MS Readathon 2026
MS Readathon 2026 MS Readathon 2026 Try reading in another language! We’re delighted to once again partner with the MS Readathon, Ireland’s largest sponsored reading initiative, supporting those affected by multiple sclerosis. Since 1988, the MS Readathon has been encouraging children to discover the joy of reading while raising vital funds for an incredible cause. […]
Job Opportunity: Director of Operations at PPLI
Job Opportunity: Director of Operations at PPLI Job Opportunity: Director of Operations at PPLI Post-Primary Languages Ireland (PPLI) is a nested business unit of Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) and fully funded by the Department of Education and Youth. It is now seeking to appoint a Director of Operations. This is an exciting opportunity […]
#ThinkLanguages in its Ninth Year
#ThinkLanguages in its Ninth Year #ThinkLanguages in its Ninth Year #ThinkLanguages Week 2026 registration is now closed and with over 19,000 students from more than 220 schools, this year is set to be another successful celebration of languages and cultures! The national TY event, taking place from 16 – 20 November is now in its […]
Funded Language Courses for Primary Teachers and Principals
Funded Language Courses for Primary Teachers and Principals Funded Language Courses for Primary Teachers and Principals PPLI/Languages Connect is inviting primary teachers and principals to express their interest in funded French and Spanish language courses abroad through its Erasmus+ accreditation. During the Easter break in 2027, participants will travel to Toulouse (France) or Madrid (Spain) […]
#ThinkLanguages 2026 Registration Now Open
#ThinkLanguages Week 2026 #ThinkLanguages Week 2026 Registration now closed Registration is now closed for #ThinkLanguages Week 2026. This year events will be taking place nationwide during the week of 16 – 20 November 2026. Join thousands of TY students from across Ireland in a festival of languages and cultures. Enjoy inspirational talks, engaging language-filled workshops, […]
Say Yes to Languages Open Night Toolkit
Open Night Toolkit Support Sessions Open Night Toolkit Support Sessions PPLI | Languages Connect is organising English and Irish medium online Communities of Practice (CoPs) for teachers, to showcase how best to make use of their Open Night Toolkit. The toolkit is available online below or in hard copy through your school* The toolkit is […]
Try a New Language on Culture Night
Culture Night 2026 Culture Night 2026 Try a New Language this Culture Night In celebration of Culture Night and European Day of Languages, language taster classes will be held on Friday 18 September at Europe House, Balfe Street, Dublin 2 and online on Friday 25 September. Languages Connect have teamed up once again with our […]
Clerical Officer Recruitment
Clerical Officer Recruitment Clerical Officer Recruitment PPLI | Languages Connect is inviting applications for the position of Clerical Officer to support the delivery and administration of the Say Yes to Languages primary module. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team working to advance foreign language education in primary schools across Ireland. The […]
Language Summer Camps 2026 wrap-up
Language Summer Camps 2026 Language Summer Camps 2026 wrap-up This summer PPLI funded and visited three language summer camps across Ireland, featuring three languages – Chinese, Italian and Korean. Approximately 60 students attended these lesser-taught language camps in a local university. Each camp ran for a duration of two weeks, from 10am – 3pm every […]
Primary Education Officer Recruitment
Primary Education Officer Recruitment Primary Education Officer Recruitment Post-Primary Languages Ireland/Languages Connect is seeking to recruit an Education Officer with competence in a foreign language to support the implementation of Languages Connect – Ireland’s Strategy for Foreign Languages in Education, diversifying, enhancing and expanding the teaching of foreign languages. The candidate for this role will […]