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[MB @mirannbob]

My 3 lads….Lovely photo thanks @hsclonmelcbs

[High School Clonmel- an Edmund Rice School @hsclonmelcbs]

Our Rugby brothers who played for school teams this year:
Matthew & David Ryan, Alex & Jake Byrne, Tom, Jack & Tony O'Brien 🏉🔴⚫️ #Rugbyfamily

[Sam Rose @samwhoo]

This might be the most beautiful thing I've read in my life. What a privilege to be alive in 2026.

https://t.co/07BtpKswBu

[MB @mirannbob]

@VirginMediaIE @VodafoneIreland Rang again after a few minutes talking to chatbot who only offers broadband or WiFi as options, why not out of contract option so when finally got out through was 20 in queue…don’t want to leave virgin but see no option. To stay, fifth time ringing 1908

[MB @mirannbob]

@VirginMediaIE So I rang @VirginMediaIE , no loyalty my current fee is €65 per month for 1gb so the discount I was offered was €40 for 6months and then €80 euro …so paying €780 Per annum now, discount is €720 per annum and for same 1gb with @VodafoneIreland it costs €450 per annum…

[Elora khatun @elora_khatun]

Best YouTube Channels to learn AI in 2026:

1. AI Explained
👉 https://t.co/6TheJp3koA…

2. Andrej Karpathy
👉 https://t.co/lrlILFB6to…

3. Cole Medin
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4. DeepLearningAI
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5. Futurepedia
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6. Matthew Berman
👉 https://t.co/hq1DD84URD…

7. Skill Leap AI
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8. Tech With Tim
👉 https://t.co/D2HWEsHcJl…

9. Tina Huang
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10. Two Minute Papers
👉 https://t.co/S3V0sKiyIu…

Follow me @elora_khatun for more AI IDEA.

[Vikas Singh @vikas_ai_]

Learn AI for free directly from top companies.

1 - Anthropic:
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4 - NVIDIA:
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5 - Microsoft:
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6 - OpenAI:
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7 - IBM:
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8 - AWS:
https://t.co/mUS1ZbUQ9o

9 - https://t.co/NJManUGK54:
https://t.co/wNWf26UwPA

10 - Hugging Face:
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👇Comment "AI" for more free resources.

Repost so others can benefit.

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[Michael Ruane @LcBizconomics]

#Ad #Fógra
#LCBusiness    #GillEducation

To be on the safe side, I am putting #Ad on this post!

It is that time of year when you might be considering a textbook, handbook and digital resources for the #LCBusiness course.

First of all - you can access the full flipbook and exam handbook of #BusinessAlive  here without a login if you want to try them out -
https://t.co/zusZA5uekr

So here is the pitch:

The layout of the book follows the layout of the specification EXACTLY - with both the LHS and RHS of the table of learning addressed.

The relevant section of the table of learning from the specification is at the START of each chapter, including the LHS and RHS (see 1st image below for an example)

The package includes:

*📸 1200+ colourful images

*🎥 80+ YouTube Video suggestions

🎙7 "Guaranteed Irish" podcast suggestions

📔18 Mindmap templates (one per chapter - see image below for the TARGET MARKET mindmap that might help with revision for summer test)

🔍18 investigative folder 
suggestions - one per chapter

🔎 18 investigative folder 
challenges - one per chapter

📺 18 BUSINESS IN THE MEDIA items (e.g. news articles, video clips, podcasts) with questions based on the Unifying Strand and other LOs

💡18 self-correcting quizzes - one per chapter on Gill Classroom

🖥 18 powerpoints - each chapter has been summarised into a chapter powerpoint.

🔎Unifying Strand has been incorporated into every chapter AND there is also a full separate chapter on the Unifying Strand dealing with each of its 20 LOs (pg. 495 +).

📉 A framework for the AAC is provided in the Exam Handbook (see image) - pg. 125 -155.
You could try this out with current fifth years.

🎞 Media suggestion activities - too many to count!

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Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or want more information or access to resources.

Thank you
Michael

[Jvnior @Jvnior]

Israel ARRESTED this 13 year old Palestinian girl.

According to the law just passed, she could now be executed “legally” in the prison.

Please don’t let them kill her. Repost this.

[Michael Ruane @LcBizconomics]

#LCBusiness
This RTÉ item (linked below) about 'Brewdog' tracks the rise and fall of the business. There are many links here with the LC Business course.

