“The Government must tackle teacher shortages in Ireland by making teaching a sustainable career choice for young people,” Richie Bell takes up his position as ASTI President tomorrow, August 1st. He is a teacher of history and religion at Coláiste Muire Máthair, Galway. www.asti.ie

Noelle Moran ASTI Honorary Treasurer, Margo McGann & Geraldine O'Brien ASTI Standing Committee and Liz Martin ASTI Industrial Relations Officer are attending the Women’s Council of the Isles in Dundalk this week. Here they are joined by Maria Yasin, Statistician at the CSO.

We're proud to march with the trade union bloc today at #DublinPride2026 💖 We want to wish everyone celebrating a joyful, safe, and empowering day 🥰🌈 And remember, if you want to join our LGBTQI+ group, just email lgbtqi@asti.ie and we'll add you to the list for our next meeting 💌

⏰ Members, please note slight change of assembly point and time - we will now meet at the Orange Zone at 12.40. 🌈 If you can’t make this Dublin Pride but would like to get involved in the ASTI LGBTQI+ group send us an email at lgbtqi@asti.ie - we would love to hear from you! 🌈

Vice President Adrieanne Healy is attending the International Council of Associations for Science Education world conference in Cork this week - ICASE 2026 is a global event and is a unique opportunity for science researchers and educators to connect and share best practices.

⏰ Members, please note slight change of assembly point and time - we will now meet at the Orange Zone at 12.40. 🌈 If you can’t make this Dublin Pride but would like to get involved in the ASTI LGBTQI+ group send us an email at lgbtqi@asti.ie - we would love to hear from you! 🌈

🌈 Are you a member of the LGBTQI+ Community? Would you like to be able to discuss with fellow teachers any of the following?

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the GPO Museum is offering two complimentary tickets to teachers who wish to visit. The offer is valid for visits up to December 31st 2026 and tickets must be booked in advance. Contact info@gpomuseum.ie to receive your promo code.

ASTI members accept Senior Cycle implementation measures - ASTI Press Release - 2nd June, 2026 - tinyurl.com/37846eem

ASTI members accept Senior Cycle implementation measures

ASTI members accept Senior Cycle implementation measures

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‘You are on the home stretch and your teachers are proud of you’ – ASTI President sends message to exam students - ASTI President sends message to exam students - 2nd June, 2026 - tinyurl.com/478vae5z

ASTI President sends message to exam students

ASTI President sends message to exam students

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Final reminder! Ballot papers must arrive in ASTI Head Office by 5.30pm today.

Reminder that all ballot papers must arrive in Head Office by 5.30pm tomorrow. For more information on on the ballot please see www.asti.ie/ballot

One day left to vote! Reminder that all ballots must arrive in ASTI Head Office before 5.30pm tomorrow.

Pictured below Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser, Sarah Ryan School, Steward Committee, Jack O'Donnell, School Steward, Séamus Keane, Standing Committee Representative, Region 17 on a school visit to St. Joseph's Secondary School, Rush, Co. Dublin.

ASTI CEC is recommending a YES vote to its members. For more information please see: www.asti.ie/ballot/

Only two days left to vote! Reminder that all ballots must arrive in ASTI Head Office by 5.30pm this Friday. ASTI CEC recommends a YES vote.

The Central Executive Council of the ASTI is recommending a YES vote to its members. For more information on the ballot please see www.asti.ie/ballot/.

Reminder that all ballot papers must be returned to ASTI Head Office by 5.30pm on Friday. ASTI CEC is recommending a YES vote.

Reminder that ballots must be returned to ASTI Head Office by 5.30pm this Friday. ASTI CEC recommends a YES vote.

ASTI Central Executive Council is recommending a YES vote.

Congratulations to Philip Irwin, ASTI Dublin South 1 Branch who was awarded Honorary Life Membership at the ASTI Awards on Friday 22nd May.

Congratulations to Padraig MacCraith, ASTI Dungarvan Branch who was awarded the Thomas MacDonagh Medal at the ASTI Awards evening on 22nd May.

Congratulations to Rachelle Ward, ASTI Sligo Branch who received an ASTI Bursary at the ASTI Awards evening on 22nd May.

Congratulations to Sarah Mulligan O'Brien, ASTI Tullamore Branch who received an ASTI Bursary at the ASTI Awards evening on 22nd May.

Congratulations to Mark White from ASTI Carbery Branch who received a PJ Kennedy Award at the ASTI Awards evening on Friday 22nd May.

Congratulations to Sarah Mulligan O'Brien, ASTI Tullamore Branch who received an ASTI Bursary at the ASTI Awards evening on 22nd May.

Congratulations to Mark White from ASTI Carbery Branch who received a PJ Kennedy Award at the ASTI Awards evening on Friday 22nd May

Congratulations to Eamon Ryan, ASTI Kildare Branch who was awarded the Thomas MacDonagh Medal at the ASTI Awards evening on 22nd May.

Congratulations to Frank Burgess from ASTI Dublin South County Branch who received a PJ Kennedy Award at the ASTI Awards evening on Friday 22nd May