News - schools

Students 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 09:40
Calls for conversation on future of homework in schools
President Michael D. Higgins called for the practice to be scrapped this week.
Jan 23, 2023 18:22
Leitrim 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 08:16
14 schools in Shannonside region represented at BT young scientist exhibition
Schools across Longford, Leitrim, and Roscommon will exhibit on topics ranging from climate change, road safety, and the energy crisis.
Jan 10, 2023 13:53
Over 600 Ukrainian students attending local schools
In total there are 13,800 Ukrainian pupils now attending schools across the country.
Jan 3, 2023 08:40
Slight increase in number of local community Gardai
Community Gardai have proved popular since their establishment in recent years
Dec 19, 2022 09:19
Extent of bullying in Irish schools to be measured for the first time
The issue of bullying in school has caused anguish for victims for decades
Dec 1, 2022 09:41
Leitrim principal says schools are coping well with extra Ukrainian pupils
CSO figures published this week show almost 2,000 Ukrainian people now living in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon
Nov 17, 2022 17:32
Capacity challenges in some schools this September
Over 5,000 Ukrainian children have been enrolled in schools across the country.
Jul 24, 2022 10:31
Current school Sex Ed programme 'overly naive' according to local activist
The Education Minister says the current relationships and sexuality curriculum in schools is 'outdated'.
Jul 18, 2022 13:54Shannonside Newsletter
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