News - schools
Department of Education under fire as over 1000 teachers needed to fill roles
It's being put down to the housing shortage and cost of living crisis.
Aug 14, 2023 09:51Covid-19 on track for Winter spike according to local Virologist
The HSE yesterday confirmed Eris - a more transmissable form of the Omicron strain, which has become established in the UK and US - has now been detected in Ireland.
Aug 10, 2023 13:41Over 700 Ukrainian students now enrolled in local schools
Over 15,000 Ukrainian pupils are now attending schools nationally.
Jul 10, 2023 13:13Four times more local students accessing hot meals programme since 2020
The Hot School Meals programme provides regular, nutritious food to children to support them during their school day.
Jul 5, 2023 13:49Major steps forward in expansion plans for Longford Schools
Both of the well known schools in the town have seen significant milestones passed.
Jun 12, 2023 08:26Supporting students to access STEAM subjects will encourage local tech jobs- Longford CEO
Students have been working with their teachers over the last number of weeks to prepare devices, software and awareness campaigns.
May 26, 2023 14:191.6 million euro in funding allocated for books to local schools
Roscommon received the highest allocation locally.
Apr 26, 2023 17:12Students take up case for homework after President's comments
The comments concerning homework by the President in recent weeks has led to a lot of debate on the matter
Mar 14, 2023 09:40Calls for conversation on future of homework in schools
President Michael D. Higgins called for the practice to be scrapped this week.
Jan 23, 2023 18:22Leitrim roads maintenance plan at capacity according to Council
The update comes as local Councillors call for all roads serving primary schools in Leitrim to be salted during cold spells.
Jan 12, 2023 08:16Shannonside Newsletter
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