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@somaonaigh

6 years

Sitting after an amazing concert by in Croke Park @taylorswift13 @taylornation13 and wondering who the other female stars were to play at Croke Park! It was amazing this evening!

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@somaonaigh

4 years

Just paid my @TeachingCouncil renewal fee....as if #Lent #Lockdown wasn’t hard enough....

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@somaonaigh

5 years

Hello @astiunion please tread carefully before agreeing to any new measures implemented by the DES in light of the current situation. Reminder that your duty is to represent your members aka & not the views of the second level students. Members have grave concerns regarding this

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@somaonaigh

2 years

Wishing my post primary teaching colleagues an enjoyable and safe summer ahead: huge congrats on keeping schools opened this and last year & best wishes for the summer ahead!

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@somaonaigh

4 years

This is a super video dealing with the spread of #COVID19 and how we can play our part in slowing the spread...would be cool to see school communities showing this @mariettk @anne_maddock @caitriona_hand @ismiseMairead

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@somaonaigh

4 years

My friend rang me today and recited stories from his days in primary school...we laughed as he regaled tales in the ‘my news’ segments of his copies...who remembers when you told the teacher everything & s/he wrote it on blackboard & you copied it down...

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@somaonaigh

6 years

I’ll just leave this here!

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@somaonaigh

6 years

@Ire201261 @Colmogorman @IrishTimes The person that you’ve referred to as ‘that’ is Colm O’Gorman, a man of integrity, bravery & compassion for others. He’s a man that showed more love in the last few years to the people of Ire than the Catholic Church has in centuries. ‘That’ man would be an excellent President

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@somaonaigh

4 years

@_tjreid Sure why open them, when we have McDonalds open? FFS imagining opening up a centre for fast food rather than a playing field? The mind boggles sometimes....

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@somaonaigh

9 years

@rte should make @MANNIOT the only face & spokesperson for weather safety after seeing this poster #StormDesmond

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@somaonaigh

4 years

@aoibhinn_ni_s @Martina03123661 @RyanTubridyShow @joboaler An Ghaeilge mar an gcéanna! Déanann tráchtaireacht mar seo dochar as cuimse do shealbhú an eolais in ábhar ar bith...

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@somaonaigh

5 years

@Holly0910 Didn’t you go on the tv, on the Late Late if I’m not mistaken to explain how do use Snapchat?

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@somaonaigh

3 years

@tracietobin Where do the LCA students feature in these headlines? Oh they don’t….it’s always saddening to see the cohort of students sitting the LCA programme being ignored and not acknowledged in results on an annual basis…

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@somaonaigh

3 months

I’ve been marking exams every day in July and it has rained for every single one of those days….😫thankfully the work is complete so bring on the sunshine ☀️ for the rest of the holidays….

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@somaonaigh

4 years

@eiamw @McCannCiaran1 @conor_pope @D24Journalist This is a handout country... put the hands out and take everything. God forbid people had to buy masks to protect themselves...imagine their Govt asking them to take care of themselves...oh the audacity 🤬

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@somaonaigh

4 years

Two super schools!! Clondalkin is so lucky to have you both providing excellent support & education to the community! 💯

Marie-Thérèse Kilmartin

@mariettk

4 years

When the school internet is down at 9am on results day 😱 you phone a friend, bring your admin team & borrow an office. Thank you to @cahalane_n @moylepark & team for coming to the rescue 🤗👍 True community links #clondalkin @NAPD_IE @JMB_Secretariat

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@somaonaigh

2 years

Today was just a perfect example of how collaboration, creativity & colleagiality can make a workplace so enjoyable…it was the perfect end to such a body term! I’m still laughing…wishing all my teaching comrades a lovely midterm!

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@somaonaigh

4 months

Exciting two days ahead with @oide_Ireland learning about the advancements made in curriculum development in Ireland.

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@somaonaigh

7 months

Tá an Ghaeilge ina teanga mharbh? Who said that Irish isn’t an international language?

