Primary Education graduate, Muireann O’Connor, from Gorey, had double cause for celebration after achieving ‘top of her class’ status at the 25th annual Hibernia College conferring ceremony, held at Dublin’s Convention Centre recently, and at which the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD was guest of honour. In addition to receiving herContinue reading “Gorey graduate receives top award”
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Wexford convent becomes student housing
By Dan Walsh at Adoration Convent, Wexford Wexford County Council and Georgia Southern University of Savannah are celebrating commencement of extensive refurbishment of the historic Adoration Convent on Bride Street, Wexford, which is being converted into modern student accommodation. The €6.5 million project, delivered in partnership between Wexford County Council and Georgia Southern University, willContinue reading “Wexford convent becomes student housing”
Champion Schools of Sanctuary Status
By Dan Walsh Six new Champion Schools of Sanctuary from Counties Wexford and Wicklow received awards and presented their work in The Street, Wexford County Council Buildings today (Friday). Schools awarded were as follows; Bridgetown College, Wexford Coláiste Bride, Enniscorthy St Mary’s Secondary School, New Ross St Mary’s College, Arklow New Ross Educate Together National SchoolContinue reading “Champion Schools of Sanctuary Status”
Wexford TD joins picket lines in schools’ strike
By Dan Walsh South Wicklow-North Wexford Sinn Féin Deputy Fionntan Ó Súilleabháin, himself a member of the teaching profession, has announced his intention to join the picket lines in support of the school secretaries and caretakers. Deputy Ó Súilleabháin told WexfordLocal.com; “Over the last two days thousands of school secretaries and caretakers have taken strikeContinue reading “Wexford TD joins picket lines in schools’ strike”
Wexford delegates return from Savannah and Atlanta
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council delegates recently visited Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia, to explore new economic, educational, and cultural development opportunities for County Wexford. Led by An Cathaoirleach, Cllr Pip Breen, the delegation included Municipal District representatives, council officials, and enterprise leaders. The visit reinforced the sister city agreement with Savannah and investigated newContinue reading “Wexford delegates return from Savannah and Atlanta”
Wexford centres recognised for LGBTQ+ wellbeing and inclusion
By Dan Walsh Three Wexford based schools and Youthreach centres have received the Belong To LGBTQ+ Quality Mark recognising their work over an 18-month period to foster LGBTQ+ wellbeing and inclusion for their students. The three schools and centres awarded were New Ross Youthreach, Enniscorthy Community College and Gorey Youthreach. The schools were presented withContinue reading “Wexford centres recognised for LGBTQ+ wellbeing and inclusion”
Research on political candidates with disabilities
By Dan Walsh A study on disabled political candidates in Ireland found financial costs and canvassing difficulties as key barriers to their participation in politics. The research included detailed interviews with seven political candidates with intersecting identities who have disabilities, along with representatives from eight organisations representing migrant, LGBTQ+ and Traveller communities, disabled people’s organisations,Continue reading “Research on political candidates with disabilities”
New Ross teacher receives top award
By Dan Walsh Post-Primary Education graduate, Grainne Lyng had double cause for celebration after achieving ‘top of her class’ status at the annual Hibernia College conferring ceremony which was held at Dublin’s Convention Centre recently. In addition to receiving her Masters qualification, Grainne was honoured with the overall Student of the Year Award – presentedContinue reading “New Ross teacher receives top award”
Gorey students winners of national sustainability award
By Dan Walsh Second-level schools across County Wexford are being called to participate in this year’s Student Enterprise Programme (SEP), a nationwide initiative that will engage over 28,000 students in setting up and running their own mini-enterprises throughout the academic year. The Student Enterprise Programme has been a cornerstone of the secondary school experience inContinue reading “Gorey students winners of national sustainability award”
A Little Library Book Bag for all children
By Dan Walsh All children starting school this September are invited to visit their library, pick up a My Little Library Book Bag, in Irish or English, and join the library if they are not already members. Book bags are available at the library throughout the summer. All families are welcome to join the libraryContinue reading “A Little Library Book Bag for all children”
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