News - Education Minister
Longford town is one of 50 applications for 10 family resource centres - Minister
Minister Norma Foley visited the Attic House on the Ballinalee Road, which has been identified as the premises for the centre.
Jan 22, 2026 12:00
Only 14pc of local primary teachers are men
Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon has 199 male primary school teachers and 1,205 female.
Jan 19, 2026 13:47
Ban on mobile phones in primary schools starts today
Secondary schools will have a restrictive phone-use policy for the duration of the school day, which they'll develop in consultation with students, parents and staff.
Jun 13, 2025 09:23
Funding for student digs being considered by education minister
The government has come under pressure over the price of purpose-built student accommodation and the lack of viable alternatives.
Aug 29, 2024 07:33
Education Minister expects Leaving Cert results released in August
This year's Leaving Cert will begin on Wednesday June 7.
May 16, 2023 18:21
Athlone teacher calls on Minister to address lack of males in profession
Some University's have launched campaigns to encourage more men to apply for primary teaching courses.
May 15, 2023 14:02
Free schoolbooks to be provided for primary schools
It's the first time the state has covered the costs of such materials
Mar 22, 2023 17:54
Roscommon student believes timeline for Junior Cert results should be released
A date still hasn't been released for Junior Certificate results.
Oct 8, 2022 09:29
Education Minister to visit four Longford schools today
The Kerry TD will be in the county just after 9am.
May 18, 2022 08:17
Leitrim student writes letter to Norma Foley over Leaving Cert plans
Dylan Gallagher is calling for a hybrid Leaving Certificate in 2022.
Jan 11, 2022 13:15
Local Councillor calls for clarity on State Exams
The meeting between unions and the Minister for Education is due to get underway at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Jan 4, 2022 13:21Shannonside Newsletter
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