Author: Denis Rohan

Today at Feilte, Lorcan and Elena interviewed David Leahy, the Chief Executive from Galway Roscommon ETB. We talked about Féilte, what inspired him to enter the area of education, his interesting path into teaching and what his ideas are about education in the future.

Elena and Lorcan
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Rinneamar agallamh ar Pádraig ó Beaglaoich ag Feilte 2017.  Labhair sé faoi obair COGG agus conas suim a spreagadh sa Gheilge idir dhaoine óga. We interviewed Pádraig ó Beaglaoich at Feilte 2017. He spoke about the work of COGG and how to ignite interest in the Irish language for young people.

Lorcan and Elena

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Cara and Jack interviewed Claire O’Brien who was involved in a panel discussion on homework at Feilte. She spoke about her experiences as a teacher introducing more creative options around homework with her students.

Cara and Jack

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Denis and Amy interviewed Adam Harris at Féilte 2017. He spoke about how having autism has its ups and downs. He told us that despite his autism holding him back from certain things it also has positive aspects. He talked about his experiences in school and how other schools can help people with Autism feel included and comfortable in the school environment.

Amy and Denis

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Today at Feilte, Lorcan and Elena Interviewed Ruarí Ó Céilleachair.

They spoke about the Stay Cool in School workshop that he had just presented and also spoke about the teacher in class and stress levels.

Elena and Lorcan

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Amy and Anna interviewed Clive Byrne at Féilte 2017. He talked about his involvement in NAPD. The National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals ( NAPD) is the professional association for second level school leaders in Ireland. He spoke about why inclusion is important in education and his initial inspiration to get involved in education. He talked about his hopes for education in the future.

Amy and Anna
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Today Elena and Lorcan interviewed Ms. McMahon the Deputy Principal Borrisokane Community College.

They spoke about Feilte and what inspired her to get involved in education. Listen below to this interesting interview

Elena and Lorcan

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Members of the team spoke to some people on the showcase stands at Feilte.

Computing at Schools

The Power of Reading Aloud

SciFest

Roisin, Jack, Elena, Denis, Loracn and Cara
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