News - Department of Education
Carrigallen Vocational School could finally be set for much-needed extension
The Department of Education has given the green light for Mayo Sligo Leitrim Education and Training Board to buy a site beside Carrigallen Vocational School.
May 25, 2026 07:21
Majority of local parents want schools to maintain denominational ethos
That's according to a Department of Education survey of 200,000 households.
Apr 7, 2026 17:18
Local primary school numbers continue to fall
The Department of Education have published their latest figures
Feb 3, 2026 12:57
Ethos of Church of Ireland school in Longford won't change - reverend
A Department of Education survey is asking for opinions on a number of issues, including whether a school is under religious or multi-denominational patronage.
Dec 12, 2025 13:13
Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise says he'd welcome reduction in number of schools under catholic patronage
Bishop Paul Connell has written to all catholic primary schools in his diocese, in relation to the future ethos of these schools.
Nov 28, 2025 12:30
Parents protest outside Dept of Education over special education class shortage
They’re calling for the immediate introduction of appropriate school places, and increased accountability in the allocation of resources.
Mar 1, 2025 08:46
INTO calls for reduced class sizes and more therapeutic supports
The organisation is calling on the incoming Government to reduce this to 19 students in mainstream schools and to 15 students in Deis schools.
Dec 19, 2024 13:15
Famous Longford boys' school to amalgamate after 159 years
It has been officially announced boys' school St Mel's College and girls' school Scoil Mhuire are to merge.
Dec 3, 2024 07:21
Works on Ballaghaderreen school building to commence next year
Its pupil numbers have grown by a third over he past seven years, and children from 26 different countries are attending the school.
Sep 6, 2024 13:26
Local Senator slams delays to new school building in Ballinasloe
The school received the go ahead to construct a larger school building with three additional classrooms in September of 2023.
Jul 11, 2024 16:57
Former Longford Hotel under consideration to house Ukrainian Refugees
The former Hotel has been derelict for a number of years with planning permission granted in 2022 for it's demolition.
Jan 24, 2024 16:08
Close to one million euro allocated to local ETBs
Projects approved across local ETBs cover health and safety issues, small-scale energy efficiency measures and new equipment.
Oct 2, 2023 14:15
Teacher-based assessment plans for Leaving Cert suspended over AI fears
A study into the impact of AI on the education system is to be carried out by the State Examinations Commission.
Sep 20, 2023 10:45
Leitrim school calls for urgent action to upgrade their campus
The school says 6 current classrooms are sub-standard and traffic congestion caused by children being dropped off is having a detrimental effect.
Sep 18, 2023 13:09Shannonside Newsletter
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