Dolores Killian, teacher in An Grianán NS, Mount Temple, EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness, and Dara Feiritéar, teacher in Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn.

Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn teacher visits European Commission

Dara Feiritéar, a teacher in Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn, was part of a group of 22 Irish primary school teachers who visited the European Commission in Brussels on Wednesday last, and was welcomed by Commissioner Mairead McGuinness.

The teachers participate in the Blue Star Programme, teaching Irish primary school children all about the EU in a fun and interactive way.

This was part of a study visit organised by the European Commission Representation in Ireland, in partnership with the European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland, and the European Movement Ireland.

It also included a day of seminars with officials in the European Commission, a meeting with Irish MEPs, and a visit to Ireland’s Permanent Representation to the EU.

The Blue Star Programme is an initiative of the Irish Government, supported by the European Commission and the European Parliament. It is managed by the European Movement Ireland.

Group photo Photo by Lukasz Kobus