New Director Appointed at Irish Centre for Children and Young People

The Irish Centre for Children and Young People has welcomed Dr Jacqui Wilkinson Wesley College Alumni 1988) as its new Director, succeeding Professor Anne Lodge, who retired after ten years in the role.

In announcing the appointment, Archbishop John McDowell paid tribute to Professor Lodge's significant contribution to education and to the Centre's development over the past decade. Dr Wilkinson brings extensive experience from the primary education sector and has been closely involved with the Centre through lecturing and professional development programmes.

The Centre highlighted its ongoing role in supporting teacher education and promoting research and innovation in schools, and wished Dr Wilkinson every success in her new position.