The Primary Planet

The Primary Planet is a children’s monthly news magazine, aimed at readers aged 9+ (4th, 5th and 6th class). Each monthly issue contains news, sport, puzzles, SESE and STEM-related content written in an age-appropriate manner, linked to the NCCA Primary Curriculum (Ireland).

Editor’s Note

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Ireland’s 34th Dáil • There are always a few major stories dominating the headlines and online discussions. This month, one of the biggest is the formation of the 34th Dáil, with details of appointed ministers and key government positions now confirmed.

National News • Check out the latest national news stories from around the country. Our carefully chosen collection of fun, interesting and informative news is written with you in mind.

International News • Each month, in International News, we bring you a selection of the major news stories and current affairs that have emerged over the last month or so from across the world.

Our Island’s History The United Irishmen • In Our Island’s History, we look at periods, events and people that helped shape our country and forge our identity. While our country may be a small island, we have a rich and varied history.

Historical Diary • In the Historical Diary, we feature significant dates from this month in world history. We travel back in time to bring you a snapshot of these events.

Planet Art • Every month in Planet Art, we feature a piece of art for you to enjoy. A world of amazing colour, technique and interest awaits, as you take a turn at critiquing works of art.

10 YEARS AGO The Primary Planet Issue #39, February 2015 • Welcome to Planet Archives, where we dig up some of the best stories from the TPP archives. These tales are too good to be read only once, so we've brought them back for you to enjoy.

Planet Movies • In Planet Movies, we bring you the latest in the world of movies, streaming and cinema. We also look at the blockbusters set to fill cinema seats this month and next. Grab your popcorn!

WWW News • Each month, in WWW News, we bring you a quirky and often unbelievable selection of stories from around the world. W for weird, W for wacky or W for wonderful, you can decide.

Planet Farming • In Planet Farming, expect to read about calving, dosing, fencing, driving, injecting, saving, mowing, spreading, suckling, milking, buying, selling, rounding and, lest we forget, raining. Yip, all in the life of an Irish farmer!

NIO EP9 • Here, in Planet Motors, we feature amazing cars for you to marvel at. We lift the bonnet on the newest, coolest and fastest supercars, hypercars and EVs hitting our roads.

CES 2025 Highlights from this year’s tech extravaganza • Every January, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) treats us to a sneak peek into the future. From cars that defy gravity to robots that (happily) pick up your dirty socks, this year’s CES delivered gadgets so impressive they may leave you gobsmacked! So, let’s dive into nine of the coolest tech gadgets and gizmos unveiled at this year’s CES and see if you want to buy them or bin them!

Rocky Mountain National Park • Each month, in Planet Places, we choose a famous landmark from around the world and find out why it’s such a spectacular spot. This month, we travel to the stunning Rocky Mountain National Park in Colarado, USA.

Planet Puzzles

Planet STEM • Each month, here at Planet STEM, Dr Martin McHugh from the University of Limerick, brings you the latest in science and STEM-related news from around the world.

Space Tourism – on Earth • Humans have always been fascinated with the stars and the planets. In Our Place in Space we look at how this fascination has evolved...