Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU)

The national body for Irish Second-Level Students | 600+ Member Schools | Registered Charity No.20141868 | Media: [email protected] | @issu_president @ADIE_Gaeilge

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Are you passionate about student well-being? Step into a leadership role where you can make a real impact on students’ lives across the country!

Apply to become the next Welfare Officer (Oifigeach Leasa) with the ISSU!

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The ISSU is currently looking to fill two positions on the Monitoring & Advisory Committee (MAC)!

The MAC plays a key role in supporting and overseeing the work of ISSU’s elected structures, making sure everything aligns with our constitution, goals, and policies.

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The Minister for Education has been asked to consider introducing a mandatory three-week mandatory Gaeltacht course for every Leaving Certificate student studying Irish https://t.co/DY5rgsBZCQ

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Meet your Coiste Gnó!

Preston O Caoimh (He/Him) is the Uachtarán of the Coiste Gnó.

As Uachtarán, Preston leads the ISSU and acts as the main representative and spokesperson. He has overall responsibility for the organisation’s activities both internal and external.

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Meet your Coiste Gnó!

Jack McGinn (He/Him) is the Uachtarán-Oinigh of the Coiste Gnó.

Following his term as Uachtarán, Jack remains on the Coiste Gnó in an advisory role.

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Meet your Coiste Gnó!

David Morrissey (He/Him) is the Communications Officer (Oifigeach Cumarsáide) of the Coiste Gnó.

David is responsible for the publication of ISSU media in all forms.  He has the responsibility for keeping the ISSU website and social media up to date.

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Meet your Coiste Gnó!

Aoibhínn Doyle (She/Her) is the Runaí of the Coiste Gnó.

Aoibhínn is responsible for organising and recording meetings of the Coiste Gnó. Including preparing agendas, distributing minutes, and ensuring these are published and shared with relevant bodies.

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Kayleigh McNamara (She/Her) is the Disability Officer of the Coiste Gnó.

Kayleigh has overall responsibility for the promotion of accessibility for disabled students at second-level within member schools.

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Eoin Murphy (He/Him) is the Equality Officer (Oifigeach an Chomhionannais) of the Coiste Gnó

Eoin leads the defence and promotion of anti-discrimination within and on behalf of the ISSU. Eoin also implements equality Directive Mandates.

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Louisa Tyrrell is the International Officer (Oifigeach Idirásúinta) of the Coiste Gnó.

In their role, Louisa liaises with OBESSU (Organising Bureau of European School Student Unions) and SSUNI. They are also responsible for international students.

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Harrison Rossiter McGuire (He/Him) is the Regional Liaison & Support Officer (Oifigeach Tacaíochta & Ceangail Réigiúnach) of the Coiste Gnó.

Harrison has overall responsibility for the organisation and coordination of the Regional Officer Body (ROB).

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Rónán Ó hÍcí (He/Him) is the Oifigeach na Gaeilge of the Coiste Gnó.

Rónán is responsible for promoting the Irish language within ISSU.  He liaises with students from gaelcholáistí and is responsible for the implementation of ISSU’s Scéim Teanga.

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Alex Caffrey (He/Him) is the Education Officer (Oifigeach Oideachas) of the Coiste Gnó.

Alex is responsible for the promotion of the student's perspective in regards to the education they receive. The role is largely policy and representative based.

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Niamh McGrath (She/Her) is the Sustainability Officer (Oifigeach Inbhuanaitheachta) of the Coiste Gnó.

Niamh leads all action surrounding sustainability and climate justice within and on behalf of the ISSU.

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Billy Campbell (He/Him) is the Leas-Uachtarán of the Coiste Gnó.

In his role as Leas-Uachtarán, Billy focuses on the development and growth of the ISSU with an emphasis on internal policies, structures, membership and structuring of the organisation.

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Our panel today, chaired by Deirdre Matthews, includes Dalton Tattan, Jack McGinn, Arlene Foster, Andrea Feeney, and Dr Padraig Kirk

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Our Uachtarán Jack and Leas-Uachtarán Máirín attended the JMB Annual Conference in Killarney last weekend.

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D'hogair an Lár-Oifig lontrála (CAO) dátaí oifigiula na dairiscintí do chúrsaí 2025. Seo thíos achoimre ar na babhtaí tairisceana tábhachtacha!

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Yesterday, the CAO announced the official release dates for CAO course offers 2025! See dates below!

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Comhghairdeas lenár Coiste Gnó na nDaltai agus Coiste Monatóireachta & Comhairleach nua-thofa do
2024/25!

Go raibh maith agaibh go léir a rith, a vótáil agus a rinne Comhdháil Bhliantúil na bliana seo ina rath mór!