A LC, TY or JC student could select a business that interests them that lost market share or went out of business altogether.
They could track its rise and fall by searching for media items like this one and summarising key points or by simply drawing out a timeline.

See screenshots below for some INVESTIGATIVE FOLDER challenges and ideas taken from page 286 +302 of Business Alive.

Some specific examples of huge firms that are no longer with us are given in the images on pg. 272 - the screenshot is also attached.

RTE news : Bad Dog: The spectacular collapse of a craft beer giant

https://t.co/V8Am1QNpMm

[Michael Ruane @LcBizconomics]

The addictive nature of Tik Tok is in the news today.

Tik Tok operates an "advertising supported business model"....see the LHS of the table of learning under "Business Planning"

An edited version of this RTÉ Brainstorm item with questions based on the Unifying Strand is on page 186 of Business Alive.
https://t.co/9KVmCQBvER

The class activity in the image is on page 230 and might lead to students reflecting on the amount of time they spend on social media.
#LCBusiness

[Michael Ruane @LcBizconomics]

Self-Service Terminals and Behavioural Science.

The first few paragraphs of this item might be useful for the project for some students who might be be researching self- service terminals replacing employees.

https://t.co/dK1KXHT9OD

Customers spend more at a terminal than at a till, according to this BBC item. However, the relevant statistic comes from a firm that sells the technology so the source needs to be checked for accuracy credibility and reliability (see the Unifying Strand for the relevant LO)

Here is a really good video that analyses the way items are presented at McDonald's self service terminals...it is eye opening!! (Note that there are adverts built into this video for watches!)
https://t.co/JCAppecJYx

Here is the cigarette advert that is referred to in the BBC item.
https://t.co/5KBKobaprx
The cigarette advertisement can be used in Economics in relation to market failure and the need for regulation.

[The Figen @TheFigen_]

That’s so sweet of them both.
More of this in the world please.

[Susan Swartz @beadmomsw]

@onchainmonk Watch “The Internet’s Own Boy—The Story of Aaron Swartz” for free on YouTube:

https://t.co/8QoXq91NQW

[Michael Ruane @LcBizconomics]

#LCBusiness

The Mercosor trading bloc is in the news today.

The relevant LO is in the screenshot along with a brief description and a YouTube video clip suggestion.

[Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed. @colmhuirecoed]

✨ Get ready! These fabulous 5th year girls are bringing tasty açaí bowls to this Thursday’s @colmhuirecoed Christmas Market in The Dome! 🎄✨

🕒 Market is open to everyone from 9:30am–12:30pm
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎁

@TipperaryETB @TippFM @thurles_ie @NenaghGuardian

[Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed. @colmhuirecoed]

Only 5 sleeps until the @colmhuirecoed Christmas Market! 🎄✨
Join us Thurs. Dec 11th - 9:30–12:30 in The Dome for music, magic & student businesses - including Frosty Bites! 🍪❄️
💙 10% of profits go to Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland.
See you there!🎅✨ @TipperaryETB @thurles_ie

[Michael Ruane @LcBizconomics]

RTE news : 'Cash is here to stay': why cash is king in emergency planning

https://t.co/HmMwEl8u7Z

[Shane Corr ☘️ @Default69202648]

Never forget Vicky Phelan, three years departed today. A modern Irish hero who refused to sign a non-disclosure agreement, ensuring that the Cervical Check scandal became public.

May she rest in peace

[RTÉ News @rtenews]

A young man stole a Bus Éireann vehicle in Co Donegal and drove it to Dublin after being told another bus was full
https://t.co/uzKRPpdztf

[Michael Ruane @LcBizconomics]

#LCBusiness #LCEconomics
The tracker mortgage scandal is in the news thanks to the documentary RTE are showing this week.

This short video clip from a few years ago gives a good summary/overview of the scandal.
https://t.co/LlsqxyOUKl

The scandal is relevant to both subjects in relation ro the role of the Cental Bank of Ireland.

In relation to LC Business it is also relevant to the following LO:
"Investigative how the financial services industry is regulated and discuss the potential consequences of under-regulation"
(LO 4.2.6)

The different types of mortgages are described on page 438 of Business Alive.

[Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed. @colmhuirecoed]

‼️IMPORTANT REMINDER - the closing date for the receipt of Application Forms for First Year 2026/2027 in @colmhuirecoed is this FRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER.
☎️Office on 0504-21734.

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