Honoring O’Malley’s Education Legacy | Limerick News

Donogh O’Malley’s legacy is getting a major revival as Ireland celebrates the 60th anniversary of his groundbreaking education reforms — free post-primary schooling, technical colleges, and student grants that democratized learning. A striking portrait by Limerick artist Declan Chambers was unveiled at Mary Immaculate College, gifted to three top universities, with an inscription echoing his belief: “Education is one great leveller upper – greater than wealth, greater than lineage, greater than power.” The year-long tribute includes a plaque in his hometown of Sixmilebridge, spotlighting how his vision still shapes the nation’s future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/31193079fd22a6bf