News - St Mel's College
Green light for St Mel's overhaul ahead of school merger
The change is expected to accommodate up to 1,200 students on the one campus in time for the start of the 2027 academic year.
Nov 28, 2025 17:14
Several schools in Shannonside region closed tomorrow after damage caused by Storm Darragh
There have been problems with water supplies in the area after power cuts on Friday night.
Dec 8, 2024 22:30
Principals welcome historic amalgamation of two Longford schools
Dec 3, 2024 13:32
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
Longford to kick off 2024 Leinster indoor and outdoor events today
The indoor events will be taking place across today with over 60 teams and up to 500 participants arriving to Longford.
Apr 27, 2024 09:27
Planning sought for upgrade to local Athletics Club
The extension would incorporate a passenger lift and internal escape stairs.
Jan 21, 2024 14:29
Education on gender violence should begin at home - Longford Principal
A Government strategy will be launched in March.
Jan 17, 2022 13:23
Longford athletics centre will harness local talent according to European Champion
Cian McPhillips won the 1500 metre gold medal at the European U20 Championships in Tallinn in July.
Aug 20, 2021 16:47
Over €6m allocated for major works at St Mel's College in Longford
The money will go towards a major refurbishment of one of the country's most famous schools
Jun 2, 2021 16:54
Next step for major refurbishment of historic Longford school building
It's planned that the new variants of classrooms contained in the works will allow the college to expand its curriculum when they come online.
May 7, 2021 12:56
Senator Micheál Carrigy has raised the need for extra classrooms for St Mel's College Longford.
The need for extra school accommodation space at St Mel's College in Longford has been raised in the Seanad in recent days by local
Nov 29, 2020 09:31
Principal issues reality check to students as 2 local classes self-isolating
The principal of a Longford secondary school says parents and students are responding well to stay at home protocols put in place in the school.
Sep 29, 2020 13:41
Shannonside secondary school students welcome changes to grading system
Nearly one in five leaving cert students will receive a grade lower than their school's estimated result for them. The cabinet's agreed not
Sep 1, 2020 18:08Shannonside Newsletter
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