NI Council for Integrated Education

A fantastic full-day session at Parkhall Integrated College on Wednesday 19th August, facilitated by Sean, Fiona and Claire.

The session focused on Flags, Emblems and Controversial Issues, providing an opportunity for thoughtful discussion, exploration and reflection around some important and challenging topics.

A great day of learning, dialogue and engagement.

We are currently recruiting a Development Officer - Fixed Term Contract until 31.03.2029 (any possibility of extension will be subject to funding).

This is a unique opportunity to help grow, promote and support Integrated Education across Northern Ireland, working with schools, communities and partners to strengthen ethos, support Transformation and expand access. This is a hands-on role for someone who can combine project delivery, facilitation and relationship-building with a commitment to building peace and reconciliation through Integrated Education.

Closing date for applications is two weeks today – 12 noon on 4 September . For more information and to view recruitment documents visit https://buff.ly/q6fICVF

Development Officer (Fixed Term) – NI Council for Integrated Education We are currently recruiting for a Development Officer, Fixed Term Contract, 35 hours per week until 31 March 2029 (any possibility of extension will be subject to funding).   The Development Officer will help grow, promote and support Integrated Education across Northern Ireland, working with schoo...

Tiarnán and Emma kicked off our August development session with a visit to Cedar Integrated Primary School, where we spent the morning working with the teaching staff on their school's vision. As always, it was a pleasure working with you and discussing how your is communicated and lived out within the school. Thank you for having us!

All the very best of luck from NICIE to those students who are receiving their results tomorrow, you’ve worked hard to get here so you should be proud of yourself no matter the outcome.

Parents want more Integrated Education, we call for parental demand to be met so that all parents who want to choose an Integrated school for their child can do so. Recent research highlights that 69% of parents surveyed said they would want an Integrated option within a realistic distance to be available to them. Read more parents’ views here: https://buff.ly/IQ8nhAZ



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We are deeply saddened to hear the news that Eugene Martin, the founding Principal of Ulidia Integrated College has passed away. Eugene holds a special place in many peoples hearts and minds for the vision he held for providing an Integrated College in East Antrim. He was a true pioneer for the Integrated Education movement and after his retirement he continued to dedicate time and energy into Integrated schools, supporting their ethos and leadership.

Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with Eugene's family, friends and loved ones, as well as the whole Ulidia Integrated College community, both past and present at this very difficult time.

𝗜𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗺: 𝗠𝗿 𝗘𝘂𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻

𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘜𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦

It is with profound sadness that the entire Ulidia Integrated College community marks the passing of our founding Principal, Mr Eugene Martin, who died peacefully at home on Friday, 14 August 2026.

Mr Martin’s vision, courage and unwavering belief in integrated education helped transform what was once an ambitious dream into the thriving and successful school community that Ulidia Integrated College is today. Appointed as the College’s founding Principal in 1997, he led the school from its earliest beginnings, when there were no permanent buildings, limited resources and many challenges, inspiring staff, governors, parents and pupils with his determination that integrated education would flourish in East Antrim.

Through his exceptional leadership, dedication and vision, Ulidia grew from its modest beginnings into one of Northern Ireland’s most respected integrated schools, recognised for academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care and its commitment to educating young people from all backgrounds together in an atmosphere of understanding, respect and tolerance.

Those who worked with Mr Martin remember not only his professionalism and educational leadership, but also his warmth, compassion, humility and deep commitment to every young person and member of staff in his care. His life embodied the values of reconciliation, inclusion and hope that remain at the heart of the College today.

The success and strength of Ulidia Integrated College stand as a lasting testament to his vision and perseverance. Without Eugene Martin’s leadership, dedication and belief in what integrated education could achieve, the College would not have become the vibrant and thriving community it is today.

As a College family, we mourn the loss of a visionary, inspirational leader and cherished friend. We extend our deepest sympathies to his wife Moyra, his children, grandchildren and the wider Martin family.

His legacy lives on in every pupil whose life has been enriched by the Integrated school he helped create, and in every member of the Ulidia community who continues to benefit from the foundations he laid.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam / At the right hand of God may his soul be.

We are currently recruiting a Development Officer - Fixed Term Contract until 31.03.2029 (any possibility of extension will be subject to funding).

This is a unique opportunity to help grow, promote and support Integrated Education across Northern Ireland, working with schools, communities and partners to strengthen ethos, support Transformation and expand access. This is a hands-on role for someone who can combine project delivery, facilitation and relationship-building with a commitment to building peace and reconciliation through Integrated Education.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on 4 September. For more information and to view recruitment documents visit https://buff.ly/q6fICVF

Development Officer (Fixed Term) – NI Council for Integrated Education We are currently recruiting for a Development Officer, Fixed Term Contract, 35 hours per week until 31 March 2029 (any possibility of extension will be subject to funding).   The Development Officer will help grow, promote and support Integrated Education across Northern Ireland, working with schoo...

Interested in sharing a story or attending this event in Newry which is being run in partnership with the Integrated Education Fund next Friday (21 August) on the theme of Belonging? Sign up to share a story on the link below or come along to listen!

is returning to in partnership with the IEF and Pride In Newry for nine true stories on the theme Belonging. Got a story? Get in touch here: https://www.tenx9.com/submissions

We look forward to seeing you at on Friday 21 August at 7.30pm for this free story telling event.

If you have any questions or want more information, please email [email protected] or [email protected]