When were you identified as dyslexic? I found out at the end of Primary School, when I was about 11 years old. My mum enquired to my teacher and asked if I might have dyslexia. My teacher said that there is no such thing as dyslexia....
Waterford Wexford ETB and Dyslexia Ireland have been collaborating to develop new literacy and dyslexia-friendly resources that truly support learners accessing Further Education and Training. Today we are sharing the first set in a series of resources that focus on strategies to support learners in...
Effective Teaching Changes Lives: Dyslexia Ireland calls for mandatory dyslexia training for all teachers. To mark World Dyslexia Day (October 8), yesterday Dyslexia Ireland advocated at the Oireachtas for improved support for dyslexic children and young people at school. Research shows that early dyslexia identification is...
Every dedicated teacher wants the best for the children in their classroom. But this can be challenging when some pupils learn in a different way, or don’t make expected progress with core skills like reading and spelling. Around the country, many primary school teachers are quietly...
When were you identified as dyslexic? My mother died when I was a child and my dad struggled with all the kids. I barely went to primary school. I am from Mullingar and I was expected to become a labourer or work on a farm. How was...
On July 30th, 2026 the Implementation Plan for the Review of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs (EPSEN) Act 2004 was published. This marks a significant moment in the history of education legislation and policy in Ireland, and one that Dyslexia Ireland has...
When were you identified as dyslexic? I was identified as dyslexic when I was in the third year of secondary school, when I was about 15. So, it was quite late. I was falling behind, despite trying really hard. I was very conscientious and, before that, they...
Dyslexia Ireland has today made our submission as part of the SEC's review of the RACE scheme. We want to issue one final call to as many of our members as possible to do the same. Our submission is built around what parents and students told...
From Myth to Mastery: What Irish Teachers Really Know About Dyslexia Dyslexia affects at least 10% of the population, yet misconceptions about it persist, even among educators. Over the past year Dyslexia Ireland has been collaborating with Dr Paula Lehane and Dublin City University (DCU), on...
Dyslexia Ireland were very pleased to be invited by Tralee Education Centre to present a webinar on March 25, 2025, on our new guidance for schools: “What to Look For When Selecting Interventions for Dyslexic Learners”. This webinar provided an opportunity to summarise the key...
Dyslexia Ireland needs your help! We want to learn about your current experience of dealing with dyslexia and dyscalculia in Ireland in 2026. This will help us gather valuable data to support our advocacy work to highlight the needs of our community, and will also...
Dyslexia Ireland is thrilled to announce that Bruce Curtis has taken on the role of Chairperson. Bruce has been a board member of Dyslexia Ireland since December 2022 and currently leads the Governance sub-committee. He is a senior director with Deloitte Consulting and has extensive...
Dyslexia Ireland would like to sincerely thank Gráinne O'Rourke, who recently completed her six years (two terms) as the Chairperson of our Board (2020-2026). Gráinne led the Board skilfully through these six years - steering the organisation through the pandemic and beyond. She brought real focus...
When were you identified as dyslexic? My dyslexia was discovered at 19 years old, in my first year of University. Growing up, I didn’t think anything of it, I thought I was just a slow reader and writer. However, my dad is dyslexic, he struggles to...