6+ hour, 32+ min ago   (1048+ words) Events are taking place around the country on the fourth bank holiday weekend in honour of one of Ireland's patron saints, St Brigid. The 1 February also marks the first day of spring and the ancient Celtic festival of Imbolc. It…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (280+ words) Analysis: 98% of children under 9 could articulate a specific future job, long, before subject choices, career guidance or college courses come into play "I want to be an actor because I'm very dramatic." (Girl, 8) "A footballer is the best job because…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (639+ words) Analysis: From the Biddy boys and Brat Br'de to holy wells and Brigid's crosses, February 1st was marked with great gusto in old Ireland St Brigid's Day, or L" Fh'ile Br'de, was once a major turning point in the old Irish…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (1140+ words) Growing up in the modern world isn't easy, and children may struggle with the pressures even more than adults. In the UK, the most recent NHS research found one in five children and young people aged eight to 25 had a…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (360+ words) The Department of Education and Youth has said that while the direct governance of schools is a matter for school boards of management, schools are required to create safe and inclusive environments for students, including trans and non-binary students. The…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (369+ words) Social media companies have collectively deactivated nearly five million accounts belonging to Australian teenagers just a month after a world-first ban on under-16s took effect, the country's internet regulator said, a sign "the measure has had a swift and sweeping…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (491+ words) YouTube said today it was expanding its parental controls in Ireland as it introduces new quality principles for content recommended for teenagers. The streaming service today announced new features for parents to set the amount of time their teens can…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (446+ words) A Government programme that sees hot meals provided to schools is not sustainable and there are concerns over procurement, food quality and packaging waste, an Oireachtas committee has been told. The Hot School Meal programme has been available to all…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (653+ words) New research by he UK government indicates that increased screen time may be linked to poorer vocabulary development in toddlers. Findings came from The Children of the 2020s (COT20s) study where primary caregivers were asked to complete an online survey when their…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (247+ words) Schools are being encouraged to get involved in a four-week initiative to encourage bursts of physical activity throughout the school day. The initiative is a collaboration between the Department of Education and Youth, the Department of Health, and the GAA....