News - Scoil Mhuire
Leitrim School to Continue Campaign for New School Building After Setback
It follows disappointment this week after it was omitted from a Department of Education list of new school building projects.
Jan 30, 2026 17:20
Campaign continues for new Carrick school building
It's almost ten years since the application was made for a new build for Scoil Mhuire.
Jan 12, 2026 17:22
Delivery of new Carrick school building moves closer today
The national school is overcrowded after a sharp rise in pupil numbers and is based in two separate locations.
Apr 7, 2025 07:44
Carrick principal says new classrooms won't solve issue of overcrowding
It's after funding was announced yesterday for the extension to Scoil Mhuire, which is based in two different locations.
Apr 2, 2025 08:46
Funding announced for popular Carrick on Shannon primary school
The national school’s pupil numbers have almost doubled in the past 10 years, with around 500 enrolled now.
Apr 1, 2025 13:51
Famous Longford boys' school to amalgamate after 159 years
It has been officially announced boys' school St Mel's College and girls' school Scoil Mhuire are to merge.
Dec 3, 2024 07:21
'New Carrick school must be built within five years', says board member
The school is spread over two campuses, and some classes are held in prehabs and subdivided rooms.
Aug 19, 2024 17:08
Local development plan identifies site for much needed Carrick primary school
According to the draft local area plan, it could be located on lands zoned for social and community uses at and beside St Mary's Boys School in Summerhill.
Aug 15, 2024 17:27
New school building for Carrick long overdue - Mohill principal
The national school's pupil numbers have doubled over the past 10 years and it is now spread over two campuses, due to overcrowding.
May 13, 2024 12:58
Taoiseach hears of need for new school building on visit to Carrick
He met the school's new committee, who told him the current facilities are inadequate and there is an overcrowding problem.
May 7, 2024 09:18
Leitrim school calls for urgent action to upgrade their campus
The school says 6 current classrooms are sub-standard and traffic congestion caused by children being dropped off is having a detrimental effect.
Sep 18, 2023 13:09
Pride march to take place in Leitrim today
The Leitrim Pride March 2023 is starting at Scoil Mhuire, Dublin Road, Carrick on Shannon, at 1pm.
Sep 16, 2023 12:12
Plans approved for upgrade of popular Longford National School
The special needs unit includes a central activity space, multi-sensory room, office, storage, and toilets.
Sep 14, 2023 08:30
Bornacoola NS gets go ahead for significant expansion
The school caters for well over 100 students from the surrounding area
May 18, 2023 08:46Shannonside Newsletter
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