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Connaught TY Show
2026-04-28 10:30 - 16:00 UTC
Dear TY Coordinator,

We’re delighted to invite you and your Transition Year students to our newest and most exciting TY event yet — the Connaught TY Show 2026, taking place on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at the brand-new Dexcom Connaught Grounds.

Following the huge success of the Munster and Leinster TY Shows, this inaugural Connaught event has been created specifically for schools across the west and northwest, offering an inspiring and engaging day designed around the needs of today’s Transition Year students.

As we celebrate over 30 years of Transition Year in Ireland, this landmark new event will bring together schools, educators, and organisations to support students as they explore future pathways, build confidence, and discover new interests.

The event is designed to be informative, energetic, and memorable — giving students a valuable day out that supports both personal and educational development.

More information is included below.

To register your school or to request further details, contact us today and we’ll be happy to help with planning, teacher information, and attendance options.

We can’t wait to welcome you and your students to Galway on 28 April 2026 for a day that promises to be educational, inspiring, and unforgettable.

RCSI School of Dentistry - TY Dental Screening Programme (Free)
2026-04-29 08:30 - 18:30, 2026-05-06 08:30 - 18:30, 2026-05-13 08:30 - 18:30, 2026-05-20 08:30 - 18:30, 2026-05-27 08:30 - 18:30
RCSI School of Dentistry launch their undergraduate teaching clinics (Every Wednesday, April–May 2026), and they are inviting Transition Year students (aged 16+) to participate as patients in the supervised dental training programme.

This programme offers:

A free dental screening assessment

The opportunity to receive treatment from dental students under supervision of qualified clinicians

Insight into a university clinical environment and dental education

Please note:

This is an educational clinic, not a replacement for a general dentist

Appointments may be longer (2–3 hours) due to the teaching setting

Not all patients will be suitable for student treatment following screening

Students can register their interest via the application form QR code or link below.

TY Screening Appointment Information

This is a valuable opportunity for TY students to both benefit from dental care and gain exposure to healthcare education pathways.

Free RNLI Water Safety Webinar for Secondary Schools
2026-04-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-27 10:00 - 11:00 and 1 more date
Join the RNLI Water Safety team for a free 60-minute session on essential lifesaving skills to keep secondary school students safe, in and around, coastal and inland waters in the run up to Easter and Summer holidays.

How To Stay Safe and Have Fun Around Water!

Every year, the RNLI saves hundreds of lives, but many emergencies can be prevented with the right knowledge. Whether your students are swimmers, paddleboarders, or simply enjoy time by the water, this free webinar equips them with the tools to have fun, but stay safe.

Starting Wednesday 25th March, it runs every Wednesday and Thursday for 2 months, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and ending Thursday 28th May 2026, excluding the Easter holiday period.

Select your preferred date on tinyurl.com/teensafe2026 or www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-rnli-water-safety-webinar-for-secondaryschools-tickets-1983530526199 to receive your Microsoft Teams link. If you are having problems booking, or just wish to enquire about alternative dates and times for a webinar for your school, please contact Finn_Mullen@rnli.org.uk

What We Will Cover:

• Top Tips – how to swim, paddleboard and enjoy watersports safely.

• Float to Live – the five simple steps to stay afloat if you fall into the water

unexpectedly and survive Cold Water Shock

• Understand The Risks – rip currents, tides, offshore winds, and beach safety

flags.

• Calling for Help – who to call (999 or 112) and what information to give.

• Live Q&A with RNLI experts including serving lifeboat crew.

National Ploughing Championship
2026-09-15 08:00 - 2026-09-17 17:00
95th National Ploughing Championships to Return to Screggan, Tullamore in 2026

The National Ploughing Championships will once again take place in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, from September 15th to 17th, 2026, marking its second consecutive year at the popular venue.

WorldSkills Ireland- expected dates
2026-09-16 09:00 - 2026-09-18 17:00
WorldSkills Ireland – RDS Dublin

Worldskills Ireland is a partnership between enterprise, industry, education, training and government that raises the profile and recognition of skills and apprenticeships and prepares the talent of today for the careers of the future. Think again!