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@somaonaigh

5 years

Sometimes I wish I was a business teacher. This organisation offers so much support, guidance & professional development to all its members & potential business/economics/accounting teachers! One word - amazing!!

Business Studies Teachers' Association of Ireland

@bstaireland

5 years

Save the date... We are delighted to announce that the 2020 BSTAI Conference will be in Sligo. After several years in the South-East, Midlands and the West, we look forward to returning to the North West on Saturday 26th September 2020. Further information will follow #edchatie

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@somaonaigh

7 years

I've been to 3 amazing inservices on #Gaeilge by @PDST_Ireland during this school year and I'd highly recommend them! Fantastic ideas for the classroom and lovely innovative ways to teach a language! Edel, facilitator has bundles of energy and she's full of incredible suggestions

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@somaonaigh

4 years

Ag breathnú ar @SileSeoige agus í ag caint go hoscailte faoin bpian gránna a bhaineann le leanbh a chailliúint. Mná cróga iad go léir ag labhairt ar an ábhar seo.

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@somaonaigh

2 years

The last few days have just been lovely, people have been so kind & thoughtful with their wishes as I embrace a new decade tomorrow…thanks to everyone for taking the time to wish me well #40 #bday #fabatforty

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@somaonaigh

4 years

I’ve no children but I live in the area @caitriona_hand and I’ve heard from many parents that you’re a super principal & an amazing advocate for all of your school community..💕

Caitríona O'Reilly

@caitriona_or

4 years

To be clear, I am not at breaking point. I am past it. I have been out of school for the last 3 weeks, unable to cope with the weight of my job. Also 2b clear, I got great support* from @Education_Ire @HSELive during our #COVID19Ireland outbreak. #edchatie 1/4

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@somaonaigh

1 year

Tá laethanta geala romhainn go léir! Áthas & bród orm a bheith rannpháirteach le @oide_Ireland agus mé ar thuras foghlama nua! Tá bunú an GhaelAonaid ar cheann de na buaicphointí is ceannródaíche sa tír seo!

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@somaonaigh

4 years

@DonnachaMaguire You’re having a laugh there Donnacha. It’s been a while since you eve been in a classroom and obviously not during this pandemic. I suggest you step back into the teaching environment before you judge us teachers for wanting safety for out students & colleagues.

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@somaonaigh

2 years

Wedding time!

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@somaonaigh

7 years

You were amazing on @bbcstrictly @Mr_NJones & I keep hoping that you'll get your own celebrity to dance with in for 2018. Merry Xmas and Happy 2018 to you & @Mrs_katjones

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@somaonaigh

4 years

@oconnellhugh Low blow there in my opinion. Prefer him to be aware of the doc rather than bluffing. I’ve no issue with him checking data. Do you always get it right?

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@somaonaigh

6 years

Merry Xmas. Shoutout to all the firemen, gardaí, doctors, nurses, paramedics, coast guards etc all on duty today whilst we are with our families. Please remember this @campaignforleo before you send some smug Happy Xmas tweet/video message to the nation

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@somaonaigh

7 months

Myself & @roisinmeaney are struggling in this 36 degree Tanzanian heat this afternoon…. #Zanzibar 🇹🇿🤿🥥🌞

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@somaonaigh

4 months

And so it begins very soon….marcáil na hArdteiste 2024….looking forward to catching up with my fellow colleagues for chats, discussions and debates over marks, grades etc…🖍️💯😍

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@somaonaigh

9 months

Lovely evening with @ThereseEagers @NCH_Music listening to @NSOrchestraIRL performing Antonín Dvorak’s Symphony No 9 in E minor ‘From The New World’ 😍

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@somaonaigh

1 year

How’s your weekend going? #powerwashing 😜

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@somaonaigh

2 years

Back to work this week & what a lovely experience it was catching up with colleagues after the summer siesta…exciting times ahead full of CPD & professional learning opportunities!

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@somaonaigh

10 months

Best wishes for 2024 to all x

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@somaonaigh

2 years

Summer plans sorted….

