About us

Scoilnet is the Department of Education's official portal for Irish education. Originally launched in 1998, the website is managed by Oide Technology in Education on behalf of the DE. Scoilnet collaborates with practising teachers to maintain and manage the content on the website. 

Here is an overview of the services and supports we provide to teachers and schools.

Resource Finder

Scoilnet.ie contains a database of over 24,000+ online resources including websites, quizzes, lesson plans, notes, video/audio, games and other multimedia. You can access our resources from the blue search box at the top of every page. 

Scoilnet.ie has been developed as a support for teachers at both primary and post-primary levels and, as of 2014, provides teachers with the option to share and upload their own teaching and learning resources. 

Further information on Scoilnet's resources and other content may be found in the FAQ section.

Our Other Websites

Scoilnet actively promotes the integration of ICT in teaching and learning and as a result has been involved in developing a number of independent websites with specific relevance to the Irish curriculum. This has been done in conjunction with professional development and curriculum support services, and other relevant organisations.

It includes the following sites:

• French.ie Providing support for the French Junior and Senior Cycle curricula.
• German.ie Providing support for the German Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle curricula.
• Scoilnet Maps Interactive mapping tool featuring detailed Ordnance Survey Ireland maps, world maps and GIS data.
• Webwise Internet safety awareness resources for teachers, students and parents.
• CensusAtSchool An international project where post-primary students collect and work with real data as part of the Statistics and Probability strand of the Maths curriculum.
• Science Hooks An initiative of NUI Galway that presents a collection of videos that capture novel and engaging aspects of Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
• I Am An Artist Supporting Visual Arts in the primary curriculum.
• Sci-Spy A Science initiative aimed at primary students in 5th and 6th class.
• Fón Foghlaim ón Nuatheicneoleolaíocht Supporting learning, teaching and assessment of Irish at Junior Cycle.

Scoilnet Webhosting/Blogs

Scoilnet is also engaged in the provision of a webhosting/blogs service to all schools. This makes it easier for schools  to develop and host their school website or blog on the Schools Broadband Network. Moreover, it's free. Read more about Scoilnet Webhosting/Blogs here. 

Scoilnet Accounts

Any teacher registered with the Teaching Council can register with us for a Scoilnet Account. Apart from uploading links or resources to Scoilnet.ie, a Scoilnet Account also provides you with access to content and services such as Scoilnet Maps, CensusAtSchool, Teachercpd,.ie and Scoilnet Webhosting. One log-in, many services. Complete the Scoilnet Teacher Registration Form now.

All personal data provided on this form is confidential and secure and will be used solely for the purpose of authenticating access to online services provided by Scoilnet.