Where Italy meets Galway: Pupils and Teachers Learn from School Exchanges

Erasmus+ School Exchange Partnerships help Irish schools expand their international outlook, improve language learning through real life experience, learn new methods, visit eTwinning partners and more. Karen Naughton teaches at Scoil Shéamais...
6 Steps to our Erasmus+ Youth Exchange

James Bilson is Coordinator of YMCA’s STEP programme in Cobh, Co.Cork. James works with young people aged 17-25, from disadvantaged backgrounds, who have no second-level education, are unemployed or are early school leavers. In this post, James...
2017 European Day of Languages Winners visit Le Monde

In 2017 Léargas held a school competition to celebrate the European Day of Languages on 26 September. 'My Dream Job in...' was held in collaboration with Euroguidance Ireland from the National Centre for Guidance in Education. We invited...
Galway Teachers Develop their SEN Skills with Erasmus+

Have you ever wondered about using Erasmus+ for professional development? School staff at any level from pre-school to secondary can travel to other European countries for training courses specific to their needs. The School Education Gateway is...
The benefits of European volunteering

Jason Flynn is a Volunteer Coordinator at Depaul Ireland, where he manages and continually improves their volunteer programme. Jason has responsibility for recruiting, training and supporting full and part-time volunteers and students and...
The European Pillar of Social Rights: What it Means for Education and Erasmus+

The European Pillar of Social Rights states a commitment to building a fair and more social Europe, and sets out key principles for social policy across member states. Denise Shannon from our Client Services team reflects on the European Pillar...
Interested in attending an eTwinning event but not sure what to expect?

Úna O' Driscoll is a Primary School Teacher in Limerick City, she also lectures in IT and Mathematics at Mary Immaculate College and is the regional manager for Lego Education Summer Camps in Limerick and Clare. In April 2018, Úna attended her...
Anti-Bias Methods and Tools in Adult Education

Kathleen Grimes is an Irish adult educator. As part of her role as Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) Coordinator and tutor in Templemore College of Further Education, Kathleen participated in Erasmus+ Staff Mobility. In this blog Kathleen...
Blue's not just a Colour; Erasmus+ is not just a Programme!

To celebrate Europe Day on Wednesday 9 May, Petar Dukic traces the development of his understanding of the roots and role of Erasmus+ in Europe. Petar gained a Master's degree in Sociology and European Studies in his native Croatia, and then...
International Youth Work and the Quality Bonus

In March 2018, Léargas funded a small team of delegates to attend a SALTO Conference called 'The Quality Bonus' held in Mainz, Germany. The conference brought together stakeholders in youth worker education and training to further contribute to...
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