Book Review – Badger Books

Book Review – Badger Books

Badger Books by Paddy Donnelly is a truly charming story for both young and old alike. Set predominantly in Badger’s bookshop, we are introduced to Badger and his imaginative little customer Rory Fox. Badger has books about everything, so he thought, until his new...
Dates For Your Diary 2025/26

Dates For Your Diary 2025/26

The Dates For Your Diary resource is back again for its 13th consecutive year. So many teachers make use of this list while they are making plans for seasonal and related activities in the classroom during the school year. Huge thanks again to Ciara Reilly...
How Do They Choose The Pope?

How Do They Choose The Pope?

After the passing of Pope Francis last weekend, the process will shortly commence to select the 267th pope. This short video explains in simple terms the process by which the next pope will be chosen. It should be easily accessible for pupils to understand and...
Book Review – Braids Take a Day

Book Review – Braids Take a Day

Section. Weave. Repeat. Uncovering secrets is like undoing braids one at a time… Braids Take a Day is a beautifully developed novel about a late-adolescent girl with a strong desire to find out about her Nigerian background. We first meet Abidemi after final exams,...
Book Review – The Story of Irish Rugby

Book Review – The Story of Irish Rugby

The book describes how rugby was invented and how it spread to Ireland. It also has information on clubs, provinces and national teams.  It explains the rules of the game and takes us back to unforgettable matches and tournaments. It also takes a look at legendary...
Book Review – Ireland’s Call

Book Review – Ireland’s Call

The book I just finished reading was called ‘Ireland’s Call’ by the author Paul O’ Flynn. This book was about how Ireland came back from a low of losing instrumental players like Johnny Sexton and Keith Earls. It talked about how Ireland started to embrace...