Posted on 02. Sep, 2009 in Achievement, Different abilities, Sport
The Special Olympics is recognised as having changed lives – the lives of the participants, their families and the wider community. Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who passed away recently, was founder of the Special Olympics and worked tirelessly throughout her life promoting the Games. Eileen Good spoke to Matt English, CEO of Special Olympics Ireland about […]
Posted on 27. May, 2009 in Education, Exams, Schools
Students all over the country are getting ready for exams. The word “student” tends to conjure up images of young people, but Miriam Gormally met three people who challenge that stereotype. Mandy, Susan and Joe are mature students who are studying for their exams in the evening. Mandy and Susan are doing exams along with […]
Posted on 21. Jan, 2009 in Church Teachings, Religious teaching, Schools
Catholic Schools Week will take place from January 26th to February 1st. It is a week to acknowledge the work done by Catholic schools historically throughout Ireland as well as look to the future and see what form Catholic education will take. Miriam Gormally spoke with Mgr. Jim Cassin from St. Patrick’s College Maynooth. She […]
Posted on 29. Oct, 2008 in Church Teachings, Education, Religious teaching, Schools
Part of the Mission statement of Our Lady’s School of Evangelisation in Knock says that “… (it) exists to provide intellectual and spiritual formation in the Catholic Faith and human studies, training in evangelisation and character formation through community living.” Co-Founder Evelyn Healy told Eileen Good how it all started.
Posted on 29. Jul, 2008 in Politics, Sport
As the Olympics approach, controversy over the situation between China and Tibet continues. Graham Kinch who climbed Everest this year was out there while the Chinese were brining the Olympic Torch up to the summit. Tension was high at the time and he explained to Miriam Gormally just how it affected their climb.
Posted on 25. Jun, 2008 in Church Teachings, Religious teaching, Schools
The Summer issue of the Jesuit publication ‘Studies’ deals with the complex issue of education – choices available to parents, school policies, ethics and professionalism in teaching, intercultural education – all issues in today’s Ireland. Editor, Fr. Fergus O’Donoghue acknowledges that parents want a religious aspect to their children’s education, but notes that “…many of […]
Posted on 11. Jun, 2008 in Education, Religious teaching, Schools
‘Catholic Education is inspired by Jesus Christ. It is person centred, seeking to develop the full potential of each person.’ These are the opening lines from the Irish Catholic Bishops Pastoral Letter launching a new vision of Catholic Education in Ireland, VISION 8. Eileen Good asked Mgt. Jim Cassin, Executive Secretary to the Education Commission […]
Posted on 28. May, 2008 in Education, Religious teaching
Holy Faith Sister Siobhan Larkin, is Head of the School of Adult and Continuing Education and Director of the H.Dip in Adult R.E. at the Milltown Institute in Dublin. Having travelled around the country recently to meet Faith Development Groups she is convinced that parishes need to provide the same resources for Adult Faith Development […]
Posted on 28. May, 2008 in Church Teachings, Religious teaching, Schools, Vocation
By September of this year the Christian Brothers will have handed over control of 96 schools to a charitable trust run by lay people. This will end the day to day involvement of the Brothers in the running of their schools, a tradition going back over two centuries. Eileen Good asked Brother Donal Blake why […]
Posted on 30. Apr, 2008 in Education, Exams, Schools, Stress
May is the month of exam preparation and this year over 100,000 students will be sitting the Junior and Leaving Certificate. Stress is usually a feature of these exams as everybody feels under pressure to do well. Eanna Basquille is a Junior Cert student in an all-Irish school in Dublin. Here he talks candidly to […]