News - parents
New feeding room launched at Longford Shopping Centre
A collaboration between the local authority, Healthy Ireland and Longford Centre, the project is designed to promote health, connection, and empowerment for parents.
Nov 23, 2025 14:49
Portiuncula University Hospital opens special room for bereaved parents
The 'Willow Suite' will provide a private environment in which grieving parents will be sensitively cared for.
Sep 16, 2023 09:14
Mothers gather in Roscommon to normalise breastfeeding
Ireland has one of the lowest rates of breast feeding in Europe and the Western World.
Sep 8, 2023 14:09
Roscommon principal welcomes revised primary school framework
He says the curriculum must look to the years ahead.
Mar 7, 2023 13:05
One in 10 parents turn to food banks in last year
Barnardos has seen a marked increase in demand for its services
Feb 8, 2023 08:55
Many children know they spend too much time online
The survey was carried out as part of Safer Internet Day
Feb 7, 2023 09:52
Cabinet approve changes to surrogacy laws to allow Irish parents on birth certs
Parents of existing children born under current rules will also be recognised as the child's parents.
Dec 13, 2022 13:45
Leitrim teacher says she's retiring early to avoid burnout
Mairin O' Keefe says a lot of her fellow teachers are taking early retirement
Aug 23, 2022 18:27
Parents of children with Autism took to the streets of Athlone yesterday
Jul 17, 2022 10:17
Local parents paying close to €700 a month for childcare
Prices for child care services have dropped locally over the last 4 years.
Jun 7, 2022 13:42
Over 1300 local children waiting for months for specialist speech therapy
A local GP says any delay can have very significant effects on children.
May 9, 2022 13:35
Government announce plans to fund IVF treatment from next year
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says it's subject to budgetary discussions.
Apr 25, 2022 08:44
HSE to provide additional supports to Leaving Cert students and parents
It is hoped extra supports will help relieve some stresses.
Apr 2, 2022 12:34
Roscommon homes urged to try 'Parent Power' project
The Planet Youth project is Roscommon, Mayo and Galway has been gathering information from teenagers in the region to try to help parents of young children plan for the future
Jan 13, 2022 17:59Shannonside Newsletter
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