:21

‘Transformative’ role of teachers recognised in new initiative

Public invited to share personal stories of exceptional teachers

Fri May 17 2019 - 14:46

Grad Profile: ‘Let your personality shine through in the application’

Aisling Byrne (23) is a second-year trainee on the Risk Consulting graduate programme with KPMG

Tue May 07 2019 - 00:00

Furniture supplier sues school builder over alleged non-payment

G Morgan & Sons claims Inspiredspaces Bundle 5 owes it €196,000

Thu Aug 16 2018 - 21:24

State ‘has duty’ to help subcontractors after Carillion collapse

Businesses ‘shafted’ over PPP project to build five schools, Oireachtas committee hears

Thu Jul 26 2018 - 20:30

Court grants injunction against subcontractors blockading schools

Firm that took over from Sammon insists it does not owe money for works carried out

Wed Jul 18 2018 - 16:17

Unveiling of new schools in doubt after subcontractors picket

Schools in Bray and Wexford may not now open in time for forthcoming school year

Mon Jul 16 2018 - 19:21

PPPs will cost more to avert Carillion-type implosion

Cantillon: NTMA chief says more weight to be given to balance sheet strength for contracts

Tue Jul 10 2018 - 04:42

Woodvale Construction wins contract for six unfinished schools

Stalled project after Carillion collapse resulted in liquidation of Sammon Construction Ireland,

Mon Jun 25 2018 - 20:03

The schoolgirl raising understanding about young carers

Caoimhe Bennett was one of the 20 finalists in the Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards

Mon Apr 09 2018 - 07:01

Rhatigan adds Foxrock site to ambitious housing portfolio

Development of 23 high-end units due to launch in early 2019

Thu Feb 01 2018 - 06:00

Growing doubt over completion of six major school-building projects

Work postponed indefinitely at sites following collapse of UK construction firm Carillion

Wed Jan 24 2018 - 16:54

‘No material delay’ to opening of schools caught up in construction firm collapse

Concern voiced over future of six school buildings following firm’s liquidation

Mon Jan 15 2018 - 18:17

Pupil tells Oireachtas: exam was like a ‘competition to see how fast you could write’

Tara O’Sullivan (15) says students need longer completion times on Junior Cycle exams

Wed Nov 22 2017 - 21:44

School reports show mixed picture of education system

‘Unresolved issues in professional relationships among staff’ in Gonzaga

Sat Nov 04 2017 - 16:24

Gentle radical who fought for a more just Irish society

Obituary: The teacher and equality campaigner Ann Louise Gilligan believed in the rich rewards of altruism

Sat Jun 24 2017 - 00:32

BT Young Scientist exhibition: Special awards

Fri Jan 13 2017 - 23:11

BT Young Scientist exhibition: Highly commended projects

Projects across four categories carried out by young participants

Fri Jan 13 2017 - 22:35

Leaving Cert: Top student ‘floating on cloud’ after eight A1s

Top of the class: Six students got eight A1s in schools in Dublin, Cork and Mayo

Wed Aug 17 2016 - 18:50

Musical youth descend on Wesley College

The Interschools Music Festival at the Dublin school gives some 1,000 students a chance to shine and provides a great confidence boost

Tue Mar 15 2016 - 06:00

Kevin Mulcaire leads field at schools cross country

St Flannan’s student retains senior title after racing away from impressive pack

Sun Mar 06 2016 - 19:39

Room to roam case study: ‘I was a free-range child’

The Smith family describe the differences between their childhood experiences

Fri Aug 28 2015 - 01:00

Olivia Burke’s family and friends say a tearful farewell

Hozier sings a song for Berkeley balcony victim as her friends form circle of honour

Thu Jun 25 2015 - 01:00

Funeral of Olivia Burke told deaths have ‘pained us all’

Hozier performs during service at Foxrock before burial at Deansgrange Cemetery

Wed Jun 24 2015 - 14:15

Eimear Walsh’s father recalls ‘kind-hearted, generous’ woman

Jim Walsh speaks of trauma of having to bring home ‘our beloved daughter and sister’

Tue Jun 23 2015 - 14:16

Junior Cert German and home economics: Where dull means engaging

German paper was straightforward but boring, while home economics was topical

Fri Jun 12 2015 - 21:57

Leaving Cert maths paper two: ‘They’re making ordinary level harder’

Students coming out of exam at Loreto College, St Stephen’s Green share their reactions

Mon Jun 08 2015 - 15:00

Self-portrait wins top prize in Texaco art competition

Monaghan student Frances Treanor’s ballpoint pen artwork ‘powerful’ says judge

Wed Apr 15 2015 - 19:50