Best 10 Irish Education Podcasts

Early Childhood is the leading national children's advocacy and membership organisation. We work in partnership with Early Years, School Age Care and Childminding settings to ensure that every child is thriving and learning. We advocate for an effective and inclusive system which values, supports and invests in childhood, children and services.   Our Vision is that every child is thriving and learning in quality Early Years and School Age Care in centre-based and Childminding settings.  Our Mission is to champion quality for children in Early Years, School Age Care and Childminding settings, through our work with our members and on the system.    more

How many times have you said to yourself, 'If I were the Minister for Education…?' Well I do! Rather than grumble to myself, I decided to podcast my thoughts on ways I'd change the primary education system in Ireland. Every episode I'll take on a different theme, give some background and hopefully come to some conclusions by the end. simonmlewis.substack.com more

Advanced Tax Lecturer from Griffith College, Paula Byrne helping students pass their Irish professional accountancy tax exams.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is intended as an exam revision guide only. While every care is taken to ensure accuracy of information contained in this podcast, Paula Byrne does not accept responsibility for errors or omissions howsoever arising. Email ****@paulabyrne.ie.#Irish tax more

How do we reach our potential in work and life? The Inside Learning podcast explores the science of learning and the future of work with expert guest speakers and research-based insights from The Learnovate Centre in Trinity College Dublin, a global research centre focused on learning technology. Hosted by author and consultant Aidan McCullen. Get in touch: ****@learnovatecentre.org / https://www.learnovatecentre.org more

An Irish perspective on education for all who value teaching

Sharing ideas and knowledge on all things to do with early childhood education, quality and professional practice in ECEC in Ireland and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Study Hub is back for Leaving Cert 2026 with insights and tips into most of the main exam subjects.

Conversations with practitioners in adult and further education in Ireland. This podcast explores a wide range of topics of interest to those working in Adult and Further Education. Bringing you conversations on theory, practice and policy in an understandable, accessible format. Please note that any issues discussed on the podcast are the opinions of individuals and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the organisations they represent.Contact me at ****@SETU.ieCover art photo provided by Paul Bulai on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@pcbulai more

'Teachers Themselves' is a new, engaging podcast designed specifically for educators in Ireland.  Whether you're a seasoned teacher looking to enhance your teaching practices, or a new educator seeking guidance and inspiration, 'Teachers Themselves' provides a platform for professional growth and fosters a community of educators who are keen to learn. Join us as we explore the art and science of teaching, inspire each other, and shape the future of education, one episode at a time.Hosted by DWESC Director, Ultan Mac Mathúna, and featuring insightful guest speakers, all educators themselves, this podcast offers conversational episodes focused on sharing teaching experiences, exploring shared values in education, and fostering a community of passionate educators.  Tune in to 'Teachers Themselves' and unlock your full potential as an educator. Together, let's empower ourselves and our students for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. 'No written word, no spoken plea, can teach our youth what they should be, nor all the books on all the shelves, it's what the teachers are themselves.' John WoodenTeachers Themselves is a DWESC original, produced and created by Dublin West Education Support Centre and produced by Zita Robinson.   more

Dr. Melanie Ní Dhuinn is a Senior Lecturer in Education in Marino Institute of Education and previously worked as an Assistant Professor of Teacher Education in the School of Education in Trinity College and Director of the Professional Master of Education in Hibernia College. She is a qualified post-primary teacher (Physical Education and Gaeilge) and now works across primary and post-primary teacher education as a Teacher Educator and a Researcher. In this podcast Melanie interviews leading researchers, academics, social justice activists, policy makers, curriculum specialists and practitioners as they talk about the Sociology of Education across the continuum of education and how it looks in everyday reality in its many forms and guises.This is season two of her podcast; 'Let's Talk About the Sociology of Education', you can listen to season one episodes here. This podcast was developed initially as a resource to support student teachers and others working in Initial Teacher Education to try and make sense of and demystify what can be abstract and dense sociological theories and recognise them in real-time practice. The podcast has gone from strength to strength, now boasting global listenership and interest appealing to many, inside and outside the field of education. The podcast is broad ranging and covers a range of sociological perspectives, experiences and discussions including Social Justice, Equity and Equality, Disability, Inclusion,Cultural Capital, Schools and Schooling, education systems, technology in education, LGBTQI+ experiences in education, values, beliefs, gender in education, global citizenship, the family and school, emotion in sociology and much more. Tune in to learn from expert researchers, academics and practitioners as we discuss everything and anything sociological within the field of education. more