News - Minister Norma Foley
Longford Family Resource Centre Project Moves a Step Forward
There are currently two Family Resource Centres in the county, one in Ballymahon and the other in Granard.
Nov 14, 2025 13:19
Dáil hears need for increase local childcare facilities
Earlier this year, a meeting in Boyle heard that 77 per cent of children aged under 4 are currently unable to access childcare services.
Nov 13, 2025 13:32
Decision on application for Longford Family Resource Centre expected in coming months
That's according to Longford Senator Joe Flaherty, who recently met with Minister Norma Foley.
Jul 22, 2025 13:37
Leitrim has the cheapest childcare fees in Ireland
The average weekly fee for full-day care in the county is €150, according to Children's Minister Norma Foley.
May 29, 2025 13:41
Funding for new classrooms at two Roscommon schools
Under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme, five new rooms will be developed at two national schools in the county.
Apr 23, 2024 12:17
Road Safety classes proposed for Leaving Cert curriculum
The Education Minister is considering the move after the recent spate of road deaths involving young people, including the summer tragedies in Monaghan and Clonmel.
Sep 11, 2023 08:20
81% of Principals have hired unqualified teachers in last year
There are at least 416 vacant teaching jobs in secondary schools across the country.
Aug 15, 2023 07:41
Athlone based national school moving from Catholic patronage
Cornamaddy national school will become a multi-denominational community national school under the Longford-Westmeath ETB.
Jan 12, 2023 13:08
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
Minister confirms multi-million investment for Longford Schools
It involves the creation of new classrooms.
May 18, 2022 13:31
Local school relying on student teachers to re-open tomorrow
The teaching union, the ASTI, says some schools could be missing up to half of their staff.
Jan 5, 2022 13:35
Schools face continuing substitute teacher shortage
Local schools are struggling to find substitute teachers
Oct 15, 2021 13:20
Two new classrooms confirmed for Roscommon National School
Senator Murphy said it was great news for the Principal Mellory Tighe, staff, students, Board of Management and parents of students.
Jul 5, 2021 14:02Shannonside Newsletter
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