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@somaonaigh

4 years

Should the team members of @JCTeachers not be sent back to classrooms in order to help with this pandemic & shortage of teaching staff? @NormaFoleyTD1 @LeoVaradkar

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@somaonaigh

5 years

Does it mean we are expected to teach right up until exams? Marking of the Junior Cycle by teachers, is that the sneaky way by which the DES gets us to assess our own students, this & every other year? Bear in mind also that we’ve been providing learning from home up until Easter

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@somaonaigh

1 year

Thanks to @patriciamannixm for a phenomenal session today! Full of knowledge and a PhD in great humour! Loved the presentation and the interaction with fellow @oide_Ireland colleagues!

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@somaonaigh

2 years

Thank you @WestburyDublin for a lovely afternoon celebrating my birthday! Service was impeccable! 😊

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@somaonaigh

4 years

@emma_okelly It doesn’t allow for protection. Serious concerns about health and safety & mixing with lots of people. Is the DES for real here?

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@somaonaigh

2 years

Thank you Koh Samui! You’ve been a blast x

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@somaonaigh

7 months

Zanzibar….day one!

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@somaonaigh

4 years

@denistreacy Would also be helpful if they called it the Junior Cycle...

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@somaonaigh

1 year

Watching RTÉ now about Gerry Conlon reminds me very much of this superb account by @MaryElaineTynan of the injustice towards the Guilford 4

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@somaonaigh

5 months

Loving seeing young people advocating for the Leaving Cert Applied programme. @Oide_LCA

RTÉ News

@rtenews

5 months

Students studying the Leaving Cert Applied (LCA) at a Dublin school explain why the programme was the best choice for them. The LCA prepares students for adult and working life with an emphasis on continuous assessment. This is the final in our series looking at the #ClassOf2024 .

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@somaonaigh

10 months

The importance of kindness can never be measured in grades or percentages! The words we use can dictate how our students learn and engage! 😍💯

TeacherGoals

@teachergoals

10 months

Kindness counts! 🧡 🌐

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@somaonaigh

3 years

Super praise outpouring for @mariettk on her recent appointment as CEO @lecheiletrust and honestly there is no better person. Established leader of learning, focused principal & excellent advocate for students....💯

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@somaonaigh

4 months

@arealmofwonder Your commitment to this page and your choice of words brighten up my day no end! Each time I see the selection I put them into a sentence in my own mind! Thanks so much Cian 😍💯

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@somaonaigh

5 years

@Driscollodaniel Daniel, passing judgement here? Who decided to give you the powers to reign almighty and lord over us? Please look at both sides before you present us with the Gospel according to you. Thanks

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@somaonaigh

2 years

It’s a very Good Friday!

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@somaonaigh

5 months

Soaking up some Spanish sunshine in sitges… @AerLingus 😍

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@somaonaigh

2 years

Exam grading complete….✔️Hello Summer 🌞

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@somaonaigh

4 months

So proud of my colleague & friend Jacinta who has been truly inspiring, wonderful and so focused in her role as Advisor & Professional Learning Leader over the last two years. A lady to the core and a legend all over! It’s been a pleasure Jacinta and my god you’ve left your mark!

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@somaonaigh

2 years

Midterm - chance to unwind, meet friends for breakfasts, coffee, get some chores done and on days like this a bit of laundry and drying….😊

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@somaonaigh

4 years

Quick question: if a child of a teacher shows symptoms of Covid19....what’s the sick leave options available to that teacher? I’ve been asked this by my colleagues & being honest I’m not sure... @caitriona_hand @VoiceforTeacher @astiunion

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@somaonaigh

5 years

& will continue to do so until the end of school year. Please don’t allow the DES to trample all over us/change our working conditions under the guise of #Covid19 ...we pay our union subs so please remember this as you ‘represent’ us going forward... @emma_okelly

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@somaonaigh

1 year

Lovely day for potting a few bulbs….planted aliums, daffodils & tulips today which should make for a bright colourful display in the patio during the spring months! It’s the small things that help with headspace during the dark dreary days of winter….

