What is Media Literacy Ireland?

Media Literacy Ireland (MLI) is an informal alliance of individuals and organisations who work together on a mainly voluntary basis to promote media literacy in Ireland. Facilitated by Coimisiún na Meán, MLI has over 250 members drawn from a broad range of sectors.

Our vision is for all Irish people to be empowered with the skills and confidence to be able to access and critically evaluate content and services across all platforms, understand and question how media and digital technology operate, identify and manage risks, and participate in the public sphere in a responsible, ethical and effective manner.

To switch to the Irish language version of this site, press the ‘GA’ button above. We have also developed an Irish language Glossary of media literacy terms with translations of words and terms and examples of the use of the terms in the form of sentences.

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Training & Development

Fostering Empathy Online

Empathy Online is a free, self-directed learning course that explores why people behave in harmful ways in online spaces and what the learner can do to reduce online harm. Along with practical tools for responding to harmful behaviours,…

Kinia Academy’s Experience AI Programme

The Experience AI programme is available at the Kinia Academy, which is a community learning space for teachers, youth workers and volunteers that are working with young people. The programme offers cutting-edge resources on AI and…

Webwise Primary School Resources

Webwise provides free curriculum-aligned resources for primary schools. The lessons explore topics such as: using the internet safely communicating online playing and learning online cyberbullying getting help and…

Webwise Post-Primary School Resources

Webwise provides a wide range of free curriculum-aligned resources for post-primary schools. These explore topics including: respectful online communication image-sharing rights online privacy digital media…

Webwise Parent Resources

The Webwise Parents Hub provides parents with advice from experts on key online safety topics, including: Explainer guides to popular apps and platforms Talking points How-to guides. These free resources are available to…

FactCheck Knowledge Bank

Equip yourself to be your own FactChecker. The Journal FactCheck, which has been targeting disinformation in Ireland since 2016, launched a brand new media literacy resource to allow members of the public to be their own fact-checker….

Everywhere All the Time

A digital literacy intervention for teens that fosters critical conversions about technology and AI With a growing generation of teens relying on the internet for learning, entertainment and socialising, it’s crucial to cultivate their…

Top Tips to Be Media Smart

Download and display these posters to remind people how to ‘Stop, Think and Check’, and to promote any Be Media Smart events you might be planning. Do let us know about any events and we can help to promote them. Posters are available in…

Workshop in Box

The workshop in a box provides teachers, librarians, community leaders and other educators with the resources needed to deliver a Be Media Smart workshop where participants can learn about engaging with digital media content, as well as…

Ceardlann i mBosca

Soláthraíonn an cheardlann i mbosca na hacmhainní a theastaíonn uathu chun ceardlann litearthachta sna meáin a sholáthar do mhúinteoirí, leabharlannaithe, ceannairí pobail agus éascaitheoirí foghlama eile. Is é aidhm na…

What is media literacy?

MLI does not narrowly define media literacy. Instead, we look to the Coimisiún na Meán (formally BAI) Media Literacy Policy to illustrate what media literacy looks like in real terms for both individuals and for society. This Policy outlines the following three core competencies and associated media literacy skills.

Understand and critically evaluate broadcast, digital and other media content and services, in order to make informed choices and best manage media use.
Access and use broadcast and digital media content and services in a safe and secure manner, to maximise opportunities and minimise risks.
Create and participate via media, in a responsible, ethical and effective manner, in the creative, cultural and democratic aspects of society.

Latest News

31 July 2025

MLI July Newsletter

Welcome to the MLI Monthly Update! Have something you want to share with the membership? Tell us about it by emailing us at info@medialiteracyireland.ie. We are particularly interested in including your resources in…

30 July 2025

House of Lords Calls for Urgent Action on Media Literacy

by Martina Chapman, National Coordinator of Media Literacy Ireland On 25 July, the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee published a report summarising their inquiry into media literacy. The report highlights the…

29 July 2025

‘Let’s Talk about Media Literacy’ on International Literacy Day

The Adult Literacy for Life (ALL) Programme Office in SOLAS will mark International Literacy Day 2025 by launching a national campaign called ‘Let’s talk about media literacy’. The first phase of the campaign will run for three…

21 July 2025

Have Your Say: Survey on Parent and Carer Involvement in the Online World of Children

by Niamh Mc Loughlin, Online Safety Programme Coordinator, Barnardos The Barnardos Online Safety Programme are conducting a survey to better understand parent and carer involvement in children’s online activities, and we would…

17 July 2025

Find Your Voice

by Fiona Stack, Radio Kerry General Manager Are you interested in journalism, podcasting, sports broadcasting or radio? Radio Kerry and The Digital Skills Centre at Kerry College are currently recruiting for an eight-week…

30 June 2025

MLI June Newsletter

27 June 2025

Inaugural Disinformation Forum Launched in Limerick

by Martina Chapman, National Coordinator of Media Literacy Ireland On Monday, 23 June, Media Literacy Ireland in partnership with EDMO Ireland, organised the inaugural Disinformation Forum, supported by the Media Literacy and User…

25 June 2025

MLI Awards 2025: Call for Judges

MLI is seeking expressions of interest to participate as a judge for the MLI Awards. Supported by Coimisiún na Meán, the aim of the MLI Awards is to recognise the work that is being undertaken to help citizens, especially within…

30 May 2025

MLI May Newsletter