News - Department of Education

Over 670 Ukrainians attending school across Shannonside region

Leitrim remains the area with the most amount of students enrolled across the 3 counties.

Mar 7, 2023 13:14

Leitrim principal renews call for new school building

The petition has been launched this week.

Jan 30, 2023 14:06

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

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

Shannonside guidance counsellor believes Junior Cert delay won't have major effect

Betty McLoughlin is a Former National President of Institute of Guidance Counsellors and says that it's quite late in the year for students to change subjects if they're not happy with their results.

Oct 18, 2022 17:40

Junior Cert students may not receive their results until November

Normally the Junior Cert results would be issued in mid-September.

Oct 16, 2022 10:30

Athlone mother calls for urgent answers over local special education classes

According to the Athlone mother, she needs answers as a matter of urgency.

Oct 12, 2022 13:13

Roscommon principal cautiously welcomes funding supports for schools

Minister for Education, Norma Foley said earlier this week schools should contact the department if they have a problem paying energy bills.

Oct 10, 2022 13:53

Leitrim principal cautiously welcomes solar panel grants for schools

The new scheme will open for applications early next year.

Sep 23, 2022 17:23

Roscommon TD says local student being left high and dry by school transport scheme

Deputy Denis Naughten brought the issue before the Oireachtas this week.

Sep 22, 2022 17:32

Local primary schools report overcrowded classrooms as new term begins

It comes as children return to school this week after their summer holidays.

Aug 29, 2022 13:41

Leitrim TD calls for review of school transport scheme

Thousands of parents are waiting to hear if their child has a bus seat for the upcoming academic year.

Aug 24, 2022 17:43

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

Major upgrade works announced for local primary schools

The three schools have received grants for substantial improvements to onsite classrooms.

Jul 8, 2022 13:59

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