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@somaonaigh

7 months

My last few hours to soak up the rays & unwind in heat and bliss of the Tanzanian coastline. Zanzibar you’ve been a blast, you’ve stolen my ❤️ & you’re easily my most cherished destination. 💯🇹🇿😍

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@somaonaigh

3 years

I’m getting the first dose of #PfizerVaccine against #Covid_19 in 20 mins....I can feel the black cloud and air of gloom finally lifting 💖

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@somaonaigh

2 years

#ranchorelaxo #holidays #Easter2023

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@somaonaigh

1 year

Deireadh an tSamhraidh buailte linn, bliain scoile nua ag teacht….

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@somaonaigh

10 months

Two weeks of bliss, sunshine and silence in Bali and I am feeling energized and refreshed! Wasn’t in a great space prior to the holiday, the break has done me the world of good x

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@somaonaigh

4 years

Féach @AineEibhlin ar pháipéar ATAL na hArdteiste 2020 💯💚

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@somaonaigh

7 months

Love this idea! Such a simple way of showing respect to all cultures & what a lovely way to brighten up the walls of the building. I’ve seen this in other schools & it always catches my eye! Kudos @EnnisCC

Ennis Community College

@EnnisCC

7 months

Well done to Mr Murphy and his team who are lining our corridor with the national flags of the counties that are students come from. There are 58 flags on the corridor!

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@somaonaigh

2 years

Holiday Vibes! @Delta

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@somaonaigh

5 years

@jctGaeilge Seafóideach. Is léir go bhfuil @jctGaeilge & @NCCAie as rocht le nósanna imeachta an tseomra ranga. @IrishTimes @rteliveline

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@somaonaigh

2 years

I’m so saddened by the events of the weekend. As the names and imagery shed light on the lives lost & the communities shattered by this trade by, I can’t stop thinking of the victims and their families. May each and everyone of the 10 rest in peace x

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@somaonaigh

10 months

‘Sí an Nollaig í….beannachtaí na Féile oraibh go léir! X

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@somaonaigh

1 year

And just like that….🔙🔜

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@somaonaigh

4 years

@cllrmsheehan @RTENewsPaulC @rtenews @NormaFoleyTD1 @DonnellyStephen @MichealMartinTD 1 Not a runner 2 Easter may be a time to conduct oral exams if school time is needed 3 delaying exams means a delayed onset for the marking, results input etc... 4 have you any idea of how education runs in this country?

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@somaonaigh

7 months

Morning strolls….strong smell of seaweed to open the lungs!

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@somaonaigh

4 years

@emma_okelly

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@somaonaigh

2 months

So proud of my friend Jacinta- fabulous colleague in @oide_Ireland and now starting out as Principal of a Special school in Kerry! Looking forward to continuing our friendship, having more professional chats & the odd giggle too!

Jacinta Budhlaeir

@budhlaeir

2 months

Commencing a new chapter in my professional life as Principal. Feeling very excited and inspired. @oide_Ireland @Oide_Leadership

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@somaonaigh

1 year

Delighted to have been part of the journey! #JCT

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@somaonaigh

2 years

Leaving Cert results are out tnrw! Hope the media focus in on students getting results of Leaving Cert applied as well as the Leaving Cert established! Smaller cohort of students with just as significant results!

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@somaonaigh

4 months

This lady @Achill68 has been a tonic and such a layer of support over the last 3 years working in the education support services! Thanks so much for the professional conversations and the many laughs & it’s been such an honour!

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@somaonaigh

5 months

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@somaonaigh

2 years

Feeling @MariahCarey vibes here in Koh Samui….should I take the plunge and recreate the #honey video? ☺️

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@somaonaigh

4 years

@DhuillUi @lapandao @astiunion Sorry I must have missed that training day in Sept? No we are not preparing for calculated grades since Sept....

