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MLI June Newsletter

Read the November MLI newsletter for media literacy related news and updates.

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 Education team at Coimisiún na Meán. Kindly hosted by Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, the event marked a key milestone in Ireland’s newly launched

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 communities, develop the media literacy skills that will empower them to make the best use

MLI May Newsletter

Read the November MLI newsletter for media literacy related news and updates.

Celebrating Ireland’s Next Generation of Journalists at the Aviva Stadium

by Lisa Buckley, Communications and Programme Director, NewsBrands Ireland The atmosphere was electric at the Aviva Stadium on 13 May as we celebrated the talented young writers shaping the future of Irish journalism. The Young Journalist Ireland Awards 2025, an initiative proudly run by NewsBrands Ireland, brought together students, teachers and media professionals to recognise

Webwise Digital Citizenship Champions Programme

by Catriona Mulcahy, Digital Content Officer at Webwise Eighty teachers from across Ireland have participated in the Webwise Digital Citizenship Champions Programme, a national initiative developed in partnership with Oide Technology in Education. The programme is designed to equip primary school teachers with the knowledge, skills and resources to effectively teach digital citizenship.  Throughout the

Schools and Students Honoured in Safer Internet Day Awards

by Catriona Mulcahy, Digital Content Officer at Webwise Schools and students from across Ireland have been recognised for their outstanding efforts in promoting online safety and digital citizenship as part of their Safer Internet Day (SID) 2025 activities. Safer Internet Day is a global initiative that aims to create a safer and more positive online

Ofcom Report: A Safer Life Online for Women and Girls

by Clíodhna Purdue, Assistant Director of Media Literacy and User Education, Coimisiún na Meán Ofcom’s consultation on how to make life online safer for women and girls started in February 2025 and called for inputs into its practical guidance for tech companies. As part of this consultation process, a focus group took place in Belfast