Deirdre Raftery

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From arts and media to politics and law, it’s the graduates of all-girls Catholic schools who are blazing a trail for independent women. Photograph: Marvin Recinos/ AFP/ Getty
How nuns schooled today’s torch-bearers of feminism

The convent school prefect is having a moment. From arts and media to politics and law, it’s the graduates of all-girls Catholic schools who are blazi(...)

Feeder schools and how to choose the right school for your child

Every parent wants the best for their child, which is why choosing a post-primary school, where they will spend the bulk of their time as teenagers, (...)

How do you choose a school?

Yet again, The Irish Times Feeder Schools Lists are out, and yet again, they will be snapped up by Irish parents thirsty for information – any informa(...)

Choosing a secondary school: Do your homework first

Choosing a secondary school for your child can be surprisingly complicated. A community school or a vocational school? Is mixed better than single sex(...)