Martin Flynn

UCC PLUS Programme Manager, UCC. Passionate about widening access & tackling educational inequality. Ever believing Waterford hurling fan.

[Waterford GAA @WaterfordGAA]

JJ Kavanagh & Sons Waterford GAA Junior C Hurling County Final
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[Robert @Eintrachtrob]

On LC reform the Minister for Education says it's "student led". I have 46 taking LC Chemistry in fifth year. The vast majority don't want a 40% project and would prefer a final exam only.

Students, parents and teachers do not support LC reform. That's the reality.

[Peter Lydon @peter_lydon]

The @NCCAie has now published the new Leaving Certificate Specification for Geography.

It is concerning that the final draft was never circulated to the Development Group for final checks before being sent to the Senior Cycle Board for approval.

As a result, the Specification sent to the Senior Cycle Board contained a number of factual and geographical errors. These are not matters of interpretation or preference, but clear inaccuracies that undermine the credibility of the document.

When these errors were pointed out to NCCA personnel, they did not engage to correct the errors. In fact, their response was to dismiss the concerns rather than address them.

The NCCA Council approved the Specification but it is not clear whether they knew of the issues with the Specification. The Specification is not the full consensus of the Development Group.

The Minister, or her office, failed even to reply to a request to stay publication until the errors were corrected.

These errors are not trivial. 5 marks can determine whether a student achieves a H1 or a H2. Mistakes in the Specification sow confusion, create doubt with regard to examinations, and undermine student effort. They impact directly on student learning, and attainment.

And Geography is not unique. There are multiple errors across the new Specifications for the Sciences, Business, and others.

Having worked within the Subject Development process, I am left with a profound disappointment and the distinct feeling that the NCCA is not fit for purpose. The development process was rushed to meet calendar deadlines in advance of the summer break.

When the futures of young people are at stake, accuracy and care are not optional.

#edchatie
@IrishSciTeach
@bstaireland
@HMcEntee
@Education_Ire

[Martin Flynn @deisemartin]

@ConorCounihan

[Waterford GAA @WaterfordGAA]

Electric Ireland has also announced this year’s Electric Ireland Minor Star Hurling Player of the Year:
Waterford’s Cormac Spain.
Cormac was instrumental in the Déise's impressive campaign delivering several outstanding scoring performances, most notably his remarkable 11-point contribution in the All-Ireland final against Clare, despite playing through injury. @ElectricIreland @ballygunnerHc

[Martin Flynn @deisemartin]

@ballsdotie @harveynormanIE @DerekLY93423678

[Balls.ie @ballsdotie]

🚨WIN🚨

We’re giving away two pairs of tickets to the All-Ireland Hurling Final this Sunday, thanks to @harveynormanIE , the Official Stats Partner for the GAA.

To be in with a chance to win, like & repost this post, make sure you're following @ballsdotie and @harveynormanIE and tag a friend in the comments below!

[Eoin Ryan @eoinryan101]

Divided loyalties for some families in Croke Park today! Not long now until Cork and Dublin get going in the All-Ireland SHC semi-final
📺 @rte2 and @rteplayer
📻 Saturday Sport
📱 Live updates: https://t.co/Ao39VyCjOJ
#GAA

[Waterford GAA @WaterfordGAA]

All Ireland Minor Champions 🏆

[WLR @wlrfm]

ALL IRELAND FINAL HERE WE COME!!!! Waterford 2-21 Kilkenny 2-18 🔵⚪️⚪️🔵

[Jordan Norris @jordannorris98]

One of the best nights ever supporting Waterford, the roof lifted off Wexford Park at full time. Sensational heart from 1 to 15. Fully deserved. An incredibly resilient, talented team that play the type of hurling I’ve always associated with this county. https://t.co/wxX6sb5hnn

[Waterford GAA @WaterfordGAA]

Electric Ireland All Ireland Minor Hurling Championship Semi-Final

🥎Waterford v Kilkenny
🗓️Saturday 14th June @ 7:35PM
🏟️Chadwicks Wexford Park

Tickets: https://t.co/EDJxkOch2c

[Martin Flynn @deisemartin]

@TimmyMallett They are fairy doors - so they can come and go into our world as they want.

[Simply Suits @SimplySuits]

NO TROPHIES ARE HANDED OUT IN MAY

@OfficialCorkGAA hurlers will rise again.

We have a pair of stand tickets for one lucky winner.

Comment “ Simply Suits “ and retweet this post.

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[Martin Flynn @deisemartin]

@SimplySuits @OfficialCorkGAA Simply Suits

[Martin Flynn @deisemartin]

Simply Suits

[Simply Suits @SimplySuits]

We have a pair of stand tickets to giveaway for @OfficialCorkGAA v @LimerickCLG this coming Sunday.
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[Séamie Ó Chaoimh @seamieochaoimh]

Think I'm right in saying the last time Waterford beat the reigning All-Ireland hurling champions in the championship was the 2002 Munster final against Tipperary in PuC, when Peter Queally played his heart out at midfield. Stirring win by his team over Clare in Walsh Park today.

[Waterford GAA @WaterfordGAA]

Munster Senior Hurling Championship Round 2 from Walsh Park, Waterford
#SuirEngineering

https://t.co/i4ATqktGAc

Full time
Waterford: 2-23(29)
Clare: 0-21(21)

[Waterford GAA @WaterfordGAA]

Munster Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

🗓️Sunday 27th April @ 2PM
🏟️Walsh Park, Waterford
🥎 Waterford v Clare

[Access UCC @Access_UCC]

Access UCC was delighted to host Cork Access Network partners & stakeholders to the Aula Max for a breakfast meeting showcasing innovative approaches to promoting access to the workplace. Marking the last day of the Cork @learning_fest and a really positive message of inclusion