And they’re off. The annual mass escape from Dublin Castle, commemorating the real jailbreak of 1592 by Red Hugh O’Donnell & the O’Neill Brothers. Competitors will cover 62km through the night, across the mountains to Glenmalure Valley. That’s if they make it, unlike Art O’Neill, who died en route.

I've deactivated my Twitter account and am moving over here permanently.

Tidying up the resources this minute!

🔷🔷🔷English Teachers🔷🔷🔷 We value your support🙏. It’s that time of year again when we ask you to join your subject association as a paid-up member. Details of our conference can be found in your inbox, social media & INOTE.ie website

I’m so sorry to be missing the conference this year due to a family commitment. It’s always a great day.

Looking forward to this: 'Othello' is a great play to teach.

CBC Cork celebrates as 10 students hit maximum 625 points in Leaving Cert, with 5 achieving perfect 7 H1s. csalert.ie/45wNm3H

Macbeth – Senior Cycle English Date: Wednesday 24th September 2025 Time: 7 - 8 pm Venue: Online via Zoom Target Audience: Post Primary Senior Cycle English Teachers Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

For once, I finished the book on time! It was submitted to the eternally patient editors at educate.ie in January. Looking forward to seeing the printed copy.

Really looking forward to this.

Check this out if you’re in the Cork area. A highly enjoyable in person CPD event with @sarfern.bsky.social & many more engaging English teachers.

✨English Meet Cork is Back!! Absolutely delighted to announce this free in-person CPD event! - Friendly vibes - Short presentations - Wide range of topics - Teas, coffees and chats - Goodie bags and spot prizes! 🗓️Thursday, Feb 13th Register Now www.eventbrite.ie/e/1213062114...

This is definitely one to share with the fifth and sixth years. Lots of food for thought.