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Over 950 unfilled primary teaching posts labelled an 'emergency'
The INTO yesterday said there was a need to make jobs more attractive for teachers to return home from abroad.
Aug 9, 2025 08:25
New laws to ban phones in classrooms under consideration
Government Ministers claim the devices have a detrimental effect on education.
Oct 26, 2023 09:09
Contractors sought for works at Longford school
The project includes roof repair works at the Longford Town campus
Apr 20, 2023 12:59
Roscommon special school gets funding to expand classroom capacity
11 schools across the country are part of the programme that will see up to 20 new classrooms developed.
Apr 12, 2023 13:37
Need for reduced class sizes in the Shannonside region says local Union rep
Evidence has shown children learn better in smaller groups, particularly students with additional needs.
Aug 29, 2022 18:06
Planning sought for works at Longford school building
A decision is due in August.
Jun 28, 2022 13:38
Figures prove over half of local classrooms are overcrowded
More than half of primary school pupils in the Shannonside Northern Sound region are in overcrowded classrooms. Ireland has the most overcrowded primary classrooms in
Aug 17, 2020 14:17Shannonside Newsletter
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