Communications update from the Association of Teachers of Home Economics. We will continue to keep members informed through our website, mailing list, Facebook and Instagram.

🎉 Don't miss your chance! Workshop selection forms arrive tomorrow. Limited tickets available for the ATHE National Conference 2026 on Jan 24! #ATHE2026

🎟 Don't miss out! Join us on January 24th at Athlone Springs Hotel for the ATHE National Conference 2026. Learn from experts and network with Home Economics teachers across Ireland. Secure your spot today! #ATHE2026 #HomeEcon #Networking

📅 Join us at the ATHE National Conference on January 24, 2026, at Athlone Springs Hotel! Engage in inspiring keynotes, workshops, and a live cookery demo. 🎟 Hurry, tickets are selling fast! #ATHE2026 #HomeEconomics

👨‍🍳 Keynote Cookery Demo | ATHE 2026 Delighted to welcome Neven Maguire of MacNean House & Restaurant to the ATHE National Conference. 🎟 Tickets on athe.ie — selling fast! #ATHE #ATHEConference2026 #HomeEconomics

🎙 Join us for the ATHE National Conference 2026! Dr. Elaine Mooney will share insights on dietary needs for older people. 📍 Athlone Springs Hotel, Jan 24. Tickets: €40 members | €20 undergrads at athe.ie. Limited spots! #ATHE2026 #NutritionInsights

🎤 Excited to announce Dr. Keith Young as the Keynote Speaker for the ATHE National Conference! He'll discuss AI in education and its future impact on teaching and learning. 📅 Join us on January 24th, at Athlone Springs Hotel. 🎟 Book your tickets now!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families Needed for Nutrition Study! Join UCD and UCC in the Fam-D-Bread Study. If you have an adult (18+) and a child (5-17), participate in 2 visits, eat 2 slices of provided bread daily for 8 weeks, and help combat vitamin D deficiency. Scan the QR code for details!

Online Event - 8th December, 7-8:30pm Featuring Dr. Elaine Mooney on evidence-based insights into iron deficiency, and Denis Carrigan sharing digital tools. Scan QR code to register. For paid ATHE members only. #HomeEc #ATHElreland #NutritionEducation #TeacherCPD #IronDeficiency

📍 Mayo Branch Meeting Join us at Mayo Education Centre, Castlebar on Thursday 27th November, 7–9pm. This session will focus on LC Journals — please bring a device! Looking forward to a great evening of collaboration and learning 🤝 #ATHE #HomeEconomicsIreland #TeacherCPD

Teachers – have your say on AI in assessment 🧠 @UL_Research & @StateExamsIRL are exploring the role of Artificial Intelligence in high-stakes exams. 🕒 Takes 10–15 mins 💻 Open to all teachers 🔗 Scan the QR code or click the link to take part.

📢 We’re delighted to announce that @ATHE_Ireland will host an Online Event on Mon, 8th Dec (7–8:30 PM) via Zoom. With Dr. Elaine Mooney (@atu_ie @ATUStAngelas) sharing insights on evidence-based nutrition & iron deficiency. Denis Carrigan will demonstrate digital tools.

📣 Calling all Home Economists! Researchers at ATU St. Angela’s, in collaboration with King’s College London & Ulster University, are inviting professionals to join an online focus group on food in the cost-of-living crisis. 📧 Email: [email protected]

💻 Digital Journal Tips — Episode 1 This week we’re looking at Star Diagrams ✨ Learn how to create and format a star diagram in Word. 🎬 Check out the video by scanning the QR code or visiting our YouTube channel ATHE IRE, youtu.be/lsCFi5jtK_M

👩‍🍳 The Healthy Home Chef 2026 competition is back! Cook up a healthy, tasty & affordable meal for two and win prizes up to €300 🏆 📅 Closing: 18 March 2026 📍 Final: 5–6 May @ ATU St Angela’s Judged by Neven Maguire 🌿 #HealthyHomeChef #ATHE #HomeEconomics

🗣️ This week’s #ATHEAsks question: How do you promote Home Economics in your school? 💚 From open nights to competitions and creative displays — we’d love to hear how you showcase our subject! 🌿 #HomeEconomics #ATHE #TeacherCommunity #HomeEcTeachers

📢 Reminder! The Cork ATHE Branch Meeting takes place Thurs 23rd Oct, 6:30–8:30PM at the Cork Education Support Centre 💚 Includes a 45-min LC Journal workshop with Kelly McHugh (MTU). 💻 Bring a device! @mtucork_tourismhospdept #ATHE #HomeEconomics #LCJournals

Join the ATHE Team — Become a Branch Rep! 💚 We currently have just 4 branch meetings across Ireland — we’d love to see more on stream! 🌿 You’ll get full support to organise your local meeting and connect Home Ec teachers in your area. #ATHE #HomeEconomics #JoinTheATHETeam

🕐 ATHE Asks Recap! Last week we asked: “How do you manage the time constraints of a one-hour Home Economics practical class?” Teachers shared brilliant ideas — from prepping ingredients at home to splitting recipes across lessons 👏 Thanks to everyone who joined the discussion

📢 ATHE Branch Meetings are back this October! 🗓️ Wicklow/Wexford – Oct 14, 5:30–7:30, Gorey ETSS 🗓️ Carlow/Kilkenny – Oct 14, 6:30–8:30, Kilkenny Ed Centre 🗓️ Meath – Oct 23, 6:30–8:30, Darnley Lodge Hotel 🗓️ Cork – Oct 23, 6:30–8:30, Cork ESC 💻 Bring a device!