Organisation: Children’s Books Ireland

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<p>Librarian Jane Bingham Shee and first year student Milena Manska at the JCSP Library at Thomond Community College in Limerick City. Known as the Junior Certificate School Programme (JCSP), these funded school libraries serve schools in disadvantaged areas. Picture: Brian Arthur</p>

spotlight

Ireland's school libraries: Underfunded, under-resourced, and falling short of international standards

The Department of Education funds 4% of post-primary school libraries across Ireland. Two sisters researched school library provision. Education CorrespondentJess Casey reports

<p>On the enhanced north-south cooperation, Ms Playford said it is important to share good practice and unite in campaigns across the island of Ireland 'in regards to highlighting the inequalities that still face LGBTQIA+ individuals.' Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile</p>

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New all-island LGBT+ forum will enhance cooperation between north and south

<p>There have been a number of incidents at the Grand Parade library in Cork involving people opposed to the display of certain material. Picture: Denis Minihane</p>

comment-analysis

Ciaran O'Connor: Manufactured controversy threatens LGBT+ community and library staff, not your children

Hoping the magic of Christmas brings out the best in everyone

general

How to entertain children during the school holidays

news

Late author wins top prize at children’s book awards

Children’s books make their mark in adult world

TALES of magical and epic journeys. Themes of adventure, friendship, conflict and loss. Unjust imprisonment, childhood sorrow and a supernatural thriller.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2009

Children book places as reading festival kicks off

WITH evenings getting darker and classroom boredom kicking in, it is time for children to give in to their imagination.

Thu, 04 Oct, 2007

New Policeman captures record win for Thompson

CHILDREN’S author Kate Thompson has clinched, for a record fourth time, the top prize in the Bisto Book of the Year awards.

Thu, 01 Jun, 2006

Ten on book of year shortlist

TWO-time winner Kate Thompson is among the short-listed authors in the 15th Bisto Book of the Year Awards.

Wed, 13 Apr, 2005