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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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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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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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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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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
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Graffiti: Creative Learning. A new series of theatre workshops for primary school classes and their teachers through 2026 and 2027
Make at Graffiti in Cork is an opportunity for children discover, explore, and make a piece of theatre together, and to present it. Make builds a relationship between the Graffiti team and the class group, where they can work as co-creators with professional artists.
9/9/2026
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Your Gallery at School and in your Community 2026/27
The National Gallery of Ireland, together with its Schools Partner SMBC Aviation Capital, is delighted to announce the callout for applications for the Your Gallery at School and in your Community programme for 2026/2027. The programme brings the national collection into classrooms and community settings across Ireland through co-created artist-led projects.
31/8/2026
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National Gallery of Ireland: Transition Year / Youth Work Experience 2026/2027
An exciting opportunity for students to experience working life at one of Ireland’s top cultural institutions and explore a range of careers across the arts sector.
25/8/2026
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Opportunity: Writers in Schools Scheme
The Writers in Schools Scheme part-funds visits by writers and storytellers to primary and post-primary schools throughout the island of Ireland. It is funded by the Arts Council and managed and administered by Poetry Ireland. It was established in 1977 and has given over 500,000 children an opportunity to engage with writers, sparking creativity and fostering an appreciation of language, regardless of school location or size.
24/8/2026
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Opportunity: Arts Council Digital Artist in Residence University Programme
The Arts Council has partnered with Universities in Cork, Galway and Limerick to run a Digital Artist in Residence Programme.
24/8/2026
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Opportunity: Free Online Performance & Workshops with The Ark & Music Network
Schools can experience Wires, Strings & Other Things from the classroom, with a free on-demand performance and new workshops from The Ark and Music Network.
11/8/2026
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Opportunity: Exploring & Thinking – Early Childhood Arts Residency Awards 2026-27
The Dublin region Local Authorities announce Exploring & Thinking: Early Childhood Arts Residency Awards 2026-27
22/7/2026