Maths Week Ireland

09/10/2026

👀 Let’s see what you’re up to! 👀

How are you getting involved in Maths Week 2026? Share a photo of how you’re engaging with Maths, whether it’s from the classroom or in public, and don’t forget to tag us!




Maths Week is an all-island celebration of Maths taking place 10-18 October 2026 that promotes a positive attitude around Maths. Head to our website to find a variety of resources, events, and activities 👉 www.mathsweek.ie

South East Technological University Calmast Hildegarde Naughton T.D. James Lawless TD Department of Further and Higher Education Research Innovation & Science Research Ireland

09/10/2026

There is still time to sign up for Global Maths Week 2026 and to teach the Global Maths lesson some time in the following week. The full lesson plan giving different versions of the game for different ages is on the AIMING HIGH website.

07/10/2026

🎲 Find Maths in the City! 🧮

The Maths Week team will be taking their live pop-up maths exhibit to locations across Ireland this Maths Week. Stop by for a taste of the lighter side of maths puzzles, games and challenges to engage and entertain people of all ages!

🟠 Dublin - 10 October, Bank of Ireland
🟤 Thurles - 10 October, Thurles Market
🔵 Dundalk - 11 October, Marshes Shopping Centre
🟢 Limerick - 15 October, Thomas Street
🟠 Cork - 15 October, Elizabeth Fort
🔵 Dundalk - 16 October, Marshes Shopping Centre
🟡 Belfast - 17 October, CastleCourt Shopping Centre
🔴 Carrick on Shannon - 17 October, Market Yard
🟣 Dublin - 18 October, The National Botanic Garden

FREE event for the public! Welcome to all.

South East Technological University Calmast Department of Further and Higher Education Research Innovation & Science Research Ireland James Lawless TD Mr Math Weeney National Botanic Gardens of Ireland

06/10/2026

Practice arithmetic during Maths Week, without your students even realizing they are working!

🎯 TargetBoards will begin on 12th October, with a new challenge each day during the week. Work together and come up with as many expressions to reach the Target number.

The top classes each day will appear on the Leaderboard. Show us what you got!

Demonstration is available to play now in preparation for the TargetBoard challenge. Head to our website to try it out, 🔗 https://www.mathsweek.ie/2026/targetboard-instructions/

*Designed for Primary students with a senior section for upper primary and a junior section for younger pupils.

South East Technological University Calmast Department of Further and Higher Education Research Innovation & Science

05/10/2026

Thinks Maths is a serious subject? Think again!

Join us for a hilarious night of laughter with top comedians and Maths themed jokes at Doyle’s Pub in Dublin.

📅 Thursday 15 October
⏰ 8:00 pm
📍 Doyle’s Pub, Dublin
🎟️ FREE event, Booking essential: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/maths-week-comedy-night-tickets-2002942436746

With MC Ed Carlton, comedians include Dhruv Ghandi, Warren Martin, Abie Philbin Bowman, and Colm O’Regan.

South East Technological University Calmast Doyles Bar

Join comedians Ed Carlton, Dhruv Ghandi, Warren Martin, Abie Philbin Bowman, and Colm O'Regan for a night full of laughter.

02/10/2026

Exploring Megafauna in Irish Water with the Explorers Education Programme!

Join the Marine Institute Explorers Education Programme as they introduce your class to shapes and sizes of marine animals in Irish Waters! Discover who is the largest, the smallest, and the loudest. Take part in our marine animal size challenge and see if you can match the shape to the species before exploring how shape can inspire how we design and make new technology.

Suitable for children 8-12 years of age, this interactive 1-hour webinar via Zoom will take place on the 12h of October at 10 am and will include time for students' questions.

Register at https://www.mathsweek.ie/2026/mathsweektv-booking-form/

Marine Institute - Foras na Mara Calmast Maths Week Ireland

30/09/2026

10 days to go until Maths Week! 🎉

Is your school Maths Week ready? Register your school today and help us reach our goal of 500,000 pupils taking part. We’re already more than halfway there!

Maths Week is all about inspiring a positive attitude towards maths among students, teachers and the wider community. To celebrate, here are 10 fun Maths facts! 🔢

Register your school and find out more at: www.mathsweek.ie

South East Technological University Calmast Department of Further and Higher Education Research Innovation & Science James Lawless TD

28/09/2026

🎲 Participate in Maths Week from the comfort of your own classroom!

In addition to our live in person events at partner centres, you and your class can join Maths Week TV each day for live presentations.

*Programme subject to change

Find the programme and register for Maths Week TV on our website at: https://www.mathsweek.ie/2026/mathsweektv/

‼️ Have you registered for Maths Week yet? Put your school on the map and show us that you’re participating in Maths Week! Register today on our website.

South East Technological University Calmast

28/09/2026

25/09/2026

🚨 Have you registered for Maths Week yet❓

🎉 We currently have over 226,000 pupils signed up as taking part this year! Don’t forget to register your school, let’s beat our record of 500,000 pupils 💪

Schools that register are automatically entered in a chance to win 📱 5 Samsung Galaxy Tablets or a set of 🟪 IZAK 9 Cubes for the teachers!

There are plenty of ways to involve your class in Maths Week from 10-18 October.
Fun maths games and puzzles
Live events for all ages
Maths Week TV
Competitions
Online Games
In-School Activities

Find the resources and register your school on our website at www.mathsweek.ie

South East Technological University Calmast Department of Further and Higher Education Research Innovation & Science