LEARN MORE

TY Adopt a Monument - Webinar for Post-Primary Teachers
2026-09-28 19:00 - 20:00
Register Here: http://ecdrumcondra.ie

National TY Show
2026-09-30 10:00 - 15:00 | The Curragh Racecourse, Curragh Racecourse, Co. Kildare, R56 RR67, Ireland., Ireland
We’re bringing together exhibitors from across Ireland, along with international participants, for another exciting TY Show. Join us at the Transition Year Show, taking place on Wednesday, 30th September 2026 at the Curragh Racecourse, Co. Kildare.

Teacher Information – TY Show 2026

Event: TY Show 2026 – Ireland’s National Transition Year EventDate: Wednesday, 30th September 2026Venue: The Curragh Racecourse, Co. Kildare

Why Bring Your Students?

This event is designed to support Transition Year programmes by giving students real exposure to future pathways in a highly engaging environment.

Students will have the opportunity to:

Explore career options across multiple industries

Discover new pathways including apprenticeships, college courses, and training programmes

Try new experiences through interactive exhibits

Shape their future with real-world insights

What’s at the Event?

Meet industry experts and organisations

Explore education and career opportunities

Get inspired through interactive experiences

Help students plan their next steps

Who Should Attend?

Transition Year Students

LCA & LCVP Students

Teachers, Guidance Counsellors & Parents

Key Message for Teachers

Don’t miss this opportunity to give your students a powerful, real-world learning experience that supports personal development, career exploration, and future decision-making.

Space Week 2026
2026-10-04 08:00 - 2026-10-10 17:00
About Space Week

Space Week is Ireland’s newest national STEM week, in parallel with World Space Week, taking place from the 4th to the 10th of October. It is a week where we will ask the people of Ireland to focus on:

Our Planet, Our Space, Our Time

Students, families, community groups and members of the public will come together with the space community, professional astrophysicists, the broader educational community, artists, hobby astronomers and space scientists to use the powers of creativity, critical thinking, science, technology, engineering and maths to focus on the wonders and realities of the Universe around us.

Future of Women in Aviation - Webinar
2026-10-06 10:00 - 11:00 | online event
Aviation Careers: Beyond the Flight Deck

Discover the exciting world of aviation careers and the many paths it can offer. Hear Sharon Forrester share her journey from the Irish Air Corps to CDB Aviation, then listen to a panel of industry professionals talk about the opportunities, experiences and career routes available across the aviation sector.

AvCon 2026
2026-10-08 09:00 - 16:00
AvCon 2026 isn’t just a career expo – it’s a day of discovery.Open to all secondary school and college students, AvCon brings aviation, aerospace, engineering and future careers to life for everyone – not just those who already think it’s for them.

Explore cool aircraft, get hands-on with interactive stands, hear real career and experience stories from industry professionals, and uncover pathways you may never have considered. All set in one of Ireland’s most iconic and inspiring locations – Casement Aerodrome, home of the Irish Air Corps.

Come curious. Leave inspired.

The Sky is NOT the Limit, It’s ONLY the Beginning!

Maths Week 2026
2026-10-10 08:00 - 2026-10-18 17:00
Maths Week Ireland is an all-island initiative promoting positive attitudes towards maths and highlighting the importance of maths in our lives since 2006. This annual festival is a collaborative partnership of organisations including all the universities, institutes of technology, professional bodies, visitor centres and more.

Maths Week has grown to attract participation from as many as 520,000 people annually across the island of Ireland.

https://www.mathsweek.ie/2025

Science Week 2026
2026-11-13 08:00 - 2026-11-20 17:00
Science Week delivers a programme for second level students and educators around many themes in STEM, encouraging an exploration of science, technology, engineering, and maths to spark young people’s passion for STEM, build their skills, and raise awareness of the vital role research, exploration and innovation play in shaping modern society. These are run in collaboration with ESERO Ireland, an education project of the European Space Agency (ESA) co-funded by Research Ireland.

Join ESERO Ireland for a special Science Week Careers Chat! We will be joined by Shanice Griffin who will be interviewing people working in space related jobs here in Ireland to find out about what they do, how they got there, and the interesting winding paths that can lead to opportunities to explore space!This is a livestreamed online event in collaboration with DreamSpace and ideal for second level students, particularly Transition Year and Senior Cycle.Registration is now open, see below!

ESERO Ireland is an education project of the European Space Agency (ESA) that is co-funded by Research Ireland. Their aim is to spark young people’s passion for STEM, build their skills, and empower them to pursue careers in space. ESERO also raise awareness of the vital role space research, exploration, and applications play in shaping modern society.
