5 Tips for Getting Involved in Performing Arts in TY In transition year you don’t get much homework, so you’re usually stuck with finding work experience or figuring out how to stay involved with the school events while getting the most out of the non-academic year. This can make finding time for the things you…
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Malala Yousafzai – Influential People of the Decade Malala Yousafzai is, for many, one of the most influential people of this decade. With a brave story, a passion for change and a mission to use her platform for good, Malala serves as an excellent role model for all people, all around the world. She used…
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“Right here, right now is where we draw the line. The world is waking up. And change is coming, whether you like it or not.” Greta Thunberg, UN General Assembly A few days ago on the 24th of September, Greta Thunberg, 16-year-old climate activist, gave an emotional speech at the United Nations General Assembly…
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Are you starting TY in September? Here are ten tips you should know before starting an exciting new year! Tip No.1 Get Involved You will hear this a lot during the year but our first tip is to get involved. Transition Year can be seen as a break but also an opportunity. Transition Year presents…
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An Interview With Blas Na Draíochta Q1. Describe the company The name of our company is ‘Blas na Draíochta,’ which is the Irish for ‘Taste of Magic’. Our idea is to provide Irish consumers with the ‘taste of Ireland’ with some of our delicious homemade recipes. We also give an insight into various Irish celebrities’…
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An Interview With Madra and Me Q1. Describe the company Our mini-company’s name is Madra and Me. For our student enterprise business we are selling both treats for you and treats for your dog. The products that we sell are bags of peanut butter dog treats, pupcakes and cupcakes. Q2. How are you unique? We…
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An Interview With Stories of Success Q1. Describe the company Our company is called Stories of Success. Our idea was to write a pocket book full of motivation and inspiration. The book is composed of 15 interviews that we compiled from some of Ireland’s most influential and successful people, including CEO’s of billion-dollar companies, presidential…
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“Read more books” is obviously one of your New Year’s resolutions this year (if not it should be!). With all the spare time you have during transition year, it shouldn’t be a difficult one to accomplish by the end of the year. Just like we did last year, we have put together a list of recommended books…
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More than 50,000 students received their Leaving Cert results today. Roughly 40,000 of those students participated in transition year. Research shows that transition year students for various reasons are better prepared for the Leaving Cert. One might say that because there’s little focus on studying and academic subjects in TY that students will find it…
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