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06 Sept 2025

Kilkenny school crowned National Financial Literacy Champions!

Students from Scoil Aireagail in Ballyhale published their own book

The AIB Future Sparks programme, part of the bank’s drive for economic inclusion, aims to equip young people with the life skills they need to thrive. According to AIB’s research, 79% of Irish teens want to learn more about managing money—a call Scoil Aireagail answered with creativity and heart.

The project was spearheaded by Ms. Rita Dooley (Business Teacher) and Mr. Denis Carrigan (Home Economics Teacher) and made possible through the collaborative effort of all Scoil Aireagail staff, whose support and encouragement helped make this ambitious project a success.

The school received €2,000 in prize money, which will be used to purchase digital equipment, further investing in future-ready education. Click NEXT to continue

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