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The ASTI is Ireland's main second-level teachers’ union, representing over 21,000 members.

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She is pictured with ASTI President Padraig Curley, Equality Committee Chair Eimear Holly and General Secretary Kieran Christie.

09.03.2026 10:34 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Thanks to our members who attended Equality Officer Training at the weekend, and to guest speaker Philomena Obasi - Philomena is an experienced facilitator of discussions on racism and inclusive learning/working spaces.

09.03.2026 10:34 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Ahead of International Women’s Day this Sunday, we’re recognising the team in ASTI Head Office 👯‍♀️ we're proud to work alongside colleagues committed to fairness, solidarity, and to supporting and representing second-level teachers in Ireland 💞

#IWD2026

06.03.2026 16:48 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Pictured below are Peter Acheson, Deputy Principal, Jamie Freeman and Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser, on a school visit to Mitchelstown CBS, Co. Cork.

06.03.2026 12:41 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Pictured below are Peter Acheson Deputy Principal, Jamie Freeman and Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser, on a school visit to Mitchelstown CBS, Co. Cork.

06.03.2026 12:40 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser pictured with Julie Hanlon School Steward and Nollag Dwyer School Steward Committee on a school visit to Presentation Secondary School, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork.

06.03.2026 12:17 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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General Secretary Kieran Christie and Vice President Richie Bell with Joint Committee on Children and Equality chairperson Keira Keogh TD today - you can watch the meeting on the subject of safety and well-being of children online here:

www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...

05.03.2026 12:43 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser pictured with Aine Scally, James Howley School Steward, Niamh Fitzpatrick and Janette Conlon, on a school visit to St. Nathy's College, Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon.

05.03.2026 11:48 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and to our Global Solidarity Committee for their dedication in making this event such a success. 💪📖 Together, we continue to stand up for education, equality and workers’ rights worldwide.

02.03.2026 11:54 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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What a fantastic day at our inaugural Global Solidarity Seminar on Saturday 🌍✨

We were delighted to welcome an inspiring lineup of Irish and international speakers, along with so many engaged attendees, for thoughtful discussions on humanitarian issues, global education, equality, and solidarity.

02.03.2026 11:54 👍 28 🔁 4 💬 2 📌 0
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27.02.2026 16:56 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Looking forward to hearing from our amazing lineup of speakers and panelists at our inaugural Global Solidarity Seminar tomorrow morning 🌍✨

www.asti.ie/news-campaig...

27.02.2026 16:56 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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There is still time to sign up for ASTI Branch Equality Officer Training in Athlone on Saturday the 7th of March - find out how to attend here: www.asti.ie/member-benef...

27.02.2026 16:27 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Pictured below Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser, Kelly O'Brien, Eva Donnellan, Keelan Hannigan, Pa O'Driscoll (Deputy Principal), James de hÓra on a school visit to St. Colman's College, Fermoy, Co. Cork. St. Colman's College is the school where ASTI was founded in 1909.

27.02.2026 14:28 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Pictured are Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser, Ger Murphy, James O'Donavan , Maura O' Doherty on a school visit to Loreto Fermoy, Co. Cork.

27.02.2026 14:19 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Acmhainní – Seachtain na Gaeilge

Tá súil againn go mbainfidh ár muinteoirí agus ár ndaltaí go léir taitneamh agus tairbhe as an gcoicís ​​iontach seo.

Tuilleadh eolais anseo: snag.ie/acmhainni

#SnaG26
@snagaeilge.bsky.social

27.02.2026 11:06 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Beidh Seachtain na Gaeilge ag tosú go luath!

Tabharfar deis do gach scoil sult a bhaint as an nGaeilge trí bheith páirteach in imeachtaí na féile idir 1 Márta agus Lá Fhéile Pádraig.

27.02.2026 11:06 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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If you'd like your school to take part in this brilliant fundraising event, register your interest here: gaacork.ie/stand4feile/...

26.02.2026 17:08 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Department of Education and Youth have issued Circular 0021/2026 which provides for the award of CIDs to teachers for service in excess of one year. This is a welcome improvement on the previous arrangements. Its provisions apply to all eligible ASTI members www.asti.ie/news-campaig...

26.02.2026 16:19 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Our experts on all things leave Caroline and Emer delivered an online seminar for members on maternity, parent’s, parental, paternity and adoptive leave from Head Office yesterday evening - thanks to all who attended 👩‍💻

25.02.2026 15:04 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The survey will take approximately 20-25 minutes to complete, and covers critical topics including formative experiences, teacher well-being, teacher supply, and related various policy issues.

The TPJ team would greatly appreciate teachers’ time and input.

25.02.2026 12:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
TPJ

The study will involve teachers in the primary, post-primary, and further education sectors. For a brief overview of the study and its goals, they invite you to watch a 3-minute video on their homepage: www.tpjstudy.ie

25.02.2026 12:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

TPJ is a national longitudinal research study that aims to investigate teachers’ experiences during the first decade following graduation from initial teacher education, and the key personal, educational, professional, and systemic influences that define and shape their early careers and practice.

25.02.2026 12:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

The first wave survey for the Teachers’ Professional Journeys (TPJ) Study will be launched next week for all teachers who graduated in 2019 and 2022.

25.02.2026 12:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Find out more about the seminar and the work of the Global Solidarity Committee here: linktr.ee/astiunion

24.02.2026 12:36 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

This event, hosted by our Global Solidarity Committee, reflects the vital work they do in raising awareness about the challenges teachers and communities face globally and promoting the right to education, equality and workers’ rights. 💪📖

24.02.2026 12:36 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

We will welcome an amazing lineup of Irish and international speakers exploring humanitarian issues, global education, equality, rights and solidarity - with plenty of engaging Q&As and panel discussions. 🙋🏻

24.02.2026 12:36 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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We’re really looking forward to our inaugural ASTI Global Solidarity Seminar this Saturday 🌍✨

24.02.2026 12:36 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
astiunion | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree We are Ireland's main second level teachers union representing 20,200 teachers. Follow the ASTI's Senior Cycle Redevelopment campaign here.

We will welcome an amazing lineup of Irish and international speakers exploring humanitarian issues, global education, equality, rights and solidarity - with plenty of engaging Q&As and panel discussions. 🙋🏻

24.02.2026 12:34 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Global Solidarity Seminar Global Solidarity Seminar

We look forward to welcoming guest speakers, both Irish and international, from Irish Development Education Association - IDEA, Financial Justice Ireland, Comhlámh, and many more.

Find more information about the work of the committee and the agenda for the seminar here:
www.asti.ie/news-campaig...

19.02.2026 12:35 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0