Colm O'Reilly

Director @ctyi. President ECHA. Treasurer ETSN. Have spent most of my life @dcu. Very fond of Newfoundland dogs.

[Colm O'Reilly @Colmdcu]

Currently supervising a PhD student looking at high ability students with autism here @CTYI but parents saying that there is no support for these students at school. @DCU

Percentage of children diagnosed with autism rises threefold in less than a decade https://t.co/tMBej5kRuK

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What a great day @DCU. Such a great showcase for research and thrilled that @SpillzHinch PhD student @MegTheZoologist emerged as the winner. Such a brilliant advocate for what we do @CTYI. Well done Meg

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A great week showcasing a new @ctyi programme @DCU. We had a number of female students and kids from DEIS schools taking advanced Maths and Chemistry classes funded by Purposeful Ventures. The future is bright @OrlaDunne10 @SpillzHinch @hazel_skinner

[Colm O'Reilly @Colmdcu]

@bsedmrkn You are more than welcome. Good luck with the research and stay in touch

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Happy to promote this interesting piece of research

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@hegartyjim @DCU @CTYI Thanks so much Jim. It’s a privilege to work here

[Colm O'Reilly @Colmdcu]

Delighted to be back @DCU for our new term @CTYI. Over 1,000 students starting classes around the country today. Great excitement on campus.

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@SpillzHinch Fantastic Leeanne and Ruairi! Congratulations

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Thrilled to see former @CTYI student and current staff member Dr Lisa McNamee win this award. She was the recently the recipient of our alumni of the year in the summer @DCU. Such a multitalented and lovely person.

[Colm O'Reilly @Colmdcu]

@lisa_mcnamee @Entirl Fantastic news and well deserved Lisa. Congratulations

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@Eavanmac @DCU @JoeOHaraDCU Great to see you Niamh. Thanks for the help and for the psychologist’s insight that myself and Joe sadly lack.

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Delighted to give a presentation today @tcddublin to the teachers of the future. Great to share my thoughts about the diversity within @CTYI gifted students. Showcased some brilliant research in this field conducted @DCU

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Great to see this article in today's @IrishTimes. An important area @ctyi that is often overlooked in gifted education. Well done Dylan and Malachy. @DCU

‘In school people are scared to be a bit strange’: Gifted students on life in mainstream schools https://t.co/QAM5Scbk2S

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We are back! First day of @ctyi primary school classes @DCU this term. Over 1,000 students and some very interesting courses. Oh and the parents have to listen to me! I think the kids are getting a better deal.

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@Eavanmac @TheWindingStair Always great to hang out with you @Eavanmac! So many vegetables to choose from!

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@SpillzHinch @R2B2_13 @DCU Fantastic story Leeanne and Ruairi. We are all rooting for the three of you.

[Colm O'Reilly @Colmdcu]

It would be great if someone could help our wonderful PhD student @MegTheZoologist

[Megan Griffiths (She/Her) @MegTheZoologist]

IRISH JUNIOR CYCLE SCIENCE TEACHERS ‼️

As part of my PhD I am looking to collect information on the experiences of junior cycle science teachers with accommodating high ability students!!

Survey link: https://t.co/RqPq8Y3BDg

#edchatie #scienceteachers

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@MGMolony @DCU @DCU_SoC @uniofgalway @myIADT @yesthewholebook @DCUSchoolofEng @Music_DCU Great news Martin. Good things come to those who wait!

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Honoured to give a keynote address @Echa2024 in Thessaloniki. Great to talk about 30 years of work @ctyi and our pathways forward @DCU

[Colm O'Reilly @Colmdcu]

@niamh_kerslake Well done Niamh on doing such a great job