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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · Nov 14

Delighted to announce the publication of A Teacher’s Handbook of Global Citizenship Education in the Post-Primary Classroom with Oak Tree Press - written by Seánín Hoy, Gearóid O’Brien &Stephen O’Brien.
Available on Amazon: amzn.eu/d/04aaFEl
and from Oak Tree Press: oaktreepress.ie/news/new-tit...

A Teacher's Handbook to Global Citizenship Education in the Post=primary Classroom: A Practical Guide for Teachers: Amazon.co.uk: Hoy, Seanin, O'Brien, Gearoid, O'Brien, Stephen: 9781781196403: Books

Buy A Teacher's Handbook to Global Citizenship Education in the Post=primary Classroom: A Practical Guide for Teachers by Hoy, Seanin, O'Brien, Gearoid, O'Brien, Stephen (ISBN: 9781781196403) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · Sep 6

The #CSPE Teachers annual conference takes place on Saturday 18 October at the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone. It is always a great opportunity to meet others, swap ideas and get great resources and attend topical presentations, register at the following link www.eventbrite.ie/e/associatio...

Association of CSPE Teachers - Annual Conference

This the Annual Conference and AGM of the Association of CSPE Teachers, with workshops.

www.eventbrite.ie

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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · Sep 6

The #CSPE Teachers annual conference takes place on Saturday 18 October at the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone. It is always a great opportunity to meet others, swap ideas and get great resources and attend topical presentations, register at the following link www.eventbrite.ie/e/associatio...

Association of CSPE Teachers - Annual Conference

This the Annual Conference and AGM of the Association of CSPE Teachers, with workshops.

www.eventbrite.ie

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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · Aug 26

Just finished this book, it is a must read for all teachers.

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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · Aug 25

Great resources for teachers of CSPE, history and geography from Global Education Time available at www.globaleducationtime.eu/ireland/

GET Ireland

Valerie Lewis on behalf of Global Education Time July 2025. This research highlights Ireland’s ongoing efforts to embed Global Citizenship Education (GCE) into the national education system, showcasing both the progress made and the challenges ahead. Drawing from in-depth interviews with key figures in the GCE sector, the report explores how Ireland is shaping informed, active, and ethically aware citizens […]

www.globaleducationtime.eu

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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · Apr 11

For any #teachers interested in teaching global citizenship education in #TY I will be doing two workshops at Cork Education Support Centre on 29 April and 13 May. Further information on the link below: www.cesc.ie/cpd-courses/...

https://cesc.ie/cpd-courses/po…

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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · Apr 11

For any #teachers interested in teaching global citizenship education in #TY I will be doing two workshops at Cork Education Support Centre on 29 April and 13 May. Further information on the link below: www.cesc.ie/cpd-courses/...

https://cesc.ie/cpd-courses/po…

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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · Apr 3

I will be doing the final #CSPE webinar of this year with Navan Education Centre next Wednesday.
Register at: www.ecnavan.ie/cpd-courses-...

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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · Mar 13

I will be doing an in-person workshop on the CBA for #CSPE teachers in Cork Education Support Centre on the 25th of March (7-8), you can register on this link www.cesc.ie/cpd-courses/...

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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · Mar 13

I will be doing an in-person workshop on the CBA for #CSPE teachers in Cork Education Support Centre on the 25th of March (7-8), you can register on this link www.cesc.ie/cpd-courses/...

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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · Feb 8

Useful document for explaining how elections to Seanad Éireann operate assets.gov.ie/130328/7319b...

assets.gov.ie

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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · Feb 8

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

History repeating itself: an investigation of the challenges of teaching civic, social and political education

Civic, social and political education (CSPE) is a mandatory citizenship education subject taken during the junior cycle in the Irish post-primary curriculum. This article looks at the historical de...

www.tandfonline.com

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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · Jan 31

Great infographic from @newslit.org for teaching CSPE

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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · Jan 13

I will be doing a webinar for #CSPE teachers on the CBA on 29 January with Navan Education Centre. Registration available at: www.ecnavan.ie/cpd-courses-...

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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · Dec 20

A stunning rendition of O Holy Night, www.tiktok.com/@stakelum/vi...

Just listen to that chorus!🎶 Blessed to have such talent in Thurles 👏 #choir #oholynight #ursuline #tipperary #thurles #stakelum

TikTok video by Stakelums

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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · Dec 8

Ardmore Cliff Walk

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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · Dec 6

Not this time, but franchise will be expanded because of the 2023 Supreme Court decision based on the 1979 referendum result not being implemented www.gov.ie/en/press-rel...

Government approve legislation to extend electorate for Seanad University seats

Irish Elections, Seanad reform, Seanad Eireann 2024 news, six ‘University’ members of Seanad Éireann, new six-seat ‘Higher Education’ Seanad constituency, National University of Ireland, Trinity Colle...

www.gov.ie

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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · Dec 1

Great teaching resources from Coimisiún na Meán www.cnam.ie/information-...

Information for teachers/educators - resources to educate students on their rights online

Information for teachers/educators - resources, including lesson plans and a video, to educate students on their rights online.

www.cnam.ie

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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · Nov 29

Congratulations Steve

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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · Nov 26

Reminder for #CSPE #Teachers I will be doing a webinar tomorrow night with Navan Education Centre, registration at the following link zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#EdChatIE

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GeneC @corcaioch.bsky.social · Nov 25

With only a few days to go to #ge24 quite a few of my 6th years asking me who I think they should vote for. I always tell them it's not for me to decide that and direct them to this political quiz. Gives them a good idea as to what parties reflect their own views
ireland.isidewith.com/political-quiz