Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh: I speak only Irish to my daughter, so why is she not guaranteed a place in our local Gaelscoil? Having a child heralds a new era of never-ending to-do lists. Near the top of mine was contacting our local Gaelscoil, determined to do everything possible to secure my daughter a place.

I wrote this, upon realising that my child has a right to an education, but not Irish-medium education despite Irish being the official language of the state and her first language. Mol an óige isn’t a phrase heard around the corridors of the Dept of Education.

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A UCG without an Arts Degree is like RCSI without a medical degree. It’s integral to the fabric and culture of the university. I can’t believe we’ve allowed education to wander to the point that if something doesn’t plonk someone directly into a job, working for the man, it doesn’t have value.

‘Beating shall continue until morale improves’ mindset is bleeding the public health service dry of workers. Treat people well, they’ll stay. Simple as that.

Health service ‘bleeding expertise’ as nearly 7,000 Irish medics register in Australia Nearly 7,000 Irish medical professionals are now registered to work in Australia, sparking concerns about the impact on the Irish health service as the number seeking a better working life down under ...

I see this article is being heavily shared with the usual ‘if the state pays for their training they should be forced to work here’ comments. I paid €68,000 for my degree. Had to stop working as a GP trainee as the scheme wouldn’t facilitate part time hours.

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Wrote a piece today in favour of a four day week. Before naysayers jump on, just think about it. And think about these two other headlines also published in the same paper today. What kind of world and life do we actually value?

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It’s appalling!!’

I’ll have to remember to check in. It’s been two weeks since I was here last!!!

Oh good. I missed your food posts!!!

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Lotto grúite ar an gCeathrú Rua. Local grapevine has escalated fast with many theories!

I just did a little online voter test thingy. And OMG they need to recheck the calibration on that yoke as it couldn’t be more wrong!! 🗳️

Go raibh maith ad!! 😀

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MÁIRE TREASA NÍ CHEALLAIGH: Easing the return - Gaelic Life USUALLY at this time of year, GAA journalists are squabbling about All-Star awards and ‘rediscovering’ the joys of the club championship. However, 2024 has given us much more to talk about thanks to t...

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