Dyslexia Ireland

20/08/2026

Good luck to everyone getting their Leaving Cert results tomorrow.

It's a day that can bring a real mix of emotions - nerves, excitement, relief, happiness and perhaps some disappointment too. All of that is normal. Be kind to yourself tomorrow. Whatever the results say, take a moment to recognise the work you put in to get here.

And try to remember: these results are just one part of your story, not the whole thing. They don't decide who you are or what you're capable of. There are so many paths forward, and the right one is the one that fits you - your strengths, your interests, your pace.

Wishing you all the best for tomorrow, and for whatever comes next.

19/08/2026

Great contribution on the need for adequate extra time in state exams by Dyslexia Ireland ambassador Dr Keith Murphy in today’s Irish Times.

Lecturer Keith Murphy, who left school at 14 and was diagnosed with dyslexia years later, says better supports needed at second level

17/08/2026

Check out our book suggestions for dyslexic children and young people. We have gathered our best picks for a range of ages to inspire dyslexic children to get into reading! From mystery books, spies, ponies and dragons and lots more, explore our recommendations!

https://dyslexia.ie/info-hub/how-parents-can-help/recommended-kids-books/

17/08/2026

Do you love making a real difference for students? We're recruiting experienced SET teachers to deliver weekly after-school Workshops for dyslexic students across Ireland. We’re especially keen to hear from teachers in Cork City where demand is highest right now.
You'll bring evidence-informed interventions straight to local students and build your own skills and knowledge of dyslexia along the way.
Interested? Send your completed Application Form directly to the Coordinator for the Workshop you'd like to join. Full details available at

The Dyslexia Association of Ireland is hiring. Apply to join our team today. Help us work towards a dyslexia friendly society, where every child and adult with dyslexia has access to appropriate identification and support.

14/08/2026

Meet the team! Emma is our Head of Educational Psychology at Dyslexia Ireland. Her team carries out dyslexia and dyscalculia assessments both online and face to face with children, teenagers and adults of all ages. She also co-facilitates the dyslexia course for parents that we run online, for parents of dyslexic children.

Emma says ‘I love being able to give parents the clarity and relief that often comes with an identification of dyslexia or dyscalculia, and then equip them with the information they need to advocate effectively for their child. Similarly, I find it incredibly rewarding to support adults through the assessment process and help them understand that they simply learn differently, and helping them recognise and embrace that difference is one of the most rewarding parts of my work.'

13/08/2026

Attend our online Practical Strategies for Work course staring in September for adults who have a dyslexic profile.

This course aims to share effective techniques to promote your success at work. There can be some common challenges experienced by dyslexic adults at work, such as reading writing, organisation and time management. With support, navigate the working environment and build more confidence and learn to self-advocate too.

Sign up now to this eLearning course.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/dyslexiaireland/2093001

12/08/2026

Sign up your child to our online book groups for dyslexic children. Starting in September the books include Nina Peanut is Amazing, Unicorn Academy: Sophia and Rainbow, Skulduggery Pleasant: Scepter of the Ancients and Amari and the Night Brothers.

Book your child's place now for our upcoming Autumn term book groups.
https://dyslexia.ie/classes/readable-project/

11/08/2026

The Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs (EPSEN) Act Review Implementation Plan has been published.

Read our thoughts on the details and the impact on dyslexic children.

On July 30th, 2026 the Implementation Plan for the Review of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs (EPSEN) Act 2004 was published. This.

10/08/2026

New research: dyslexia fonts don't actually make a difference.
You've likely seen fonts like OpenDyslexic or Dyslexie promoted as a solution for dyslexic readers. A new meta-analysis looked at 15 studies and nearly 700 participants, comparing these fonts to standard ones like Arial and Times New Roman. The result: no meaningful difference in reading speed or accuracy.
However, this doesn't mean font choice doesn't matter at all - good spacing and clear layout help everyone. But a special font isn't going to solve the reading barriers dyslexic students face. What actually makes a difference is well established: structured, explicit teaching of literacy skills, assistive technology like text-to-speech, extra time in exams, and proper accommodations. That's where the evidence points, and that's what we keep advocating for.
Read the full research article at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11881-026-00389-8

09/08/2026

Mixed-Up: a graphic novel worth knowing about.
New York Times bestselling author Kami Garcia has written a middle grade graphic novel that a lot of families and classrooms here will recognise themselves in.
Stella was looking forward to fifth grade with her good friends, the teacher she'd hoped for, and a new game coming out based on her favourite show. Then the classwork starts piling up, and she can't figure out why reading takes her so much longer than everyone else.
Her family notices. Her teachers notice. She gets a dyslexia diagnosis, and with it, support that fits her needs and how she learns. School stops being something she has to survive and starts being something she can do well.
The author drew on her own neurodivergent experience, years of teaching, and her daughter's dyslexia journey. And it shows in how well this book captures what the dyslexia experience is like, day to day.
This is a lovely read for 8-12 year olds, and for the adults around them too.
https://kamigarcia.com/books/mixed-up/