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Harry Boland, shot dead in the Civil War, was a Dublin hurler, chairman of the county board and an intercounty ref. He was a SF TD in the first Dáil.

Jack,

I did the H Dip many moons ago. Some of the following might be useful.

Have you got a school sorted for your teaching practice? Some schools are known for giving H Dip's a chance and even for giving a few quid for extra hours.

You learn far more from other teachers in the staffroom than you will from the theory in the lecture theatre. Teachers will give you a dig out with tips etc

Discipline is the key. If you can't run a tight ship (no smiling till after Christmas) then forget about it. Again a supportive school will help you to grow into that.

Whatever you say in class be prepared to follow through with it - otherwise don't say it.

What subjects do you plan to teach? Some subject teachers are far more in demand than others.

Be prepared to put in the long graft at subbing and temping before any permanent post comes your way. That can be demoralising.

Best of luck!