Podcast appearances and mentions of john walshe

Cheers and jeers would have rung out in many Irish houses today as the first rounds of university offers from the CAO went out.But, for some university courses, students will be allocated random spots due to a high number of applicants.Why is this the case, and are inflated grades to blame here?Kieran is joined by John Walshe, Former Advisor to Education Minister Ruairi Quinn, to discuss.

Leaving Certificate results will be available from Friday morning, with first round CAO offers out next Wednesday.To discuss grade inflation and Leaving Cert reform, Kieran was joined by Eric Nelligan, Assistant Principal at St Munchins College Limerick and Aontú spokesperson on education alongside John Walshe, Former Advisor to Education Minister Ruairi Quinn...

The CAO offers are out and this second episode of the Going to College podcast series is looking at what’s gone up, what’s gone down, and the overall effect that the calculated grades had on the points for this year’s college courses. Joining Sinead Ryan were Guidance Counsellor, Aoife Walsh, the Irish Independent’s Education columnist, John Walshe, and QQI’s Awards and Certification Manager, Colette Harrison to discuss the overall trends as well as outlining what your options are if you didn't get what you were hoping for. John Walsh detailed the main courses that have seen increases, including six courses that now require more than 600 points, up from the one course last year. “However, it is important to remember,” he tells Sinead. “Of those who got their level 8 offers, four out of five got their top three choices.” “Everyone is still reeling from the large increases in some quarters so pause and take your time – you have until Wednesday to make a decision,” advises Aoife Walsh. “Make sure you’re accepting something you really want.” Even if you didn’t get offered a place on the course you were hoping for, there are still other options available. “There are lots of routes to where you want to go even if you didn’t get the points,” Colette explains. “What else is around the corner? There are many routes to get to your goal in the end.” Parents & Students Helpline As the Leaving Cert results are released on Monday, the annual National Parents Council Helpline 1800 265 165 will be open to offer advice and support to students and parents. It will be staffed by members of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors, who will provide a one-to-one service to callers. The helpline, which will run until Wednesday 16th September, is sponsored by the Department of Education and the Irish Independent/Independent.ie and is supported by Susi and the GAA. Going to College is a four-part podcast series, presented by Sinead Ryan, that will help you prepare for some nerve-wracking - and exciting - weeks ahead. From the Leaving Cert results to CAO offers and then going to college in a time of Covid, it’s stressful and life-changing, but this series will help with practical advice, tips and insights from experts in the area. Don’t forget to listen and subscribe to the entire series on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Independent.ie. The Going to College series is in association with QQI.

Education journalist John Walshe on proposals to review the entire Leaving Cert system

Going to College is a four-part series helping you to prepare for some nerve-wracking - and exciting - weeks ahead, presented by Síona Cahill, former USI President. The CAO Round 1 offers are out and to find out what courses are up, what ones are down, and what your options are if you didn't get what you were hoping for, Síona is joined by John Walshe, education columnist with the Irish Independent, Colette Harrison, QQI Manager of Awards and Certification, and guidance counsellor, Betty McLaughlin. Don't forget, you have a week, until Fri 23rd Aug to make your final course decision so don't rush into it and take your time weighing up what to do. For more episodes and information, go to Independent.ie/podcasts. The Going to College series is in association with QQI.

Andrea is joined by a panel of experts to discuss a few issues related to Irish universities and the third-level sector. Associate Professor Maria Meehan from the UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics. John Walshe, education journalist and former advisor to Ruairi Quinn when he was Education Minister Padraig Walsh CEO QQI; Quality and Qualifications Ireland - promoting quality and accountability in education and training in Ireland.

48 mins: Andrea Gilligan is joined by Carl O'Brien, John Walshe, Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain and Tony Donohoe.

Presented and produced by Seán Delaney. On this week's programme I bring you the second part of my interview with John Walshe who after spending 4 decades as an education journalist was appointed special adviser to education and skills minister Ruairí Quinn. He wrote about this experience in An Education: How an outsider became an insider - and learned what really goes on in Irish government.

Presented and produced by Seán Delaney. On this week's programme I speak to John Walshe who spent many years as education editor for the Irish Independent and was also special adviser to Ruairí Quinn when he was minister for education and skills. He authored a book about his experience as special adviser titled An Education: How an outsider became an insider - and learned what really goes on in Irish government.

In this documentary - ninety year old John Walshe of Doneraile who was born in 1877- talks about William Burke, Canon Sheehan and Charles Stewart Parnell. (Originally broadcast 1967)