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@somaonaigh

10 months

You’ve breathed life back into my soul Bali! Thank you @meliabali for the memories and see you tomorrow @AlilaUbud for some more R&R…happy new year folks x

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@somaonaigh

3 years

Hello @AdamKingIRL congrats on such a super amount raised! Wow this is amazing - any plans to sell more cards again?? Or make available online to buy?! They’re beautiful and a gorgeous example of how a few words can encapsulate and offer so much 💖 to someone…

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@somaonaigh

6 years

What an absolute gentleman @CILL14N and an honour for him to meet the warrior that is Oisín! #honMayo #upthewest ... maybe himself & @TomParsons_8 could compare notes and share recovery tips!

Trisha Walsh

@walsh_trish

6 years

A huge thank you to @CILL14N for making Oisín's day in Crumlin Hospital and giving him one of his jerseys as a "get well soon" for his cruciate knee injury. @MayoGAA #thetoughest this is what @officialgaa is all about! Oisín will be wearing it with pride on Saturday in Limerick!

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@somaonaigh

7 months

Sure Lent is over….🇹🇿

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@somaonaigh

4 years

@davidcullinane @sinnfeinireland This tweet reeks of begeudgery. Man tries on shoes and another man is jealous.

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@somaonaigh

6 years

Love watching @RTENationwide @KennedyMary - sometimes there’s lovely snippets that can be incorporated into teaching plans and lessons. It’s mt favourite thing on @rte - lovely and refreshing with great stories!

Séamus

@somaonaigh

6 years

Teaching my 6th Yrs about life on Aran Islands for Máirtín Ó Direáin & the importance of seaweed for the islanders... just saw a clip on @RTENationwide about indigenous food company This is Seaweed & how healthy it is for people. Gonna show to the students tomorrow @PDSTGaeilge

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@somaonaigh

3 years

Heading to The Europe hotel in Killarney this weekend & I am so buzzing - treating one of my dearest for her milestone bday & honestly I could keel over in excitement... @killarneyhotels

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@somaonaigh

9 years

Hoping that @averilpower is rewarded for her great & consistent efforts in the area #2ndChoice #EffectiveRepresentative

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@somaonaigh

5 months

Increase in the number of students studying the LCA programme @Oide_LCA Record number of students to begin State exams via @rte

Technical issue for some vision impaired exam students

The State Examinations Commission has said that at least 10 vision impaired Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle students were unable to access their digital papers this morning due to what it...

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@somaonaigh

6 months

Throwback to what was the best holiday I had ever….home a week & the brochure is out for next year already 🇰🇪

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@somaonaigh

1 year

Former student of mine, such a talented Gaeilgeoir and an overall kindhearted, caring and gentle soul! Well done Alie, I always knew you’d be phenomenal!

Froebel Society

@FroebelSocMU

1 year

Thank you to Alie Martin for sharing her personal experience of growing up as a child with Autism and sharing ideas with us on how to support Autistic children in our classroom . Also , thank you to Alie for sharing her personal interest in the movie ‘ Cars ‘😊

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@somaonaigh

7 months

Home for the next few days! @ParkHyatt #Zanzibar 🇹🇿😍💯🥰

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@somaonaigh

5 months

Beannachtaí na saoirse agus an tsamhraidh oraibh go léir! It’s been a pleasure meeting teachers of diff subjects throughout the year & I’ve loved chatting bout classes, Gaeilge and lots in between! It’s the best part of the job!

Oide Schools' Support Service, Ireland

@oide_Ireland

5 months

#summer

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@somaonaigh

1 year

You have been such an amazing colleague, confidant, friend and support over the last 12 months. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with you. You’ll be so loved and appreciated in your new school, they’re so lucky to have you! @GrainneCullenD 💯

Gráinne Cullen

@GrainneCullenD

1 year

Today marks my last day working with the @Oide_Music team. What a fabulous journey it has been with such wonderful colleagues! @oide_Ireland On Monday, I begin a new journey in my new role as Deputy Principal of Marino College secondary school. @ETBIreland @CityofDublinETB

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@somaonaigh

2 years

Morning coffee!