Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland
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The ASTI is Ireland's main second-level teachers’ union, representing over 20,200 members.
Pádraig Murphy, Honorary National Organiser Damien Carey, VP, Edel McGovern, School Steward, Catherine Fox, Chairperson of Desmond Branch and CEC, Bríd Lysaght, Principal, Christine Fitzgerald Regional Organiser (CEC) at a school visit to Nagle Rice Secondary School, Doneraile, Co. Cork.
January 30, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Pádraig Murphy, Honorary National Organiser Damien Carey, VP, Edel McGovern, School Steward, Catherine Fox, Chairperson of Desmond Branch and CEC, Bríd Lysaght, Principal, Christine Fitzgerald Regional Organiser (CEC) at a school visit to Nagle Rice Secondary School, Doneraile, Co. Cork.
Pictured below Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser with Noreen Magner, School Steward, Amelia Fitzgerald, School Steward Committee, Christine Fitzgerald Regional Organiser and CEC on a school visit to Coláiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire, Buttevant, Co. Cork
January 30, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Pictured below Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser with Noreen Magner, School Steward, Amelia Fitzgerald, School Steward Committee, Christine Fitzgerald Regional Organiser and CEC on a school visit to Coláiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire, Buttevant, Co. Cork
Pictured Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser with Jackie O'Rourke and Collette Carr school stewards in St Angela's College, Cork and Simon Kelliher Regional Organiser & CEC
January 29, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Pictured Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser with Jackie O'Rourke and Collette Carr school stewards in St Angela's College, Cork and Simon Kelliher Regional Organiser & CEC
Pictured Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser, Shola O'Riordan, Sophie O'Shea, Vincent Murray, Cork North Chairperson and CEC, Simon Kelliher, Regional Organiser and CEC, Robert Fitzgerald on a school visit to Scoil Mhuire, Cork
January 29, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Pictured Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser, Shola O'Riordan, Sophie O'Shea, Vincent Murray, Cork North Chairperson and CEC, Simon Kelliher, Regional Organiser and CEC, Robert Fitzgerald on a school visit to Scoil Mhuire, Cork
Applications are open for @childrensbooksireland.ie's book-gifting projects 2026-2027, inviting schools across Ireland to apply for hundreds of books for their library, class sets for their students to keep, visits from authors and illustrators, and more: childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/...
January 28, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Applications are open for @childrensbooksireland.ie's book-gifting projects 2026-2027, inviting schools across Ireland to apply for hundreds of books for their library, class sets for their students to keep, visits from authors and illustrators, and more: childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/...
Delegates, make sure you are ready for Annual Convention 2026 - read the article in the latest ASTIR or check the webpage which will updated in the lead up to Convention: www.asti.ie/member-benef...
January 28, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Delegates, make sure you are ready for Annual Convention 2026 - read the article in the latest ASTIR or check the webpage which will updated in the lead up to Convention: www.asti.ie/member-benef...
The Centre for Collaborative Research Across Teacher Education (CREATE) at @dcuioe.bsky.social is undertaking a research survey on principals’ mental health and burnout: www.asti.ie/news-campaig...
Principals’ burnout survey
This study aims to better understand the experiences, demands, and supports that shape principal wellbeing in today’s educational landscape.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:19 PM
The Centre for Collaborative Research Across Teacher Education (CREATE) at @dcuioe.bsky.social is undertaking a research survey on principals’ mental health and burnout: www.asti.ie/news-campaig...
Look out for more training and seminars throughout the year on our events page: www.asti.ie/member-benef...
Events & Training
Events and Training Calendar for ASTI Members.
www.asti.ie
January 26, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Look out for more training and seminars throughout the year on our events page: www.asti.ie/member-benef...
Thanks to all the members who attended School Leadership Training at the weekend with Pauline Egan (Director of Schools at Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board) and Mary Madden (Director of Schools in Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB) - we hope you found it useful.
January 26, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Thanks to all the members who attended School Leadership Training at the weekend with Pauline Egan (Director of Schools at Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board) and Mary Madden (Director of Schools in Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB) - we hope you found it useful.
Find the full article from ASTI General Secretary Kieran Christie in this month's ASTIR - in schools and online now: www.asti.ie/news.../late...
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January 23, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Find the full article from ASTI General Secretary Kieran Christie in this month's ASTIR - in schools and online now: www.asti.ie/news.../late...
"By engaging collectively – locally, nationally and at European level – Irish teachers can ensure that AI is used ethically, democratically, and in ways that genuinely support teaching and learning."
January 23, 2026 at 4:46 PM
"By engaging collectively – locally, nationally and at European level – Irish teachers can ensure that AI is used ethically, democratically, and in ways that genuinely support teaching and learning."
Last year the ASTI Development Aid Fund was put to good use through donations to a number of worthy causes - three organisations we were proud to support in 2025 were Ethiopiaid, the Greater Chernobyl Cause and VITA ❤️
January 23, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Last year the ASTI Development Aid Fund was put to good use through donations to a number of worthy causes - three organisations we were proud to support in 2025 were Ethiopiaid, the Greater Chernobyl Cause and VITA ❤️
Pictured below, Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser with Leandra Tolentino and Sinead Kenny on a school visit to Skerries Community College, Co. Dublin.
January 22, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Pictured below, Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser with Leandra Tolentino and Sinead Kenny on a school visit to Skerries Community College, Co. Dublin.
