ComMUniversity 2026

ComMUniversity 2026

Our ever-popular ComMUniversity programme returns in February 2026!

This is a wonderful opportunity if you are between jobs or considering a change in career. It gives you the opportunity to experience 3rd level education for FREE. The aim of ComMUniversity is to provide an opportunity for further education to those who may not have had this opportunity before now. ComMUniversities introduces you to interesting, third-level subjects through weekly, informal discussion. In association with Maynooth University,
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Families, College, Library & Northside Partnership Celebrate Storytime Graduation

Families, College, Library & Northside Partnership Celebrate Storytime Graduation

Preparing for Life’s Early Years Education team recently joined 40 families, Marino College of Education and Coolock Library to celebrate the Storytime Graduation.

Storytime is a wonderful collaboration between Preparing for Life Early Years Education (part of Northside Partnership), Marino Institute of Education, and Dublin City Libraries which encourages parents / caregivers to read more books together at home. It is primarily geared towards pre-school children along with junior and senior infant classes.

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Preparing For Life Early Years’ Storytime on Near FM

Preparing For Life Early Years’ Storytime on Near FM

Stacy Hevey, Early Years Mentor & Programme Officer with Preparing for Life Early Years Education team, spoke to Donie Tarrant on Near FM about Storytime, a programme that encourages families to read more books with their children. Storytime is a collaboration between Preparing for Life Early Years Education, Marino Institute of Education and Coolock Library. Reading and talking about books together encourages the child’s development and supports the relationship between child and caregiver. The programme runs twice a year with local Early Years Services and primary schools who recruit 60 families.
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