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Dr Rory O’Sullivan
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Adjunct Professor FETRC (FET Research Centre) DCU. Former Principal of Cathal Brugha FET College (formerly Killester and Marino CFE) Skills Development Policy. Board member HEA. FET Regional Ambassador NAPD
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Dr Rory O’Sullivan @roryosullivan23.bsky.social · Dec 12
A pleasure to contribute to this excellent podcast @dcuioe.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/2ZvM...
S3 Ep4: Interview with Rory O'Sullivan
Inclusion Dialogue · Episode
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@kevinshortall.bsky.social showing true leadership #lovenothate @napdie.bsky.social
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Children afraid to go to school after unrest - principal
The principal of St Aidan's Community School in Tallaght has said that many children were too afraid to come to school today, following disorder in Citywest overnight.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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economist.com
María Corina Machado’s Nobel prize will be widely welcomed by those committed to democracy and human rights in Latin America, where autocracies have lately advanced econ.st/4h2zvWJ

Illustration: Getty Images / The Economist
October 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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crossborder.bsky.social
With expert facilitators and peer learning, our guided course provides the support you need to succeed.

Let’s build stronger partnerships, together.

For more information, visit crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...

Application form: form.jotform.com/242404283867...

Start date: Tuesday 14 October
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October 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Our latest #research project will involve 5 minutes. It will help us ensure the necessary conditions for #North-South #cooperation are maintained, and relations between organisations in NI, ROI & GB are safeguarded.

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The words YOUR OPINION MATTERS are on a yellow background with an animated hand holding a loud speaker.
October 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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crossborder.bsky.social
Building cross-border projects can feel overwhelming – different systems, partners, and expectations. Our 'Getting Started' guided course walks you step-by-step, with live support, so you can turn your ideas into real partnerships that last. Starts Tuesday 14 October.
crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...
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September 29, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Why not get involved in our latest research project?
The 19th Quarterly Survey on the Conditions for North-South & East-West Cooperation is open to community & voluntary organisations, and local authorities. Your opinion matters! Respond by 6 October.
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#research #survey
The words Your Opinion Matters on a yellow background with an animated hand holding a loud speaker.
September 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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crossborder.bsky.social
"The conference discussions reaffirmed the critical role of collaboration in tackling our shared challenges and unlocking opportunity for workers across the island" -
@caoimhearchibald.bsky.social

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@mynwtec.bsky.social @roryosullivan23.bsky.social @economy-ni.gov.uk
September 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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irishtimes.com
The Irish Times view on training and apprenticeships: colleges are not the only option
The Irish Times view on training and apprenticeships: colleges are not the only option
Ireland should celebrate its universities, but further education and apprenticeships need to be placed on a more equal footing
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September 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Large numbers of cross-Border public workers ‘face tax headaches’

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Large numbers of cross-Border public workers ‘face tax headaches’
Companies increasingly using IT filters to reject job applications, conference hears
www.irishtimes.com
September 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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@joeoharadcu.bsky.social @fetrc.bsky.social @napdie.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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It is interesting to see the reaction to random selection why it applies to LC apps. No mention of the fact that this is normal for FET apps. CAO offers 2025: Students angry as some lose out on places due to ‘cruel’ random selection @napdie.bsky.social

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CAO offers 2025: Students angry as some lose out on places due to ‘cruel’ random selection
The majority of CAO applicants were offered one of their top three preferences
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August 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Why are so many school leavers, and parents, oblivious to the existence and benefits of the Further Education system? @napdie.bsky.social @fetrc.bsky.social

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Why are so many school leavers, and parents, oblivious to the existence and benefits of the Further Education system?
There’s a big rise in school leavers choosing Further Education and Training courses and apprenticeships as a first destination after the Leaving Cert
www.irishtimes.com
August 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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economist.com
The recent deterioration in the strip has been swift. But the declaration of famine will probably change little on the ground
The evolution of famine in Gaza, in maps and charts
For the first time, catastrophic levels of hunger have been confirmed in the strip
econ.st
August 25, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Great energy at this year’s @dublincityuni.bsky.social EdD Summer School! We welcome our new Year 1 cohort and welcome back our Year 2s.
A highlight: @profaileenk.bsky.social on professional learning and a BBQ to connect and unwind.
📢 Applications for ‘26 open soon @dcugradstudies.bsky.social
Our EdD Year 2 Class Rep making a presentation to Prof Aileen Kennedy Prof Aileen Kennedy facilitating a discussion Students chatting during our EdD BBQ
August 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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dublincityuni.bsky.social
DCU would like to wish Leaving Cert students the very best of luck ahead of receiving your results tomorrow!

