News - schools
Athlone remains absent on list of planned school projects
In early 2026, the department published a list of 105 priority school building projects to move to tender or construction by 2027, but did not include any Athlone school.
Apr 14, 2026 18:13
Majority of local parents want schools to maintain denominational ethos
That's according to a Department of Education survey of 200,000 households.
Apr 7, 2026 17:18
Over 1,000 Ukrainian pupils enrolled in local schools
The findings come following a parliamentary question by Clare TD, Cathal Crowe to Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton on the floor of the Dáil.
Jan 29, 2026 17:08
Speeding at schools now a major problem, says local councillor
Cllr Domnick Connolly was speaking after serious safety concerns were raised at a school near Ballinasloe this week.
Sep 18, 2025 13:04
Average size of a primary school class in Longford lowest in the country
The biggest classes are in Kildare, where there's a 23.8 pupil average, while Longford has the smallest average classes at 20.5 children.
Sep 8, 2025 08:21
Local school secretaries and caretakers continue strike action today
There have been protests outside several schools across Leitrim, Longford and Roscommon so far this week.
Sep 4, 2025 07:24
Local school secretaries and caretakers set to continue protests
Fórsa say the strike will continue until they reach an agreement with the state.
Aug 29, 2025 08:32
128 local schools without a special education class in the Shannonside Region
The vast majority are primary schools - with only five secondary schools in the Shannonside region having no special classes.
Jun 13, 2025 11:42
New figures show Longford students are most disadvantaged in the country
The HEA study shows how the home address of third level students has affected their equity of access to full education.
Jun 10, 2025 13:23
Local schools receive funding from teaching council for projects
The Féilte Bursary Scheme is designed to support collaboration between schools and enhance teachers' professional learning.
Feb 11, 2025 13:33
Schools in the Shannonside region set to close on Friday
The National Emergency Co-ordination Group says schools and creches in counties affected by a Status Red wind warning will close for the duration of the alert.
Jan 22, 2025 16:56
Longford teacher expresses concern over potential AI use in schools
It comes as academic expert Professor Damian Murchan suggested in an article in the Irish Independent that Leaving Cert students should be examined on their use of AI.
Jan 21, 2025 16:21
Local schools set to re-open on Monday as cold spell comes to an end
Some were closed for up to four days after low temperature and ice warnings were in place.
Jan 10, 2025 13:04
Some local schools could be closed again tomorrow due to weather
The low temperature and ice alert starts at 7pm this evening and ends at 8am tomorrow morning.
Jan 9, 2025 12:52Shannonside Newsletter
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