News - special schools
Leitrim is the only county in Ireland without a special school
A local councillor says students are being forced to attend schools as far away as Fermanagh.
Nov 5, 2025 11:42
Leitrim councillor says special school managers underpaid and overworked
Sinn Féin's Cormac Flynn says senior management teams in these schools are responsible for up to 90 people.
Nov 2, 2025 12:57
Therapy services coming to special schools in Roscommon and Galway
Senator Gareth Scahill says therapy services will begin in special schools later in the next academic year.
Apr 19, 2025 13:21
Local parents disappointed at low levels of special school summer programmes
Senator Micheal Carrigy has highlighted the lack of programmes both locally and nationally.
May 4, 2023 17:45
Confusion over reopening of special schools leaves local parents in the dark
A local branch of Down Syndrome Ireland is raising fears over the growing possibility of Special Schools not reopening as planned this week. Members of
Jan 19, 2021 13:07
Mother of Roscommon teenager with special needs highlights importance of special schools reopening next week
The mother of a 16 year old Roscommon boy who has special needs says she's hugely relieved at Normal Foleys announcement that special schools
Jan 15, 2021 17:39Shannonside Newsletter
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