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TUI Head Office this week said goodbye to our friend and colleague Jane O’ Sullivan upon her retirement. A key member of the union’s Head Office team since 1999, Jane will be missed by all of us. We wish her the very best of luck for the adventures ahead!
December 4, 2025 at 12:08 PM
TUI Executive Committee members and staff standing in solidarity with the people of Palestine today ✊

Workers from across the island of Ireland are participating in an ICTU coordinated Workplace Day of Action
November 28, 2025 at 11:14 AM
TUI General Secretary Michael Gillespie is currently speaking at the Joint Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in relation to apprenticeships.
He was also interviewed on related issues this morning on Newstalk's Breakfast programme.
November 27, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Take a stand for Palestine! This Friday, 28th November tinyurl.com/5n6hfnk9
November 26, 2025 at 9:50 AM
TUI's online training schedule continues with Wednesday's hour-long session (5pm/26th Nov) on the following leave types: Bereavement Leave; Carer's Leave; Career Breaks; Job Sharing; Unpaid Leave; Marriage Leave; Force Majeure. Register at this link: tinyurl.com/yc37w7sr
November 25, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Vice President Laura Conheady, Past President David Waters, Associate Official Anthony Dowling and Executive Committee member Tomás McMahon at the Engineering Technology Teachers Association (ETTA) conference in Athenry
November 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
TUI welcomes new minister into education role and outlines issues that require urgent attention tinyurl.com/u4ysywx9
November 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM
TUI's online training schedule continues with Wednesday's hour-long session (5pm/19th Nov) on the following leave types: Parent’s; Adoptive; Parental; Compassionate and Unpaid for Medical Care Purposes. Register for the session at this link: tinyurl.com/yc37w7sr
November 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The TUI sends its deepest sympathies to all affected by the devastating road accident that claimed the young lives of Ó’ Fiaich College teacher Chloe McGee, Dundalk Institute of Technology student Chloe Hipson, Shay Duffy, Alan McCluskey and Dylan Commins.
November 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM
TUI's online training schedule continues with Wednesday's hour-long session (5pm/12th Nov) on everything to do with branches and branch officers. Register for the session at this link: tinyurl.com/yc37w7sr
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
TUI Vice President Laura Conheady presenting an award in memory of former TUI President Bernie Ruane at MIC Thurles to Ciara Brouder for Academic Excellence in Education E-Portfolio Ciara Brouder (Bachelor of Arts in Education, Gaeilge and Business Studies) at Friday’s award ceremony
November 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Associate Official Anthony Dowling, President Anthony Quinn & AGS John O'Reilly attended DCU Union Day on the St Patrick's Campus. #betterinaunion
October 29, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Union President Anthony Quinn this week presented the TUI-sponsored DCU Professional Master of Education (PME) student of the year award for 2025 to Cora McCann. Irene White, Assistant Professor in Education, is also pictured. Congratulations Cora!
October 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Ag ceiliúradh scoir i nGaelcholáiste Cheatharlach, Orlagh Ní Fhaoláin, Priomhoide Ghaelcholaiste Cheatharlach, Anne Mhic Raghnaill, (duine ar scor) Sharon Tennyson (duine ar scor), Jacqueline Sheil agus Caoimhe Ui Fhearaíl, Priomhoide Thánaisteach Ghaelcholáiste Cheatharlach
October 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Friday marked Liz Daly’s last day in TUI Head Office after a remarkable 43 years’ service.

Liz was a brilliant asset to the Union and a hugely popular friend and colleague who will be greatly missed around Head Office.

We wish her the very best as she commences her retirement!
October 20, 2025 at 8:53 AM
In welcoming a move which will make it easier for teachers who trained abroad to be recognised as qualified, TUI Gen Sec Michael Gillespie drew attention in an RTE Drivetime interview to returning second level Irish teachers being denied incremental credit for service abroad
October 17, 2025 at 9:26 AM
TUI representatives in Co. Donegal Branch at today’s TUI training day in Ballybofey, facilitated by the Branch Officers, Area Representative Siobhán McCullagh and Assistant General Secretary Joanne Irwin.
October 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Important! NCCA consultations for Tranche 3 and Tranche 4 Senior Cycle Subjects. Get involved with your subject consultations - make sure your voice is heard. tinyurl.com/3svbfk5n
October 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Associate Official Anthony Dowling, Area 9 Representative Hugh Murphy and Vice President Laura Conheady at the Techno Teachers National Conference in Limerick on Friday and Saturday.
October 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Winner of the new member draw Luke Sweeney from Co. Mayo
October 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Training day for TUI representatives today in Sligo for Co Mayo, Co Leitrim and Co Sligo branches with Area Reps Siobhan McCullagh and Jean Beswick and Assistant General Secretary Joanne Irwin
October 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Junior Cycle results 2025: TUI congratulates students and calls for increased resourcing for schools tinyurl.com/75y3t6rr
October 8, 2025 at 8:06 AM
In today's Irish Times, TUI member Anne-Marie Murphy calls for cut in pupil/teacher ratio, special needs supports and measures to tackle recruitment & retention crisis in #Budget2026. 3 teachers left her school last year due to unaffordable accommodation tinyurl.com/szrwr3m2
October 7, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Adult Educators and Tutors at Saturday's TUI Information Session on the Tutor conversion process in Tullamore. Thank to all those who attended.
September 29, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Sanctions now! National demonstration in solidarity with Palestine, Saturday, 4th October, assembling at the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin 1 at 12.30pm
September 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM