First Bell improved the process of school attendance by building a solution built here in Ireland.
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“That’s what we set out to improve with First Bell.”
— Noel Davidson|First Bell team
Company
First Bell
Emergency cover in minutes, not hours, for Irish Schools before the First Bell Rings.
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- Dublin, IE
- Company size
- 2 employees
First Bell is an Irish emergency cover platform connecting primary and post-primary schools with verified substitute teachers. When a teacher is unexpectedly absent, school administrators can request emergency cover in seconds - First Bell instantly matches and notifies nearby Garda vetted, Teaching Council registered substitutes, who can accept the assignment directly from their phone. Built specifically for the Irish education system, First Bell removes the stress of last-minute cover calls and ensures every classroom has a qualified teacher. Commercial launch September 2026.
Founded 2026