News - Primary school
Two Leitrim primary schools to benefit from new special classes next year
Across the country 40 new special classes and 5 inclusive special classes have been announced for the 2026/2027 school year.
May 11, 2026 17:42
Local primary school numbers continue to fall
The Department of Education have published their latest figures
Feb 3, 2026 12:57
Over 1,000 Ukrainian children in schools across Shannonside region
There are 437 in primary and secondary schools in Leitrim, 204 in Longford, and 363 in Roscommon.
Aug 2, 2025 14:18
Nutritionist says only top quality food should be in hot school meals
It comes as the Government prepares to review the nutritional value of the meals provided to schools.
Apr 13, 2025 08:54
Planning permissions lodged for upgrade of Roscommon primary school
St Coman’s Wood Primary School in Roscommon town has applied for an extension to the existing building to accommodate a new universal access lift and lift shaft.
Oct 22, 2023 15:13
Over 15% of primary school children in region in class size of 30 or more
Leitrim is the county with the highest proportion of classes with 30 or more pupils nationally, at 18.6%
Sep 4, 2023 13:18
Drop in number of local students taught through Irish
The most significant difference was seen in Longford, where student levels in irish schools fell from 176 five years ago to 134 last year.
Jul 21, 2023 14:00
Local schools have lowest average primary school classes nationally
The average number of children per class at national school level locally is 22
Jul 21, 2023 09:00
532 Ukrainian children enrolled in schools across Shannonside region
Over 12 and a half thousand children from Ukraine are attending primary and secondary schools nationally.
Nov 3, 2022 13:25
Gunman shoots dead 19 children and 2 teachers in Texas
The mass shooting has sparked renewed calls to stand up to the powerful gun lobby in the US
May 25, 2022 07:54
Over 200 Ukrainian students enrolled in local schools
Leitrim recorded the largest number.
May 16, 2022 14:19
Local principal highlights shortage of substitute teachers in the region
Orla Finnegan is calling on the Department to take action.
Feb 9, 2022 16:41Shannonside Newsletter
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