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Longford Women's Link joins Carlow IT in new education programme
Longford Women's Link currently has a number of women involved in programmes from masters degrees to Level 5 and 6 qulaifications
Jun 8, 2021 17:16
New name for Athlone and Limerick Technological University revealed
The name is said to describe a new beginning for education in the region
May 21, 2021 13:04
AIT granted Technological University status
The decision is seen as a major boost to the Shannonside region and students
May 5, 2021 07:22
GRAPHIC: Leitrim charity horrified by callous dumping of dead dog by canal
The incident is the second case of dumping of dead animal in the region in less than a week
Apr 22, 2021 16:32
Leaving Cert to go ahead this Summer while Junior Cert exams have been cancelled
This year's Leaving Cert will go ahead with a choice for students between written exams and calculated grades. Junior Cert 2021 has also been
Feb 17, 2021 17:41
Minister Norma Foley says lockdown 'traumatic' experience for children's with special needs
The Education Minister says lockdown has been a traumatic experience for children with special needs. Children and parents have been left disappointed for a second
Jan 20, 2021 13:56
A primary school in Longford has been praised by education inspectors
A Longford primary school has been praised by education inspectors for the quality of support it provides for pupils' well being A whole school evaluation
Dec 30, 2020 09:27
The Minister of Education has granted Athlone I.T with a large sum of money allocated for upgrades and capital works
Over half-a-million euro (€583,000) has been allocated for capital works and upgrades at Athlone I.T. The Minister for Further and Higher
Nov 8, 2020 09:29
Two third level institutions in the Shannonside region are to receive funding for health and safety equipment
Two third level institutions in the Shannonside region are to receive over nine-hundred-thousand euro each for capital works and equipment. Minister for Further
Aug 29, 2020 14:10
Education Minister says no shortage of teachers to fill gaps in Covid-19 school plan
The Education Minister has said there's no shortage of available primary school teachers to utilise as part of the plan to re-open schools.
Jul 28, 2020 08:17Shannonside Newsletter
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