Remember there are other pathways to DCU including Further Education, please visit this link for more info: launch.dcu.ie/4d84IEM

#LeavingCert #FurtherEducation
August 21, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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dublincityuni.bsky.social Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · Aug 21
DCU would like to wish Leaving Cert students the very best of luck ahead of receiving your results tomorrow!

Remember there are other pathways to DCU including Further Education, please visit this link for more info: launch.dcu.ie/4d84IEM

#LeavingCert #FurtherEducation
August 21, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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Beyond the points race: PLC course changed artist's life
With more than 66,000 Leaving Cert and Leaving Cert Applied students waiting to get their results on Friday, it's important to remember the points race is not the only path to your chosen career.
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August 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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‘Round zero’ CAO offers go out to more than 6,000 people @fetrc.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @napdie.bsky.social

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
‘Round zero’ CAO offers go out to more than 6,000 people
Most Leaving Cert students set to receive third level offers later this month
www.irishtimes.com
August 7, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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@fetrc.bsky.social @napdie.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social
crossborder.bsky.social Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · Aug 5
@roryosullivan23.bsky.social, Adjunct Professor in the Further Education and Training Research Centre and School of Policy and Practice at @dublincityuni.bsky.social,will be at our Annual Conference. He was appointed to the Higher Education Authority Board in 2023.
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August 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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@roryosullivan23.bsky.social, Adjunct Professor in the Further Education and Training Research Centre and School of Policy and Practice at @dublincityuni.bsky.social,will be at our Annual Conference. He was appointed to the Higher Education Authority Board in 2023.
crossborder.ie/conferences/...
Promotional flyer, with Dr O'Sullivan's photograph and the CCBC logo, which reads - 2025 Annual Conference | Thursday 18 September | Ballymascanlon Hotel, Dundalk | The All-Island Labour Market: Challenges and Opportunities | Dr Rory O'Sullivan, Adjunct Professor, DCU | Rory’s interests are Tertiary education, Skills development policy, Work integrated learning and Inclusive pathways from education to work | ‘Early Bird’ tickets on sale | Co-headline sponsor: Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor | www.crossborder.ie
August 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Former Irish President (and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights) says it is her view that genocide is being committed by Israel - she’s called for sanctions and a suspension of arms trade with Israel.

@virginmedianews.bsky.social
May 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Degrees without CAO points were meant to be a ‘game changer’. Why do so few students avail of them? @fetrc.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @napdie.bsky.social

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
Degrees without CAO points were meant to be a ‘game changer’. Why do so few students avail of them?
Simon Harris said tertiary degrees meant students would not have to worry about Leaving Cert points
www.irishtimes.com
May 12, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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dublincityuni.bsky.social
Populists trying to 'buy elections' in Ireland are unlikely to succeed says Limerick Mayor @moranjohna.bsky.social in comments made at this week's Martin McEvoy conference, hosted by the School of Law and Government in our All Hallows campus.
Read @irishtimes.com coverage here: launch.dcu.ie/42Fwu9v
May 1, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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dublincityuni.bsky.social
DCU has conferred the award of Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) on former Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
He joins noted figures from politics, sport, literature and industry in receiving this award from DCU.
Read here: launch.dcu.ie/4lTZzFy
Enda Kenny DCU Chancellor Brid Horan, Iar-Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Fionnuala Kenny and DCU President Professor Dáire Keogh at the Honorary Conferring of Mr Enda Kenny. Enda Kenny receives his honorary doctorate from DCU President Professor Dáire Keogh and DCU Chancellor Brid Horan. Enda Kenny
April 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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‘Let’s be guided by the principles of democracy, the promise of devolution, impact and delivery. Empower our communities and deliver tangible benefits for all our citizens,’ @moranjohna.bsky.social concluded. 3/3
April 29, 2025 at 9:58 AM