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Feature February 1, 2023February 1, 2023

Are micro-credentials the future direction of education systems?

The education world internationally is abuzz with the arrival of micro-credential courses and qualifications. With the EU’s seal of approval last June, MicroCreds have added momentum.
But what are they and will they change education for good? Niall Gormley has a look.

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Feature November 14, 2022February 1, 2023

Interview: Amber Barrett – at the top of her game

Amber Barrett has already had an extensive career in club and international football. She also has a teaching degree. She spoke with Niall Gormley

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Feature November 14, 2022November 14, 2022

Interview: Emma Duggan, Gaelic Footballer

Words: Niall Gormley | Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

One of the most famous goals in gaelic football was scored in 1978 when Mike Sheehy of Kerry chipped Dublin goalkeeper Paddy Cullen with a quickly taken free off the ground.

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Feature May 9, 2022November 14, 2022

Can DEIS really combat our entrenched inequality?

The recent announcement of an expansion to the DEIS scheme has raised questions about the ability of the education system to help disadvantaged student to overcome the hurdles they face. Does DEIS make a difference?

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Why I’m glad I’m in debt

Here’s an admission. I’m in debt. Up to my (insert whistle here). We’re talking a six figure sum.

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Don’t demonise the kids

I have complete sympathy for any shop, business or private house plagued by gangs of unruly young people.

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Still no need to go nuclear

The nuclear debate is hotting up again. The ICTU has thrown its weight in saying that the debate should be opened up – meaning that nuclear power should be considered.

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Mandatory sentencing is dumb justice

Justice Minister Michael McDowell isn’t pleased with the judiciary. He thinks they are deliberately not enforcing mandatory sentences for drug trafficking. He’s probably right. And they’re right too.

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HGV Ban – good idea, bad timing

There are few people unhappy to see articulated trucks out of Dublin city centre (except truck drivers). As a cyclist in town in the past I can recall moments of sheer terror when HGV’s have towered over me. Unfortunately, many cyclists have paid for this with their lives.

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Not just a national stadium

Do they get it now? Do they see what Croke Park means? It’s very difficult to demonstrate abstract ideas like identity but Saturday week’s Ireland v England rugby match might well have done the trick.

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