School days

Over 300 schools in Ireland will be impacted Up to 350 schools across Ireland won’t have access to the hot school meals programme when pupils return in September. According to reports, schools that have signed up for the first time likely won’t have access to the programme until October. The Journal reports that these schools […]

Minister for Education Helen McEntee has responded to criticism about the school holidays The summer holidays can feel exceptionally long for many families, especially those with children in primary school. Having three months off for the summer seems excessive compared to some schools across Europe. It’s something many parents have called to change in Ireland. […]

Back-to-school costs are putting a huge financial strain on families Many families are well aware of the impact the back-to-school season has on their finances. It feels like we’re spending more money than ever on back-to-school essentials, from uniforms and stationery to after-school activity fees. We spend such a huge portion of the summer preparing […]

Dunnes Stores has all the back-to-school basics We hate to say it, but back-to-school season will be here before we know it, and we’re keen to get organised earlier than ever this year. Sending your children to school in Ireland comes with a substantial price tag. However, many places are doing what they can to […]

Minister Helen McEntee said the plan is part of the Government plan to end child poverty A new pilot programme has been launched to provide meals to young people during the summer holidays. Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee TD welcomed the Summer 2025 Holiday Meals Pilot Programme, beginning on June 3rd 2025.  The […]

A woman has asked for advice because her young step-son is vehemently refusing to go to school. She said she fears the five-year-old is going to ‘spiral out of control’ and that everyday she is receiving calls from his school to collect him after an hour. The step-mum explained that the school even put him […]