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Local school to host auction to raise funds for new playground

The new facility will complement an existing playground but will feature more sensory equipment.

Nov 25, 2023 10:51

Leitrim principal says schools are coping well with extra Ukrainian pupils

CSO figures published this week show almost 2,000 Ukrainian people now living in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon

Nov 17, 2022 17:32

Longford principal says administration duties are proving impossible

The issue is being discussed at the National Association of Principals and Assistant Principals conference, which is being held in Galway today.

Oct 20, 2022 08:13

Ballymahon principal says Leaving Cert students have more options than ever before

A total of around 1600 pupils say the Leaving Cert exams across Longford, Roscommon and Leitrim last year

Sep 2, 2022 17:19

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

Former Roscommon school principal found not guilty following trial

The trial had been ongoing at Roscommon Circuit Court since last week.

Mar 16, 2022 18:32

Local principal highlights shortage of substitute teachers in the region

Orla Finnegan is calling on the Department to take action.

Feb 9, 2022 16:41

Boyle principal says opportunity is being missed to restructure Leaving Cert

There's a lot of disappointment that the Department of Education hasn't been able to suggest any substantial change to this years Leaving Cert exams

Feb 1, 2022 17:46

Longford principal frustrated over HSE school helpline

Only those with a PCR test were recorded.

Jan 19, 2022 13:29

Drumshanbo principal delighted with extension approval

It will make Drumshanbo Vocational School one of the biggest school campuses in Leitrim.

Dec 22, 2021 17:21

Leitrim principal feels schools 'last to hear' about HEPA filter plan

€62 million in funding has been made available to cover small-scale ventilation improvements.

Dec 13, 2021 17:28

Concerns over winter weather effects on school ventilation plans

Winter storms, cold snaps and other weather events could have a major effect on school methods for ventilating classrooms.

Sep 27, 2021 12:28

Longford principal urges caution in celebrations as Leaving Cert results come out

There's been a significant rise in the number of top grades awarded, compared to last year's results.

Sep 3, 2021 08:13

Tributes paid to late Sr Bernard Lynch following Athlone incident

Tributes are being paid to the woman who died in a crash in Athlone town yesterday afternoon. She has been named locally as Sr Bernard

Oct 6, 2020 09:44

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