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Emma Farragher

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Múinteoir bunscoile 👩🏻‍🏫 •MEdLPP• Assistant Professor in Literacy Education and EdD student at @dcuioe.bsky.social ✨Creativity, literacy, the arts, #edtech, children’s literature, and all things primary education

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · Nov 25

Last student-facing session on campus today for this semester - one semester left as a teacher fellow! Just a *glimpse* at what 2024 has looked like (the rest will be spent trying to find schools and hoping that I don’t have to parallel park!) 🚗

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · 3d

No time - new toy!!!! We have to find the squeak! #dogsofbluesky

Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · 4d

This webinar will be of particular interest to teachers and parents who are looking to promote reading and to choose suitable books for children to read as Gaeilge -please share with anyone who might be interested! ✨
#Spéirghorm #gaeilgegachlá
#edchatie #edusky #kidlit
🔗 ecnavan.ie/view-all-cou...

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Saoirse McHugh @saoirsemc.bsky.social · 6d

A massive loss to us all. His care for and wonder at both nature and the Irish language was a great gift that he shared with us all

RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 6d

The writer, broadcaster and documentary maker Manchán Magan has died at the age of 55, his family has confirmed

Broadcaster and scríbhneoir Manchán Magan dies aged 55

The writer, broadcaster and documentary maker Manchán Magan has died at the age of 55, his family has confirmed.

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · 6d

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In Ord agus in Eagar: Conas leabhar a roghnú do léitheoirí óga na Gaeilge (P)

In Ord agus in Eagar: Conas leabhar a roghnú do léitheoirí óga na Gaeilge (P) DATE: Tuesday, 7th October 2025 TIME: 7pm - 8pm VENUE: Online Via Zoom Cén leabhar ar chóir do na páistí léamh? Conas a...

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · 6d

Ag tnúth go mór leis!
This webinar will be of particular interest to teachers and parents who are looking to promote reading and to choose suitable books for children to read as Gaeilge - please share with anyone who might be interested! ✨ #edchatie #gaeilgegachlá #speirghorm #gaeilge #booksky

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · 9d

Bígí linn don imeacht ‘In Ord agus in Eagar: Conas leabhar a roghnú do léitheoirí óga na Gaeilge’

🗓 Dé Máirt, 7 Deireadh Fómhair
🕖 7 i.n.
💻Ar líne

#edchatie #gaeilgegachlá #speirghorm #Literacy #Language #edusky 📖

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 15d

Is it burnout or rustout?
Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social, @dcucreate.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social, examines the dangers of employee ‘rustout’ and advises on how we can prevent it.
Read on @bpsofficial.bsky.social: launch.dcu.ie/3VrZsFr
#DCUResearch

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 15d

An inclusive education system lays the basis for respect for all differences, so we cannot continue separating children with special needs from the mainstream, says Prof Joe Travers of @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social.
Read in @irishexaminer.bsky.social: launch.dcu.ie/4pTmeEf

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · 16d

🔎 Bígí linn! 🔎: www.literacyireland.com/event-detail...

Always a wonderful weekend of learning in such a welcoming space! Whether your grá for literacy is rooted in classroom practice or in exploring the latest trends in literacy education, there’s truly something here for everyone! #edchatie

Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · 20d

Looking forward to this! #edchatie #edusky 🔗: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · 21d

Looking forward to tuning in to this *free* webinar tomorrow evening at 7pm! 👏 Details in the original post below 👇

What a super panel! 🤩
@patjburke.bsky.social @paulalehane.bsky.social @donaldewing.bsky.social @dyslexiaireland.bsky.social #edchatie #edusky #dyslexia #spéirghorm

Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · 26d

📢 Join the Literacy Association of Ireland for “An Even Closer Look at Dyslexia”

🗓 Thursday, 18th September
⏰ 7pm
💻 Online

Details below👇and registration here 👉🏻 🔗 www.clareed.ie/cpd-courses-...

#EdChatIe #EduSky #Dyslexia @ilatoday.bsky.social

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Richy Craven @richycraven.bsky.social · 24d

Paudie could accidentally reveal that Andrew is his phone's lock screen and they'd be like "huh, weird. I think Vanessa ate her croissant in a suspicious way at breakfast." #TraitorsIRL

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · 26d

This one is very cool! 🤗

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · 26d

What a collab! 🤩 #edchatie #edusky #booksky #kidlit #spéirghorm

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · 28d

Looking forward to tuning in this evening! 🤩 There is still plenty of time to register - see you there! #edchatie www.ecnavan.ie/cpd-courses-...

Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · Sep 8

Bígí linn! #edchatie #edusky #spéirghorm #booksky #research #teaching #literacy

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · Sep 7

LEAVE PAUDIE ALONE #TraitorsIRL #Spéirghorm

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Bionic Laura @bioniclaura.bsky.social · Jan 16

Let us all make our art, the weirder the better.

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · Sep 7

Eamon #TraitorsIRL

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · Sep 7

From 0 - TOTALLY bet into #TraitorsIRL in one weekend #Spéirghorm

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Karl @tuaisceartach.bsky.social · Aug 31

This is Paudie. #TraitorsIRL

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · Sep 6

Register now at www.literacyireland.com/conference
@ilatoday.bsky.social #edchatie #edusky #literacy #booksky #research #gaeilgegachlá #spéirghorm #education #DCU

CONFERENCE / COMHDHÁIL 2024 | literacyireland

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · Sep 6

📢 Registration Now Open!
The Literacy Association of Ireland Annual Conference takes place at @dcuioe.bsky.social on the 7th and 8th of November 🎉
With over 100 presenters sharing their research and practice, there’s something for everyone interested in literacy, learning, and education! Bígí linn!

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · Sep 2

A wonderful opportunity! Don't miss out. 👇

Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · Aug 20

The next edition of the Literacy Association of Ireland’s Literacy News is going to be a very special one! Marking 50 years of the LAI, this issue will look ahead to the future of literacy in Ireland. See below for how you can share your ideas 👇 #edchatie #edusky @ilatoday.bsky.social

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