Israel, Ireland, Judaism, ZionismI went to Israel when I was fourteen. I was representing my country in the Maccabiah Games, or the Jewish Olympics. It was 1993 and it was…6d ago6d ago
What if only 4% of Primary Schools had a Catholic Ethos?If I had a Euro for every time someone told me there needs to be more choice in primary education in Ireland, I’d probably have enough…Nov 24Nov 24
My Educational Election Manifesto for 2024Don’t worry, I haven’t put myself forward for the election on November 29th — you already put up with enough of me. I admire anyone that…Nov 131Nov 131
Why you shouldn’t have any regrets for opting out of faith formationNext week will be my 17th wedding anniversary. It’s such an unremarkable anniversary that the suggested gifts for both traditional and…Oct 18Oct 18
Why Mobile Phone Pouches are all Soundbite and an Alternative PlanIf you were to tell me the story from this year’s budget that would carry the most legs would be one from the education budget, I wouldn’t…Oct 8Oct 8
The Softening Stance on Religious Control of SchoolsToday I listened to the latest round in the ongoing boxing match on the subject of religious control of schools. I guess I have to put…Oct 1Oct 1
A discriminatory law has stopped most schools from discriminatingI’m not the CEO or head honcho of any organisation. As lovely as blogging on Medium is, it doesn’t beat the impact of getting published in…Sep 24Sep 24
The curious paradox of why parents resist the idea of schools being divestedA Hindu family in a Catholic Church generated by CanvaSep 16Sep 16
Why are we treating schools like supermarkets?I remember hearing that the pre-packed sandwiches that you buy in different supermarkets are all made in the same factory. I couldn’t…Sep 14Sep 14
Why are we only focusing on money to pay for the crimes of the Catholic Church?Like many people, I have been following the scoping report on sex abuse in Irish schools run by religious orders. I’ve spoken to a number…Sep 12Sep 12
