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Free Access to Ireland’s First Newspaper for Kids

Homework Help: Free Access to Ireland’s First Newspaper for Kids

Keep the kids reading in English and Irish with the help of News Mag Media

News Mag Media are the publishers of a series of award-winning curriculum-linked monthly news magazines for Irish children.

During the current period of school closures, News Mag Media are offering free access to their three fantastic newspaper magazines for kids.

‘News Flash’ is suitable for 2nd to 4th class pupils.
‘The Primary Planet’ is aimed at 4th to 6th to class pupils,
‘Eipic’ is an Irish-language magazine for pupils aged 11 years and older.
Just view HERE and see how these News Mag publications engage, inform and inspire over 90,000 young readers every month.

In addition to their newspaper magazines, by viewing HERE, you can join thousands of children and take on daily mental maths challenges, competitions, quizzes, writing activities, polls, debating and more, with fun new activities uploaded every morning.

Topical reading materials hook young readers and offer great opportunities for authentic and meaningful learning.

By clicking HERE you can sign up for weekly teacher and pupil packs containing timetables, detailed planning grids, pupil worksheets and more.

Covid-19 Update: Fri. 15th May 2020 – 16 Deaths – 129 New Cases

No new virus cases have been confirmed here in Co. Tipperary; as of midnight on Wednesday, May 13th last, with the total number of cases identified, reduced by 8, from 524 to 516, up to and including that date.

The Department of Health has confirmed, this afternoon, that a further 16 people have tragically died from the Covid-19 virus, here in the Republic of Ireland, over the past 24 hours. These latest figures bring the total number of deaths from this pandemic, sadly to 1,518.

At a press briefing this evening, sadly Health Chiefs have also confirmed that an additional 129 cases of coronavirus have been identified nationally, bringing the total since conception to 23,956.

Earlier today, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar stated that people should use face coverings when using busy public transport or in an enclosed indoor public area, as part of Phase One of the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.

Please Do Continue To Remain Safe

Phase One Of Easing Covid-19 Restrictions Begins On Schedule

The government have confirmed that it is safe to proceed with Phase 1 of their plan to ease the COVID-19 restrictions, starting on Monday next.

Same progress, however, comes with a strict warning with same depending on all of us doing what we have been doing over the past number of weeks. Remember, as we come into contact with more people over the coming weeks, the opportunity for the virus to once again spread, greatly increases.

What is permitted under Phase 1?

Those working outdoors, like builders and gardeners will be able to return to work.

Some retail outlets – such as garden centres, hardware stores, electrical stores and repair shops for bicycles & motor vehicles can reopen.

Some outdoor sporting activities, involving small groups with a maximum of four people, will also be allowed.

Outdoor public sports amenities such as football and rugby pitches, tennis courts and golf courses can reopen, where social distancing can be maintained.

Outdoor public amenities and tourism sites, where people are “non-stationary” and can maintain social distancing, can reopen.

It will be possible to meet up to four friends and/or family from other households in an outdoor setting, while maintaining current strict social distancing.

Employees are only to go to work if your workplace is open and they can’t work from home.

Members of the public are also being urged to wear face coverings when on public transport and in enclosed spaces.

In a statement issued by the Government earlier this month, they stated: “As a country, we can only move from one phase to the next, if the virus stays under control between each phase.”
Today they further reiterated that there remains a long-term need for social distancing, for good hand hygiene, for respiratory hygiene, regular cleaning and for people to stay at home and isolate immediately if found to be sick with similar virus symptoms.

Covid-19 Update: Thur. 14th May 2020 – 10 Deaths – 426 New Cases

No new virus cases have been confirmed here in Co. Tipperary; as of midnight on Tuesday, May 12th last, with the total number of cases remaining at 524 up to and including that date.

The Department of Health has confirmed, this afternoon, that a further 10 people have tragically died from the Covid-19 virus here in the Republic of Ireland, over the past 24 hours. These latest figures bring the total number of deaths from this pandemic, to 1,506.

At a press briefing this evening, sadly Health Chiefs have also confirmed that an additional 426 cases of coronavirus have been identified nationally, bringing the total since conception to 23,827.

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has stated: “We still want to see progress over the coming days. We need to continue our physical distancing and hygiene measures, if we are to continue to suppress the spread of the disease.”

As the country begins to consider easing restrictions on Monday next, our past behaviours will become even more important. These include ; Handwashing, continued Respiratory Etiquette and continued Physical Distancing.

An Taoiseach Mr Leo Varadkar informed the Dáil today that the Government is confident that Phase One of Ireland’s recovery process can proceed.

Please Continue To Remain Safe

Covid-19 Update: Wed. 13th May 2020 – 10 Deaths – 159 New Cases

No new virus cases have been confirmed here in the Premier County; as at midnight on Monday, May 11th last, with the total remaining at 524 cases to date.

The Department of Health has confirmed this afternoon that a further 10 people have tragically died from the Covid-19 virus, here in the Republic of Ireland over the past 24 hours. These latest figures bring the total death toll, from this pandemic, to 1,497.

A total of 159 new cases of the coronavirus have also, today, have been identified nationally, bringing the total since conception to 23,401.

Some 84% of people who had been diagnosed with COVID-19 have to date recovered.

As the country begin to consider easing restrictions on Monday our past behaviours will now become even more important. These include: – Handwashing, continued Respiratory Etiquette and continued Physical Distancing.

Please Continue To Remain Safe