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Gilson for the 21st Century: Learning from our Heritage

Posted on June 27, 2020 by laurencegilsonoldcastle

The Gilson School was once a learning hub for students from the hinterland of Oldcastle. They came from Cavan, Westmeath and all over North Meath to study at the Gilson Endowed School – a school created to provide access to … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 24, 2014 by laurencegilsonoldcastle

1. Marie Finn, Philomena Donnelly & Joan Keating speakers on ‘Thinking Time’. Also thanks to Margaret Sorohan who chaired the session. 2. Pupils from St Ciaran’s Community School, Kells & Ballinamore Community School, Leitrim talking about ‘Class Swap’. This session … Continue reading →

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Learning from the world around us!

Posted on May 23, 2014 by laurencegilsonoldcastle

Below is the presentation given by Aidan Walsh at this year’s Summer School in the session ‘Everything’s an Educator’. There are some brilliant sources/resources here for anyone who is interested in archaeology and what we can learn from it about … Continue reading →

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Gilson Summer School Programme 2014

Posted on May 9, 2014 by laurencegilsonoldcastle
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Declan Coyle, ‘The Green Platform’ Keynote Speaker, 2014

Posted on February 14, 2014 by laurencegilsonoldcastle

  We are delighted to announce that Declan Coyle will be the keynote speaker at the 2014 Gilson Summer School. He is one of Ireland’s most internationally experienced leadership training and development consultants. He is also much sought after as … Continue reading →

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