Conor Murphy
Conor has been teaching English for over 25 years. He has written for a number of publications including The Irish Times and The Irish Independent. He contributed an essay on teaching film to the UCC titled “Perspectives on the Teaching of English in Post Primary Education.” Conor has also contributed to a number of national radio stations commenting on education policy, including RTE and Newstalk. He was Chairperson of INOTE (Irish National Organisation of Teachers of English) and he is the current Chairperson of the Drama, Film and Theatre Teachers Association.
Written by Conor Murphy
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Standards and working conditions 18 August 2025 Constant changes in Irish second-level education hamper teacher agency
Conor Murphy
Skibbereen Cathedral stands on a hill on the left-hand side of the road as you enter the town. This slight elevation means that you have to walk up two flights of steps to get to the entrance, it also means that, no matter how nice the weather, there’s always a...
Constant changes in Irish second-level education hamper teacher agency