Wrapping up a fantastic weekend at the @LiteracyIRL Conference at @DCU Institute of Education. It was lovely to present alongside Clara Fiorentini and Ger French today, sharing our work on literacy in early childhood. #LAIConf25

I was delighted to speak with Dr @MaryMoloneyie on this week’s episode of Literacy Bytes, about the importance of early language and literacy development & how we can best support babies, toddlers, and young children’s literacy development @LiteracyIRL 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/7cF…

This morning, I was back at my former school in Crumlin with Junior Infant parents and guardians, continuing our transitions programme, Bláthú. I look forward to meeting everyone again around mid-term as part of the ongoing programme.

📣 Here is our 2026 Budget Submission @MaryMoloneyie @pemireland We’re calling for: 1️⃣ 1% GDP for ECEC 2️⃣ Recognition as a profession 3️⃣ Pay parity with primary teachers 4️⃣ Legal right to quality ECEC from birth 📣 We need ECEC advocates to come together and push for this.

Last day at the @WorldOMEP Assembly and Conference. Lovely to meet @MuireannRanta, President of @OMEPIreland, in person and to be reunited with Leesa Flanagan ☘️ and well done, Leesa, on a brilliant paper presentation this afternoon 👏🏼

Having a wonderful time at the OMEP 77th World Assembly and Conference in Bologna, Italy 🇮🇹 #OMEP2025 @OMEPIreland @WorldOMEP

Already looking forward to the 2025 @LiteracyIRL Conference, which will be held at @DCU_IoE. I'm excited to present my first paper based on my ongoing PhD research, titled "Conceptualising a Vocabulary Learning Continuum for Children Aged 3-6: A Thematic Literature Review” 🥳

Happy International Day of Play ⭐🧸 We had a fantastic day at the DCU Institute of Education, where we welcomed senior infant and second-class pupils from Paradise Place ETNS. I had the pleasure of co-facilitating playful literacy sessions with @emmajnif 🤩

Wrapping up a brilliant week at the EERA Summer School 2025, hosted by Chemnitz University of Technology 👏🏼 🇩🇪 #EERASummerSchool2025

Prof. Marit Honerød Hoveid, President of EERA, opens the EERA Summer School 2025 at Chemnitz University of Technology in Germany: “Cultures in education, cultures in research – education and research in cultures.” #EERASummerSchool2025

I was delighted to attend today’s much-anticipated National Aistear Conference in Dublin. A brilliant day overall, leaving with a great sense of enthusiasm for Early Childhood Education and Care in Ireland over the coming years 👏🏼 #AistearConference

A great evening chairing the Poster Session at the DCU Institute of Education Unconference 2025. Well done to all five presenters: Olivia Susie Barnes, Tara Niland, Clement Byrnes, Elaine Cresham and Mary Jane Webberly, who shared their research. #DCUUnconfPGR2025 @DCU_IoE

An exciting delivery this morning 🥳 Congratulations to @MaryMoloneyie, @sharon_skehill and @jsturley_pope! I look forward to reading this timely and important contribution to early childhood education.

The countdown is on for the DCU Institute of Education Unconference 2025, taking place this Wednesday from 2pm (online). I’m looking forward to chairing the 6pm poster session and to presenting my own paper earlier in the day during the parallel sessions. #DCUUnconfPGR2025

Great to present on my ongoing PhD research at the @esai_irl ECR strand this afternoon. Thank you to Céline Healy for chairing, and to my fellow presenters @SiobhanWeekes @KathleenFoley26. A great chance to engage in dialogue about our studies and share ideas and insights.

Day One of #ESAI2025 is underway here at the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone! Dr Máirín Glenn will officially open the conference shortly. Looking forward to a thought-provoking few days exploring Building bridges and making connections: education for hope and transformation. @esai_irl