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Why fees for Ireland’s most prestigious private schools are on the rise
Leaders in the fee-charging sector defend their right to exist as they face increased exclusion from the public purse
The hidden costs of private schools go well beyond basic fees
Private schools are more popular than ever, but the cost goes well beyond basic fees
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Private schools in Ireland: What do they charge and how much have their fees risen?
Irish Times survey finds most of the 50 private schools increased fees by between 5 and 15 per cent this year
Private schools increase fees amid ‘exclusion’ from State funding
Fee-charging sector seeks access to emergency funding for higher energy bills
How the pandemic helped Eva Pau turn her family’s Asia Market business into an online triumph
Website went from offering 350 items to more than 4,000 products that can be delivered anywhere in Ireland
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From camping holidays abroad to weddings, parties, J-1s and gigs, there's a summer of fun ahead
Are the days of single-sex schools numbered?
Some principals are fighting back against proposals to end ‘outdated’ all-boys and all-girls schools within 15 years
‘The need for a single-sex school isn’t there’: All-girls school in south Dublin to admit boys
Rathdown School in Glenageary to begin move to co-education later this year
Inside the battle to ‘save’ private schools as funding is questioned
Principals, fearing an end to State subsidies for the sector, plan a rear-guard action
Private schools say fees would double if State funding is withdrawn for sector
SF pledge to remove €111m subsidy sparks alarm among fee-charging schools
Call to end ‘outdated’ single-sex schools within 10-15 years
Move needed to tackle gender inequality and ‘toxic masculinity’, Labour says
‘Best thing we’ve ever done’: The boys-only secondary school that turned co-ed
Gender-based violence sparks debate on whether single-sex schools are healthy
Record donations to Dublin ‘Black Santa’ Christmas appeal at Christmas
All monies raised go direct to city charities, including those dealing with homelessness
1916 medal of ‘doctor and belligerent’ Kathleen Lynn for sale
Dr Lynn’s 1916 Rising Service Medal for sale with €20k-€30k estimate
Covid-19: Schools report ‘huge’ pupil absences as they reopen after Christmas
Principals say many families are self-isolating or fearful of returning to class
Teachers’ unions await public health advice on return to school
South Dublin principal warns many schools may not be able to reopen due to Covid issues
Private schools say exclusion from State grants is ‘discriminatory’
Representative body for fee-charging sector seeks independent review of funding model
To fee or not to fee: Has Covid sparked a private school revival?
Enrolments (and fees) are up, but fee-charging schools say they need more State support
Annual Black Santa appeal launched in Dublin
The popular annual fundraiser has generated more than €700k for charities
Untapped potential in Milltown redbrick for €390,000
End-of-terrace house offers room to improve both inside and out
Máire Mhac an tSaoi obituary: acclaimed poet, critic and diplomat
An ‘enabling force’ for later Irish language women writers
New coaches give Old Alexandra an edge for Catholic Institute clash
Ex-Institute player Cregan recently joined Alexandra as joint coach alongside McKean
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Women’s hockey team
Katie Mullan will captain the 2018 World Cup silver medallists in Tokyo
Elegant Dartry Victorian on quiet acre for €6.45m
Dublin 6 period home with mews, surrounded by gardens, designed for entertaining
Victorian villa will test the Ranelagh market at €1.295m
Restored and extended Beechwood Avenue three-bed has clever touches and extra light
Rise of private primary schools: ‘Children are in charge of their learning’
Smaller classes and ‘wrap-around’ childcare comes at a cost: about €3,000-€11,000 a year
Ireland to take on Olympic gold medallists Britain in Belfast
Three-match series to take place at Queen’s University as Olympic preparations ramp up
The exceptionalism of daughters of the Irish clergymen
Daughters were expected to earn their own living. Education was a priority
State funds and private schools: ‘We’re social enterprises, not money-making operations’
Anger among fee-charging sector over limited access to Covid -19 support funds
Private schools receive €100m in public funding
Enrolments in fee-charging schools rise to highest numbers on record
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