Offaly Schools Reminder for Art Competition deadline

Offaly teachers in primary and second level schools, whose pupils take part in the annual Texaco Children’s Art Competition, are reminded that the closing date for receipt of entries this year is Wednesday, 28th February next.   Now in its 70th year, the Texaco Children’s Art Competition is widely acknowledged as the longest running arts sponsorship in Ireland. Details are available at www.texacochildrensart.com

Schools in Offaly Urged To Get Involved In STEM Challenge

Members of Student Innovation Ireland and Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) advocates are encouraging schools in Offaly to register and take part in the 2021/22 F1 in Schools education programme this Autumn.   The F1 in Schools STEM Challenge raises awareness among schoolchildren all across the globe of STEM through Formula 1; it encourages […]

13 Offaly schools awarded Green Flag this week

13 schools from Offaly were awarded the Green Flag this week for their dedication to sustainability and protecting their environment. Despite two school years with closures and challenges posed by COVID-19, 526 schools across Ireland were awarded Green Flags this week, including 33 schools that have been awarded the Green Flag for the first time. […]

Offaly Schools and Youth Organisations win at the Young Social Innovators Award and Showcase 2015

Two Offaly Schools and Youth Organisations were presented with National Awards at the Young Social Innovators Awards and Showcase 2015, yesterday in Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre, Dublin. 414 youth led social innovation projects were created by young people all over Ireland this year with 60 selected to go forward for the prestigious title and awards. […]

2 Offaly Schools shortlisted for Young Social Innovator of the Year 2015

2 schools in Offaly have been shortlisted for the 2015 Young Social Innovator of the Year awards. 61 projects were shortlisted from over 400 entries and the overall winner will be announced in at the Annual Awards and Showcase, which takes place onWednesday May 6th in the Citywest Hotel, Conference and Event Centre, Dublin.   The […]