I was delighted to virtually attend and speak at the Ellme2022 International Conference “Future Challenges in Early Language Learning and Multilingual Education” #ELLME2022 last month. Lots of interesting speakers and talks ✨

Congratulations to all the awardees of the 2022 Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarships and Postdoctoral Fellowships! €27 million in funding to support the next generation of researchers. #LoveIrishResearch bit.ly/3M9EpSF

Delighted and feeling very grateful to be one of the We are now Research Ireland awardees this year as I continue on my research journey! Huge thanks to my supervisors Bozena Dubiel, @AidenCarthy, Ruth Harris and referee niamhfortune for all their help and support ✨

Really enjoyed our workshop this afternoon, The “State of Play” in Senior Primary Classrooms – Symbolic Play as a Tool for Developing Language & Literacy. Thanks to all the participants for their brilliant engagement!✨Froebel Department niamhfortune Aoife Merrins-Gallagher

Summer recap - In July I attended Summer Schools - University of Groningen “Heritage, Identity and Inclusivity” Summer School in Leeuwarden. It was such a positive and informative week of learning, meeting, collaborating, chatting with wonderful people and presenting my research ✨

I was delighted to represent MotherTonguesIreland at the CDI Showcase and Community Gathering : Empowering Dublin 24 yesterday morning! It was great to hear all the speakers, ongoing initiatives and chat to everyone ✨

Last month our team took part in the LTTA for the #ErasmusPlus Project BABO. Its mission is to empower #multilingual #education for early childhood in #Europe. Read more here 👇️ mothertongues.ie/2023/11/22/bab… Baby Erasmus UEx

Delighted to feature on the Early Childhood Ireland podcast, in the episode I talk about my research and valuing multilingualism in the classroom ✨

VOLUNTEERS WANTED! 🌍 Are you a language lover? Are you interested in the arts? We are waiting for you! 📆February 17th 📍@ruared Civic Theatre Tallaght #Tallaght Library 👉 To learn more and apply, visit this link: mothertonguesfestival.com/volunteer/ #VolunteerOpportunity #MTFest24 @SDCClibraries

Get ready for the big reveal! This Friday, January 19th, at 12 noon, we're unwrapping the Mother Tongues Festival 2024 programme! Save the date and be the first to explore a world of language, culture and creativity! mothertonguesfestival.com #MTFest24 The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon SDCC Arts Office

This Friday and Saturday, get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of #MTFest24! Join us in an adventure across 4 continents, an unforgettable celebration of languages through the arts The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon SDCC Arts Office @‌ruared @‌civictheatre Languages Connect #RTESupportingTheArts

Tá MotherTonguesIreland ag tabhairt faoi staidéar ar an ilteangachas i measc leanaí óga. Má tá cónaí ort i bPoblacht na hÉireann nó i dTuaisceart Éireann agus má tá leanbh agat atá idir 0 agus 3 bliana d’aois, is féidir tabhairt faoin suirbhé ag bit.ly/bilingualirela…

.MotherTonguesIreland are launching a national survey on multilingualism among young children. If you live in the Republic of Ireland or in Northern Ireland and if you have a child between 0 and 3 years of age, they want to hear from you! Survey: bit.ly/bilingualirela…

Join us as a volunteer for two family events on June 14th in South Dublin! It's a great opportunity to make a difference in your community & gain valuable experience in a fun and engaging environment. Click on the link below to find out more and apply! 👇 forms.gle/V1szLEbuwdWVp3…

So looking forward to this today, come and say hello to us ✨