Schools are more than places of work - Irish second-level education has been hampered by an overwhelming number of new initiatives and rapid curriculum redevelopment.
Find the full article from ASTI member Conor Murphy in this month's ASTIR - in schools and online now: www.asti.ie/news-campaig...
Find the full article from ASTI member Conor Murphy in this month's ASTIR - in schools and online now: www.asti.ie/news-campaig...
January 22, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Schools are more than places of work - Irish second-level education has been hampered by an overwhelming number of new initiatives and rapid curriculum redevelopment.
Find the full article from ASTI member Conor Murphy in this month's ASTIR - in schools and online now: www.asti.ie/news-campaig...
Find the full article from ASTI member Conor Murphy in this month's ASTIR - in schools and online now: www.asti.ie/news-campaig...
Executive Officer responsible for Development & Organisation, Desmond O'Toole, and Honorary National Organiser Pádraig Murphy hosted an online meeting for ASTI Regional Organisers from head office yesterday evening.
January 22, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Executive Officer responsible for Development & Organisation, Desmond O'Toole, and Honorary National Organiser Pádraig Murphy hosted an online meeting for ASTI Regional Organisers from head office yesterday evening.
The January 2026 edition of ASTIR is now available online and in schools.
In this edition:
- MyUnion: updates and information for members
- Senior Cycle update
- Celebrating activists' contributions
In this edition:
- MyUnion: updates and information for members
- Senior Cycle update
- Celebrating activists' contributions
January 22, 2026 at 9:40 AM
The January 2026 edition of ASTIR is now available online and in schools.
In this edition:
- MyUnion: updates and information for members
- Senior Cycle update
- Celebrating activists' contributions
In this edition:
- MyUnion: updates and information for members
- Senior Cycle update
- Celebrating activists' contributions
Pictured are Richie Bell (Vice President), Padraig Curley (President) Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton and Kieran Christie (General Secretary).
January 15, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Pictured are Richie Bell (Vice President), Padraig Curley (President) Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton and Kieran Christie (General Secretary).
Thanks to Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton for hearing the ASTI's concerns around Senior Cycle Redevelopment, the need to incentivise the teaching profession amid ongoing supply and retention challenges, and key issues relating to special education today.
January 15, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Thanks to Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton for hearing the ASTI's concerns around Senior Cycle Redevelopment, the need to incentivise the teaching profession amid ongoing supply and retention challenges, and key issues relating to special education today.
Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser on a school visit to Coláiste Chríost Rí, Capwell Road, Cork City with Paul Kerrigan, Deborah Hennessy (School Steward), Gavin Foley, Pádraig Mac An Rí (Principal), Darragh Ducey, Molly McCarthy
January 12, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser on a school visit to Coláiste Chríost Rí, Capwell Road, Cork City with Paul Kerrigan, Deborah Hennessy (School Steward), Gavin Foley, Pádraig Mac An Rí (Principal), Darragh Ducey, Molly McCarthy
Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser pictured with Katie Bergin, Liam Jordan, Noah Sherwood, Kevin Ronayne, Susan Evans, Cian Finn, Anne Moriarty (School Steward), Ciarán O' Cuanacháin in Douglas Community School
January 12, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser pictured with Katie Bergin, Liam Jordan, Noah Sherwood, Kevin Ronayne, Susan Evans, Cian Finn, Anne Moriarty (School Steward), Ciarán O' Cuanacháin in Douglas Community School
Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser pictured with Niamh O'Flynn, Megan Hough, Rachel Fenlon, Christine Wyse in Christ King Girls' Secondary School, Cork City
January 12, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser pictured with Niamh O'Flynn, Megan Hough, Rachel Fenlon, Christine Wyse in Christ King Girls' Secondary School, Cork City
Pictured below Abi Gaughan from Mount St Michael Secondary School, Mayo presents Castaway - Redefining Orthopedic Recovery: A Study on the Efficacy of 3D-Printed Casts. Pictured also is teacher Stephanie Hogan, Padraig Curley and Kieran Christie
January 12, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Pictured below Abi Gaughan from Mount St Michael Secondary School, Mayo presents Castaway - Redefining Orthopedic Recovery: A Study on the Efficacy of 3D-Printed Casts. Pictured also is teacher Stephanie Hogan, Padraig Curley and Kieran Christie
📬 School Stewards: look out for this poster for your staffroom which is arriving in schools in the coming days - please display prominently.
January 9, 2026 at 5:25 PM
📬 School Stewards: look out for this poster for your staffroom which is arriving in schools in the coming days - please display prominently.
📱 Teachers: protect yourself online. Our new Digital Rights & Responsibilities hub offers practical advice on staying safe on social media, reporting abuse and accessing support 👉 www.asti.ie/digitalrights
January 9, 2026 at 5:25 PM
📱 Teachers: protect yourself online. Our new Digital Rights & Responsibilities hub offers practical advice on staying safe on social media, reporting abuse and accessing support 👉 www.asti.ie/digitalrights
President Padraig Curley and General Secretary Kieran Christie were also delighted to have the opportunity to meet Irish Science Teachers Association reps Mairéad Deeney and Ciaran O'Connor at Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.
#stripeyste2026
#stripeyste2026
January 9, 2026 at 5:17 PM
President Padraig Curley and General Secretary Kieran Christie were also delighted to have the opportunity to meet Irish Science Teachers Association reps Mairéad Deeney and Ciaran O'Connor at Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.
#stripeyste2026
#stripeyste2026