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Reflections from ITAC8: 80% (Roughly) of What We Teach Is Who We Are! – Naoise Ó Cuinneagáin
As I reflect on the event, I come away feeling both confident and proud. Proud of the work we are doing in National Arts in Education. Proud of the direction of curriculum reform, where creativity is no longer sitting at the edge of the conversation but is becoming embedded within it.
6/10/2026
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Portal Events
Ticket Booking Now Open for 2026 National Portal Day!
Booking is now open for our 11th National Arts in Education Portal Day which will take place on Saturday 7 November 2026 at East Quad, TU Dublin, in partnership with the School of Art and Design.
6/10/2026
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Opportunities
IFI Schools Programme for 2026/2027
The IFI Schools Programme for 2026/2027 is now live. In this programme teachers and schools will find a brand new selection of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) titles for both Junior and Senior Cycle, English Prescribed Texts, and films to support a broad range of curricular topics and themes, including Gaeilge, History, Music, Physical Education and more.
1/10/2026
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Portal Events
2026 National Arts in Education Portal Day – Panel Announced
Our 11th annual National Arts in Education Portal Day will take place on Saturday, 7 November at East Quad, TU Dublin, in partnership with TU Dublin School of Art and Design. This year’s event, titled The Future is Creative: Why arts and creativity in education matter more than ever, features a panel discussion, plus multiple creative workshops and presentations. Read more…
29/9/2026
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Events
Turlough Park – Autumn/Winter 2026 programme of free curriculum-linked tours and workshops.
The National Museum of Ireland at Turlough Park, Castlebar, is inviting teachers to spark curiosity and inspire hands-on learning with an engaging new programme of free curriculum-linked tours and workshops. With both primary and post primary level options, the autumn/winter 2026 schools programme spans a broad range of topics and all activities are offered free of charge to schools.
29/9/2026
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Opportunities
National Museum offers immersive Transition Year work experience in Mayo and Dublin
The National Museum of Ireland is delighted to host two exciting and interactive weeklong immersive Transition Year work experiences in February 2027, delivered in Collins Barracks, Dublin 7, and Turlough Park in Co. Mayo.
22/9/2026
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Guest Blogger
Blog Two: Third class students at Salesian Primary School, Limerick introduce Meadhbh of the Woods
In the second post of a new guest blog series, the students of third class in Salesian Primary School, Limerick talk about how they worked with artist Claire Harper in their project Meadhbh of the Woods.
18/9/2026
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Guest Blogger
Reflections from ITAC8: The Importance of Creativity in Education – Siobhán Cooper
My biggest takeaway from ITAC8 was a renewed understanding of how important arts and creativity are in education. Not only for developing the arts in Ireland, but for the wider impact arts education can have on communities and young people.
18/9/2026
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Events
The Ark: Early Years Winter Programme 2026
The Ark is a cultural centre for children based in the centre of Dublin. This winter their programme features several events for 2-4 year olds, from interactive theatre workshops to sensory adventures.
15/9/2026
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Opportunities
The Ark: Teachers’ CPD: Process to Performance
The Ark is holding a one-day practical workshop for primary-level teachers exploring how to take their class from process drama to performance. During this workshop, teachers will explore how to lead their class through a 3–4 session process drama experience, and how to use the key moments from the process to collaboratively devise a performance to share with an audience.
15/9/2026
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Events
Dublin Book Festival: Schools Programme 2026
One of Ireland’s most successful and dynamic book festivals celebrates 20 years with a gathering of Ireland’s writers and publishers, working in Irish and English. It showcases, supports and develops Ireland’s writers and publishing sector by programming and promoting Irish books and their authors, editors and contributors, all in an entertaining, friendly, and accessible environment. The festival includes 13 events for schools.
14/9/2026
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Opportunities
UCD School of Music: UCD Composition Prize 2027
The UCD School of Music has officially launched the fourth year of the UCD Composition Prize. The competition offers secondary school students across Ireland the opportunity to have their music performed in the National Concert Hall, with cash prizes awarded to the top three winning pieces. The competition is open to Transition Year, 5th and 6th year or A-Level students studying anywhere on the island of Ireland.
14/9/2026