Artificial Intelligence
This month we will look at AI (Artificial Intelligence) – Embrace the cool tech, but also ask the tough questions and equip yourself with knowledge to ensure it empowers rather than undermines you!
This month also is Leaving Cert Result time – so we will provide useful information and links to our Leaving Cert Hub.
August Dates
| 02 | Start of Fleadh Cheoil |
| 03 | Public Holiday |
| 28 | Full Moon |
Eyrica – Bright Side, Dark Side campaign:
slide the arrows to highlight both the benefits and challenges of AI, and its impact on daily life while shedding light on its potential downsides.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
is no longer just science fiction, it’s part of your everyday life. From voice assistants like Gemini to social media algorithms recommending what you watch or listen to, AI is everywhere. It helps with schoolwork, personalises your feeds, and even powers self-driving cars.
As AI becomes smarter, should we be concerned? What happens when machines make decisions that affect people’s jobs, privacy, or even mental health? For example, some worry about AI replacing human workers, spreading misinformation, or reinforcing bias in ways that go unnoticed.
You are growing up in a world where AI is shaping the future fast. So it’s important to stay informed and think critically about how you use it. The future of AI isn’t just about machines, it’s about how you choose to use them. It is also important to know AI models can sometimes generate incorrect information too.
The Leaving Certificate
The Leaving Certificate results will be out this month. There are many important dates and actions that you need to be aware of over the next few weeks. Candidate Self Service Portal (CSSP) is your one-stop-shop for all Services related to the Leaving Certificate, including viewing scripts and appealing results
CAO Offers – Most CAO offers come out after the Leaving Cert results have been released. Find out about how CAO offers work, accepting and deferring courses and all other FAQ’s.
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Go stargazing on a clear night
Go stargazing on a clear night
Go stargazing on a clear night
Go stargazing on a clear night
Go stargazing on a clear night
Enjoy a sunset picnic
Enjoy a sunset picnic
Enjoy a sunset picnic
Enjoy a sunset picnic
Enjoy a sunset picnic
James Webb Telescope
Check out the latest image from the James Webb Telescope.
National Print Museum
See the National Print Museum’s digital collection of 7 decades of Irish printed album covers.
National Museum of Ireland
Enjoy a virtual visit to Viking Ireland at the National Museum of Ireland.
Useful contacts
These websites can help you stay safe online:
- National Learning Network delivers personalised education, training, and development opportunities for people with disabilities or people requiring additional supports.
- Comhaltas has been providing opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds, but especially the young, to enjoy and participate in the traditions of Ireland
- Skills Summary is an easy to use online tool that measures the skills young people gain by participating in non-formal education such as youth work, volunteering and other out-of-school opportunities.
EmployAbility Service aims to place people with a disability into the employment of their choice, based on the persons’ strengths, interests and capabilities, and to provide support as required.
Have any questions?
The online chat service is staffed by Youth Information Officers from centres across Ireland. It is available from 4pm and 8pm, Monday to Friday!
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