Communities of Practice – CoP
The IPPEA, with the support of regional education centres around the country and the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST), have established a number of Communities of Practice (CoP) in PE.
The focus of these communities is to:
- Establish a network of primary teachers in a particular region with an interest in the teaching of Physical Education
- Share best practice in primary Physical Education
- Provide opportunities for developing teachers’ knowledge and skills in primary Physical Education through facilitated workshops/seminars
- Raise awareness of the resources/publications available to teachers in the area of primary Physical Education
All IPPEA members are welcome to become involved in their local CoP or indeed may help set up a CoP in their area where such a group does not exist. Our Communities of Practice IPPEA Co-ordinator is Ciara Delaney – communityofpractice@irishprimarype.com.
Please click on the links below for information on regional CoP:
Dublin West
Associate/Local Facilitator
- Orla Howlin (PDST)
- Susan Murphy (PDST)
Sligo
Associate/Local Facilitator
- Sandra McNulty
- Darragh Mc Daid
Clare
Associates/Local Facilitators
- Michael Quealy (PDST)
- Ciara Delaney (IPPEA and PDST)
- Claire Henneghan (PDST)
West Cork
Associate/Local Facilitator
Navan
Associate/Local Facilitator
Sile Carberry (PDST)
Westmeath
Associates/Local Facilitators
- Ann-Marie Gilligan (PDST)
- Natalie McCabe (PDST)
Monaghan
Associate/Local Facilitator
Vincent Mulvey (PDST)
Central Dublin – Drumcondra
Associates/Local Facilitators
Ciara Blennerhasset (IPPEA and PDST)
Derek Brennan (IPPEA and PDST)
Caoimhe Doherty (IPPEA and PDST)
Cathal Ruane (PDST)
Kildare
Associate/Local Facilitator
- Shane Leonard (PDST)
- Nicola Cosgrave (IPPEA and PDST)
For future workshops or to express an interest in a particular area please contact;
Kildare Education Centre phone 045-530200 or email office@eckildare.ie
Nicola Cosgrave (email: nicolacosgrave@gmail.com )
Shane Leonard (email: spleonar@tcd.ie )
Wexford
Contact:
Wexford Education Centre – (053) 9239100
- Associates/Local Facilitators
- Conor McDonald (PDST)
- Evelyn Quigley (PDST)
- Joe Sheehan (PDST)
Waterford
Associates/Local Facilitators
- Aoife McGovern (PDST)
- James Casey (PDST)
- Norma Wall (PDST)
Kilkenny
Associate/Local Facilitator
Limerick
Associates/Local Facilitators
- Peter Lavin
- David Lavin
- Brian McCarthy
Cord
Tag Rugby Workshop Cork
Associates/Local Facilitators
- Ann-Marie O’Connor (PDST)
- Aoife Ni Domhnaill (PDST)
- Liam Clohessy (IPPEA and PDST)
- Joe O’Loughlin (PDST)
- Leona Ni Pheaircin (PDST)
Contact:
Cork Education Support Centre – (021) 4255600
Liam Clohessy (liam.clohessy@mic.ul.ie)
Leitrim
Contact:
Carrick-on-Shannon Education Centre – (071) 9620383
Lisa Marie H-Milton (PDST) (lisamhowley@hotmail.com)
Mayo
Contact:
Mayo Education Centre – (094) 9020700
Associate/Local Facilitator
Galway
Associates/Local Facilitators
- Padraic O’Connell (PDST)
- Ita Seoigha (PDST)
Contact:
Ita Seoighe (itaseoighe@pdst.ie)
Westmeath
Athlone
Associates/Local Facilitators
- Ann-Marie Gilligan (PDST)
- Natalie McCabe (PDST)
