Aoife O'Driscoll

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 look like The Wreck of the Hesperus. Until recently, I was convinced we had a magic mirror in our bathroom because when I was brushing my teeth at night, I thought I looked vaguely human and quite passable. It only dawned on me a few weeks ago that I take my glasses off when I put on my pyjamas.

I am regularly called 'Mum' by my students and, being teenage boys, the rest of the class is very sensitive about it, as you can imagine. In more recent years, I have had 'Nan' once or twice, which galls me, even though I am a grandmother.

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

Tidying up the resources this minute!

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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 Outstanding Leaving Cert Results with Ten Students Achieving Maximum Points CBC Cork celebrates as 10 students hit maximum 625 points in Leaving Cert, with 5 achieving perfect 7 H1s.

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

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Thanks a million, Niall!

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.

A beautiful sentiment from my favourite cousin. 😍

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

Yes, please!

I still have to master properly uploading a profile picture. It's a bit 'Kilroy was here' at the moment.

I've just joined. Struggling a bit with uploading the profile picture, obviously! Will get there...