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The IEF was delighted to share in a very special moment today when legendary comedian Frank Carson was commemorated with a blue plaque on what would have been his 100th birthday...

..We are extremely thankful for Frank's support for Integrated Education and his legacy that continues through each young person who benefits from the Carson Awards.

Read more about the legacy of Frank Carson, the iconic entertainer, legendary comedian and friend of the IEF here:
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The IEF wishes to recognise and remember the late, great comedian Frank Carson on what would have been his 100th birthday today. Frank has an iconic entertainer, legendary comedian and dear friend of the IEF.

When Frank and his son, Tony, founded the Awards, they could never have imagined how many young people would benefit from their generosity.
Today, Frank's legacy lives on through the creativity that the Carson Awards continue to inspire in young people in Integrated schools.

We remember Frank and offer our sincere thanks for all he did to support Integrated Education.
We must also thank Tony Carson, business man and entrepreneur, for continuing to support the Carson Awards and the IEF.

Read more about the Carson Awards here: ief.org.uk/our-work/grant…

The IEF want to thank everyone who supported the Carson Awards this year and congratulate all the talented students who received Awards and Bursaries.

Read more about the Carson Awards Showcase 2026 here: ief.org.uk/2026/10/20/car…

Massive #thankfulthursday to @lagancollege for participating in the Carson Awards Showcase this year. Students Rosa & Isla spoke about the creation of their Carson Bursary-funded literary magazine, 'A Common Thread.' Read more about the Showcase here:
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Congratulations to Forge Integrated Primary School #Belfast on receiving a Carson Award Special Prize for Parental and Community Involvement for their photography project the 'Best Part of Me.'
Read more here: ief.org.uk/2026/10/20/car…

Congratulation to Priory Integrated College #Holywood on receiving a Carson Award. The College was awarded First Prize in Key Stage Four for their documentary style short film ‘Educating Priory’.

Read more about this year's Carson Awards Showcase here: ief.org.uk/2026/10/20/car…

Congratulations to @IC_Glengormley on their success at the Carson Awards Showcase 2026.
The College received 2nd Prize in Key Stage 3. The students also opened the Carson Awards Showcase with a moving performance of their song ‘Better Together.’
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Congratulations to Windmill Integrated Primary School #Dungannon on winning a Carson Award this year.
Windmill IPS received 2nd Prize in Key Stage 2 for their incredible stained glass art projects.
Read more about the Carson Awards Showcase here: ief.org.uk/2026/10/20/car…

Congratulations to Cranmore Integrated Primary and Nursery School on double success at this year's Carson Awards Showcase.
Cranmore IPS received 2nd Prize in Key Stage 1 for their ‘Inclusive Hearts, Ambitious Minds’ School Poster Competition.

Furthermore, Cranmore IPS received 1st prize in Key Stage 2 for their fantastic felt artwork on the same theme of ‘Inclusive Hearts, Ambitious Minds’.

Read more about this year's Carson Awards Showcase here: ief.org.uk/2026/10/20/car…

Congratulations to Millennium Integrated Primary School #Carryduff on their success at this year's Carson Awards Showcase. The school was presented with a very special award for Outstanding Commitment to the Carson Awards recognising the whole school involvement...

...The school also received 1st Prize in Key Stage 1 & a further 2nd Prize in Key Stage 2. The pupils treated the audience to a very special performance by their choir at the Showcase.
Read more about this year's Carson Awards Showcase here: ief.org.uk/2026/10/20/car…

The IEF was delighted to have Belfast's own renowned actor, director, and playwright, Dan Gordon, return to host this year's Carson Awards Showcase.
Thank you Dan for your support #thankfulthursday

Read more about this year's Showcase here: ief.org.uk/2026/10/20/car…

Huge congratulations to all schools who won a Carson Award at the recent Carson Awards Showcase!
Huge #thankfulthursday to our wonderful host school @MaloneCollege who not only hosted, but also won first prize in Key Stage Three for their impressive group art project.

Malone IC students treated the audience to a musical performance & a celebration of culture during the Showcase. The IEF must also say a special thank you the students who supported the event with photography and by taking over IEF social media for the day.

Another big #thankfulfthursday to the special guests and dignitaries who took the time to attend the Showcase, including the Lord Mayor of Belfast Róis-Máire Donnelly, Sir Mark Horner, co-founder Tony Carson, Edna Carson and host Dan Gordon.