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Steiner Waldorf education and the Irish primary curriculum : a time of opportunity
(2011)
The object of this research was to study the implications o f Steiner Waldorf pedagogy
delivered in National Schools, and to consider both its viability and usefulness. This
research used both qualitative and quantitative ...
Negotiating legitimacy : reflections as a social act : reflection processes of primary school teachers on rituals and ritualisations
(2014-10)
This thesis presents the findings of a study on the reflection processes on rituals/ritualisations in
German and Irish primary schools. The main idea that comes out of this research is that the
concepts of reflection as ...
A comparative study of empowering practices in voluntary and statutory nursing homes for older people in County Cavan
(2004)
This study sought to make comparisons between the voluntary and statutory
services for older people in County Cavan with particular reference to the levels
o f understanding and application o f the concept o f empowerment ...
Quality of life issues for people with epilepsy living in the Western region of Ireland : an exploratory study
(2008)
This study aims to ascertain the implications of having epilepsy and explores quality
of life (QOL) issues for people with epilepsy living in the Western region of Ireland.
Epilepsy is the most common but treatable ...
Does the provision of full day care improve the quality of life for children and their parents
(2008-09)
This study sought to explore and examine if the provision of full day care improves the quality of life for children and their parents. Owing to the effects of the Celtic Tiger, life in Ireland has changed considerably ...
The Irish pub as a third place : a sociological exploration of people, place and identity
(2008-07)
There is considerable interest in alcohol in Irish society, yet minimal sociologcial understanding of its consumption, particularly of the sites where most drinking occurs: the country's 8750 pubs. Despite widespread ...
An exploration of the effectiveness of government policy geared towards the health and well-being of school-aged children: a case study of the North-West of Ireland
(2008)
The objective o f this study was to evaluate government policies and initiatives that
have been implemented to improve the diet and physical activity levels o f primary
school-aged children in Ireland This included ...
An examination of the relationship between the prevalence of multiple sclerosis and the geological environment specifically exposure to indoor radon before the age of 15 years
(2005-06)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common diseases of the Central Nervous System, with no known cause or cure. It is a progressive degenerative disease and it affects people all around the world. It is one of the ...
Silent voices : the recreational needs of disabled young people : an emancipatory approach
(2010-08)
The recreational needs of young people with.disabilities in Sligo county were examined using
an emancipatory approach that provided an accurate reflection on the perspectives of the
disabled young people. The aim of this ...