News - Education
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
Funding cuts to hit local adult education services
The government previously introduced ESOL funding to support Ukrainian refugees who arrived after Russia's invasion.
Mar 31, 2026 13:12
Leitrim is the only county in Ireland without a special school
A local councillor says students are being forced to attend schools as far away as Fermanagh.
Nov 5, 2025 11:42
Local TD highlights lack of special school in Leitrim in the Dáil
Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny was speaking during a debate on school transport.
Sep 24, 2025 13:09
Technological Universities face disadvantages over accommodation, says student rep
Under the current structure, TUs such as Athlone and Sligo are not permitted to independently borrow money for capital improvements.
Sep 18, 2025 13:13
Roscommon school 'at capacity' just five years after moving into new building
Coláiste Chiaráin is based in Summerhill on the outskirts of Athlone.
Sep 17, 2025 14:06
Local school secretaries and caretakers continue strike action today
There have been protests outside several schools across Leitrim, Longford and Roscommon so far this week.
Sep 4, 2025 07:24
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
Nine years on: Government still won't commit to new building for local school
Pupil numbers at the school have almost doubled in the past decade, to around 500.
Jul 10, 2025 13:21
Commission of Investigation will look into historic sexual abuse in schools
Education Minister Helen McEntee says work is ongoing on a redress scheme for victims and survivors.
Jul 8, 2025 14:23
128 local schools without a special education class in the Shannonside Region
The vast majority are primary schools - with only five secondary schools in the Shannonside region having no special classes.
Jun 13, 2025 11:42
Shannonside families urged to check Back to School Allowance eligibility
Since the start of June, it is available for families who meet income levels are employed or have a qualified social welfare payments.
Jun 11, 2025 13:55
New figures show Longford students are most disadvantaged in the country
The HEA study shows how the home address of third level students has affected their equity of access to full education.
Jun 10, 2025 13:23
Local school in danger of losing a teacher if pupil numbers drop
There are 16 children in Slatta National School in Rooskey - but that's set to drop to eight or ten in September.
Jun 10, 2025 13:17Shannonside Newsletter
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