News - children
Local senator calls for increased staffing in a Roscommon school
At an Oireachtas meeting, Senator Eugene Murphy outlined the staffing crisis at Keadue National School.
Oct 21, 2023 09:11
Ombudsman highlights major issues for children in Direct Provision
The Children's Ombudsman has called on Government to ensure that children in Direct Provision are growing up in safe, secure environments.
Oct 19, 2023 08:12
Portiuncula University Hospital opens special room for bereaved parents
The 'Willow Suite' will provide a private environment in which grieving parents will be sensitively cared for.
Sep 16, 2023 09:14
Census 2022 shows over 63,000 children living in the Shannonside Northern Sound
Nationally, as of last year, there were over 1,012,287 children aged under 15 in Ireland.
Sep 5, 2023 13:34
Missing Roscommon mother and children found safe
The young mother and children are safe and well
Jul 7, 2023 18:07
Supercars will travel through Westmeath and Roscommon today
The fundraising event will raise money for families where children are undergoing treatment for serious illnesses
Jun 9, 2023 08:49
An extra €100 child benefit to be paid this week
The once off measure was announced in last years budget as a cost of living payment
Jun 6, 2023 09:36
Leitrim records lowest number of births nationwide in 2022
Nationally the number of births registered continues to fall, down over a fifth in the last ten years.
May 26, 2023 17:51
Children Ombudsman says wait times are big issue in CAHMS report
The Children's Ombudsman believes the CAHMS report highlighted the need to improve mental health supports for children.
May 5, 2023 08:13
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
Increase in students coming to school hungry according to teacher survey
The new survey shows the majority of teachers regularly have pupils attend class hungry.
Feb 22, 2023 09:42
Many children know they spend too much time online
The survey was carried out as part of Safer Internet Day
Feb 7, 2023 09:52
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 Gardai launch special information events this week
The meetings are aimed at helping parents regarding their children's online activity, and other areas of concern for young people
Jan 17, 2023 08:44Shannonside Newsletter
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