Author Archives: Dr. Naoisé O'Reilly

The beauty in acceptance.  I’m in the Botanic Gardens. I’m proud it’s one best garden’s in Europe. But concerned this new fame will bring a new set.  There’s a guy pacing the cafe. He’s part of St. Micheals House. They’ve … Continued

Failing school. Starting a bloody revolution. If possible.  Only they can’t fit your exam answers. You’ve not thought to ask the questions they could tell you.  They don’t spend time on their phones to Whatsapp or Snapchat. They feel so … Continued

In the decade since I’ve been doing this work – there’s a new set of labels emerging. Anxiety. Depression. Unmotivated. Uninterested. In their rooms. Chained to their devices.  How did we get to here?  Below there is always a story. … Continued

In the early days, I met many. Who wanted me to share my story. My achievements – despite my dyslexia. To inspire because of my battles.  I wasn’t interested in this.  I didn’t achieve despite my dyslexia. I’ve done everything … Continued

The fork in the road.  Where your child will be everything or nothing. And you are being guided to do the best for them. That’s all you ever want as a parent. You haven’t got the courage to question the … Continued

Your child needs an assessment.  Translation we can’t teach you. Despite all the success stories. The pioneers. The wonders of the world our people have shown you. The teacher is still so limited by the system that they can’t teach … Continued

I’ve never understood your limits. Then I grew up in a home with none. Parents who knew my dyslexia was hereditary. A place where I was told I could do anything. Be anybody I wanted to be. There was always … Continued